Seattle streetcar project recommended for grant in 2017 presidential budget

<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">"We look forward to working with our supporters in Congress to change how downtown residents, workers and visitors move around the urban core. With a dedicated lane for the new streetcar, as well as connections to existing streetcar lines and transit hubs, the Center City Connector would deliver frequent, reliable service for thousands of riders every day."</span></span>

  • The addressing of current & future mobility needs for residents, workers and tourists
  • Meeting the growth in demand for Center City circulation trips
  • Addressing constraints on expansion of Center City transportation
  • Provision of affordable transportation access to key social and human services
  • Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions