Updated May 5, 2026
Help Shape the Future of Funding for Seattle’s Streets, Sidewalks, and Bridges: Join the Transportation Funding Task Force
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is looking for community members to help answer a critical question:
How do we generate equitable, sustainable funding to help reduce the gap between Seattle’s transportation needs and the resources available to build and maintain them?
Directed by the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy, SDOT is forming a Transportation Funding Task Force—a volunteer advisory group that will develop recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on how to generate funding for Seattle’s transportation system. During Transportation Levy outreach, we heard clearly from the public that sidewalks, bridges, and street paving are among the highest community priorities to address. These areas will be a central focus of the Task Force’s work.
Together, Task Force members will explore legally viable, near-term actionable approaches to generating transportation funding. This includes evaluating what can realistically be implemented under City authority, understanding tradeoffs, and identifying approaches that could be advanced near term. Members will also consider potential impacts from prospective funding and policy options for different communities across Seattle.
You don’t need to be a transportation or finance expert to apply. We’re looking for collaborative people who care about Seattle’s transportation system, are open to working across different perspectives, and can meaningfully contribute their ideas, experience, and perspective to this work.
You can apply as:
- Individual representing yourself; or
- “Organizational Representative” formally authorized to speak on behalf of your employer or member organization (i.e. advocacy, non-profit, community-based, consultant, other employer)
If applying as an Organizational Representative, your application must include a letter of support signed by leadership from your Employer or Board with the power to authorize you to formally represent the organization on the Task Force.
How to Apply
Applications are due Sunday, May 31 at 11:59 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.
To apply, you will need to submit:
- Completed online application
- One (1) resume with professional and volunteer experience
- One to two (1-2) references
- Organizational Representatives Only - Provide one (1) Letter of Support signed by leadership from your Employer or Board with the power to authorize you to formally represent the organization on the Task Force. If you have concerns about obtaining a letter before the application deadline, please contact us at DOT_TFTF@seattle.gov.
Apply Now: https://bit.ly/TFTF-Apply
Upcoming Virtual Q&A Sessions
Join any of the live Q&A Sessions on Zoom at the time listed using this link: https://bit.ly/4d6gO30
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6 PM
- The May 13 Q&A session will be recorded and posted for later viewing.
- Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10 AM
- Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10 AM
Translation and interpretation assistance is available upon request no less than 3 business days in advance of each session.
Language Assistance or Questions? Contact Us.
Translation and interpretation assistance is available upon request. If have questions or if you need help in another language, please contact us:
Email: DOT_TFTF@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 530-3260
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What will I be doing?
As a Task Force member, you will:
- Review materials about transportation infrastructure, funding options, and city policy
- Attend monthly meetings and participate in discussions
- Consider trade-offs between different needs and priorities
- Share your perspective based on your lived experience, professional background, and/or community knowledge
- Help develop recommendations for the Mayor and City Council focused on transportation infrastructure funding and delivery recommendations
Time Commitment
Members should expect to dedicate approximately 3–6 hours per month. This includes:
- One in-person meeting per month (about 2–3 hours, plus travel time)
- Reviewing materials before meetings
- Optional working groups or follow-up activities
- One onboarding session before the Task Force begins (plus 3–5 hours of pre-reading)
The Task Force will meet from August 2026 through December 2027.
Compensation of $75/hour may be available to those who demonstrate financial hardship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the Task Force or the application process? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).