Tag: thomas street

May 13, 2024

Seattle’s first fully-protected intersection is now open at Dexter/Thomas

The goal: No more deaths or serious injuries at Dexter and Thomas. This seemingly unremarkable intersection has been the site of at least two tragedies in recent memory. Mike Wang was killed by someone making a left turn there while biking home from work in 2011, and Jaahnavi Kandula was killed by a speeding Seattle…
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tagged: dexter, protected intersections, sdot, seattle center, south lake union, thomas street
November 22, 2023

Council passes budget with Mt. Baker, S Henderson safety projects + more

For a budget cycle with tough revenue projections, the City Council still added some excellent street safety projects and mostly protected safety efforts from cuts. The Council passed the 2024-25 budget Tuesday after weeks of hearings and debates. Highlights include $1.4 million to “transform the Mt. Baker station area into a safer and comfortable place…
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tagged: 2024 budget, accessible mt baker, city council, s henderson st, seattle neighborhood greenways, thomas street