Nearly 76% of people responding to the Transportation Survey fielded by Councilmember Rob Saka's office were from West Seattle. Most people said Bridge Maintenance and road repairs topped their list of priorities.
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka, in his role as the leader of the Transportation Committee for the Council is out with the results of a survey on transportation priorities.
"As I have stated in community meetings, talking with constituents, in my newsletters and on my social media, repairing streets, potholes and bridges may not be shiny or glamorous, but impacts the everyday lives of people in extraordinary ways. Again, when our transportation system is working well, no one notices, but we certainly notice when it is not!
Of the high-level survey responses, the categories of “Street Repaving”(including filling potholes!), “Bridge Maintenance and Repair” (not surprising given the extended closure of the West Seattle bridge!) and “Safe Crossings, More and Accessible Pedestrian Signals, Better Lighting, Safe Routes to Schools” tied for the top combined first, second, and third choices of respondents.
I do understand that the categories of Personal Safety, Pedestrian Lighting at Stops, and, More Transit Routes & Stops, and New Sidewalks also ranked high and is strongly corroborated by the many qualitative comments.
And while other categories may not have ranked as high, they will likely be included in the final proposed Transportation Levy package – all which will be ultimately for the voters to decide on this Fall’s ballot.
The graph below shows the categorization of some of the major qualitative comments received. I read the many comments which, together with the quantitative survey results, will help inform my Office and guide my decisionmaking as we move forward together. "
Soon, I will be sharing my draft “Chair’s Amendment” to the Mayor’s proposed Transportation Levy renewal package and this information will be available on Council’s website.
Looking ahead, please note that we will hold three additional Select Transportation Committee meetings on the levy and one additional public hearing and we welcome your continued engagement!
Council Levy Committee Meeting Schedule
June 4, 9:30 AM | Committee Meeting
June 4, 4:30 PM | Second Public Hearing
June 18, 9:30 AM | Committee Meeting
July 2, 9:30 AM | Committee Meeting
July 9, 2:00 PM | Full Council Meeting
Final Adoption of Proposed Levy Package to go before Voters in November 2024 General Election
