Neighborhood Street Fund deadline is April 17
Fri, 04/08/2016
In her weekly newsletter District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared the fact that April 17 is the last day you can apply for funding to get your street fixed.
"The deadline for applying for the Neighborhood Street Fund is April 17. Anyone can apply for funding—residents, businesses, community groups and non-profits are all encouraged to apply.
$24 million was included in the 9-year Move Seattle levy passed by voters in 2015. $8 million is available in each three-year cycle.
The FAQ for applying has additional information. Applicants who do not have online access, or who need language assistance with submitting an application can contact SDOT for help at NSF@seattle.gov or by phone at 206-733-9361. The online application is here.
You can view examples of past projects from the 2013, 2010, and 2007 cycles that were funded by the previous Bridging the Gap transportation levy. Generally 10-15 projects are funded.
No District 1 projects were funded in the 2013 cycle. Examples of District 1 projects funded in 2010 and 2007 include:
In the 2010 cycle, $501,000 for sidewalks, and drainage on 25th Avenue SW between SW Brandon and Findlay Streets, and $112,000 for crossing improvements on California Avenue SW at SW Othello and Frontenac.
In the 2007, $600,000 for sidewalks on Alki Avenue SW between 65th Avenue SW and Beach Drive SW, as shown below in before/after photos.