Building on Momentum: Seattle Neighborhood Greenways’ 2025 Priorities

As we enter the new year, Seattle Neighborhood Greenways is excited to share our 2025 priorities for the year ahead. Building on 2024’s progress, we’re expanding our focus to include housing and equitable neighborhood design, all while continuing our mission to make every neighborhood a great place to walk, bike, and roll.

Here’s what we’re focusing on in 2025, why it matters, and how you can get involved.

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Building a Safer, Greener, and More Walkable Seattle: Our Vision for the Comprehensive Plan

Dear Mayor Harrell and Director Quirindongo,

Seattle Neighborhood Greenways would like to offer the following perspective on how the Comprehensive Master Plan update can make every neighborhood a great place to walk, bike, and live.

Increase Walkability

Seattleites love walkable neighborhoods (source). Walking makes us healthier, happier, and more connected to our neighbors through spontaneous interactions (source, source). All of Seattle could become walkable with …

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Progress and Impact

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with meaningful progress and community action. Thanks to the dedication of advocates like you, Seattle Neighborhood Greenways achieved significant milestones that make our streets safer and more accessible for everyone.

What’s Happening in the 2025-2026 Seattle City Budget

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This fall, advocates like you rallied across Seattle, showing up at City Hall to speak at public budget hearings, and writing to elected officials to push for a city budget that aligns with your values and priorities.

Last week, City Council finalized the 2025-2026 Seattle City Budget in the face of a massive citywide budget deficit. The process this year was characterized by a worrying lack of transparency, and next …

Seattle Prop 1 Passed! A Historic Win for Building Safer Streets

We did it! Thanks to your incredible support, Seattle Prop 1 passed in a landslide victory, with over 250,000 votes (67%) in favor! This renewal of Seattle’s transportation levy marks a generational investment in building a safe, sustainable, and accessible transportation system for everyone.

A Heartfelt Thank You

This victory is thanks to YOU — the advocates, volunteers, and voters who believed in a better future for Seattle. Whether you …