<div dir="auto"><div><br></div><div><br></div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Jacob Struiksma<br><a href="mailto:206-387-7736jacobstruiksma@gmail.com" target="_blank">206-387-7736jacobstruiksma@gmail.com</a><br><br><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Info Streets Alliance</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:info@streetsalliance.org">info@streetsalliance.org</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 5:28\u202fPM<br>Subject: Ask City Council: Let SDOT implement Vision Zero<br>To: <<a href="mailto:jacobstruiksma@gmail.com">jacobstruiksma@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><u></u>
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<u></u><div><div style="background-color:rgb(245,245,245);color:rgb(38,38,38);font-size:16px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.15008px;line-height:1.5;margin:0px;padding:32px 0px;min-height:100%;width:100%"><table align="center" width="100%" style="margin:0px auto;max-width:600px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr style="width:100%"><td><div style="font-size:13.3px;padding:16px 24px"><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb(22,145,121)">Speak up for safer crosswalks and streets</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt">This, Thursday September 17th at 9:30 AM the<a href="https://email.mg.streetsalliance.org/c/eJxcjr1OwzAUhZ_G2RJdX9_Y8eAhrQliYIS1chwnNTgNil3g8VErWJiOdPSdn8kELceJsAqGq05LoK6D6mycADeC9log-Jl4QCJCMU9K4gS6q6JBQAmaKwBELhuuAPWMswvCgx89I1iXJpc9hJJdStFdfGi2famSOZfykZnoGQ4MhxxcKSk0KSwxF7c3flsZDq8xfDUun7-ZGJ6ZsD1D-WSZsJxIEAmG8vHlbmAvjqI_Qm0Hy2tq0dbdAWzdklVDb-2D1ccqLenkvN-ul3KKE2sPrLXmJoico1AMkbX2jq0upnhZ_mMKpCJJv-Bu3pzfxlz2a3zPq2MEyy14e18V8zd1764-Df4EAAD__x0qZzM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"> Seattle City Council transportation committee</a> is voting on whether to allow Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to implement <a href="https://email.mg.streetsalliance.org/c/eJxszcFuwyAQBNCvWW6xljUx5sChVeTfiPCCHVpsIsA59OurRO2l6mkub2a8DWaYvSIRrNSjGVCNI4qbJewXPxIrM7Ialeu1R8m98Tx7UksQ0RLSgEZqRCI5dFIjmYUWF3pGnhkUbmtXWwmhVZdSdDuHLpdVJHtr7V6hfwOagKZ_DNCUj3K6l5hLbDFUoOkRa8z76SuUDDSJtKarY87H3q7Rw_kdzhf7DCIpqddABOfLi20uprivf5nGQatB_cBiPxznubZyxM-6OVC4Posd5000-3v12hYPS98BAAD___uaYDA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Vision Zero</a> projects within historic districts.<strong> </strong><a href="https://email.mg.streetsalliance.org/c/eJxczc9u8yAQBPCngdtnLes_mAOHr4r8GhGs14QWTGRI8vqVo_bS01x-M7NaNpNfB5RslZ7NBMM8g7zZdQME77e590RK6c2AwXHmjTygmXsZLQJOYJQGQFRTpzSg2XBz3BOQJzFADl1tB3OrLqXoduKuHEEme2vtXkX_X-AicHm9Xl1l11riLpSnwIXKY6eYBC6ZucU9VIHL_eFTpH9Ucua9yRTS1dEp2zWuYvwQ48WegagU9logivHyZtnFFPfwl2mY9DANP_Cwn46Kr-14xK-anRggnMWOSpbN_l69t-XT4ncAAAD__94NYAo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Y</a><a href="https://email.mg.streetsalliance.org/c/eJxczc9u8yAQBPCngdtnLes_mAOHr4r8GhGs14QWTGRI8vqVo_bS01x-M7NaNpNfB5RslZ7NBMM8g7zZdQME77e590RK6c2AwXHmjTygmXsZLQJOYJQGQFRTpzSg2XBz3BOQJzFADl1tB3OrLqXoduKuHEEme2vtXkX_X-AicHm9Xl1l11riLpSnwIXKY6eYBC6ZucU9VIHL_eFTpH9Ucua9yRTS1dEp2zWuYvwQ48WegagU9logivHyZtnFFPfwl2mY9DANP_Cwn46Kr-14xK-anRggnMWOSpbN_l69t-XT4ncAAAD__94NYAo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">ou can sign up to public comment at the meeting</a> or email <a href="mailto:council@seattle.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">council@seattle.gov</a> in support. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Why does this matter? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Solutions to keep people safe while traveling on our streets are known. The Seattle Department of Transportation has the expertise to fix dangerous streets, but they are often hobbled by red tape and "the Seattle Process." One example of this red tape is the ability of unelected historic district boards to veto proposed safety projects. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="diagram showing show to improve visibility at intersections by restricting illegal parking" width="410" height="237"></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt">At intersections the ability for everyone, whether you are walking, biking, rolling, or driving to see each other clearly is critical. Which is why<a href="https://email.mg.streetsalliance.org/c/eJxcjcGO6yAMRb-G7BqBQyBZsHhPVX6jcgihtAQicNvfH7UzHVWzsnV9fO5i3KjmRULjjNDDqLgcBt6cjZbzqBQuVrnO4mqdHrSYoVtdtwy6500wwEHxUWjOAYRqheYwrrCi6yy3s2WSb76tVJyjijEGTNa1ufgmmjPRXln3j8HEYHo8Hm11SBRd6_OdwUQFU91zIaSQE4NpL_niLNUDpuWwl-wLbvU7_12xXEPy7-tHUpy_xZfpk6vBp9pEH09obb4lOoWF9f9ZfzTPASAEdJoBsP74wjYMMST_F9NcaankD1jMBW2eK5VbuNYNmeT--djavDVk3lUvd3M38BUAAP__Rnx7IQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"> parking is not allowed within 20' of crosswalks</a>, but too often cars are parked there illegally anyway, blocking visibility and leading to crashes. </span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt">Just this year, <a href="https://email.mg.streetsalliance.org/c/eJxczTFy8yAUBODToA4NPCMQBcX_j0fX8MDTs0yMwAEUXz9jT9Kk2ubb3dWR1WFVMJCTZrZaqHkWw81NQU6kEOxVkwEjgeyMyppAaIzAdYgOBGhhpRECQOpRGgH2CldPJxQYkCmxb2Prlag3n1L0GWksdRuSu_X-aOz0j8HCYHk-n2O_0VGDz7H1l2GwtLV0XqlX8r3xkvkjlkxUefs8fCUe4p24zytvWEqnyrHU6hN_JJ8ZLEPa0sUjliP3S1zZ9J9NZ_cKACnhZBgAm85vtvuYYt7-MiO0UVr9wOo-PJbQej3ive2eKbG9iiOWfeju9-q9PXw5-A4AAP__AexsMQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">the Pioneer Square Preservation Board blocked SDOT's proposal to prevent illegal car parking and improve safety and accessibility at 18 intersections in Pioneer Square</a>. These intersections have a history of crashes, and SDOT knew how to make them safer, but were not allowed to. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Tell the Seattle City Council to support Councilmember Rinck and Foster's amendment that would allow SDOT to implement safety improvements in historic districts. </strong><span style="font-size:12pt">This legislation would still encourage SDOT to consult with these historic committees to "minimize design conflicts in alignment with the historic, cultural, architectural, or geographic significance of the district."</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Speak up, Thursday September 17th at 9:30 AM the<a href="https://email.mg.streetsalliance.org/c/eJxcjr1OwzAUhZ_G2RJdX9_Y8eAhrQliYIS1chwnNTgNil3g8VErWJiOdPSdn8kELceJsAqGq05LoK6D6mycADeC9log-Jl4QCJCMU9K4gS6q6JBQAmaKwBELhuuAPWMswvCgx89I1iXJpc9hJJdStFdfGi2famSOZfykZnoGQ4MhxxcKSk0KSwxF7c3flsZDq8xfDUun7-ZGJ6ZsD1D-WSZsJxIEAmG8vHlbmAvjqI_Qm0Hy2tq0dbdAWzdklVDb-2D1ccqLenkvN-ul3KKE2sPrLXmJoico1AMkbX2jq0upnhZ_mMKpCJJv-Bu3pzfxlz2a3zPq2MEyy14e18V8zd1764-Df4EAAD__x0qZzM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"> Seattle City Council transportation committee</a> by <a href="https://email.mg.streetsalliance.org/c/eJxczc9u8yAQBPCngdtnLes_mAOHr4r8GhGs14QWTGRI8vqVo_bS01x-M7NaNpNfB5RslZ7NBMM8g7zZdQME77e590RK6c2AwXHmjTygmXsZLQJOYJQGQFRTpzSg2XBz3BOQJzFADl1tB3OrLqXoduKuHEEme2vtXkX_X-AicHm9Xl1l11riLpSnwIXKY6eYBC6ZucU9VIHL_eFTpH9Ucua9yRTS1dEp2zWuYvwQ48WegagU9logivHyZtnFFPfwl2mY9DANP_Cwn46Kr-14xK-anRggnMWOSpbN_l69t-XT4ncAAAD__94NYAo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">signing up to public comment at the meeting</a> or emailing <a href="mailto:council@seattle.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">council@seattle.gov</a> with your thoughts (EX: "Please support Councilmember Rinck and Foster's amendment that would allow SDOT to implement safety improvements in historic districts.")</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Thank you for taking action!</span></p>
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