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Seattle Mayor Unveils Orders to Tackle Homelessness, Transit Issues

1/16/2026

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced two executive orders to address homelessness and improve public transit.
The first order accelerates emergency shelter and affordable housing expansion by forming an interdepartmental team and prioritizing city-owned land.
The second order directs the Seattle Department of Transportation to create dedicated bus lanes along Denny Way to boost transit reliability.
Wilson framed these steps as foundational for Seattle's broader homelessness and transit strategy.

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced two executive orders to address homelessness and improve public transit.
The first order accelerates emergency shelter and affordable housing expansion by forming an interdepartmental team and prioritizing city-owned land.
The second order directs the Seattle Department of Transportation to create dedicated bus lanes along Denny Way to boost transit reliability.
Wilson framed these steps as foundational for Seattle's broader homelessness and transit strategy.