Seattle Metro CouncilCB 121297Passed at Full Council

This ordinance clarifies the authority of the City Traffic Engineer regarding traffic management and public safety. It amends specific sections of the Seattle Municipal Code to update regulatory provisions related to traffic control.

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)
→ Last on agenda 10/26/2026

What it does

  • 1Clarification of the City Traffic Engineer's authority in 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 regarding traffic management and public safety. It amends specific sections of the Seattle Municipal Code to update regulatory provisions related to traffic control.

Affects
City Traffic EngineerSeattle Department of TransportationSeattle City Council

Activity timeline

5 of 5
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    CB 121297: Full Council Agenda Ready → Passed at Full Council

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    CB 121297: Voted out of Commitee → Full Council Agenda Ready

  • 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

10/26/2026
City Council
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):
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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