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2nd Ave Safety Project – BelltownSignal and bike upgrades
Belltown Community Council
CJ Holt
May 11, 2016
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Our mission, vision, and core
values
Committed to 5 core values to create a city that is:
• Safe
• Interconnected
• Affordable
• Vibrant
• Innovative
For all
Mission: deliver a high-quality
transportation system for Seattle
Vision: connected people,
places, and products
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Center
City Bike
Network
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Why 2nd Ave?
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• Included in 2014 Bike Master Plan, 2015 Center City Bike
Network and 2016 Center City Mobility Plan
• Fits with Pedestrian Master Plan (2009), Transit Master
Plan (2012), and Climate Action Plan (2013 update)
• Serves as an intuitive north/south connection through
downtown
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Typical cross section - existing
(Cross section graphic created using StreetMix.com)
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Cross section –Two-way protected bike lane and left turn/parking lane
(Cross section graphic created using StreetMix.com)
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Project area
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Curb bulbs, planters,
and vegetation
• 13 curb bulbs will need to
be removed
• Some trees will be removed
and replaced
• Landscaping improvements
throughout the corridor
• Adding Flexi-Pave around
tree pits
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Pedestrian improvements
• Decreases number of vehicle travel lanes to walk across
• 3 new signals at Clay, Cedar, and Vine
• Designated signals for people walking and biking
• Reduces number of people biking on sidewalk
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Driveway/load zone treatments
• Calms bicycle speeds
• Creates easier loading for customers
• Improves ADA access
Example design for illustrative purposes
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Traffic
signal
upgrades
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Stakeholder outreach
• Stakeholder briefings
• Understanding business
access needs and
building relationships
• Broader outreach
includes:
– Project area mailer
– Door-to-door
flyering and surveys
– “Walkshops”
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Project schedule
The project is currently in the design phase with
construction scheduled to begin this fall.
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Questions?
[email protected] | (206) 615-1485 www.seattle.gov/transportation/2ndavepbl.htm
www.seattle.gov/transportation