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Presidents who’ve shaped how we get around

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Portraits of Dwignt D Eisenhower, JOhn F Kennedy and Lyndon B Johnsno

Photos from Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/free-to-use/presidential-portraits/

Did you know that our Interstate Highway System is actually called the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways?

So next time you hear people arguing if it’s called “I-5” or “The 5”, be sure to let them you know you prefer calling it “Dwight D. Eisenhower National Interstate and Defense Highway 5”.

 

President Eisenhower championed the idea that America needed a network of interstate highways to move people, freight, and military throughout our country. He signed the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act on June 29, 1956 which originally authorized $25 billion for the construction of 41,000 miles of highway within 10 years.

 

Map of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/interstate/finalmap.cfm

 

President John F. Kennedy saw the need for mass transportation to be central to urban design.

 

As cities and suburbs grew across the country in the 50s, local mass transit was struggling. Streetcar lines were shutting down, and new infrastructure was expensive for local and state governments.

 

President Kennedy signed the Omnibus Housing Act on June 30 1961 that included $75 million in federal grants and loans to support state and local mass transportation pilot projects and set the stage for a larger mass transportation bill. A year later he asked congress to establish a program to federally fund mass transportation. Unfortunately Kennedy wasn’t around to see his vision enacted into law.

 

 

“To conserve and enhance values in existing urban areas is essential. But at least as important are steps to promote economic efficiency and livability in areas of future development… Our national welfare therefore requires the provision of good urban transportation, with the properly balanced use of private vehicles and modern mass transport to help shape as well as serve urban growth.” President John F Kennedy to congress in 1962

President Lyndon B. Johnson carried out Kennedy’s vision and signed the Urban Mass Transportation Act on July 9, 1964.

 

The initial act provided $375 million for mass transportation grants over 3 years, and established the Urban Mass Transportation Administration known as the Federal Transit Administration today. The Federal Transit Administration continues to fund $12 billion annually to support local and state mass transit.

 

 

“We are a nation of travelers. You cannot write our history without devoting many chapters to the pony express, the stagecoach, the railroad, the automobile, the airplane. . . Yet, until 1964, the Federal Government did little or nothing to help the urban commuter.” – President Lyndon B. Johnson, on Remarks at the Signing of the Urban Mass Transportation Act.

 

 

These presidents, and many others, looked to the future and saw the importance of investing in our country’s transportation systems. Enjoy your President’s Day!

 

Photo by Nicole Y-C on Unsplash

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Dear Seattle, XOXO. ❤️

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a mother whispering to a child

Photo by Sai De Silva on Unsplash

 

Do you hear that sound? It’s hallmark knockin’ on your door with another holiday, folks.

 

The day is complicated and mushy, but we’d like to look at it is an opportunity to LOVE our friends, families, and communities a little louder.

 

Whether you’re already dreaming of jumping into PJs with a glass of wine while watching Seattle-area rom coms or you plan to hit the town, we’ve got some suggestions for spending the day in the places you love.

 

Sign that's reads "Love City Love"

 

Catch a ride to the Chinatown-International District and have a picnic at Hing Hay Park, grab some treats at Uwajimaya, or have a nice dinner out. To get there, try taking the bus (routes 255 and 41 get you close), hop on a street car, or ride using our Center City Bike Network.

 

Seattle Streetcar at an intersection

SDOT photo of Seattle Streetcar – First Hill Line.

 

Head to Georgetown to hit the breweries and shops using routes 141 and 60. While you’re there, admire the architecture of one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods.

 

Wander around Green Lake, Discovery Park, Kubota Gardens or another favorite urban greenspace. Get there by hopping on a bike share (use code “JUMPCON20” for 20% off your ride until mid-march).

 

Chase a sunset – ride a bike on the Burke Gilman to Gas Works park, catch the 17 or 45  to Golden Gardens, or take Rapid Ride D to Carkeek Park.

 

water with a row of geese and sailboat and downtown buildings on the horizon

Sunset looking out from Gas Works Park. Photo by Niki Seligman.

 

A final shoutout to our crews for making it possible for us to move throughout the city to do what we love with the people we love. If you see crews filling pot holes, building curb ramps, painting street markings, or fixing traffic signals, give them a wave and let them know how appreciated they are!

Whatever you do on this hallmark day, we hope you’ll spread the love as you move around the city.

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We’ve Published Our Proposed Director’s Rule on Design Standards for Small Wireless Facilities

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With more people relying on mobile connectivity, wireless providers will need to increase the capacity of their networks and will want to install more Small Wireless Facilities (SWF) throughout Seattle.

 

Today, we’ve released our proposed Design Standards for Small Wireless Facilities (SWF) on Poles.

 

Our goal with these standards is to reduce visual impacts to the streets and sidewalks that form the public right-of-way while establishing rules concerning SWF design.

Wireless providers are already installing SWF in Seattle, and the City is implementing design standards because of the growing interest in placing SWF using poles in the public right-of-way. This version of the design standards has been updated based in part on the comments we received during our November 2019 comment period in the initial draft standards.

 

Most often installed on poles in the public right-of-way, SWF are antennas and related equipment that are smaller than traditional cell towers and extend wireless network coverage. With more people using smart phones and relying on mobile connectivity, wireless providers will need to increase the capacity of their networks and will want to install more SWF throughout Seattle.

 

Our proposal sets SWF design expectations for wireless providers, the City, and the public and provides clear direction on City requirements.

These standards are being developed to benefit the people who live, travel, and work in Seattle. The design standards we’re proposing will apply to devices installed on both metal and wood poles in Seattle’s right-of-way, such as telephone poles and streetlights.

 

To help you visualize what SWF look like, we’re including some examples on wood and metal poles with designs similar to the standards that we’re proposing.

 

A wooden utility pole with a streetlight, overhead power lines, and a side-mounted small wireless facility between the power lines and the streetlight

Example of a Wood Pole Side Mount

 

A metal pole with a streetlight at the top with side-mounted small wireless facility equipment below the streetlight arm

Example of a Metal Pole Side Mount

 

Among other things, the design standards establish the maximum dimensions for any SWF device installed on poles and set the maximum height increase for replacement poles. The standards include specific standards for pole height and diameter, canister and antenna size, accessory equipment locations, and cabling and conduit. There are also standards related to location preferences, context and placement, noise, and lighting, and specific design standards for the new Seattle Waterfront project area. The SWF installations will also need to comply with Streets Illustrated and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more details, including photos and diagrams, you can read the design standards online. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions about SWF here.

 

Below, you’ll find a few diagrams of what the standards allow.

A line drawing of a metal utility pole with a streetlight to illustrate the guidelines: all panel antennas shall be located below the luminaire arm, panel antenna shall be no greater than 3’ height x 14” wide and shall not extend more than 16” from the pole’s surface to the outside edge of antenna; panel antenna shall be no greater than 3 cubic feet in volume. Equipment shall not extend beyond 16” from the pole surface; 15’ 6” minimum distance from grade.

Diagram 1: Small Wireless Facilities – Metal Pole Panel Antenna

A metal pole with a canister antenna above the streetlight arm to illustrate the guidelines: the canister can have a maximum 16” diameter or 1/3 larger than diameter of top of pole, whichever is smaller; equipment shall not extend beyond 16” from the pole surface, 15’ 6” minimum distance from grade.

Diagram 2: Small Wireless Facilities – Metal Pole Top-Mount Antenna

 

A line drawing of a metal utility pole with a streetlight and human figure to illustrate the guidelines: Reference Section F of the Design Standards for more information.

Diagram 3: Small Wireless Facilities – Waterfront Metal Pole Top-Mount Antenna

 

A wood pole with a canister antenna above side panel antenna and a lamp arm to illustrate the guidelines: a maximum of three side-mounted panel antenna. The panel antenna shall be no greater than 3’ height x 14” wide and shall not extend more than 16” from the pole’s surface to the outside edge of the antenna; panel antenna shall be no greater than 3 cubic feet in volume. Panel antenna shall be located at least 12” above the streetlight arm. There is a maximum of two 3” or smaller telecommunications conduits and one 2” power conduit. The cabinet shall be no greater than 48” long x 21” wide x 20” deep and can be a maximum of 25” from the pole surface; 15’ 6” minimum distance from grade.

Diagram 4: Small Wireless Facilities – Wood Pole Side and/or Top-Mounted Canister

 

A wood pole with side-mounted canister antenna above a streetlamp arm to illustrate the guidelines: Cabinet shall be no greater than 48” long x 21” wide x 20” deep and can be a maximum of 25” from the pole surface; a maximum of two 3” or smaller telecommunications conduits and one 2” power conduit; 15’ 6” minimum distance from grade.

Diagram 5: Small Wireless Facilities – Wood Pole Side-Mount Canister Antenna

 

We have released a SEPA Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) in conjunction with the design standards. We are currently accepting comments on the SWF design standards. The public comment period runs for two weeks from February 13, 2020 and closes at 5pm on February 27, 2020. In addition, any interested party may appeal the SEPA DNS by submitting a Notice of Appeal and a filing fee to the Office of the Hearing Examiner no later than 5:00pm on March 5, 2020. Please see the DNS for more information on submitting appeals.

Comments may be submitted online, by e-mail at telecom.wireless@seattle.gov, or by mail to:

Seattle Department of Transportation
Attn: Alyse Nelson
PO Box 34996
Seattle, WA 98124

 

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Road engineers experience crossing the street on a wheelchair

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Our sidewalks are used by people of all ages and abilities.

 

As we design street improvements & prioritize pedestrian safety, it’s important to do our best to understand how people with different abilities use our sidewalks & street crossings.

 

In addition to staying to date on American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and partnering with groups like Rooted in Rights, our engineers participate in blindness and mobility simulation training.

 

Through our ADA program, engineers participated in a voluntary exercise that allowed them to use a wheelchair to test out new curb ramps & sidewalks.

 

While it’s understood that we can’t fully replicate the circumstances of those that rely on mobility devices to get around, there are many good lessons that can be learned using a manual wheelchair.

 

Our engineers that attempted using the wheelchair found quickly that it’s not easy. Even modest cross slopes and bumpy sidewalk or street surfaces can make getting around quite challenging. This firsthand experience helps us think about the designs we work on daily, and hopefully will give us a better perspective when we’re at the drawing board contemplating our projects.

 

Learn more about our ADA program & how individuals with specific needs can request curb ramps & accessible pedestrian signals.

 

View our Seattle Accessible Route Planner to plan routes with Seattle’s sidewalks and curb ramps. Learn how curb ramps are constructed in our previous blog Anatomy of a Curb Ramp.

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See what’s moving in Seattle this week: Feb 11 – 16

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Illuminated Seattle roads looking south on I-5. Photo by Evelyn Hathaway.

Here’s a look at large-scale events happening around the city this week that may impact travel times.

🚧 See our Upcoming Construction & Events page for more info on construction that could impact how you get around town.

💡 Also, don’t forget to look at our Citywide Events Calendar for more things to do. Have fun!

 

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NG Live! Matinee for Students: At Benaroya Hall.  Event hours: 9:30AM – 12:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 1,000.  Student buses will stage on streets around the venue.

 

 

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Seattle Dragons vs. Tampa Bay Vipers: XFL Football at CenturyLink Field.  Kickoff: 2PM.  Estimated attendance: 15,000.

 

Seattle Home Show: At CenturyLink Field Event Center.  Show hours: Saturday 10am – 6pmEstimated attendance: 1,000 per day.

 

 

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Seattle Home Show: At CenturyLink Field Event Center.  Show hours: Sundays 10am – 6pm.  Estimated attendance: 1,000 per day.

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Buses will shift to more reliable route between West Seattle & Downtown Seattle on Feb 22.

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New bus only sign on Columbia street.

For 26,000 daily bus riders on 12 routes, the Seattle Squeeze is about to get a little easier starting Feb 22 when Columbia Street extension to the waterfront opens.

For years, bus riders from Burien, White Center, and West Seattle traveled swiftly to and from downtown Seattle. However, the pathway relied on the seismically vulnerable and obsolete SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct.

 

Since the viaduct closed, 12 bus routes have traveled on First and Fourth avenues and other surface streets while we rebuilt Columbia Street to connect to the waterfront.

 

Columbia Street between Alaskan Way and First Avenue

We’re putting the finishing touches on Columbia Street.

Historically, Columbia Street was a one-way westbound road through downtown onto the viaduct. Since viaduct demolition was completed, we have been working to extend the road for westbound cars and buses to Alaskan Way and build an eastbound bus-lane from Alaskan Way to Third Avenue. This means buses coming from Alaskan Way will turn east on Columbia Street, and connect to Third Avenue.

 

If weather permits, we will begin work to create a new bus lane on Columbia Street from First to Third avenues on Monday, February 10. We will need to close some westbound lanes to complete this work, and once we are done the new bus-lane will remain closed to all traffic until bus routes change on February 22. Once the lane opens, there will be two westbound car-lanes, one westbound bus-lane, and one eastbound bus-lane in this section of Columbia St. Learn more about block-by-block changes coming to Columbia Street in our previous blog.

 

“During the Seattle Squeeze, residents from all over Seattle have chosen transit to help alleviate congestion. One of the most impacted neighborhoods is West Seattle, so this opening allows the start of faster and more reliable transit commutes,” said Mayor Jenny Durkan. “Shifting buses to Alaskan Way and Columbia Street is an exciting first step toward the new waterfront optimized for transit.”

 

 

The project was funded in part by King County Metro, with $3.5 million in improvements on Columbia Street between First and Third avenues. Columbia Street between Alaskan Way and First Avenue was rebuilt as part of the City’s Waterfront Seattle Program and included new water and sewer lines, electrical infrastructure, drainage system, and a new street and sidewalks.

 

Revised route for 12 buses from SW Seattle

12 bus routes will see a big improvement on Feb 22, 2020

West Seattle, Burien, and neighboring area buses including the 21x, 37, 55, 56, 57, 113, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, and the RapidRide C Line will use this new pathway.

New bus stops will be on Columbia Street just east of Alaskan Way. It may take a few weeks for traffic flow to adjust to these new routes.

 

Digital rendering of the new Alaskan Way from Waterfront Seattle https://waterfrontseattle.org/waterfront-projects/alaskan-way

Next steps for the new waterfront:

The Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects is continuing to construct a new Alaskan Way from S King Street to Bell Street. Our next milestone is opening dedicated, transit-only lanes on Alaskan Way between S King and Columbia streets by late 2021.

 

These lanes will serve connections from SW King County to Third Avenue. Alaskan Way will remain open during this construction, with two lanes open in each direction during the day. Closures, if necessary, will occur during nights and weekends, avoiding major events.

 

This work will be followed by the rest of Alaskan Way, the park promenade, new east-west street improvements and much more. When completed in 2024, the new waterfront will reconnect the city to Elliott Bay for all modes of travel. Learn more at waterfrontseattle.org.

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Link light rail weekend closure & platform changes coming your way!

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We’re halfway done with the #Connect2020 Link light rail disruptions!

 

Two things you need to know:

 

  1. Weekend Closure: Shuttle buses replace Link trains this weekend between Capitol Hill and SODO starting Friday, February 7 at 9pm.
  2. Platform switch: Starting Monday, February 10, Link light rail riders will board all trains at Westlake & University Street stations on the southbound platform, and all trains at International District/Chinatown Station on Northbound platform.

 

Read on for the details.

 

Diagram by Sound Transit via https://connect2020.soundtransit.org/

Diagram by Sound Transit via https://connect2020.soundtransit.org/

All you need to know about this weekend’s closure

There will be no Link light rail service between SODO and Capitol Hill this weekend starting at 9pm on Friday, February 7. Link light rail will operate every 14 minutes between Angel Lake and SODO stations, and between Capitol Hill and UW stations.

All northbound riders must get off the train at SODO Station, and southbound riders must get off at Capitol Hill Station. There will be a free Link shuttle bus running every 7 minutes that stops at all closed stations between SODO and Capitol Hill. You can pick up the free Link shuttle bus at any of the closed stations. Also, for safety reasons, Link light rail riders will not require fares.

 

Diagram by Sound Transit via https://connect2020.soundtransit.org/

Animation by Sound Transit via https://connect2020.soundtransit.org/

 

Why the weekend closure?

The Connect 2020 project is connecting Seattle’s existing Link light rail tracks to the new Eastside tracks near the International District/Chinatown Station.

There are two rows of existing track: northbound and southbound. During the first half of Connect 2020, construction crews were connecting the northbound tracks with the Eastside, so trains were running on the southbound track at International District/Chinatown Station. During the second half of Connect 2020, crews will be connecting the southbound tracks to the Eastside, so trains will be running on the northbound track – this one track set up is also why riders need to transfer at Pioneer Street Station.

 

This weekend Sound Transit is making the big switch!

The downtown tunnel between SODO and Capitol Hill will be closed this weekend so Sound Transit can make the big switch from having the trains operate on the southbound track to the northbound track near International District/Chinatown Station. Over the weekend they will be running a bunch of safety tests to ensure trains are operating properly and able to run on time for the Monday morning commute.

 

 

Which brings us to #2: Platform switch starting Monday, February 10.

Just when you thought you had your Connect 2020 commute down, we’re changing things up. Starting Monday, Link light rail riders at Westlake, University Street, and International District/Chinatown and Stadium stations will board and exit trains on the opposite platform that they did during the first half of Connect 2020.

Look for signs and friendly Sound Transit Ambassadors in teal vests directing riders where to go.

Other than the platform changes, the trains will be operating on the same schedule as the first half of Connect 2020. Trains will be running every 13-15 minutes and there will be a transfer at Pioneer Street Station.

Animation by Sound Transit via https://connect2020.soundtransit.org/

What can you do to help ease the transitions?

  1. Spread the word – knowledge is key. Now that you know about the changes coming your way, share with friends, coworkers, and neighbors so they can also plan accordingly.
  2. Give yourself extra time – Sound Transit recommends giving yourself an extra 30 minutes during Connect 2020.
  3. Pay attention – to both signs and ambassadors directing you where to go.
  4. Flip Your Trip – this is a good week to try biking, walking, or carpooling to get to work. Learn more about alternate ways of getting around on seattle.gov/traffic
  5. Hang in there – you’ve got this. This is a short-term inconvenience for long-term regional improvements. Thank for your patience!

 

Subscribe to email or text Link light rail alerts to stay up to date about the weekend closures. Visit Sound Transit for more information about Connect 2020 and station closures. Visit our seattle.gov/traffic website to help plan your commute and stay informed with all the changes happening from now until 2024. For regional or statewide travel alerts, download the WSDOT App.  

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Let’s Celebrate! Northgate Bike & Pedestrian Bridge Groundbreaking

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Northgate Pedestrian & Bike Bridge Groundbreaking. Photo courtesy of Mayor Durkan’s office.

 

Today, Seattle Mayor Durkan and Councilmember Debora Juarez hosted a groundbreaking celebration to mark the start of construction on the Northgate Pedestrian and Bike Bridge over Interstate 5. They were joined by other civic leaders, transportation agency partners, and community organizations who have supported this project.

 

The bridge will reunite two neighborhoods that have been divided by I-5 for nearly 60 years.

 

“Our City is under construction before our eyes and investments like light rail will be transformational for North Seattle. This bridge will be an important connection between the reimagined Northgate with light rail and North Seattle College, and will provide convenient and safe routes for pedestrians and bikers,” said Mayor Durkan. “I want to thank all the community partners who have helped us make this project a reality, including Representative Valdez and Pollet, and Senator Frockt, who along with bike and neighborhood advocates helped Seattle achieve this important milestone.”

 

By Fall 2021, people will be able to walk and bike across the bridge, connecting people to thriving neighborhoods and retail centers. This bridge will provide an easy connection between the future Northgate light rail station and North Seattle College.

Rendering of Northgate Bridge

Digital rendering of new Northgate Pedestrian and Bike Bridge over Interstate 5.

The light rail stop will see about 40,000 riders boarding there daily, making this pedestrian and bike bridge crucial. 

“North Seattle College has thousands of students and staff that will benefit from the access that the Northgate Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge and the light rail will provide” said North Seattle College President Dr. Warren Brown. “Without a doubt, this project is an educational lifeline for our students.”

 

The Northgate Pedestrian and Bike Bridge was made possible by our State Legislators, in particular Representative Valdez, Representative Pollet, and Senator Frock, whose vision made this bridge a reality by providing $10 million in the state transportation budget.

 

Additional funding for the bridge comes from the voter-approved Levy to Move Seattle, Sound Transit, and additional local sources.

 

Throughout design, the project benefited from the involvement of nearby residents and businesses, North Seattle College, and bike and pedestrian advocates.

 

Rendering of Northgate Bridge

Digital rendering of new Northgate Pedestrian and Bike Bridge from pedestrian perspective.

 

🚧 Here’s the scoop on what you can expect in the short-term:

We started construction last month on the east side of I-5. This month, we’ll work on the North Seattle College campus on the west side of I-5, installing drainage, clearing vegetation and preparing for drilling for the bridge shafts. The concrete bridge girders that will eventually span I-5 are being constructed off site. Drivers can expect to see some construction equipment and cranes around the project site as they pass through the area on I-5 between N 92nd St and N Northgate Way.

 

Construction will be complete in fall 2021.

Rendering of Northgate Bridge

Digital rendering of aerial view of the new Northgate Pedestrian and Bike Bridge over Interstate 5.

 

In the meantime…

If you would like to learn more about the project and what to expect from bridge construction, visit www.seattle.gov/transportation/NorthgatePedBridge for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

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Following major Vision Zero Safety changes, new Bike & Pedestrian Safety Analysis to help inform Seattle’s approach to eliminating traffic deaths

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In December 2019, Mayor Durkan announced a series of steps that the city is taking to make our streets safer and achieve our Vision Zero goal of ending traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030.

 

These steps include reducing speed limits to 25 mph across the city, changing traffic signals to let pedestrians walk first, adding traffic cameras to school zones and intersections, engineering changes to create safer streets, creating a new crash review task force, and launching additional traffic safety education and enforcement tactics.

 

Bicyclists & pedestrians are our most vulnerable roadway users and make up a disproportionate share of vehicle-related deaths & serious injuries every year.

 

We initiated the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Analysis in 2015 to look at bicycle and pedestrian incident trends. We use findings from these analysis to proactively make safety enhancements across the city. This ground breaking approach helps us prioritize locations, anticipate issues, and make decisions informed by data.

 

In 2016 we released an initial phase 1 analysis that laid the groundwork for how we could incorporate bicycle and pedestrian safety into all our projects moving forward. In 2019 we released a phase 2 analysis with improved models and more years of data.

Our phase 2 bicycle & pedestrian safety analysis includes the following components:

 

  • 13 years of crash data between 2004 and 2017, totaling 6,817 pedestrian crashes and 5,108 bicycle crashes.
  • Vastly improved pedestrian and bicycle “exposure models” estimating numbers of bikers, cars, and pedestrians, to help identify locations where use rates might contribute to collisions.
  • Modeling of seven collision types to capture more bicycle and pedestrian patterns.
  • Evaluation of different bicycle facility designs (protected bike lanes, sharrows, ect.) to observe near-miss incidents.

 

Key findings that have informed our Vision Zero priorities:

 

Two thirds of pedestrian & vehicle crashes in intersections involve a turning vehicle.

We found that two-thirds of pedestrians who were hit at intersections were hit by drivers turning left or right. We’re working to address this by changing traffic signals to give people a head start across the street, which makes them more visible and is proven to lower collisions with turning vehicles.

 

Higher speed limits, higher risk of left turn crashes with pedestrians.

We found that intersections with higher posted speeds limits have slightly more left turn-related crashes. This could have to do both with drivers making left turns at higher speeds and feeling greater “pressure” to make their turn, leading to rash gapfinding decisions. Higher speed limit segments are also likely correlated with higher motor vehicle volumes. We’re addressing this is by reducing speed limits across the city to 25 mph.

 

The more walkers, the lower rate of vehicle & pedestrian crashes

An important finding that was common to all walking models is that in areas with higher numbers of people walking, the crash risk per walking trip is lower. As we continue to grow as a city and more people walk to connect to transit and other daily needs, we’re glad to see that the number of crashes per walking trip is decreasing and the awareness of pedestrians increasing.

 

See all our findings, and get a more in depth understanding of our methodology, on the full Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Phase 2 report.

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See what’s moving Seattle: Feb 3 – Feb 9

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Vehicles driving on I-5 North with downtown Seattle in the background.

Check out these events around Seattle that may impact travel times this week. Plan your travel and consider alternate modes of transportation #FlipYourTrip.

 

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Seattle RV Show: At CenturyLink Field Event Center.  Show hours: 11am – 8pm.  Estimated attendance: 1,000 per day.

 

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents Cinderella: At McCaw Hall.  Performance at 7:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 3,000.

 

 

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Seattle RV Show: At CenturyLink Field Event Center.  Show hours: 11am – 8pm.  Estimated attendance: 1,000 per day.

 

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents Cinderella: At McCaw Hall.  Performance at 7:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 3,000.

 

 

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Seattle RV Show: At CenturyLink Field Event Center.  Show hours: 10am – 8pm. Estimated attendance: 1,000 per day.

 

Lunar New Year Celebration: Celebrate The Year of the Rat at Hing Hay Park.  Event will also close S. King St. between 6th Ave. S. and 7th Ave. S, and Maynard Ave. S. between S. Jackson St. and S. Weller St.  Event hours: 11AM – 4PM.  Estimated attendance: 5,000.

 

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents Cinderella: At McCaw Hall.  Performances at 1:00PM and 7:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 3,000.

 

 

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My Better Half Marathon: Half marathon, 10K, and 5K running events at Seward Park.  10K and 5K runs will use the loop trail within Seward Park.  The half marathon will use the loop trail and the trail along Lake Washington Blvd. S.  Event hours: 8AM – 12PM.  Estimated attendance: 975.

 

Seattle RV Show: At CenturyLink Field Event Center.  Show hours: 10am – 5pm.  Estimated attendance: 1,000 per day.

 

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents Cinderella: At McCaw Hall.  Performances at 1:00PM AND 7:00PM.  Estimated attendance: 3,000.

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