Resolution in Support of the Seattle SAFER Streets Act 

September 16, 2026

WHEREAS, the Martin Luther King Jr. County Labor Council represents tens of thousands of workers across King County who rely on safe, accessible, and well-maintained public infrastructure to travel to and from work, support their families, and contribute to the economic vitality of our region; and 

WHEREAS, the Seattle SAFER Streets Act advances investments in transportation improvements that directly create and sustain high-quality union jobs in construction, operations, and maintenance-supporting family-wage employment and strong labor standards; and 

WHEREAS, the Act expands and strengthens ADA-accessible transportation infrastructure, ensuring that all community members-including workers with disabilities-can safely navigate Seattle’s streets, sidewalks, transit facilities, and public rights-of-way; and 

WHEREAS, safer transportation corridors and intersections protect all Seattle residents, including union members who rely on predictable, secure travel during commutes and work-related activities; and 

WHEREAS, reducing collisions, improving lighting, expanding safe pedestrian routes, and enhancing transit infrastructure all contribute to a healthier, safer city for workers in every sector; 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Martin Luther King Jr. County Labor Council endorses the Seattle SAFER Streets Act as a critical investment in good union jobs, ADA accessibility, and the safety and well-being of Seattle’s working people.