Westlake Avenue North Cycle Track
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Seattle Department of Transportation has announced a project open house for the Westlake Avenue North Cycle Track project to be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. This is the second of three planned open houses for the cycle track project and will focus on the design and potential alignment of the project.
Members of the community are encouraged to attend the open house to review the work to date and provide input on design options. We at the South Lake Union community council will have a representative at the open house, and encourage all those interested to participate as an individual or through the community council.
The Westlake Cycle Track project will be a positive step in realizing South Lake Union Mobility Plan's goal to support biking throughout the neighborhood. The project will also help to improve the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop Trail for all types of recreation and highlight the bustling South Lake Union neighborhood.
The goal of the Westlake Cycle Track project is to design and build a protected bike lake along Westlake Avenue North. Protected bike lanes are separated from both pedestrian traffic and motor vehicle traffic in order to improve safety and connectivity for all Seattle bicycle users. More details on the project can be found on the City's Website by clicking on the following link: www.seattle.gov/transportation/wct.htm
Next Meeting:
- WHAT: South Lake Union Community Council Monthly Meeting
- DATE: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109
- GETTING THERE: Walk, pedal or ride the Seattle Streetcar to the Lake Union Park stop. Public parking available through City of Seattle paid street-side parking.
- MORE INFO: www.SLUCommunityCouncil.org
With all of the ongoing construction in South Lake Union, have you ever been frustrated by a traffic lane closure when it looks like nothing is taking place there? Or when walking, found yourself at an intersection and unable to cross the street because of a crosswalk closure? Or while on your bicycle, seeing the bike lane suddenly blocked with heavy equipment and a sign saying "Bikes Merge With Traffic" without much notice? Wouldn't it be nice if projects were coordinated and managed to minimize mobility impacts on our community? I think so!
Strolling with friends last night along Westlake Avenue toward Lake Union Park it's easy to get into the holiday spirit Seattle style!
Join us September 12th at 5:30 p.m. at the South Lake Union Discovery Center to help kick off SLU's exciting Look Out for Each Other street safety campaign.
On an average day on the streets of Seattle there are 33 collisions involving people walking, biking, or driving. These crashes snarl traffic and create real headaches for everyone. Crashes are costly, requiring a significant use of public resources. But the biggest impact is on the crash victims—their families, health care costs, lost wages, increased insurance premiums.
The Be Super Safe Road Safety Forum kicks off its citywide tour on September 12 at the Discovery Center with interactive presentations to raise awareness about what's happening on our city streets, including information about new roadway features like bicycle boxes, collisions in our neighborhood, and the top safety tips for all modes of transportation. This is the information you need to know to Be Super Safe on our street.
Since we all have a right to use our streets and sidewalks safely, no matter how we choose to get around, it's time we start looking out for one another – building a culture of empathy. The father pushing the stroller across Westlake might be your co-worker; the young woman biking to her Cornish dorm room on 7th Avenue could be your daughter or sister; and the couple driving home to Capitol Hill might be you and your partner. If you knew these folks personally, you would surely give them a safe distance to cross, turn or pass. Well, guess what? You do know them, because they could be you!
