Tag Archives: school road safety initiative

Help city ID dangerous spots using their new Safe Routes to School wikimap

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

While the state’s Highway 99 tunnel project’s recent serious and scary mishaps show a massive transportation investment gone awry, it’s important to highlight the absolutely incredible work Seattle is doing to increase safety near the city’s schools. Using a relatively … Continue reading →

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City will invest $14.8M from school zone speed cameras into Safe Routes to School

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

The city will invest $14.8 million in road safety projects near schools by the end of 2014, all funded by new school zone speed cameras. This means safer crosswalks, traffic calming and new sidewalks near 20 schools. And the best … Continue reading →

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Mayor gives update on School Road Safety Initiative

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

Just hours after a man was killed while cycling in an industrial area of Seattle, Mayor McGinn announced an update to a road safety initiative near schools. The initiative, which was announced before a devastating collision near Eckstein Middle School, … Continue reading →

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