The Seattle Department of Transportation is proposing that the city adopt the draft Pedestrian Master Plan, which defines the steps aimed at creating a more walkable, livable and healthy city.

The plan establishes the policies, programs, design criteria, and projects that will further enhance pedestrian safety, comfort, and access in all of Seattle’s neighborhoods.

The transportation department has determined that adoption of the plan is unlikely to result in significant adverse impacts on the environment. As a result, the department issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) on Monday, July 13.

This decision was made after review of the proposal's potential impacts on several elements of the environment, summarized in the SEPA environmental checklist.

The DNS and the SEPA checklist are available on the Pedestrian Master Plan Website: http://www.seattle.gov/mostwalkablecity.htm.

The public may comment on the DNS and checklist until 5 p.m. on July 27.

In addition, anyone may appeal this DNS by submitting a Notice of Appeal and a filing fee to the Office of the Hearing Examiner no later than 5 p.m. on August 3.

For more information on providing comments and submitting appeals, please see the DNS.