Tag: wsdot
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For 7th straight year, Washington named most bike-friendly state – UPDATED
Despite very little improvement over 2013, Washington State was able to hang on to the top spot on the League of American Bicyclists’ annual list of bike-friendly states. The state scored 66.8 out of 100 points, effectively unchanged from 2013’s 66.2 score. UPDATE: Governor Jay Inslee hailed the news in a press release announcing his…
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Work on Hwy 99 tunnel ramps will close Dexter bike lanes + Is this a chance to extend the redesign?
The state is set to start utility relocation work to prepare the area between South Lake Union and Lower Queen Anne for the Highway 99 tunnel’s new on and off ramps. That means crews need to dig up parts of Dexter Ave between Mercer and Thomas Streets starting next week. “A bicycle lane will be…
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Failed transportation revenue package puts statewide bike funding at risk
On March 13, the Washington State Legislature adjourned with the passage of an 11th-hour supplemental spending plan. The supplemental budget maintains the status quo for statewide bicycle and pedestrian funding for the remainder of this biennium. But, thanks in large part to the failed passage of a transportation revenue package, a potential significant drop in…
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Neighbors, city and state launch traffic safety project on Lake City Way
The State of Washington, the City of Seattle and Lake City neighbors will launch a coordinated traffic safety project on Lake City Way this afternoon. Two community walks will start at 3:30 p.m. and converge at the Chase Plaza at NE 125th Street for a 4 p.m. launch event. See image above for map and…
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See the nearly-completed Arboretum Trail design at Thursday meeting
The state is funding a trail through the Arboretum as part of the 520 Bridge project, and you have a chance to get a look at how design is evolving and give feedback Thursday. The meeting is 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. at the Arboretum’s Graham Visitors Center. Part of the Arboretum’s Master Plan, the trail…
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