Tag: bridging the gap
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Big North Seattle stretch of Burke-Gilman Trail getting pavement fixes this month
The Move Seattle transportation levy kicks in January 1, but the expiring nine-year-old Bridging the Gap levy still has a little life left. And part of that remaining funding is being put to very good use: Fixing pavement on the Burke-Gilman Trail from 40th Ave NE to the city’s northern border. Starting Monday, crews will…
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Parks District passes, will help fund safe access to parks
The Parks District ballot measure Seattle Bike Blog endorsed has passed, giving the city slightly more funding for parks and some extra wiggle room for future property tax levies. Part of the Parks District plan includes some funding to help increase safe access between neighborhoods and parks. Many neighborhoods have great parks, but they are…
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With focus on safety and access, Neighborhood Street Fund projects inch closer to construction
The city has released an update on the Neighborhood Street Fund projects in the pipe for completion in 2014 and 2015, and the list is full of much-needed sidewalks and improved street crossings. Funded by the Bridging the Gap levy, the NSF projects are community-driven ideas that go through an extensive vetting process both by…
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