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Southeast Transportation Study (SETS)
Keeping Seattle Moving
Draft Report Released; Public Comment Period through May 31st
On Friday, May 9th, SDOT released for public review the draft final report for the Southeast Transportation Study. The draft report is a culmination of several years of hard work and provides a comprehensive assessment and set of recommendations for improving transportation in Southeast Seattle for the next several decades.
Printed copies of the draft report are available throughout the comment period at the following locations:
- Columbia City Library – 4721 Rainier Ave S
- Greater Duwamish Neighborhood Services Center – 2821 Beacon Ave S
- Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S.
- New Holly Library – 7058 32 nd Ave S
- Rainier Beach Library – 9125 Rainier Ave S
- SE Neighborhood Services Center – 3815 Othello St, Ste. 105
- Van Asselt Community Center – 2820 S Myrtle St
There are several ways that you can comment on the draft report:
- Direct comments to Tony Mazzella, SDOT senior transportation planner, by emailing tony.mazzella@seattle.gov or by calling (206) 684-0811
- Fax comments to (206) 684-3238
- Send comments by U.S. post to:
Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Attn: Tony Mazzella
PO Box 34996
Seattle, WA 98124-4996
- Fill out one of the postage paid comment cards provided along with the printed report at one of the above locations and drop it in the mail.
Background
The Southeast Transportation Study (SETS) builds on existing planning to provide a comprehensive, transportation plan for the area. It will serve as a blueprint for financing and programming transportation improvements in Southeast Seattle over the next two decades.
In 2004, ground breaking occurred for the initial route and stations for Seattle's first light rail system marking a major milestone for Seattle as well as an unprecedented investment in public transportation dollars in Southeast neighborhoods.
To maximize the light rail investment and support the growth and change in Southeast neighborhoods, the City of Seattle is working together with the Southeast community through Mayor Nickel's Southeast Action Agenda. Public investment in Southeast Seattle includes major redevelopment of the Seattle Housing Authority's NewHolly and Rainier Vista communities as well as millions of dollars in City resources for local projects and programs. Together, these efforts create a rare opportunity to help shape the future of this vibrant, diverse area.
The study area is bound by the City limits to the south, Interstate 90 to the north, Interstate 5 to the west, and Lake Washington to the east. Also included is the area bounded by S. Dearborn Street, Davis Place SE and Interstate 90.
The study will:
- Study the impacts of travel to, from, and through the study area and immediate surroundings
- Evaluate and prioritize recommended improvements, and
- Develop a funding strategy to implement that top priorities.
The study will guide the City, public agencies and community groups as they build projects now and implement future improvements.
The study's goals are to:
- Improve mobility and safety for the diverse needs of Southeast Seattle.
- Improve the transportation network with a particular focus on connections to the new light rail system.
- Support the growth to enhance neighborhood livability.
- Make cost effective investments to maintain existing roads and build on other existing efforts.
- Prioritize transportation improvements that support the City's Comprehensive Plan as well as the strategies and actions defined in the Seattle Transportation Strategic Plan Update.
Get Involved
Our goal is to incorporate representatives from the large geographic area and populations that may not be traditionally involved such as senior citizens, non-English speaking, people of color, persons with disabilities, and immigrant groups. The community advisory body to the study is the Core Community Team (CCT). Members of the public are welcome to attend CCT meetings. The project team can also give presentations to community groups. If you are interested in having a presentation on the project or have comments or input to share, please contact Sam Woods at
206.733.9408.
Related Documents
June 26thAgenda
March 28th Agenda
East Link Flyer March 2007
CCT Nov 8th Meeting Summary
CCT Nov 8th Meeting Presentation Materials:
• Needs Report
• Traffic Analysis
Additional SETS matrix items
CCT June 29th meeting summary
CCT June 29th meeting presentation materials
SETS - Draft evaluation criteria
Transportation Stategic Plan
Links to other projects in Southeast Seattle:
Rainier Traffic Safety Project
Chief Sealth Trail
Link Light Rail
Light Rail Stations - preventing Hide and Ride parking
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