The purpose of this project work is to maintain the two independent lines which make up the seattle streetcar system first hill and south lake union streetcar lines

The City of Seattle received $507,839 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) awarded on July 10, 2025, to maintain two independent streetcar lines comprising the Seattle Streetcar System: the South Lake Union Line (2.6 directional route miles) and the First Hill Streetcar Line (5.0 directional route miles). The annual program of work is designed to keep both streetcar lines in a state of good repair, ensuring the safety and reliability of the transit system through the project completion date of March 31, 2027.

The maintenance activities funded through this award directly benefit all Seattle Streetcar riders by supporting the ongoing operational integrity and preventive maintenance of the 7.6 total directional route miles of fixed guideway infrastructure. No subrecipients are involved in the award, with the City of Seattle implementing all work directly through its City Finance Division.

Activities

The project contains the annual program of work to maintain the 2 independent lines which make up the seattle streetcar system. The south lake union line consist of 2.6 directional route miles of fixed guideway. The first hill streetcar line is made up of 5.0 directional miles of fixed guideway.

Expected outcomes

This project will keep the SLU streetcar and the first hill streetcar in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

All riders of the seattle streetcar will benefit to maintain the safety and reliability of the system.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients to this award.