Seattle Mayor Unveils Two Executive Orders to Speed Shelter and Transit
TL;DR
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced two executive orders aimed at accelerating shelter and housing options for people experiencing homelessness and improving bus reliability along Denny Way. The shelter-focused order directs city departments to identify barriers and fast-track expansion, prioritizing city-owned land and coordination with regional partners, while the transit-focused order tasks SDOT with delivering a detailed plan and timeline for at least one transit-priority improvement on Denny Way by April 17. More housing and transit actions are expected in coming months.
- Mayor Katie Wilson announces first executive orders targeting homelessness, public transit KING5.com
- Seattle mayor issues first two executive orders on homelessness and transit MyNorthwest.com
- Wilson pledges Denny bus lane, faster shelter expansion in Seattle Axios
- Mayor Wilson delays removal of Ballard homeless encampment The Seattle Times
- Mayor Wilson aims to add bus lane to busy Denny Way KOMO
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