Tag: burke-gilman

June 14, 2011

Burke-Gilman detour alternatives (that don’t include driving) – UPDATED

Following the release of the official Burke-Gilman Trail detour between Log Boom Park and the Seattle border, even King County said not to take it. The closure is scheduled to start tomorrow (June 15) and will not be open for six months. The county’s suggestion to take the bus or drive is clearly not acceptable,…
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tagged: 2011 burke-gilman closure, 2011 paving, burke-gilman, construction, detours, lake forest park
June 11, 2011

King County releases official Burke-Gilman detour

Just five days before the trail is set to close for the summer, King County has released the officially-approved and signed detour route. It is even longer and more out circuitous than the original detour plan and involves 20 steps before joining again with the trail. The county can only sign a detour approved by…
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tagged: 2011 burke-gilman closure, burke-gilman, king county parks, lake forest park, wsdot
June 2, 2011

After wreck, international war crimes investigator vows to make Burke-Gilman crossing safe

Stefanie Frease has been in a lot of dangerous environments around the world, but the one that left her out of commission for several months is right here in Seattle. Many of you who ride regularly probably know it well: The super-slick rubber railroad crossing Slip ‘n Slide on the Burke-Gilman Trail near NW 41st…
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tagged: burke-gilman, seattle times, stefanie frease
May 30, 2011

Large Burke-Gilman closure starts June 15, county and state say take a bus or drive – UPDATED

If you have been in denial about the upcoming closure of the Burke-Gilman Trail from the Seattle city limits all the way to Log Boom Park in Kenmore, it’s soul-searching time. The closure is real, and it starts June 15. The official bicycle detour route has still not been finalized or released pending approval by…
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tagged: 2011 burke-gilman closure, 2011 paving, burke-gilman, construction, king county, wsdot
May 12, 2011

UW Bike Month party on the Burke-Gilman this evening

So … it’s been a little rainy this week. But I know ALL of you have ridden to work/school/the bar every day, anyway. Especially since the city has been out counting people biking and walking the past couple days. That’s why you deserve a little party. Well, all of you headed near the UW this…
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tagged: bike month 2011, burke-gilman, events, u district, uw
April 8, 2011

Landslide-prone stretch of Burke-Gilman closed for weekend – UPDATED

UPDATE 4/12 – The trail is open now, but may need to be closed again tomorrow. Will update when I learn more. UPDATE 4/11 – The trail is still closed as of Monday and may be closed for a couple more days, according to Parks. Will update when we find out more information. Just got…
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tagged: burke-gilman, parks and recreation