Aimed at creating significant traffic safety improvements at the district level

Today, the Seattle City Council voted to approve new legislation that puts into place the District Project Fund, establishing that transportation program funding will be tracked by council district, and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will work with Councilmembers on proposed initiatives. The legislation (Res 32179 and CB 121058) adopts procedures for administration of the fund while also authorizing spending to be spread equally across Seattle’s seven geographic council districts.

“Our district councilmembers have an important connection to the neighborhoods they represent,” said Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), who also chairs the Transportation Committee. “This newly enacted District Project Fund represents a net-new $14 million expansion in road safety projects across our city over two years. This new investment will allow district councilmembers to work with communities to better address critical traffic safety improvements needed in our neighborhoods, supplementing existing road safety programs and efforts managed by SDOT. The fund represents a commitment to delivering the traffic safety basics that our community expects. I want to thank SDOT for their partnership in helping to deliver on this for our city.”

Background

The Council previously established the fund in the 2025 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to support neighborhood-scale traffic safety improvements and other district priorities, at the direction of Councilmembers representing districts.

The District Project Fund covers project development and construction costs to deliver on district transportation priorities. The fund has $7 million identified in 2025 and another $7 million in 2026. Any unspent program funding will roll over and remain available the following year.

What’s next

The legislation now moves to the Mayor’s office for his consideration and signature.

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