 The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in favor of a new ordinance yesterday. The legislation would make street racing a gross misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 364 days in jail or a $5,000 fine. Vehicle owners could also get up to a $500 traffic infraction. The full council is set to take up the measure next week. It's come before us, Molly Shen. An excited Mayor Bruce Harrell signing that $1.55 billion transportation levy proposal for the city of Seattle.