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Seattle Metro CouncilCB 121297Voted out of Commitee

This ordinance clarifies the authority of the City Traffic Engineer in managing traffic and enhancing public safety. It amends specific sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to traffic management to provide clearer regulatory guidance.

An ordinance relating to traffic management and public safety; clarifying the authority of the City Traffic Engineer; and amending Sections 11.16.240 and 11.16.360 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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

What it does

  • 1Clarification of the City Traffic Engineer's authority over traffic management decisions
  • 2Amendment of Section 11.16.240 of the Seattle Municipal Code
  • 3Amendment of Section 11.16.360 of the Seattle Municipal Code

This ordinance clarifies the authority of the City Traffic Engineer in managing traffic and enhancing public safety. It amends specific sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to traffic management to provide clearer regulatory guidance.

Affects
City Traffic EngineerSeattle Department of TransportationGeneral public using city roadways

Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    CB 121297: In Committee → Voted out of Commitee

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    CB 121297: Introduction & Referral Ready → In Committee

  • Action
    Impact 15

    CB 121297 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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