At the April 25 Puget Sound Regional Council Annual Assembly the Linden Ave. N Complete Streets Project was given an award. The VISION 2040 Awards showcase the amazing work being done to implement the region’s long range growth, economic and transportation strategy. Linden Ave North Complete Street Project Sponsored by City of Seattle Department of Transportation…
Category Archives: Transportation
Hearing on Metro service cuts May 14
The King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee will hold a special meeting Tuesday, May 14 to take public testimony about potential Metro Transit service cuts. Committee members want to hear how you might be affected by service reductions and your ideas for alternatives. Metro faces a $75 million annual shortfall and will have…
Daytime Lane Closures on Aurora Ave. N Beginning April 22
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers of SR 99 lane restrictions beginning Monday, April 22 associated with the West Phase of the Mercer Corridor Project. These lane reductions are one of the first steps in beginning Mercer West construction and will allow crews to complete early preparatory work associated with rebuilding the SR 99 Aurora…
Rapid Ride E Line Open House March 20
Preparation work for the new King County Metro Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave. N will be starting soon. A public meeting on March 20 will present the work to be done. Below is the announcement. Click on the announcement for a larger more readable view.
Seattle Dept. of Transportation Planning Safety Improvements on 3rd Avenue NW
Jim Curtin at the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) recently sent an update about SDOT’s plans for traffic safety improvements on 3rd Ave. NW north of Holman Road. Below is his update. Here’s the latest info about our work on 3rd NW: To reduce speeds, SDOT will be installing several sets of speed cushions on…
Automated Speed Cameras at Broadview-Thomson K-8 School
Recently cameras were installed to detect speeding vehicles in front of Broadview-Thomson K-8 School, just north of N 130th St. The cameras operate similarly to red light cameras, in that violaters will be sent a ticket. Broadview Thomson was chosen from among 15 schools where speeding continues to be a concern. The cameras will only…
The City’s Neighborhood Street Fund Program is Now Accepting Applications
The City’s Neighborhood Street Fund program is now accepting applications for the third of three rounds of funding from the Bridging the Gap levy. Up to $4.5 million will be spent on planning, designing and building projects selected from among those considered most important by Seattle’s Neighborhood District Councils. Some key points to know about…
Community Members Talk to Seattle Dept. of Transportation about Taffic Safety Issues
At the October 18, 2012 Broadview Community Council meeting Jim Curtin from Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) briefed the audience about a new SDOT Road Safety Action Plan and fielded numerous questions about traffic safety problems in Broadview. There is a site online with information about the Road Safety Action Plan. Members of the community…
Broadview Community Council Meeting Focuses on Traffic Safety Issues
The October 16, 2012 Broadview Community Council meeting will focus on traffic problems in the Broadview neighborhood. Our members told us at our June board workshop that traffic safety is one of the issues members of our community faces every day. Below is a notice with more information.
Hear From Metro Transit at Broadview Community Council Board Meeting Sept. 18, 7 PM
King County Metro Transit is planning some significant changes to bus routes this fall and next year. At the Broadview Community Council Board meeting on September 18, 7:00 PM, Luther Memorial Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave. N, representives of Metro Transit will be present to answer questions from the communit. The public is invited. We know…
