Seattle Considering Traffic Congestion Pricing

The Seattle Department of Transportation has completed a study of options for congestion pricing of traffic.  Below is part of a longer description of the plans so far.

The City is in the early stages of gathering feedback, studying options, and using community perspectives to thoughtfully design a potential program that is equitable, transparent, and responsive to the city’s needs.  

As a first step, the City started exploring congestion pricing to address traffic congestion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, & create a more equitable transportation system.

Congestion pricing is one strategy that cities around the world use to improve mobility by charging a fee or toll for single-occupancy vehicles to use specific downtown streets.