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Seattle official says bill to allow immediate impound of vehicles blocking streetcars will reduce disruptions
Senate Transportation Committee · February 23, 2026
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Summary
City of Seattle streetcar officials told the Senate committee that House Bill 2495 would let city transportation staff request immediate impoundment of vehicles obstructing streetcar tracks, reducing lengthy service interruptions during events and after hours.
House Bill 2495 received testimony on Feb. 23 from Seattle transportation staff who said the bill would reduce frequent service disruptions by allowing city transportation officials to direct immediate impoundment of unattended vehicles obstructing streetcar operations.
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