Maintaining Bothell's Streets & Sidewalks

Public Works crew members installing a sidewalk

Program Update

Learn more about what we've accomplished with Safe Streets & Sidewalks funding since the levy started in 2017 by checking out the Safe Streets & Sidewalks Comprehensive Report.

Maintenance & Operations 

The City's Street Maintenance crew is responsible for 311 lane miles of street surface and shoulders. The 10-person crew's goal is to extend the service life and maintain the safety, function, and appearance of Bothell’s public streets and walkways.

Where does the money come from?

Revenue Source2024 Revenue
Safe Streets & Sidewalks Levy$3,408,365.26
State Shared Revenue
(Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Multi-Modal Transportation revenue, and Motor Vehicle Account revenue)
$809,265.16
Miscellaneous Revenue
$33,056.63
Total$4,250,687.05


What is included in this work?

  • Cleaning and maintaining street and traffic control signs on public streets.
  • Clearing road debris.
  • Inspecting streetlights and expediting replacements when necessary.
  • Maintaining road shoulders, curbs, and gutters.
  • Maintaining trails and landscaping downtown and in other improved areas.
  • Managing bridge maintenance.
  • Managing traffic signal repair and operations.
  • Patching roadways and filling potholes.
  • Providing 24-hour emergency response.
  • Providing snow and ice control.
  • Refreshing striping and pavement markings on public streets.
  • Repairing sidewalks.
  • Trimming trees and vegetation in the right-of-way to remove potential hazards.