Policy, Planning, & Major Projects

Neighborhood and Corridor Planning

The Neighborhood and Corridor Planning Team is here to help communities identify major transportation issues and potential solutions; implement the transportation elements of their neighborhood plans; and implement other identified transportation priorities. Transportation planning is a vital element to ensure that our neighborhoods have safe and easy access for pedestrians, transit, bicyclists, trucks and cars. By identifying strategies to improve access and mobility, we can work to accommodate the growth expected in our Comprehensive Plan.

Sub-area & Corridor Transportation Planning

Sub-area and Corridor studies will provide comprehensive, multi-modal analyses of the transportation needs for neighborhoods and major transportation corridors. These studies will provide the information needed to implement and prioritize some of the neighborhood plan recommendations, as well as address transportation issues that may not have been included in neighborhood plans, such as proposed development that may have significant impacts on the transportation system. These plans will set priorities for implementation, and coordinate with regional planning and projects. See the links at the end of this page for plans that are in progress or have been completed.

Neighborhood Plan Implementation

Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is very engaged in helping neighborhoods implement transportation priorities to achieve neighborhood goals and ensure safe and easy access for all modes of transportation. Every year, SDOT spends over $20 million to construct neighborhood transportation improvements. Examples include pedestrian and bike improvements, traffic circles and walkways.

Highlights of SDOT’s Neighborhood Plan Implementation Projects for 2004

SDOT's 2004 Projects

Geographic Information Software (GIS)

Our staff works with SDOT’s transportation planners to acquire, analyze and map digital data that supports transportation planning and decision-making. We use geographic information software (GIS) to create maps of population and demographics, commute travel behavior, transportation facilities and land use change.

Travel Demand Forecasting

We work with SDOT’s transportation planners and engineers to develop multi-modal traffic forecasts at a city-wide, sub-area and corridor level for existing and future conditions. The city uses a state-of-the-art transportation planning software named EMME/2 to simulate the interaction between land use and transportation, as well as the interaction between the many modes of transportation that use the city’s transportation system.

Julie Mercer Matlick, Neighborhood & Corridor Planning Manager, (206) 233-7802
Tony Mazzella, Senior Transportation Planner, (206) 684-0811
Rishi Rao, Senior Transportation Planner, (206) 733-9321
Tim Rood, GIS Analyst, (206) 684-5545
Shauna Walgren, Transportation Planner, (206) 684-8681
Eric Tweit, Senior Transportation Planner, (206) 684-8834

Links to Plans:

Southeast Transportation Study (SETS) New!
Mercer Corridor Project
Northgate Coordinated Transportation Investment Plan
Southeast Transportation Study (SETS)
South Ballard Transportation Corridor Study
South Lake Union Transportation Study
Terry Avenue North Street Design Guidelines
University Area Transportation Study

Related Links:

Making Streets That Work, A Neighborhood Planning Tool
SDOT Pedestrian Program
SDOT Bike Program
SDOT Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Department of Neighborhoods (DON)