'Major area' of Seattle could forbid most cars under city's new, greener transportation plan

Mar. 18—In the next two years, Seattle will create incentives for public and private companies to electrify their vehicles, encourage more walking, biking and transit ridership and may propose fees on driving in certain parts of the city to decrease congestion.

By 2030, under the "Clean Transportation Electrification Blueprint," all ride-hailing trips would be electric and emissions free; almost one-third of deliveries would be made with vehicles that don't emit carbon; a "major area" of Seattle would be restricted to most cars; and charging stations would be reliable and readily available throughout the city.

These are Seattle's ambitious targets for an electrified transportation system that reduces carbon emissions and fossil-fuel dependency within the decade, envisioned under a set of goals released Wednesday.

The city hopes to achieve these targets through tools that may include introducing legislation at the city and state levels; advocating for existing, progressive climate proposals; engaging with community groups; asking voters to directly approve ballot initiatives; and developing partnerships with employers to advance initiatives and generate jobs, said Andrea Pratt, a climate and transportation policy adviser with the city. ................(more)

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