Tell the Legislature YES to Lid I-5 Funding! Friend, we have exciting news to share: The Washington State Senate has proposed funding to advance the I-5 lid project to the next level. The proposed supplemental budget (PSSB 5689, section 219.9) provides millions of dollars for the technical studies necessary to advance a central Seattle Interstate … More Millions of Dollars for Lidding I-5: Send Your Support Today

Busy on November 30? Join us for #GivingTuesday! What is it? #GivingTuesday has become an internationally recognized day to celebrate generosity and show gratitude and support for the organizations in your community making a difference. And probably not by coincidence, it follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Whatever started the tradition, we love it and … More Join Lid I-5 for #GivingTuesday & Read About New Federal Funding

Seattle Voters Ready for Attention on I-5 A scientific poll conducted by the nonprofit Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI) brings big news: “Over eight in ten voters described themselves as concerned” about the capability of Interstate 5 to survive a major earthquake in Seattle. Further, “More than three-fourths of respondents indicated support for relocating ramps” in … More Poll Says Seattle Voters Want Attention on I-5

Learn More: Today’s Online Forum We’re hosting a special online event today dedicated to your impressions of the feasibility study. Join us for a brief presentation and summary of the study results. Then we’ll open the floor to you for questions and sharing ideas. This forum will be the first of many community conversations to … More Today’s Online Forum + Good News at City Council

In this newsletter: It’s finally here – read all about the feasibility study results! Walk the Freeway: July 28 Tour Learn more about the study results at our August 4 online forum See what candidates for public office think about the Lid I-5 project Sign our letter supporting federal funding for lidding I-5 Feasibility Study … More Feasibility Study Confirms Lidding I-5 is Achievable!

As part of Lid I-5’s mission to build the case and constituency for this transformative project, we regularly meet with elected officials and candidates running for election. Our goal is to educate and seek a diversity of perspectives and advice. This year we reached out to candidates running for Seattle Mayor, City Council, and King … More Where 2021 Candidates Stand on Lidding I-5

Items in this newsletter: Lid I-5 Selected as Visionary Project in National Report Survey Results: What You Think About Lidding I-5 Tacoma’s Fireman Park Gets a Refresh   Lid I-5 Selected as Visionary Project in National Report Interstate 5 in Seattle is part of a new national report by the Congress for the New Urbanism … More Lid I-5 Selected as Visionary Project in National Report

Washingtonians #GiveBIG! Every spring, people across Washington come together for a statewide fundraising campaign to support all the great nonprofit organizations and causes improving life in our state. Early giving kicked off on April 20 and runs through the 48-hour giving push May 4-5. Our goal this year is very do-able: $500 and five new … More GiveBig to Big Ideas + Transportation Package Update

We’re sharing a big THANK YOU to the 60+ people who met the April 2 call to action. Sending an email is a modest but crucial way for our elected leaders to hear that lidding I-5 is important to the community. We have another opportunity for you to act today. First, we have great news … More Update: Let’s Protect the Planning Funds for Interstate 5

Hi friends, We have an important opportunity for you to help us advance this project. Please send a message of support today to your state legislators for long-range planning in the urban I-5 corridor, which is currently prohibited in the proposed transportation budget (Senate Bill 5165 and House Bill 1135). We believe at least $5 … More Call to Action: Support Planning for I-5