[NFBSea] FW: March 2026 Newsletter

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From: Seattle Streets Alliance <newsletter at streetsalliance.org> 
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March 2026

 




Hello from Your Friends at Seattle Streets Alliance 

We’re excited to say hello as Seattle Streets Alliance, the new name and home for the work many of you knew as Seattle Neighborhood Greenways. Our mission stays the same: safe, people-centered streets in every Seattle neighborhood, with even stronger citywide coordination and advocacy. 

 



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 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=2bda18d79f&e=c5de82e11d> Read About the Transition to Streets Alliance 

 





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We’re really glad you’re here with us as Seattle Streets Alliance. There’s a lot ahead!

Thanks for being part of this journey. 

 





Join us at the Seattle Streets Alliance Happy Hour


To kick things off under the our new name, we’re hosting a Community Happy Hour at Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill. 


What: Streets Alliance Community Happy Hour
Where: Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill (1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122)
When: 5:30 - 7:00 PM on March 24

 



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Join us for a fun celebratory community gathering to pick up some new swag and launch the next chapter of our organization. 

 



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Seattle Streets Alliance Executive Director Helps Shape Transportation Priorities for New Administration

Seattle Streets Alliance Executive Director Gordon Padelford recently served on Mayor Katie Wilson’s Transportation & Environment Transition Committee, working alongside transportation, climate, and community leaders from across the city. The committee interviewed more than 100 experts and hosted community conversations, including a grassroots feedback session with 75 advocates and community members.

The committee’s recommendations outline an ambitious path forward for safer, more connected streets. 

Highlights include setting clear 5-year targets for Vision Zero, climate, and vehicle-miles-traveled reduction goals; ensuring infrastructure upgrades reach historically underserved areas; launching major Vision Zero projects in Southeast Seattle on Rainier Ave S and MLK Jr Way S; and setting a goal to pedestrianize a street in every neighborhood.

The report also identifies several “early wins,” such as installing in-street bike and scooter corrals to improve crosswalk safety, creating temporary protected walkways on Aurora, completing key bike network gaps across the city, convening a transportation funding task force to support sidewalks and multimodal projects, and finalizing the pedestrianization of Pike Place Market.

As Gordon noted in his  <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=c001110a08&e=c5de82e11d> LinkedIn post, recommendations like these are just words on a page but they point toward real opportunities. 

Seattle Streets Alliance is now working with partners and community advocates to help turn these ideas into policies and projects that make Seattle’s streets safer and more welcoming for everyone.

 



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 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=a77d5d2385&e=c5de82e11d> Read Recap of the Committee’s Work and Recommendations 

 




Olympia 2026 Session Recap

If you are hit by a car while crossing the street, who is at fault? 

This year, Seattle Streets Alliance supported Washington state legislation that would presume drivers liable when they hit people walking or riding bicycles, unless the driver provides evidence otherwise. This is significantly easier for drivers to do than for the people hit outside of vehicles, since it is much more unlikely for drivers to lose consciousness or die in crashes with people walking or rolling.

The state legislative session in Olympia just ended, and the “presumed liability” bill  <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=e3cf647db7&e=c5de82e11d> HB 2095 sponsored by state representative Julia Reed successfully passed the House of Representatives! This is notably further than last session’s  <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=dd068434bc&e=c5de82e11d> HB 1518, which only made it to the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary. Unfortunately, this year’s bill did not pass out of the Senate Committee on Law & Justice. 

Awareness of and support for this issue is slowly growing, and Representative Reed remains hopeful and is already working on passing a presumed liability law in 2027.

 




Youth Transportation Summit Returns This April

Young people are helping shape the future of Seattle’s streets—and this is a great opportunity to be part of it.

The Seattle Department of Transportation’s Youth Transportation Summit is back on April 25 at Union Station. This free, one-day event brings together people ages 14–22 to learn about transportation safety, share their experiences, and connect with city leaders and advocates.

Participants will join interactive sessions, hear from experts, and offer input on how to make streets safer and more accessible in their communities.

If you or a young person in your life care about safer streets, this is a powerful way to get involved.

 



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 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=c964b6be02&e=c5de82e11d> Learn More About Youth Transportation Summit 

 




Judkins Park Station Opening March 28

A major new transit connection is about to open in Seattle. On Saturday, March 28, Sound Transit will celebrate the opening of Judkins Park and Mercer Island Stations. With these two new stations, the 2 Line will be able to cross Lake Washington with passengers and connect Seattle directly to Bellevue and Redmond via the 2 Line.

The Judkins Park Station will also improve connections between the Central District, Rainier Valley, and the broader regional light rail network, making it easier to travel by transit, bike, or foot in our region.

The celebration begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at Sam Smith Park (Judkins Park Station East Entrance, 1451 23rd Ave S), with train service starting shortly after around 10:00 a.m. Community activities will continue throughout the day.

Local advocates from Seattle Streets Alliance will be there too! 

Central Seattle Streets for All and Rainier Valley Safe Streets will be tabling at the event to connect with neighbors and talk about safe, accessible streets. We’ll be sharing information about recent campaigns while highlighting the importance of safe walking, biking, and rolling routes to Link stations.

If you’re planning to attend the opening, stop by our table and say hello! 

Events like this are a reminder that transit investments work best when they’re paired with safe, welcoming streets that help people get to and from stations.

 



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Get Involved: Boards, Committees, and Local Groups

The City of Seattle is currently recruiting for several important modal boards and committees:

*	Bicycle Advisory Board
*	Pedestrian Advisory Board
*	Freight Advisory Board
*	School Traffic Safety Committee

These boards help shape city policy and projects, everything from bike lanes to safe routes to school. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish the city did this differently,” this is a powerful way to get involved.

 



 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=4b4d158111&e=c5de82e11d> Learn More About Seattle Modal Boards and Committees 

 




Save the Date: Street Party on Barbara Bailey Way

Seattle Streets Alliance is turning 15 and we're throwing a big street party on Barbara Bailey Way to celebrate!

What: Seattle Streets Alliance Street Party
Where: Barbara Bailey Way next to Capitol Hill Station
When: June 6, 2026, 3:00 - 6:00 PM

We’ll share more details as the program, partners, and performances come together. For now, you can let us know you’re interested or want to volunteer.

 



 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=15f1bfd04f&e=c5de82e11d> Stay in the Loop for the Street Party 

 





Now Open: Streets Alliance Gear Shop


We have new Streets Alliance gear available to celebrate our new name. We’d love to see them out in the wild at meetings, rides, and community events.

To obtain branded Streets Alliance gear you can order online via our  <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=c40ab5eb98&e=c5de82e11d> Bonfire store.

Proceeds help support our campaigns and programs throughout the city. 

 



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Sponsor Highlight: Firefly Kitchens

Seattle-based  <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=2c5cdc8488&e=c5de82e11d> Firefly Kitchens is proud to support Seattle Streets Alliance, uniting around shared values of health, community, and sustainability. As a member of 1 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=6d78434d8d&e=c5de82e11d> % for the Planet, Firefly celebrates the Streets Alliance’s work making it safer and easier to walk, bike, roll, and gather in every neighborhood. 

Together, we’re fostering a thriving, resilient Seattle for all.

 



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Share Your News 

Have an upcoming event related to walking, biking, or rolling?

Please share it with us for inclusion in a future newsletter. We love highlighting opportunities to experience Seattle through walking, biking, or rolling.

 



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Upcoming Events


*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=03436a3c30&e=c5de82e11d> Streets Alliance Happy Hour | Stoup Brewery | 5:30 PM | March 24
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=a80730d54b&e=c5de82e11d> Central Seattle Streets for All Monthly Happy Hour | Chuck's Hop Shop - Central District | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | March 26
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=48ba85c092&e=c5de82e11d> Ballard Fremont Green Streets Meeting | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | March 26
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=6fa8ec56e0&e=c5de82e11d> Downtown Greenways Meeting | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | March 30
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=4cfc8db75a&e=c5de82e11d> Volunteer and Public Comment Training | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | March 31
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=1db84d58c5&e=c5de82e11d> Northwest Greenways: Monthly Team Meeting ('25-'26) | Halcyon Brewing Company | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | April 2
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=1f52960498&e=c5de82e11d> West Seattle Bike Connections | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | April 7
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=65b4a63e11&e=c5de82e11d> Ballard Fremont Green Streets Social Gathering | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | April 8
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=488e103f80&e=c5de82e11d> Central Seattle Streets for All Meeting | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | April 13
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=05e102459e&e=c5de82e11d> Aurora Reimagined Coalition | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | April 13
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=beb2cb1f62&e=c5de82e11d> Queen Anne Streets Alliance Meeting | Hilltop Ale House | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | April 14
*	 <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=4e893761e0&e=c5de82e11d> 15th Annivers <https://streetsalliance.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1bab8fcdbb99a44490129dfa8&id=3950ea2151&e=c5de82e11d> ary Street Party | Barbara Bailey Way | 3:00 - 6:00 PM | June 6





	

 




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