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Complete – 3rd Ave NW Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project

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The West Woodland Neighborhood pedestrian safety improvement project is now complete.  After seven weeks of construction, pedestrian safety improvements around the intersection of 3rd Avenue NW, NW 56th Street and NW 55th Place, near West Woodland Elementary School in Ballard, are now finished.

Before

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) appreciates the community’s patience throughout this project. These improvements will make it safer for people who walk, bike and drive:

  • New four-way stop at 3rd Avenue NW and NW 56th Street, to slow all traffic
  • New curb extensions (or “bulbs”), to shorten pedestrian crossings
  • New curb ramps, which comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, to improve accessibility
  • New signs, to alert drivers to watch out for pedestrians

After: Schoolchildren and their parents will appreciate safer crossings in the fall

Half of the West Woodland Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project was funded through SDOT’s Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Program, which is financed by the Bridging the Gap program approved by Seattle voters in 2006. The other half of this project’s funding has come from the Safe Routes to Schools program.

Update on 3rd Ave NW Pedestrian Improvements

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The following message was received today from SDOT:

“I am writing with news about the project to build pedestrian improvements at 3rd Avenue NW, NW 56th Street and NW 55th Place as part of the Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) Neighborhood Street Fund and Safe Routes to Schools programs. I am happy to announce that construction for this project will begin as soon as June 15.

Please find attached a flyer outlining the project elements and construction impacts.

You can also learn more about the project background and impacts by visiting the project webpage at www.seattle.gov/transportation/WestWoodland.htm.  Please feel free to forward this email to any parties you think will be interested or share this link to sign up for project email updates.

Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns by responding to this email or calling 206-615-0925. Thank you for your support in helping improve safety and accessibility on our city’s streets.

Kate Cole
Outreach Team
Neighborhood Street Fund”  

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Metro and SDOT planning “Rideshare Meetups!” to promote Neighborhood Carpooling

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To help more Seattle residents get connected with carpooling and vanpooling options, King County Metro and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) are hosting more than a dozen Rideshare Meetups! in six Seattle neighborhoods this spring and summer, including events in your neighborhood.

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SDOT and Metro Rideshare

At Rideshare Meetups! Commuters will be able to learn more about how carpooling and vanpooling can help save time, money, and stress on their commute, meet other commuters in their neighborhood, and sign up for ridesharing programs.  SDOT and Metro staff are available to answer questions and help residents sign up. People who start a new vanpool or join an existing vanpool will also receive a $50 gift card.

King County Metro has the largest vanpool program in the nation and continues to expand each year. Our website has more information about upcoming events and vanpooling and carpooling programs.

Here are the Rideshare Meetup locations:

  • Wednesday, May 6, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Cafe Turko in Fremont, 754 North 34th St., Seattle
  • Wednesday, May 13, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Buckley’s Queen Anne in Interbay, 232 First Ave. West, Seattle
  • Thursday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Lunchbox Labarotory in South Lake Union, 1253 Thomas St., Seattle
  • Tuesday, May 19, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Pecos Barbeque Pit in SoDo, First Ave. S. Seattle
  • Wednesday, May 27, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at North Seattle College in Northgate, 9600 College Way N., Seattle.
  • Tuesday, June 9, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Watershed Pub & Kitchen in Northgate, 10104 Third Ave. NE, Seattle
  • Thursday, June 18, 7:30–9:30 a.m. at Portage Bay Café in South Lake Union, 391 Terry Ave. N., Seattle
  • Wednesday, June 24, 7:30–9:30 a.m. at Yellow Dot Café, in Fremont, 701 N 34th St, Seattle
  • Thursday, June 25, 7:30–9:30 a.m. at F5 Networks in Interbay, 401 Elliott Ave. W., Seattle
  • Tuesday, June 30, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Henry’s Tavern in SoDO, 1518 First Ave. S., Seattle
  • Thursday, July 9, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Garage on First Hill, 1130 Broadway, Seattle
  • Thursday, July 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at McKinstry in SoDo food truck tour, 5005 Third Ave. S., Seattle,
  • Thursday, July 16, 1–2 p.m. at Sur La Table, SoDo food truck tour, 5701 Sixth Ave. S., Seattle
  • Thursday, July 16, 2:30–3:30 p.m. at K2 Sports, SoDo food truck tour, 4201 Sixth Ave. S., Seattle

More information is available at:  http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/van-car/meetup/

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Ballard Urban Design & Transportation Open House

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Open House – May 7

Where in Ballard should future high capacity transit stations be located?  Join us to share your priorities for transportation and preferred station locations for future high capacity transit in Ballard. Review land use and urban design recommendations.

What: A City and Community partnership to create a vision that will guide new development and transportation investments in Ballard.
Where: Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th St.)
When: May 7, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Unable to Attend?
Complete our survey at Move Ballard to share your transportation priorities and comments.

To Learn More
Visit www.seattle.gov/dpd/ballard or www.seattle.gov/transportation/moveBallard.

Contact
David Goldberg (DPD) or Chris Yake (SDOT) for any questions about this project or event.

        

The Transportation Levy to Move Seattle

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Levy to Move Seattle

Join SDOT Director Scott Kubly for a cup of coffee and informal conversation at a local coffee shop:
Central District: Starbucks
2300 South Jackson		 Monday, April 13, 2 – 3 PM
Chinatown/International District: Eastern Café
510 Maynard Ave S		 Tuesday, April 14, 8 – 9 AM
Lake City: Kaffeeklatsch Seattle
12513 Lake City Way NE		 Friday, April 17, 8 – 9 AM
South Park: Via Vadi Caffèe
8600 14th Avenue S		 Monday, April 20, 8 – 9 AM
Fremont: Milstead & Co Coffee
770 N 34th St		 Thursday, April 23, 1 – 2 PM
Sign up for an online meeting we’ll host on April 20, 6 – 6:45 PM, where you’ll hear from SDOT Director Scott Kubly and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Get Involved: What Moves You, Seattle?

There are many ways you can get involved in the discussion

  • Learn about the levy: Check out all of our materials, including a short video, presentation, and common questions.
  • Share your input: Take this short survey to tell us what you think of the proposal and share your transportation priorities:www.moveseattlesurvey.com
  • Participate in a community conversation: SDOT will host three open houses around Seattle to give community members an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback:
  • Attend a neighborhood/community meeting: We’ll be presenting the draft proposal at district council and other standing community meetings that are open to the public.
  • Contact us with any questions or comments, or to request a briefing with your organization: Allison Schwartz, Levy Outreach Lead, at allison.schwartz@seattle.gov or (206) 386-4654

Calendar of Events (calendar will continue to be updated):

Date Event Time Location
4/20/15 Online Open House 6 – 6:45 PM Register online, see above.
4/19/15 West Seattle Farmers Market 10 AM – 2 PM California Ave SW & SW Alaska
4/20/15 Coffee with Scott Kubly 8 – 9 AM Via Vadi Caffee
8600 14th Avenue S
4/21/15 Seattle Freight Advisory Board 9:30 – 11:30 AM Seattle City Hall
600 4th Avenue
Room L-280
4/22/15 Greater Duwamish District Council 6:30 PM Georgetown City Hall
6202 13th Ave S
4/22/15 Southeast District Council 6:30 PM Rainier Community Center
4600 38th Ave S
4/22/15 Northwest District Council 7 PM Greenwood Senior Center
525 N 85th St
4/23/15 Coffee with Scott Kubly 1 – 2 PM Milstead & Co Coffee
770 N 34th St
4/23/15 Drop-in session – Rainier Community Center 5 – 7 PM Rainier Community Center
4600 38th Ave S
4/25/15 U District Farmers Market 9 AM – 2 PM University Way NE between 50th & 52nd
4/26/15 Fremont Sunday Market 10 AM – 5 PM Corner of 3410 Evanston Ave North
4/26/15 Broadway Farmers Market 11 AM – 3 PM Broadway Ave E and E Pine St
4/26/15 Ballard Farmers Market 10 AM – 3 PM 5345 Ballard Ave NW
4/26/15 West Seattle Farmers Market 10 AM – 2 PM California Ave SW & SW Alaska
5/6/15 Columbia City Farmers Market 3 – 7 PM 37th Ave S and S Edmunds St

For more information visit:  http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/ltms_involved.htm

Pedestrian Safety Improvements: 3rd Avenue NW, NW 56th Street and NW 55th Place

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Update received today from SDOT regarding the Pedestrian Safety Improvements at 3rd Avenue NW, NW 56th Street and NW 55th Place

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Dear Neighbor,

I am writing with news about the project to build pedestrian improvements at NW 55th Place and 3rd Avenue NW as part of the Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) Neighborhood Street Fund Program.

We finalized the design for this project in late 2014 and I am excited to announce that we will soon begin construction for this work.

As you may know, this project includes the following elements:

  • Changing NW 55th Place to one-way southwest-bound
  • Creating an all-way stop at the intersection of 3rd Avenue NW and NW 56th Street to improve pedestrian crossing safety
  • Separating NW 55th Place from the intersection of 3rd Avenue NW and NW 56th Street
  • Adding curb bulbs on the west and east sides of NW 56th Street and 3rd Avenue NW to shorten the length of pedestrian crossings
  • Replacing the school zone flashing beacon on 3rd Avenue NW to improve reliability
  • Making minor drainage improvements

We will also upgrade the curb ramps at this intersection to be compliant with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. This project is funded by the Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation levy, passed by voters in November 2006 and scheduled to expire at the end of this year.

Construction details
Construction for this project will take approximately 6 weeks to complete, weather depending. We anticipate the work will start as soon as mid-April, depending on the construction sequencing. We are currently experiencing some delays in the contracting process but are continually working to move this project forward. Although the construction details and schedule are not yet finalized, you can expect the following temporary impacts during this work:

  • Short-term parking and lane restrictions on NW 56th Street, NW 56th Place and 3rd Avenue NW
  • Pedestrian and bicycle detours around the work areas
  • Noise, dust and vibration associated with concrete removal and paving
  • Typical weekday work hours, 7 AM to 4 PM

Our team is committed to keeping you informed and we will share construction details with you as they become available. Residents and businesses in the area will receive a postcard approximately two weeks prior to the start of work and crews will place “No parking” signs near the work zones 72 hours before construction. You can learn more about the project background and impacts by visiting the project webpage at www.seattle.gov/transportation/WestWoodland.htm.

Please feel free to forward this email to any parties you think will be interested or share this link to sign up for project email updates. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns by responding to this email or calling 206-615-0925.

Thank you for your support in helping improve safety and accessibility on our city’s streets.

Rachel McCaffrey
Outreach Lead

Neighborhood Street Fund Program

www.seattle.gov/transportation/btg_nsf_large.htm