BURKE-GILMANMultimodal Connector

The UW is requesting a TIGER 2014 grant to help complete this critical transportation corridor before light rail opens

Our SolutionThe Burke-Gilman Multimodal Connector will replace the critical yet aging cornerstone of the regional trail network with a modern, world-class connection. The new section will not only meet existing needs, but will provide enough capacity for bicyclists and pedestrians to enjoy the trail safely well into our future.

The ProblemThe Burke-Gilman Trail is more than a regional treasure; it is a major transportation, recreation and nature corridor and the most heavily-used trail in Washington. In recent years, the trail’s growing popularity has led to overcrowding and conflicts between pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Additional development, including a new light rail station, is anticipated to dramatically increase trail demand.

How You Can HelpWe need your help in order to make our TIGER 2014 grant application successful. Sign up as a project supporter online at http://uw.edu/burke-gilman and we’ll add your name to the growing list of citizens who see the importance of this regional connection and send it in to USDOT alongside our application.

Projected Bicycle and Pedestrian Trips per afternoon peak hour

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Alder, Elm residence halls open

Mercer Court Apartments open

Puget Sound Bike Share launches

Husky Stadium renovations complete

Terry, Maple residence halls open

University Link expansion opens

North Link expansion opens

Seattle Children’s and University VIllage expansions complete

Lander residence hall opens

SR 520 Multiuse path projected opening

East Link expansion opens

Contact information: Elisabeth McLaughlin, UW Transportation Services, Phone: 206-616-6682 Email: eml27@uw.edu Web: uw.edu/burke-gilman

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Contact information: Elisabeth McLaughlin, UW Transportation Services, Phone: 206-616-6682 Email: eml27@uw.edu Web: uw.edu/burke-gilman

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Project Bene�tsWith the Burke-Gilman Multimodal Connector, the University of Washington is planning for the region’s active transportation future. New light rail stations, high-density residential living, and expansions of the bicycle and pedestrian networks continue to transform the region and encourage walking and bicycling. The connector complements these e�orts by creating a world-class transportation, recreation and nature corridor in the heart of the region.

Trail improvements will improve chokepoints such as

the Lewis Lane railroad trestle bridge (left). The area will see a new bridge, better connections, and an improved transit plaza.

This trail connects all of North Seattle with light rail, enabling

residents to get to and from downtown without a vehicle.

The trail intersections will feature large mixing zones

(right) with distinct materials, signage, improved lighting and

tra�c calming measures that alert trail users to upcoming

intersections.

The trail provides Seattle residents access to a world-class

university, hundreds of businesses, a stadium and

arena, regional medical center, social services, museums,

performing arts centers, public parks and more.

A demonstration zone of the new treatments outside of the Mercer Court Apartments shows how the

trail separates bicyclists from pedestrians, minimizing modal

con�icts and improving safety for all trail users.

If left unimproved, the poor condition of the trail will threaten

accessibility, mobility and economic growth in one of

Seattle’s largest business districts.