October means it's city budget time. The City Council will hold two public hearings this month to receive comments and concerns about the proposed 2014 City budget. The Council received the Mayor’s 2014 budget proposal last week and we have...
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September 13, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Updates on 2014 revenue forecast, Viaduct replacement
Revenue Forecast: The Council recently received the final revenue forecast before the 2014 budget process begins. According to the City Budget Office update, an estimated $10.3 million in new General Fund revenues are forecast, an increase of roughly 1% over previous forecasts. The Mayor will announce the proposed 2014 budget on Monday, September 23. Viaduct […]
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September 6, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Wheelchair-accessible taxi legislation
On August 12, the City Council passed legislation I sponsored regarding wheelchair-accessible taxis (WAT). This legislation reduces the number of hours a WAT license holder must personally drive a vehicle from 40 to 30 hours per week. This legislation places the driving requirement in line with requirements for regular taxis. This struck me as an […]
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September 4, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
$14.8 million collected by Seattle’s speed camera enforcement to be used for traffic safety improvements around schools across the City
This is rock solid proof that dedication of school zone speed camera revenue to this purpose has already expanded these improvements to more schools, improving the safety of schoolchildren and others.
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July 30, 2013January 6, 2023News Releases
SOUND TRANSIT MOVING FORWARD ON NEW LINES AND TOD
July was a very productive month for Sound Transit! This month Sound Transit: Approved a $440 million contract to build the tunnel from the UW Station to Northgate; Defined choices for the next extension to Lynnwood, with the Board scheduled to select a Preferred Alternative in November; Approved a turn back track in the Downtown […]
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July 22, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Council Dedicates Camera Revenue to School Safety
The City Council passed legislation today that requires revenue from automated school zone speed cameras be dedicated to traffic and pedestrian safety improvements near schools. These cameras were installed to keep children and families safe. Establishing a dedicated fund is...
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July 18, 2013January 6, 2023News Releases
BALLARD TRANSIT STUDY AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
On Monday, July 15, the Council passed an ordinance authorizing spending on new transportation projects, using savings from the Spokane Street Viaduct project. The new legislation accepts Mayor McGinn’s proposals for bike infrastructure ($3.6 million), the Neighborhood Street Fund ($1 million), retaining wall repairs ($700K), and work on transit oriented development ($250K). The Council revisions […]
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July 16, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
City Inside/Out: Marijuana, Waterfront, Taxis and More
I joined Councilmembers Sally Bagshaw and Jean Godden on the latest edition of the Seattle Channel's City Inside/Out. You can watch the video below:
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July 16, 2013January 6, 2023News Releases
ARBORETUM AGREEMENT ON SR 520
As the SR 520 project continues into final design on the Seattle side, the City has concluded negotiations with the State on the first phase of mitigation funds for the Arboretum. The $7.8 million covered in this agreement will be used to develop a one mile multi-use trail for bicycle and pedestrian access connecting East […]
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July 15, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Meeting Immediate Traffic Safety and Mobility Needs
The City Council authorized funding for immediate traffic safety improvements and improved transit mobility today through supplemental budget legislation. Street maintenance, bus corridor improvements and new crosswalks are included in the Council’s adopted transportation package. We added and reallocated $3...