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We discussed the walking route map to school was changed to direct students away from the west side of Greenwood north of 137^th where there is little or no walkable zone.

The marked crosswalk and stop lines in front of the school (between 130^th and 132^nd) were remarked several weeks ago. I was in the neighborhood a few days ago and the markings look great right now but with the high traffic volume on the street this is going to be an ongoing team effort. Please contact SDOT again when the crosswalk needs to be remarked in the future.

Our signal engineers are retiming the entire Greenwood corridor this year. The changes will be implemented by December 20^th. As part of these changes I’ve requested the timing of the ped signal in front of the school be improved for pedestrians. Currently the signal is running full cycle (120 seconds) during AM & PM peaks, and half cycle(60 seconds) during off peak. After the changes are implemented this wait time should be shorter especially during school arrival and dismissal.

Other possible improvements we discussed such as curb bulbs, median islands, new sidewalks or walkways, would need additional funding. One possible source of funding, the Neighborhood Projects Fund, is currently accepting applications. I have attached information about this fund, the application process, and the application. We welcome applications that improve walking and biking conditions near schools. If you have questions about this process, please feel free to contact me again.

Brian Dougherty

Seattle Department of Transportation

Traffic Management Division

700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3700

PO Box 34996

Seattle, WA 98124-4996

206-684-5124

brian.dougherty@seattle.gov

Broadview Co-op Preschool’s Winter Festival & Open House

by Dale Johnson

Posted: December 1, 2011

Saturday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to Noon

Engaging, joyful activities for children ages 1 to 5

Bring your family for a morning of festive, hands-on fun to celebrate the best of winter!

Teacher Charlotte Wallstrom and several co-op families will be on hand to lead activities, answer questions and offer tours. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Kim Alessi at kim@kimalessi.net.
Location:

Corner of Greenwood Ave. N. and N. 112th St., in the basement of Grace Lutheran Church

Just Some of the Benefits of Broadview Co-op …

Dynamic, well-rounded learning in a bright, inviting space
Rewarding interaction with your child and other families, including helping in the classroom one day a week
A devoted, energetic teacher with 35-plus years of experience
Parent education to support your child’s development and tackle common issues
A focus on fostering self-esteem, independence and social skills

For more information about Broadview Co-op, please visit http://coops.northseattle.edu/coops/broadview/broadview.html— or just come to the festival!

Also, check out our preschool’s blog: http://broadviewcooppreschool.blogspot.com/

Ingraham High School Music Department Annual Benefit Concert

by Dale Johnson

Posted: December 1, 2011

The Ingraham High School Music Department will present its annual benefit concert on Friday, December 9 at 7 p.m. in the IHS auditorium.

Music by John Williams will be featured.

Tickets are available at the door for $15, with discounts available for students and senior citizens.

Address – 1819 N. 135th Street

(between Meridian and Ashworth)

Ensembles scheduled to perform are the orchestra, concert band and jazz band

Help us travel to California in April 2012 !!

Children Events coming up in the Broadview Library for PreSchool

by Susan George

Posted: November 28, 2011

Broadview Library

Mark it on your calendar! It’s a fun and learning time for kids. Preschool Story Time is recommended for age three to five. Also it’s a great way to meet other children in your neighborhood.

The Broadview Library Preschool Story Times

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Your families may also be interested in bilingual (Spanish and English) Family Story Times:

The Broadview Library, Tuesdays, 12 noon, January 31, February 7, 14, 21 28, March 6, 20, 27.

For more information, go to www.spl.org

Kathy

Kathy Teufel

kathy.teufel@spl.org

Children’s Librarian

Greenwood Branch

Lots of Salmon to View at Carkeek Park Salmon Festival

by Dale Johnson

Updated: November 25, 2011

The annual day after Thanksgiving salmon festival at Carkeek Park was well attended by humans and salmon. (Click on pictures for larger view.)

Each year in late winter salmon fry are released in Venema Creek, and three to five years later the adult salmon return to Piper’s Creek and Venema Creek. The number of salmon returning this year was higher than in some recent years, to the delight of the humans who came to view them.

King County Metro is Proposing Changes to Bus Routes

by Dale Johnson

Updated: November 24, 2011

King County Metro Transit is proposing some changes that will eliminate some service and enhance some service. For the most part these changes would not negatively impact Broadview, and the improvement in on-time performance of some routes, such as routes 5, 28, and 358 could be a benefit. Following is Metro’s recent communication about these changes.

Starting next June, Metro is recommending changes in bus service in order to make better use of our resources to get the most people where they want to go. As part of this set of changes, Metro is recommending the following routes be deleted, reduced, or revised: 25, 38, 42, 79, 99, 119, 129, 139, 162, 175, 196, 219, 600, 912, 925, and 935 (a detailed description of the proposed changes is available on Metro’s website).

The service hours captured from these reductions would be reinvested in other routes in the transit system, such as the 1, 8, 9 Express,
36, 44,169, and 218, to relieve crowding and improve on-time performance. A full list of routes that are candidates for service reinvestment is available on the website linked above.

You can learn more about all potential transit service changes for next year—and comment on them—at our Have A Say website.

On Wednesday, December 7, 2011, the King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee will hold a special committee meeting starting at 9:30 a.m. in the King County Council Chamber on the 10th floor of the King County Courthouse (516 Third Avenue in Seattle). Members of the public are welcome to attend and testify concerning the proposed service changes.
Alternatively, comments may be emailed to: janice.mansfield@kingcounty.gov

The recommended changes were developed according to Metro’s service guidelines, which call for us to take service from low-performing
routes and reinvest it in more heavily used ones in order to reduce overcrowding, improve on-time performance, or satisfy unmet transit needs. In August, when King County adopted the temporary $20 Congestion Reduction Charge to preserve our overall level of transit service for two years, the adopted legislation directed us to use our new plan and guidelines to make the transit system more efficient and effective. Some of these changes will be difficult for some of our riders, but Metro is making these changes to improve the overall productivity of the system as we continue looking for ways to stretch the value of the public’s investment. Transit alternatives are available for most riders affected by service reductions.

Prepare for Severe Weather This Week

by Dale Johnson

Updated: November 21, 2011

The National Weather Service is forecasting prolonged heavy rain, and high winds from time to time, for the next several days. As you can see from the image below, a long train of moisture is aimed directly at Western Washington.

Weather guru Cliff Mass has more information about the storm on his blog.

So what should you do to prepare? Check storm drains near your house to be sure they are not plugged with leaves. Monitor your roof drains to be sure they are working correctly. Seattle Public Utilities has more information about storms and flooding here

Be prepared to deal with a power outage if we have high winds — flashlights, food that doesn’t need to be heated, and so forth. The Take Winter by Storm site has more ideas about being prepared for a power outage.

Help Broadview Win the Think Green Recycling Challenge

by Dale Johnson

Posted: November 18, 2011

Waste Management, the company that picks up garbage in Broadview, is sponsoring a contest between Seattle neighborhoods to see who can most reduce waste through increased recycling and composting. They are looking for an organization in Broadview to be a partner organization. Here is a link to information about the contest.

Broadview Community Council (BCC) is looking for someone who will act as the focal point for this contest. Are you interested in protecting the environment and sustainability? Let us know and we will get you in contact with the people at Waste Management who are coordinating the contest. You can contact BCC at broadview.communitycouncil@gmail.com

Two Design Review Meetings for Large Buildings in our Area

by Dale Johnson

Posted: November 17, 2011

Two proposed large multi-family buildings will have design review meetings soon. The first is the proposed SHAG (Senior Housing Assistance Group) building on Linden Ave. N and N 140th St. It will be held at the Ballard High School Library on Monday November 28 at 6:30 PM. Here is a link to the announcement.

The second is for the proposed building on the Leilani Bowling Alley site at N 103rd St. and Greenwood Ave. N. It will be held at the Ballard High School Library on Monday December 12 at 6:30 PM. Here is a link to the announcement.

Both of these developments have gone through previous design reviews.

Join a Hike at Carkeek Every Wednesday

by Dale Johnson

Posted: November 14, 2011

The Seattle Parks Department leads a guided hike at Carkeek Park every Wednesday at 10:00 AM. As noted on the poster below the hike offers options on ease or difficulty of the hike. The hike starts from the Eddie McAbee entrance to the park, located on 100th Place NW, across from the Holman Road QFC.