Seattle City Council Unanimously Approves Transit Funding Measure for November Ballot
The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed the Seattle Transit Measure (STM), a significant package aimed at funding over 100,000 additional transit service hours in the city for the next decade. This measure, proposed by Mayor Katie Wilson, will increase…
Seattle Tacoma, WA, July 22, 2026 —
The Seattle City Council has taken a significant step towards enhancing public transportation by unanimously passing the Seattle Transit Measure (STM). This comprehensive package is designed to fund an estimated 100,000 additional transit service hours annually over the next ten years.
The measure, which was proposed by Mayor Katie Wilson, seeks to increase the city’s transit sales tax by 0.15 percent. If approved by voters, this would raise the total transit sales tax to 0.3 percent.
Key components of the STM include provisions for bolstering nighttime bus service, expanding programs that aim to improve transit access for all residents, and allocating funds for necessary investments in transit infrastructure. The initiative represents a substantial commitment to improving the city’s public transit network.
The Seattle Transit Measure is now set to appear on the ballot for voters to decide in November.
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