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Kirkland gets go-ahead to remove tracks from key rail-trail corridor

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

Kirkland is about to get a new rail-trail. We reported just days ago about ongoing discussions of the entire Eastside Rail Corridor. In fact, we suggested that it could even someday rival Seattle Burke-Gilman Trail as the top trail in … Continue reading →

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Ballard Terminal Railroad sues to delay Kirkland trail project

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

The Ballard Terminal Railroad has filed a Federal lawsuit to stop the City of Kirkland from tearing out unused rail tracks on a segment of the Eastside Rail Corridor through the city. Kirkland recently purchased the segment with the intent … Continue reading →

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Burke-Gilman section closed Friday for rubber mat fix

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

A section of the Burke-Gilman Trail will be closed tomorrow while SDOT and the Ballard Terminal Railroad fix the problematic rubber crossing near NW 41st St. Trail users will be detoured onto 6th Ave NW during the work. As we … Continue reading →

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SDOT and Ballard railroad will fix slippery Burke-Gilman crossing

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

The slippery rubber Burke-Gilman Trail railroad crossing that has made headlines recently is going to be fixed, according to SDOT. Many people, including experienced riders, have reported nasty falls on the crossing. One problem with the crossing near NW 41st … Continue reading →

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