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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Transportation

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:

City Light Glass Lantern Slides

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1204-03
Abstract

Slides related to the development of public power in Seattle.

Dates: 1903-1945

R.H. Thomson Freeway Records

 Series
Identifier: 2614-04
Abstract

Engineering and property records concerning a proposed freeway in Seattle.

Dates: 1958-1977

Engineering Department Unrecorded Subject Files

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 2602-02
Abstract

Records from the Seattle Engineering Department's central filing system.

Dates: 1890-1994

Special Transportation Services Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5420-03
Scope and Contents note

Designed to support planning and coordination of SMCP transportation projects and provide transportation services to the poor, elderly, and handicapped.

Dates: 1972-1974

Transportation Study Records

 Series
Identifier: 5420-04
Scope and Contents note

A study of transportation problems and suggested remedies in the East Model Neighborhood. Special attention was given to developing alternatives for the proposed I-90 freeway route.

Dates: 1969-1974

Office of Economic Development Business Development Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 2100-04
Abstract

Records of an office that fosters business and industrial development.

Dates: 1989-2003; 1997-2002

Regional Governance Records

 Series
Identifier: 4001-01
Abstract

Records related to regional planning in the Central Puget Sound area.

Dates: 1973-2006; 1973-1997

Transit Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 6340-01
Abstract

Planning records concerning transit projects.

Dates: 1984-2008

Seattle Transit System Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-I6
Scope and Contents note The annual reports of the Seattle Transit System date from 1940 to 1971. The early reports contain information on changes in public transportation, such as taking out rail cars and putting in trolleys or buses. The reports contain statistics on accidents and passengers as well as information on fare structure, lines, and other issues. The reports during the 1940s are engineering reports from outside companies. In the 1950s, the reports are almost entirely statistical. In the 1960s the...
Dates: 1940-1971

State v. General Electric et al, 1962-1973

 File — Box 7, Folder: 10
Dates: Other: 1962-1973

Peter Steinbrueck Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4684-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and staff analysis related to Steinbrueck's work on City Council. A substantial portion of the records deal with urban planning, development, design, environmental issues, and comprehensive planning, and reflect his concerns about sustainability and quality of life as affected by the built environment. Also significant in this series are records related to his work on low and moderate income housing, human services, homelessness, neighborhood...
Dates: 1979-2007

George Benson Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4614-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and reference materials relating to Benson and topics of particular interest to him. Major subjects include parks and recreation, traffic and transportation, and the Westlake Mall Project, the Downtown Seattle Transit Project, the University District Transportation Program, the Waterfront Streetcar, gun control, land use, and solid waste disposal.



Dates: 1972-1993

Nick Licata Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4650-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, staff reports, and notes regarding issues of note during Licata's 18-year tenure on City Council. Primary issue areas include civil rights, parks and recreation, transportation, cultural events and resources, and social welfare concerns. Transportation-related topics in the records include the monorail, the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement, Sound Transit light rail planning, pedestrian safety, and streetcars. Other records in the series cover planning for the...
Dates: 1979-2015; Majority of material found within 1998-2015

Heidi Wills Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4695-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, studies, notes, and other materials related to issues before the City Council during Wills' tenure. Broad issues include transportation, land use, social services, parks, public safety, environmental concerns, and public utilities, especially City Light related issues. Specific topics include the proposed exotic animals ban, homelessness, neighborhood planning, vehicle impoundment, the teen dance ordinance, and Sound Transit.

Dates: 1999-2004

Richard Conlin Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4621-02
Scope and Contents note Conlin's subject files include correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and other materials relating to policy and budget issues that came before City Council during his tenure. Most of the records reflect his work as chair of committees and his personal interests, especially in the areas of neighborhood planning, parks development, environmental issues, food and hunger issues, solid waste reduction, and transportation. The records are particularly rich on subjects such as waterfront...
Dates: 1993-2013

Teresa Mosqueda Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4660-01
Abstract

Email correspondence from Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and staff.

Dates: 2017-2024

Tony Kilduff Electronic Correspondence , 2007-2018

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents Note From the Series: Contains the emails and attachments of the Central Staff Director and Central Staff Analysts. These records relate to the functions and work of Central Staff Analysts, including energy, housing, public safety, education, civil rights, land use, human services, community development, government finances and budget, transportation, sustainability, and native communities. These records include correspondence, memos, drafts, budget proposals, surveys, reports, and research in according with...
Dates: 2007-2018

Traffic Engineering Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 2609-01
Abstract

Material relating to traffic control and transportation planning in Seattle.

Dates: 1926-2000

Transportation Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 4614-04
Scope and Contents note

Committee calendars including issues under consideration and committee action. Files contain correspondence, personal notes, staff memoranda, testimony, and draft legislation. Records relate to all transportation and traffic issues affecting Seattle and requiring City Council attention.

Dates: 1976-1991

Transportation Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4621-04
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, draft legislation, staff reports, correspondence, memoranda, and testimony regarding traffic and transportation issues during Conlin's tenure as Committee chair.

Dates: 2002-2005

Transportation Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4624-08
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, draft legislation, correspondence, reports, and staff notes relating to traffic and transportation issues referred to the Committee during Drago's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2006-2009

Transportation Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4652-03
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, correspondence, draft legislation, and staff reports related to legislation and issues discussed by the Transportation Committee.

Dates: 1996

Transportation Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4654-03
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, draft legislation, correspondence, reports, and staff notes relating to traffic and transportation issues referred to the Committee.

Dates: 1997-2001

Transportation Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4672-07
Abstract

Records of the committee during Rasmussen's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2010-2015

George Benson Transportation Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4614-05
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, studies, committee minutes, news releases, and notes relating to City transportation and traffic issues. The bulk of the records concern reestablishing the electric trolley system and developing the Waterfront Streetcar. 11 photos have been digitized and are available on the Digital Collections website.

Dates: 1972-1987