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HOME ZONE TOOLKIT

CONTENTS

Keys to Icons in this Toolkit ................4

Home Zone Program Background ......5

How to Get Started ..............................6Determine the Problem ..................6Identify Possible Solutions ..............6Fund Your Project ............................7Design .............................................8Implement .......................................8

Street Activation ..................................9Play Streets and Block Parties .....10Night Out .......................................11

Placemaking and Neighborhood Livability ...................13

Yard Signs ......................................14Little Free Library .........................15Trees for Neighborhoods ..............16Traffic Signal Box Artwork ............17Bike Racks and Parking ................18P-Patch Community Gardens .......19Painted Intersection ......................20Parklets .........................................21

Traffic Calming ..................................23Parking ..........................................24Speed Humps, Cushions, Tables ............................................25Traffic Circles ................................26

Pedestrian Improvements ................27Wheel Stops ..................................28Planting Strips ..............................29Walkway Surface ...........................30Painted Curb Bulbs .......................31

Traffic Diverters ................................33Partial Street Closures .................34Diagonal Diverters ........................35One-Way Couplets .........................36

Background, Resources, and Funding options ..........................37

Pilot Project Implementation ...........38

Other Resources ................................43

Funding Options ................................44

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KEY TO ICONS IN THIS TOOLKIT

COMPLEXITY

Quick, fun fixes (easiest solutions)

Larger projects (require more time and funding)

Home Zone Plan or other large project requiring significant time and funding

COST

Free or less than $5,000

$5,000 to $25,000 on average

Generally $25,000 or more

MOST COMMONLY USED FUNDING SOURCES

Small Sparks Fund (Neighborhood Matching Fund grant)

Your Voice Your Choice

Community Partnership Fund (Neighborhood Matching Fund grant)

Neighborhood Street Fund

SSF

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CPF

NSF

HOME ZONE TOOLKIT | 5

HOME ZONE PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Because resources are limited, a home zone focuses on creating a backbone of improvements for the neighborhood and prioritizes those improvements where there is the highest need.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS• Reduce traffic speeds within the Home

Zone boundary• Increase pedestrian and cyclist activity

within the Home Zone boundary• Community satisfaction, measured through

a survey• Development of enhancement projects

supplementing Home Zone priorities• Broad community support for the Home

Zone Program

A home zone is a holistic and cost-effective approach to making residential streets more walkable within a neighborhood. Rooted in successful pedestrian-focused systems from around the world, The Home Zone Program provides an alternative to traditional sidewalks and traffic calming measures. The heart of the program is its community-centered development process.

In 2018, the non-profit Seattle Neighborhood Greenways began working with communities to design safe, walkable neighborhoods on tight budgets. Seeing the program’s potential, City Council allocated $350,000 in 2019 to develop a Home Zone Program and implement a pilot.

Launched in 2019, the Home Zone Program developed a methodology for prioritizing neighborhoods for a home zone as well as a process for developing a home zone plan. Solutions can include traffic circles, speed humps, and cost-effective walkways coupled with neighborhood activation and beautification. The program focuses on streets without curbs and sidewalks (26% of all city streets), where drivers travel 6% faster than they do on streets with curbs and parked cars.

GOALS• Create safe and walkable neighborhoods

for people of all ages and abilities• Slow down traffic in a neighborhood while

maintaining local access• Improve residents’ quality of life and

strengthen community


HOW TO GET STARTED

The Home Zones Toolkit presents a menu of projects you can pursue on your residential street. Some, such as painting a mural at an intersection, are simpler. Others, such as developing a plan to improve pedestrian connections, are more complex. Solutions in this Toolkit apply primarily to non-arterial streets.

You can undertake this process by yourself, but you will likely find it is more effective and rewarding to assemble a community group with the same goal in mind. After talking with your neighbors, follow the five-step process below to begin improving your street.

1. DETERMINE THE PROBLEMThe first step is to figure out the problem on your street. Talk to your neighbors. Are they struggling with the same issues? Here are the most common concerns we hear.

Knowing your neighbors: Do you want to improve your community by knowing your neighbors? Building community can lead to benefits including decreasing crime, obtaining funding, and having fun!

Placemaking: City-owned right-of-way (streets) provide a lot of space. There are opportunities to make individual or small improvements that make your street or neighborhood more inviting. Does a traffic circle need landscaping? What about painting a mural at an intersection? Or getting a little library for your front yard?

Walking conditions: You may feel that it is unpleasant to walk in your neighborhood. Your street may lack trees, landscaping, or adequate

drainage (environmental factors). You may feel like it is unsafe to walk in the street, next to speeding cars, or at night. Your street may lack sidewalks or contain tripping hazards.

Traffic issues: Most traffic issues fall into two categories: speeding, where people are driving too fast or high volume where there are too many people driving on the street. High volume generally occurs when drivers turn onto your street to escape traffic on a nearby arterial (cut-through traffic).

In addition to the concerns above, your problem could be something else entirely. Or it could be all of these issues at once.

Community organizing tips: seattle.gov/resourcehub/get-organized

Information and maps: www.seattle.gov/resourcehub/get-informed

2. IDENTIFY POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSAfter determining the problem, identify possible solutions from this toolkit. Be creative and think of a range of possibilities. Depending on the available funding, regulations, or design considerations, you might need to adapt and choose a different tool than you expected.

Small steps, like yard signs or block parties, are quicker and simpler to implement and can be more effective than you might think.

The “tools” available to you fall into the following three categories. The toolkit details each of these in the following chapters.


Quick, fun tools

• Street Activation: Host a block party or other community-building event. It is relatively quick, and free to apply for a permit to temporarily close a residential street. This can help your neighbors envision streets that prioritize people instead of cars.

• Placemaking and neighborhood livability: Build community and enhance your neighborhood identity through small improvements such as little free libraries, yard signs, painted intersections, and traffic box artwork.

Larger projects

• Traffic calming: This approach involves installing speed bumps, traffic circles, planting strips, or other infrastructure to slow traffic. These measures could solve a speeding issue, but are more expensive and time-consuming to implement.

• Pedestrian-oriented improvements: You might immediately think of sidewalks, but other solutions include pathways separated by wheel stops, planting strips, and painted curb bulbs. These come at a quarter of the price of sidewalks and might be just what your neighborhood needs.

Comprehensive

• If you and your neighbors agree to support a multi-year comprehensive initiative for your neighborhood, you can put together a home zone plan. The plan can incorporate elements from any section of this toolkit. Read about the 2019 pilot home zones on page 34.

• Traffic diverters: These installations divert traffic from your street to surrounding roads. Diverters can solve cut-through traffic issues on your street but can move that traffic onto your neighbor’s street so the entire neighborhood should be involved.

Interactive Maps: www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/interactive-maps

Traffic calming resources: www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/home-zone-program/traffic-calming

3. FUND YOUR PROJECTBefore you go any further, you will need to seek out funding. The most common funding sources are described below.

Quick, fun tools

• Some projects, such as street activation and yard signs, are free!

• A Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) Small Sparks grant can provide up to $5,000. The community can partially match this grant with time or other resources.

Larger projects

The programs below provide funding for larger programs.

• NMF Community Partnership grants currently awards up to $50,000 three times each year, which the community must partially match with time or other resources.

• Through the Your Voice, Your Choice program, Seattle residents democratically decide how to fund projects under $150k.


Comprehensive

Comprehensive projects require significant funding from SDOT.

• The Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) awards between $100,000 to $1 million to neighborhood transportation projects. The NSF application process opens every three years. The Levy to Move Seattle helps to support NSF projects as well as many other programs that implement pedestrian and bicycle improvements.

For more information on these programs and others, please see the funding section on page 39.

4. DESIGNIf you secure funding, your project can move into the design phase. Depending on the complexity of your proposal, the length of the design process will differ.

These projects take a few months, or less, to put together.

Larger projects, such as speed humps, generally take at least a year for design, and construction.

More comprehensive projects take a year for design and community involvement and a year for construction. Projects in this category generally require traffic studies and community outreach during each design phase. Project Managers oversee the project and coordinate between community input and professional engineers who are developing the design and then constructing the project.

5. IMPLEMENTThis is where you get to paint that mural, build that cost-effective walkway, or host that block party.

Quick fixes are easier and less expensive to implement. To activate your street, you’ll need to apply for permits and coordinate with your neighbors.

Remember that even simple projects take time to implement. For a street mural, for example, the city must review the design, and the artist needs to paint it in July or August when weather conditions allow the work to dry.

Larger projects generally require a specific construction window, based on weather. Once construction starts, the project is normally completed in less than a month.

Comprehensive projects also need a specific construction window and several months to several years for construction. Because elements in a home zone can be phased, the community will see progress, but completing the entire home zone may take several years.

Implementation Resources: www.seattle.gov/resourcehub/get-engaged


STREET ACTIVATION

Neighbors can temporarily close their streets to build community and envision what their street would look like without so many cars. It’s easy and free to get a permit to close your neighborhood (non-arterial) street for community-building events. Options for making your street come alive include Play Streets, block parties or hosting a Night Out.

For additional information, please check out Streets Illustrated:https://streetsillustrated.seattle.gov/urban-design/public-space/block-parties/


PLAY STREETS AND BLOCK PARTIESPlay streets and block parties temporarily close a neighborhood street to traffic so that kids and adults can socialize, play, and exercise. This gives neighbors an opportunity to connect, re-imagine their block, and strengthen community relationships. Some ideas include barbecues, birthday parties, gardening, community clean-ups, or ball games.

The summer months or after school are great times for these events. SDOT issues free and simple permits to limit cars on your street.

How long does it take?The application must be submitted at least 14 days before the event.

More information and permit application on these events can be found here: www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/block-parties-and-play-streets

For additional ideas for community activation, please see SDOT’s public space management programs: www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/public-space-management-programs

How can the community organize a play street or block party?

• Neighbors decide on the days they plan to close the street. Closures of up to three days a week are allowed for play streets. Block parties can happen one day per month.

• Hosts must hold the event on a non-arterial street. There cannot be a bus route on the block, and you must clean up and re-open the street by 10 p.m.

• Block parties are intended for residents of that block. Everyone on the block should be notified about the party at least two days before the event. The event should not be widely publicized outside of immediate neighbors.

• Hosts must barricade their street and provide street closure signs, while keeping intersections open.

How much does it cost?Free.


NIGHT OUTNight Out is a national event promoted by Seattle Police Department. Night Out events are like block parties, but are hosted one night a year, in August. Night Out events are intended to raise awareness about preventing crime on your block and in your neighborhood, while providing opportunities for you to socialize with your neighbors.

How much does it cost?Registration is free.

How long does it take to organize?Less than one year: Night Outs are hosted every year on the first Tuesday in August.

For additional information, please see the Seattle Police Department’s information on Night Out: www.seattle.gov/police/community-policing/night-out

How can the community organize a Night Out?

• To close a street for the August Night Out, a host must officially register the event with the City of Seattle.

• The event may be held in the street if it is not an arterial. The intersection must remain open.

• All of the registered Night Out events are shared with the individual precincts as well as the fire department. This does not mean you will get a visit, but if time allows, personnel in your neighborhood will try to drop by. Additionally, media, elected officials, and members of community organizations might visit your event.


PLACEMAKING AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY

Neighborhood livability refers to a variety of factors that contribute to a community’s quality of life. These factors include the built and natural environments; economic, social and cultural factors; and aesthetic considerations. Through placemaking, neighbors reinvent their public spaces as the heart of their community. Placemaking allows for more creative use of an urban area, adapting it to the physical, social, and cultural identity of the neighborhood.

For more information on placemaking and its various definitions, see the website of the Project for Public Spaces: www.pps.org/article/what-is-placemaking


YARD SIGNSYard signs make up one piece of SDOT’s effort to encourage safer travel behavior. These colorful signs remind people to drive at the speed limit and alert them to kids in the area. They also demonstrate that neighbors care about the safety of their streets. Funding comes from SDOT’s Vision Zero program, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030.

Look Out for Each Other

seattle.gov/visionzero

SLOW DOWNDrive like you live here

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How can the community install a yard sign?

• Yard signs are free and easily available. Community members can go to the nearest Customer Service Center to get five signs.

• Yard signs can be placed on a traffic circle or planting strip, or on your own property.

How much does a sign cost?Free.

Find more information on how to get your yard signs, including locations, here: www.seattle.gov/visionzero/resources/yard-signs


LITTLE FREE LIBRARYA Little Free Library is just what it sounds like. Neighbors can take and leave books for free. The library usually consists of a small wooden box filled with books outside of a house. This little structure has a big impact on neighborhood identity.

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How does the community install a Little Free Library?

• Anyone can buy or build a Little Free Library. You don’t even need a permit.

• You must place your library at least two feet from the sidewalk, and three feet from curbs. Libraries cannot block sightlines in front of intersections and driveways.

How much does it cost?If you build your own library, the cost can range from $5 to $150. There is also a one-time payment of about $40 to register your library with the Little Free Library organization. Registration is optional. You can also buy libraries from the Little Free Library website.

How long does it take to install?As long as you need to build it.

For additional information, including plans and instructions for building a library, please see the website of the Little Free Library Organization: https://littlefreelibrary.org/

For guidance on where to legally place your library, see Streets Illustrated: https://streetsillustrated.seattle.gov/ design-standards/clearances/


TREES FOR NEIGHBORHOODSSince 2009, Trees for Neighborhoods has helped Seattle residents plant over 10,300 trees in their yards and along the street. That’s 10,300 more trees working to clean our air and water, make our streets more walkable, and our neighborhoods healthier.

How does the community get free trees?

• Applications open every summer. You can sign up to receive notification when the application window opens.

• You can choose what tree species you’d like. If there are more applicants than trees, awards will be made through a randomized selection process.

• In return for up to four free trees, you will need to sign up for a planting and care workshop.

How much does it cost?Free.

How long does it take to install?3-4 months. Application opens in the summer and trees are allocated in the fall.

For additional information, please see: www.seattle.gov/trees/planting-and-care/trees-for-neighborhoods


TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOX ARTWORKEvery Seattle intersection has a traffic signal box. These don’t have to be boring and gray. As long as boxes remain accessible, neighbors or commissioned artists can decorate them with paint, decals, vinyl wraps, or photos.

SDOT encourages designs that fit with the streetscape and create a unified aesthetic between boxes.

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How does SDOT consider where to install a painted traffic box?

• SDOT must review all materials and designs and issue a public space permit before signal box artwork can be installed.

• Permittees are responsible for maintaining the artwork.

How can the community install one?Apply for a free permit at:www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/public-space-management-permits#publicamenities

How much does painting cost?$500 or more; costs vary depending on the artist who is commissioned for the work, as well as the scale proposed by the neighborhood.

For additional information, please see: https://streetsillustrated.seattle.gov/urban-design/public-space/signal-box-artwork/


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BIKE RACKS AND PARKINGThe City of Seattle installs bike racks in the public right-of-way throughout the city. Bike corrals can replace parking for one car with spaces for 6-12 bikes. Flexible delineators and wheel stops can help define the space around the racks.

A corral can also be placed where parking isn’t allowed, such as within 30 feet of an intersection or marked crosswalk. This can make the crosswalk safer by ensuring that no one parks their car illegally and blocks visibility at the intersection. Bike racks also reduce clutter on the sidewalk.

How much does it cost?Less than $5,000, but expenses can vary depending on labor costs. Racks on private property are usually paid for by the owner.

How long does it take to install?1-3 months. It could take longer depending on the size and complexity of the project.

For additional information: www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bike-program/bike-racks

How does SDOT decide where to install bike parking?

• Citizens, business owners, or property owners or managers can request racks.

• SDOT evaluates whether there is enough space for the bike racks within the right-of-way. The installation must allow adequate clearance from curb ramps, crosswalks, and driveways. Ideally, they should be installed close to building entrances without interfering with people walking or loading zones.

How can the community install their own bike racks?

• Community members can request a bike rack by emailing [email protected]. The City installs and owns bike racks.


P-PATCH COMMUNITY GARDENSToday, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods P-Patch Program oversees 89 P-Patches and community gardens throughout the city. Gardens come in many shapes, sizes, and ownership structures, but all spring from the neighbors’ desire to plan, plant, and maintain a piece of open space together.

P-Patches create a sense of civic engagement and pride over a shared public space. They can educate the community about gardening techniques and improve access to local, organic food. Some food from p-patches also goes to local food banks.

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How does the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods decide where to install a P-Patch?The Department of Neighborhoods works with the community to develop new P-Patches. Visit this page to see how the city decides where to place them. www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/p-patch-community-gardening/toolkit-for-gardeners/create-a-new-p-patch-community-garden

How can the community sign up for a P-Patch?You can choose to sign up for up to two p-patches. After signing up, you must wait for an opening. To sign up, go to: www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/p-patch-community-gardening/how-to-sign-up

How much does a P-Patch cost?P-Patches are run and maintained by volunteers. Fundraising efforts, such as a Neighborhood Matching Fund grant, private grants, donations, or fundraising events, can cover the initial costs of starting a new P-Patch.

How long does it take to join a P-Patch?Plots typically open between January and June, although they may open in the fall.


PAINTED INTERSECTIONA painted intersection displays a mural that a community group paints on residential streets. These murals beautify roads and help create community identity. They also make drivers aware that residents take pride in their neighborhood.

For more information and to apply for a permit, visit: www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/street-and-sidewalk-activities-permits

For mural ideas, check out the guidelines in Streets Illustrated: https://streetsillustrated.seattle.gov/urban-design/public-space/painted-street-murals/

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How can the community install a painted intersection?

• Street murals are only allowed on residential (non-arterial) streets, preferably with low traffic volumes. They may be painted mid-block or at intersections.

• Only the driving area can be painted, not the curb, gutter, or sidewalks.

• You should work with your neighbors to develop a design together. All murals must be approved by SDOT and must use skid resistant paint.

• To get an intersection painted, either apply for a Neighborhood Matching Fund grant or conduct neighborhood outreach and apply for a public space permit. Maintenance, including repainting, requires additional permits.

How much does it cost?$2,000 - $5,000 for initial painting. Communities should also budget for repainting the mural as it wears out.

How long does it take to install?Up to a year. It is recommended that intersections be painted in the summer months, usually July and August. The pavement needs to be 70 degrees and dry for several days for the paint to set properly.


PARKLETSParklets transform parking spaces into vibrant community assets. You and your neighbors can turn a few parking spots into spaces for seating, landscaping, or bike parking. More ambitious parklets host games or small community gatherings. Parklets are a cost-effective and relatively easy way to add public space where building a major park isn’t feasible. These public spaces signal that people belong in the street and can encourage walking and biking. Businesses benefit from attractive and inviting streetscapes for their customers.

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How much does it cost?Parklets are privately funded and maintained by a host organization or business. Costs range from $15,000 to $50,000 depending on the complexity of your design. Smaller, simpler parklets on flat sites are cheaper.

How long does the process take?The entire process takes four months to a year. The application takes two months and design development can take one to three months. Another few months are usually required for technical development and construction.

For more information, see Streets Illustrated: https://streetsillustrated.seattle.gov/urban-design/public-space/parklets/

How can the community design a parklet?

• Begin by talking to your neighbors, scouting a potential site, talking to nearby businesses, and developing a funding plan.

• Apply for permits from SDOT.• Design your site, either using a professional

architect or your own hand-drawn plans. SDOT must approve designs prior to construction.

• After construction, you will need to arrange maintenance for your parklet.


TRAFFIC CALMING

Traffic calming devices provide physical and visual cues that encourage people to drive slowly. We can reshape the road through traffic circles, speed humps, or diverters, without relying on signs or signals.

The city prioritizes limited traffic calming funds for streets without curbs. In these areas, people tend to park on the planting strip. This behavior widens the travel lane, allowing cars to move more quickly. The city also prioritizes schools, parks, and other places where people like to walk.

For additional information, please see Streets Illustrated, the city’s online manual of right-of-way improvements and examples: https://streetsillustrated.seattle.gov/design-standards/trafficcalming/


PARKINGMost non-arterial streets in the City of Seattle are 25 feet wide with parking on both sides. Neighborhoods with higher density see greater demand for on-street parking, as well as more trips from emergency vehicles. Changing your community’s parking restrictions is another way to deal with speeding and improve the walking experience.

traffic volumes, facilitating emergency response vehicles, and responding to the needs of adjacent property owners.

How can the community request parking restrictions?Email [email protected] to inquire about removing existing parking restrictions, such as no parking signs or time-limited spaces, or installing new ones.

How long does it take to change parking restrictions?Three months to two years. Sometimes you need a simple petition to remove parking restrictions. At other times, some type of curbing is needed to establish the parking.

How does parking affect speeds?• Cars parked on both sides of a 25-foot

wide street reduce the width of the road so two cars cannot pass each other at the same time. Typical vehicle speeds on these streets are 20 miles an hour, the speed limit on non-arterial streets.

• On streets without curbs, cars tend to park outside of the edge of the road. This effectively widens driving lanes and contributes to speeding.

How does SDOT decide where to restrict parking?SDOT installs parking restrictions in higher density neighborhoods to increase visibility. This in turn reduces collisions. Other reasons for parking restrictions include accommodating high


SPEED HUMPS, CUSHIONS, TABLESSpeed humps, cushions, and tables discourage drivers from speeding.

• Speed humps are raised asphalt bumps that extend across the street.• Speed cushions resemble speed humps with added wheel cutouts to allow large vehicles, like

buses or emergency vehicles, to pass through unaffected.• Speed tables are 12-22-foot long, flat-topped speed humps that are typically used on fire

department routes.

Street characteristics, such as width, determine the type of device we use. We usually install speed humps on non-arterial or residential streets, and reserve speed cushions and speed tables for busier streets with larger vehicles.

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For additional information, see page 19 in the Safe Routes to School Engineering Toolkit: www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/SDOT/NTO/seattlesaferoutestoschoolengineeringtoolkit.pdf

How does SDOT decide where to install speed humps, cushions, or tables?

• SDOT installs speed humps and speed cushions on neighborhood greenways and

streets around schools.• If a street is too steep (i.e. the grade is

more than 7%), SDOT does not install speed humps due to drainage issues.

How can the community request these devices?

• The community may pursue funding through Your Voice, Your Choice or Neighborhood Matching Fund.

• If the community applies through these programs, SDOT conducts a traffic study to verify that 15% of the vehicles are traveling at more than five miles per hour over the speed limit.

How much do they cost?Speed humps and cushions are about $5,000. Speed tables cost about $10,000.

How long do they take to install?1-2 years. We usually identify priority streets with high speeds in the first year, and construction happens the next year.


TRAFFIC CIRCLESTraffic circles guide drivers through an intersection around a central island, forcing them to slow down. Slower speeds help reduce the number and severity of collisions. Landscaping in and around the traffic circle further improves neighborhood livability.

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• After receiving an application through one of the above programs, SDOT will review the street geometry and collision history. If there have been two or more collisions in the last three years, SDOT will approve the traffic circle request.

How much does a traffic circle cost?$20,000 - $25,000 for a typical traffic circle, but varies widely depending on size and location.

How long does it take to install?One to two years. We usually identify priority intersections the first year and construction happens the next year.

For additional information: see www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/safety-first/traffic-operations/traffic-circles

How does SDOT decide where to install a traffic circle?

• SDOT reviews the three-year collision history on every non-arterial intersection at the end of the year. We prioritize those with the most collisions for improvements, including traffic circles. Typically, these are intersections with five or more collisions reported to the Seattle Police Department.

• For a traffic circle to be landscaped, a nearby resident needs to volunteer to maintain and water the vegetation.

How can the community request one?• The community may pursue funding

through Your Voice Your Choice or Neighborhood Matching Fund.


PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

On residential streets without traditional sidewalks or curbs, SDOT looks at creative and affordable options to make it easier for people of all ages and abilities to walk safely. Many of these improvements fall into the broad category of “cost-effective walkways.” These installations consist of paint, or street-level asphalt or concrete. Slowing traffic and adding trees and landscaping can further enhance the walking experience. These walkways often cost about one-quarter of the price of a traditional concrete sidewalk.

SDOT prioritizes locations for sidewalks based on the recommendations in the Pedestrian Master Plan. To view the city’s Pedestrian Master Plan, see this link: www.seattle.gov/transportation/sdot-document-library/citywide-plans/modal-plans/pedestrian-master-plan


WHEEL STOPSPre-cast concrete wheel stops provide a low-cost barrier between cars and people walking. They can also prevent cars from parking over the walking area or shoulder. By narrowing the road, wheel stops can calm traffic. These benefits come without any impact on surface water drainage.

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How does SDOT decide where to place wheel stops?The Pedestrian Master Plan prioritizes where SDOT should construct pedestrian improvements.

How does the community request one?The community typically chooses to develop a design for pedestrian improvements through the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Once a design and cost estimate are created, the community can pursue construction dollars through Your Voice, Your Choice or another NMF grant.

How much does it cost?Construction costs for wheel stops for one side of a 300-foot block range from $15,000 to $30,000.

How long does it take to install?One to two years. We identify locations and design treatments in the first year and construct them in the following year.


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PLANTING STRIPSOn streets that are wide enough, landscaped planting strips provide a buffer for people walking and beautify the neighborhood with trees, shrubs, and flowers. They can also collect stormwater, improving drainage.

How does SDOT decide where to install a planting strip?The right-of-way width, cross slope, and funding constraints determine whether we can include a planting strip with a cost-effective walkway.

How can the community install one?• If there is an existing concrete curb,

residents can design a garden and apply for a free Street Use permit to plant in the right of way. You can find more information here: www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/planting-in-the-right-of-way.

• If there is not an existing concrete curb, then the community needs to first pursue some type of curbing, such as wheel stops (see previous page).

How much does it cost?Construction costs for renovating a planting strip on one side of a 300’ block range from $15,000 to $40,000. The price depends greatly on how much compacted gravel needs to be removed.



WALKWAY SURFACEUsing less resources than traditional concrete sidewalks with curb and gutter, cost-effective walkways provide a dedicated space for pedestrians. The surface is usually asphalt, either adjacent to the street or separated by plantings.

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How does SDOT decide where to install a walkway?

• For walkways funded by SDOT, we consult data from the Pedestrian Master Plan and Safe Routes to School Action Plan to prioritize streets.

• We select walkway treatments based on several factors, including the space available on the street, drainage needs, existing infrastructure, impacts to parking, slopes, and estimated construction costs.

• Based on funding, we might take a phased approach where a portion of the improvements are installed one year and additional improvements are installed later.

How can the community request one?The community typically chooses to develop a cost-effective walkway design through the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Once a design and cost estimate are created, the community can pursue construction dollars through Your Voice, Your Choice or another NMF grant.

How much does it cost?$20-60,000 for a painted walkway and curb, and $60-80,000 for new paving for an asphalt walkway per 300 linear feet (one side of street).



PAINTED CURB BULBSPainted curb bulbs extend the sidewalk or curb line into the street, generally at an intersection. This shortens the crossing distance for pedestrians and improves visibility. Painted curb bulbs with flexible posts are a cost-effective alternative to traditional concrete curb bulbs. Murals on curb bulbs can provide the community with an opportunity for placemaking.

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How does SDOT decide where to install a painted curb bulb?

• For curb bulbs funded by SDOT, we prioritize improvements through the Pedestrian Master Plan.

• Interim curb bulbs may be appropriate in locations where there is a safety need and a concrete curb bulb is not feasible in the short term.

How does the community request one?The community typically chooses to develop a painted curb bulb design through the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Once the community receives a design and cost estimate, they may choose to pursue construction dollars through Your Voice, Your Choice or another NMF grant.

How much does it cost?$5,000 to $20,000.

How long does it take to install?One to two years. Locations are identified and designed in the first year and construction is done the following year.

For additional information, see Streets Illustrated: https://streetsillustrated.seattle.gov/urban-design/adaptive-design/intersection-treatments/


TRAFFIC DIVERTERS

A traffic diverter blocks cars and trucks from entering a street. Signs in the area should communicate that people can still walk or bike through the diverter.

SDOT rarely installs traffic diverters unless they are recommended as part of a larger Home Zone or Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan. Because a traffic diverter can have a significant impact on the neighborhood, you should only consider this solution if vehicle volumes exceed 1,000 cars per day on a single-family residential street or 1,500 cars per day on a multi-family residential street.


PARTIAL STREET CLOSURESA partial street closure prohibits traffic from entering the street at one end through a no-entry sign and a barrier restricting traffic in that direction. The street remains two-way, but only people bicycling and walking have access in both directions. A partial closure addresses cut-through traffic.

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How long does it take to install?One to three years. The majority of residents on the block and the surrounding neighborhood need to approve the partial street closure.

How does SDOT decide where to install a partial street closure?

• Generally, SDOT will only consider a partial street closure if it meets the volume conditions (1,000 cars per day on a single-family street or 1,500 cars per day on a multi-family street) and if it is part of a Home Zone or Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan.

How does the community request one?• The community must first obtain funds to

complete a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan or Home Zone Plan.

• Traffic volumes may increase on adjacent streets, so it is important to involve the entire neighborhood throughout this process.


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DIAGONAL DIVERTERSDiagonal diverters block vehicles from driving straight through an intersection, forcing drivers to turn onto an adjacent street. Like partial street closures, these diverters help reduce cut-through traffic.

• Traffic volumes may increase on adjacent streets, so it is important to involve the entire neighborhood throughout this process.


How long does it take to install?1-3 years. A majority of residents on the block and the surrounding neighborhood need to approve the diagonal diverter.

How does SDOT decide where to install a diagonal diverter?

• Generally, SDOT will only consider a diagonal diverter if it meets the volume conditions (1,000 cars per day on a single-family street or 1,500 cars per day on a multi-family street) and if it is part of a Home Zone or Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan.

How does the community request one?• The community must first obtain funds

from NMF or a similar program to complete a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan or Home Zone plan.


ONE-WAY COUPLETSOne-way couplets use signs to transform two adjacent streets into a pair of one-way roads going in opposite directions. There are pros and cons to this treatment. A couplet can remove conflicts between vehicles but vehicle speeds can also increase. One-way couplets also make it more difficult for residents to get in and out.

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How does SDOT decide where to install one-way couplets?Generally, SDOT will only consider a one-way couplet if it is part of a Home Zone or Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan. The neighborhood as a whole should discuss the benefits and drawbacks of one-way couplets.

How does the community request one?• The community must first obtain funds for a

Neighborhood traffic calming plan or Home Zone. A one-way couplet must meet the diverter volume conditions (1,000 cars per day on a single-family street or 1,500 cars per day on a multi-family street).

• Because traffic volumes may increase on nearby streets, the entire neighborhood must be involved.

How much does it cost?$3,000 to $5,000

How long does it take to install?One to three years. The majority of residents on both streets need to approve the one-way couplet.


BACKGROUND, RESOURCES, AND FUNDING OPTIONS


PILOT PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

After Home Zone candidates are selected, SDOT works with the neighborhoods to design, revise and implement a Home Zone plan.

1. DESIGNThe design process for each Home Zone begins with a conceptual plan developed by SDOT. SDOT allocates approximately $200,000 for improvements in priority locations that serve as the backbone for the rest of the plan. The conceptual plan prioritizes improvements based on:

• Known speeding concerns• Streets used as cut-through routes• High pedestrian use• Lack of infrastructure• Future infrastructure projects• Other known community concerns

2. COMMUNITY FEEDBACKAfter SDOT drafts the conceptual plan, we share it with the neighborhood. SDOT generally contracts out the community involvement process so there is a third party coordinating between the community and SDOT. This ensures that the community always has a strong voice that influences the plan development. The consultant organizes a community gathering to review the plan in collaboration with SDOT. The facilitators ask the community:

1. Do these elements make sense?2. Are there other elements that should be

included?3. How should we prioritize improvements

within the existing funding constraints?

3. REVISEAfter meeting with the community, SDOT and the community’s consultant revise the Home Zone conceptual plan to reflect community input. This is often a back-and-forth process that can involve smaller focus group meetings to review spot locations. Because SDOT funds are limited and the needs are much greater than what can be improved, the consultant takes the community desires and creates a Home Zone Enhancement Plan.

The second iteration of the South Park-Concorde Home Zone is shown below.


4. ENHANCEA Home Zone Enhancement Plan adds a layer on top of the original Home Zone Plan. An enhancement plan captures the community’s desired improvements that require additional funding beyond what SDOT provides for the Home Zone Plan. Enhancement projects range from supplementing SDOT projects to reviewing areas that need more study. The consultant works with the community to identify potential improvements and ways to achieve them.

Sometimes those projects can be simple fixes that SDOT can help with, but most will require an alternate funding source, such as a Neighborhood Matching Fund grant through Department of Neighborhoods. The community can also pursue DIY projects such as planters or yard signs, following the applicable regulations.

A Home Zone Enhancement Plan can help the community fully realize their vision of an improved neighborhood.


5. IMPLEMENTOnce the community approves the Home Zone Plan, SDOT can begin implementation. First, we install improvements that have the least disruption and do not require a lengthy design process--speed humps, for example. Complex projects, such as street closures, require more communication and coordination with residents, so they appear much later on the implementation schedule.

The Community may also to choose to develop “Do it Yourself Projects” An example is the self-watering planters and neighborhood signage.

Home Zone Enhancements can also be implemented alongside the final Home Zone plan. Review the graphic below, created by the consultant for the Broadview Home Zone. It shows how enhancement projects were incorporated into the implementation plan.

6. MEASURE SUCCESSEach Home Zone plan comes with a set of measures to indicate whether the projects are doing their jobs. A successful home zone would display:

• Lower Traffic speeds• Lower Traffic volumes• Higher Pedestrian volumes• Higher Neighborhood satisfaction (measure by an SDOT

survey)


HOME ZONES IN ACTION: THE 2019 PILOT PROJECT SELECTION PROCESSIn 2019, Working collaboratively with Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, SDOT selected 20 neighborhoods to be evaluated and prioritized for the home zone pilot. Neighborhoods that covered a larger area were split into 2 neighborhoods. The following graphics illustrate the neighborhoods that were evaluated.

Each neighborhood was evaluated through the following five weighted criteria:

Infrastructure (three indicators)• Lack of sidewalks and/or curbs• Traffic issues: speeding or cut-through

traffic• Place in the Pedestrian Investment

Network, a map in the Pedestrian Master Plan that highlights where in the city walking improvements are most needed, based on traffic data and equity analysis.

A neighborhood received a higher score if it had low percentage of sidewalks and/or curbs, documented traffic issues, and/or a high percentage of streets in the Pedestrian Investment Network.

EquityThe Equity score came from the Race and Social Equity Composite Index (RSECI) developed by King County. If a neighborhood scored in the highest quintile of the RSECI, it received a higher score.

Community SupportNeighborhoods that were actively working with SDOT and/or Seattle Neighborhood Greenways received a higher score.

Leveraging OpportunitiesNeighborhoods with planned SDOT improvements received a higher score.


ComplexitySmaller neighborhoods bounded by arterial streets and that have a gridded street pattern received a higher score. In these areas we could more easily implement traffic calming solutions that benefited the whole neighborhood.

Final SelectionThe top four projects underwent a feasibility analysis that included a preliminary concept plan. Community representatives were involved in the final selection of the two pilot projects shown in the graphic below.

Being selected for a home zone may help a neighborhood or school obtain other funds. For example, Sacajawea was prioritized for a number of cost-effective walkways and Licton Springs received Your Voice, Your Choice dollars for speed humps.

Going ForwardWorking collaboratively with community representatives, SDOT will select another two neighborhoods in which to pilot home zones in 2020.


OTHER RESOURCES

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ENGINEERING TOOLKIT AND ACTION PLANThis toolkit describes the engineering strategies SDOT commonly uses to make streets safer and more comfortable for kids walking and biking to school.

www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/SDOT/SRTS/SeattleSafe RoutestoSchoolEngineeringToolkit.pdf

The Safe Routes to School 5 Year Action Plan explains SDOT funding strategies and priorities.

www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/SDOT/SRTS/SRTSActionPlan.pdf

NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAYSSDOT is building a network of neighborhood greenways that are safe, calm residential streets for you, your family and neighbors.

www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/greenways-programam

PUBLIC SPACE MANAGEMENTThe Public Space Management Program works with residents, organizations and businesses to make it easier to enhance their neighborhoods and strengthen their community by enlivening public spaces.

www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/public-space-management-programs

SEATTLE STREETS ILLUSTRATEDThis online resource is Seattle’s Right-of-Way Improvements Manual. It provides design guidance and standards for areas within the SDOT right-of-way. It includes tools on how to activate and enhance public space and can assist advocacy groups and neighborhoods throughout the City of Seattle.

https://streetsillustrated.seattle.gov/

COST-EFFECTIVE WALKWAYS INVENTORYSDOT created the Cost-Effective Walkways Inventory to illustrate the variety and breadth of pedestrian improvements on non-arterial streets. Cost-effective walkways can consist of paint, wheel stops, or asphalt paving.

Insert link to Inventory (2nd quarter 2020).


FUNDING OPTIONS

A variety of sources can fund projects that are presented in this Toolkit. Some infrastructure improvements fall under SDOT’s priority plans and long-term projects. However, if your project does not qualify for direct funding through SDOT, there are other sources for you to consider.

SDOTSDOT has a variety of programs that make improvements across the City. Our agency applies for grants from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and other State and Federal Programs. In general, these improvements align with the agency’s four modal master plans (Transit, Pedestrian, Bike, and Freight). SDOT also supports community driven projects through the grant programs detailed below.

To view the pedestrian master plan, follow this link: www.seattle.gov/transportation/sdot-document-library/citywide-plans/modal-plans/pedestrian-master-plan

To learn about the Levy to Move Seattle, see here: www.seattle.gov/transportation/about-sdot/funding/levy-to-move-seattle

YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICEYour Voice, Your Choice (YVYC) is a participatory budgeting initiative in which Seattle residents democratically decide how to spend a portion of the City’s budget on small-scale park and street improvements. Projects must be under $120K. Example projects include crosswalks, medians, flashing crosswalk beacons, traffic calming circles, curb bulbs, sidewalk repair, curb ramps, cost effective walkways or maintenance related projects in parks.

At the beginning of each year, community members submit potential project ideas. These proposals are then reviewed by members of the community with input from SDOT and narrowed down by district. Anyone is welcome to propose project ideas. Ideas are submitted online, in-person at any Seattle Public Library branch, or at various public outreach events.

Following review, community members vote on their favorite projects in each district. Anyone age 11 and up can vote, either online or by paper ballot. The projects with the top votes are then built into the City’s budget and implemented the following year. From start to finish, this process takes roughly two years.

For more information, visit: www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/your-voice-your-choice.

NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING FUNDThe Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) was created to provide matching dollars for neighborhood improvements, organizing, or projects developed and implemented by community members. Central to NMF is the community match which requires awardees to match their award with contributions from the community whether as volunteered time, donated materials, donated professional services, or cash. Since NMF’s creation, more than 5,000 community projects throughout Seattle have received over $64 million in funding and generated an additional $72 million from community match.


There are two funds within the NMF program:∙ The Small Sparks Fund awards up to $5,000

throughout the year.∙ The Community Partnership Fund awards

up to $50,000 three times a year.

For complex or neighborhood-wide traffic calming concerns, communities can use the Community Partnership Fund to hire a traffic consultant to complete a traffic study and offer low-cost options. Once the community develops a concept that is acceptable to them and to the City, SDOT helps identify potential implementation funds. All projects must demonstrate the capacity to build stronger and healthier communities.

For more information, see: www.seattle. gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/neighborhood-matching-fund.

NEIGHBORHOOD STREET FUNDThe Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) is a city program that enables the community to propose and help prioritize neighborhood transportation projects estimated to cost between$100,000 and $1 Million. SDOT then builds the approved projects. The projects might fall into categories such community placemaking or safety improvements. They can also include sidewalk repair, pedestrian lighting and bike facilities. The next Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) cycle is expected to open in late 2020 or early 2021

For additional information: www.seattle.gov/NSF

Examples of past projects: www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/neighborhood-street-fund/past-projects

OTHER CITY FUNDSOther City Departments might have funding sources that interest your community, especially if there are businesses within your neighborhood. The following pages provide a comprehensive summary of funding sources and grants that were active as of 2019.


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ansi

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sch

ools

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A va

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of

reso

urce

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rogr

ams

and

fund

ing

optio

ns

are

unde

r the

um

brel

la o

f the

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dest

rian

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ram

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and

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stria

n Pr

ogra

m a

t Wal

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l (20

6)

684-

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w.se

attle

.gov

/tr

ansp

orta

tion/

proj

ects

-an

d-pr

ogra

ms/

prog

ram

s/pe

dest

rian-

prog

ram

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d Tr

affic

Ca

lmin

g Pr

ogra

m

SDOT

Pro

gram

The

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d Tr

affic

Cal

min

g pr

ogra

m is

a

part

ners

hip

betw

een

SDOT

and

com

mun

ities

, em

ploy

ing

a va

riety

of d

evic

es a

nd s

trat

egie

s to

rais

e aw

aren

ess

and

educ

ate

driv

ers

they

are

in a

nei

ghbo

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here

ther

e is

a s

tron

g de

sire

for t

hem

to d

rive

resp

onsi

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calm

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is c

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rge

num

bers

of d

river

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utin

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el m

uch

fast

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an th

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limit,

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larg

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tree

ts th

at h

ave

no c

urbs

, or

prio

rity

area

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ound

sch

ools

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ks a

nd o

ther

ped

estr

ian

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ork

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ompl

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in a

pha

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appr

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. Pl

ease

see

the

web

site

for m

ore

info

rmat

ion.

Resi

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s in

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ar

ea o

f the

City

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ay p

ursu

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Seat

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