Genesee · Seattle

Crosswalk Watch

Tied #1 most needed in Genesee · SDOT priority 16

49th Ave SW and SW Alaska St

Risk Moderately risky · 2 lanes to cross · nearest marked crosswalk 1,700 ft away

About this corner

  • SDOT priority: 16 of 37 points. Tied #1 most needed of 10 corners in Genesee, and tied #265 of 1,425 in Seattle.
  • SDOT status: In SDOT's plans since Jun 2026, with no work order yet.
  • Crashes: none reported to police since 2016. Near-misses and unreported crashes don't show up.
  • Street: 2 travel lanes on a minor arterial, about 2,000 cars a day.
  • Nearest marked crosswalk: about 1,700 ft away.
  • City Council: District 1, Rob Saka.

How neighbors can get it built

Vote for a crosswalk here, put up crossing flags and yard signs while you wait, email SDOT and your council member (the emails are written for you), and get five neighbors to send one too.

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