Seattle Transit: Vote Yes!
Seattleites count on transit. Proposition 1 continues our transit investments that work for our neighbors and environment. Prop. 1 preserves the essential bus service we need, creates affordability for riders, addresses the West Seattle transportation crisis head on, and ensures transit is efficient and reliable. This measure will fund our most frequently utilized bus routes and enable us to maintain our transportation system as we work toward recovery.
Supporting Essential Workers and Trips
One out of three of Seattle's essential workers rely on transit. Every day tens of thousands of people count on transit to get to their jobs, appointments, and to access services. Prop. 1 keeps buses showing up for them, so they can show up for Seattle.
Helping Our Neighbors
Bus service remains a vital lifeline for seniors, people with disabilities, students, and working families. Prop. 1 supports access programs for our low-income neighbors, including free passes for public high school students and programs for essential workers, seniors and public housing residents. Our neighbors are counting on these affordability programs now more than ever.
Staying the Course
A healthy, sustainable economic recovery relies on reliable, frequent buses. Prop. 1 could generate more than 150,000 prioritized transit service hours a year for the next six years. While the current crisis has many of us at home, Seattleites are among the most reliable transit users in the nation. Providing essential access to jobs, services, and opportunities is critical to getting back on track.
Supporting West Seattle, Georgetown, & South Park
We know that there is no easy fix to the West Seattle Bridge. Providing mobility options for West Seattle as we work toward a solution helps us all stay moving. Decreased congestion also equals cleaner air for South Park, Georgetown and all the communities in Southwest Seattle.
Using Dollars Wisely
Prop. 1 supports infrastructure improvements such as bus lanes and signal priority across transit corridors. Maximizing trip efficiency and reliability helps keep buses rolling so riders aren’t stuck in traffic. Independent citizen oversight of Prop. 1 ensures our transit dollars are spent wisely.
Supporting Healthy, Sustainable Recovery
Transportation Prop. 1 renews Seattle’s investments in transit service. Seattle has led the nation in transit growth, and we must ensure the availability of transit service during the current crisis and in economic recovery. Now isn't the time to roll back our progress.
Vote Yes on Seattle Proposition 1!
Alex Hudson, Nicole Grant, Paulina Lopez, www.yesfortransit.com
