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Seattle Metro CouncilCB 121296Voted out of Commitee

This ordinance updates Seattle's traffic safety regulations by incorporating best practices such as the Vision Zero Plan and related policies into traffic administration. It establishes standards for study, reporting, and prioritization of traffic safety measures and aligns rulemaking and project delivery with proven safety countermeasures. Additionally, it renumbers certain Seattle Municipal Code sections and adds a new section to enhance traffic safety governance.

An ordinance relating to traffic safety; applying traffic safety best practices such as a Vision Zero Plan, guiding principles or successor policies in exercising traffic administration authority; establishing study, reporting, and prioritization standards; and aligning rulemaking and project delivery with proven safety countermeasures; renumbering Sections 11.14.714 and 11.14.715 of the Seattle Municipal Code as Sections 11.14.720 and 11.14.725; adding a new Section 11.14.716 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 11.16.120, 11.16.180, 11.16.200, 11.16.220, 11.16.340, and 15.70.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Introduced 9/2/2026Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center CommitteeCouncil Bill (CB)
→ Next scheduled: 10/20/2026

What it does

  • 1Application of Vision Zero Plan and successor policies in traffic administration authority
  • 2Establishment of study, reporting, and prioritization standards for traffic safety
  • 3Renumbering of SMC Sections 11.14.714 and 11.14.715 to 11.14.720 and 11.14.725
  • 4Addition of new Section 11.14.716 to the Seattle Municipal Code
  • 5Amendments to SMC Sections 11.16.120, 11.16.180, 11.16.200, 11.16.220, 11.16.340, and 15.70.040

This ordinance updates Seattle's traffic safety regulations by incorporating best practices such as the Vision Zero Plan and related policies into traffic administration. It establishes standards for study, reporting, and prioritization of traffic safety measures and aligns rulemaking and project delivery with proven safety countermeasures. Additionally, it renumbers certain Seattle Municipal Code sections and adds a new section to enhance traffic safety governance.

Affects
Seattle Department of TransportationSeattle City CouncilGeneral public and road users in Seattle

Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    CB 121296: In Committee → Voted out of Commitee

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    CB 121296: Introduction & Referral Ready → In Committee

  • Action
    Impact 15

    CB 121296 introduced (Council Bill (CB))

Legislative history

9/17/2026
Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee
The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).
9/15/2026
City Council
The Council Bill (CB) was referred to the Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee.
9/3/2026
Council President's Office
The Council Bill (CB) was sent for review. to the Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee
9/2/2026
City Clerk
The Council Bill (CB) was sent for review. to the Council President's Office

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