The Seattle Transportation Levy is working to create safer ways for people to move through their communities. A significant portion of streets in Seattle currently lack sidewalks. The levy helps fund new sidewalks, alongside school zone speed camera funds and potential state or federal grants. The ambitious goal of the levy is to build 350 blocks of sidewalks over eight years, with 250 completed in the first four.

For the Highland Park neighborhood specifically, there's a plan to build at least 10 blocks of new sidewalk or walkway thanks to the Seattle Transportation Levy. By 2029, approximately 15 blocks of new sidewalk or neighborhood walkway are planned for the area. To figure out the best places for these improvements, the community's input is crucial. Neighborhood walkways, which can be quick-build using paint, asphalt, and barriers, are often placed on local streets with less traffic but can also be temporary on busier streets.

With the goal of seeing "new safe places to walk in the Highland Park neighborhood", the public is invited to a neighborhood walk to share where they would like to see these new walkways and/or sidewalks built.

You are invited!

Building Sidewalk and Walkway Connections

Want to see new safe places to walk in the Highland Park neighborhood?  Please join us for a neighborhood walk and share with us where you would like to see new walkways and/or sidewalks. 

The invitation is for Wednesday, May 21st. The walk is scheduled to take place from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The gathering point is Highland Park Elementary, located at 1012 SW Trenton St, in the covered area of the playground. From there, participants will walk the neighborhood together. Kids are welcome and event will happen rain or shine.