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April 25, 2014

Washington seeks federal recognition of US Bicycle Route 10

Earlier this month, Washington submitted an application for official recognition of US Bicycle Route 10, the state’s first addition to the in-development nation-wide network of bicycle routes. If approved, it would also be among the first such routes on the west coast. Filed jointly by WSDOT and Washington Bikes, the application for USBR 10 would…
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tagged: barb culp, john pope, lynn o’connor, USBR 10, washington bikes, wsdot
April 11, 2014

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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tagged: aurora, construction, deep bore tunnel, dexter, highway 99 north portal, laura newborn, lower queen anne, south lake union, wsdot
April 3, 2014

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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tagged: 2014 legislature, blake trask, josh cohen, washington bikes, wsdot
March 28, 2014

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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tagged: janine blaeloch, lake city, lake city greenways, sdot, vision zero, wsdot
February 26, 2014

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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tagged: arboretum, arboretum trail, parks and recreation, wsdot
February 3, 2014

State makes changes to confusing Atlantic Street intersection – UPDATED

The Washington State Department of Transportation opened a new overpass at S Atlantic Street to help people bypass a sometimes frustrating railroad crossing near Alaskan Way S. But people on bikes were met with frustration and confusion when the overpass opened last week. The biggest issue is that the northbound bike lane on Alaskan Way…
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tagged: alaskan way, construction, s atlantic st, wsdot