West Seattle Parking and Curbspace Review

Updated June 26, 2026

Project Overview

We are reviewing on-street parking and loading in the West Seattle Junction and Triangle. Our goal is to understand how parking, loading, and other curbside uses are working today. We will collect parking data and community input to develop a plan to improve access.  

The Junction  is a busy neighborhood business district. Many people walk, bike, and take transit to the Junction. At the same time, many people arrive by car. Businesses depend on reliable access to the curb for customers, deliveries, and services.We want to make sure curbspace supports these needs. 

SDOT last reviewed parking in the Junction in 2017. After that review, we created a new Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) for residents and updated parking time limits in 2019.  

The Junction has changed since then. The neighborhood has added new housing, businesses, outdoor dining, and delivery activity, along with changing travel habits. Looking ahead, new development and future light rail will bring even more people to the Junction, increasing demand for parking, loading, and other curbspace. At the same time, we know parking in the Junction is already highly used and often full. 

The project area includes California Ave SW from SW Edmunds St to SW Dakota St, SW Alaska St from Fauntleroy Way to Glenn Way SW, and surrounding streets. The project area also includes the West Seattle Triangle Area, including Fauntleroy Way SW from SW Edmunds St to SW Alaska St. The area is served by King County Metro routes 50, 57, 22, 128, 773, and the Rapid Ride C Line. 

What Our Parking Studies and Surveys Show   

In spring 2026 and fall 2025, we collected parking data in the Junction. The data shows growing and consistently high parking demand. On-street parking is often very full and difficult to find in the area.  

In April 2026, we also talked people visiting the Junction about how they traveled to the area and their experiences with parking. We talked to over 550 people.  We heard that while most visitors arrive by walking, biking, or taking transit. People also shared mixed opinions about how easy it is to find parking in the area.  

Please see our existing conditions report to learn more:

West Seattle Junction Curbspace Review: Existing Conditions

Share Your Feedback 

Take our survey! 

Please take our online survey by July 27. 

• Survey for businesses in the Junction
• Survey for West Seattle residents
• Survey for visitors

Your feedback will help us develop recommendations for improvements. 

Talk to Us at Upcoming Events 

We’ll be out in the community at several events. Stop by our table to learn more and share your feedback: 

• West Seattle Art Walk, July 9
• West Seattle Summerfest, July 11
• Delridge Farmers Market, July 18
• West Seattle Junction Farmers Market, July 19 and July 26 

What Happens Next

We will use what we hear from the community, along with the parking data, to develop possible changes.  In fall 2026, we will share those possible changes for feedback.  Any changes would be installed in 2027.  

Changes that we plan to consider may include:  

• Updated parking time limits
• Paid parking
• Short-term pickup and drop-off spaces 
• Loading zones for deliveries 
• Accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities 
• Intersection daylighting to improve safety and visibility 

Schedule 

This project will take place in 2026 to 2027. 

Contact Us 

If you would like to request a meeting or share your thoughts before then, please contact us. 

Email: AlaskaJunctionParking@seattle.gov

Phone: (206) 684-7229

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