A "Homezone" is an area that is protected from fast moving traffic so that streets are safe to walk and play on. Homezones keep local access for residents, emergency access, and deliveries while discouraging cut-through traffic from main streets. These designated areas can use a variety of speed-reduction devices to reduce traffic speed, including road diverters, speed humps, and other elements, but these can be costly for Seattle’s limited pedestrian budget. Considering many north Seattle neighborhoods do not have sidewalks, traffic-calming efforts are imperative. To support our healthy streets, NW Greenways has advocated for and implemented traffic calming solutions including blue barrel planters and beautiful street murals which Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has also supported with grant funding. Read more on homezones from our partners - Seattle Neighborhood Greenways.
Strategic interventions will re-route traffic to arterial streets.
