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Tag Archives: broadway bikeway
Don’t stop the Broadway streetcar and bikeway now
Today, the First Hill Streetcar and Broadway Bikeway end unceremoniously at Denny Way just before reaching the North Broadway business district. People biking are forced to choose between merging into mixed traffic on the busy commercial street, trying to navigate … Continue reading
Reopened street near Capitol Hill Station improves access to Broadway Bikeway
The north end of the Broadway Bikeway just became infinitely more useful as construction crews finally reopened Denny Way between Broadway, 10th Ave and Cal Anderson Park. Closed for years to build Capitol Hill Station, this section of Denny Way … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway bikeway, capitol hill, capitol hill station, denny way, sound transit
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Most Broadway Bikeway ‘smurf turds’ replaced with standard posts
After years of damage from parallel parkers and taggers, the blue sculptures that lined the Broadway Bikeway in Capitol Hill have been removed, Capitol Hill Seattle reports. They will remain in place on First Hill, at least for now. I, … Continue reading
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Tagged ansel herz, broadway, broadway bikeway, caludia fitch, capitol hill, capitol hill seattle, smurf turds
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Nearly two years later, Broadway Bikeway finally open at north end
For the first time, the entire length of the Broadway Bikeway’s first phase is now open. Since it opened officially exactly two years ago, the north end of the project has been a bike route dead end due to construction … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway, broadway bikeway, broadway streetcar extension, ethan melone, first hill streetcar
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A block-by-block look at the planned Broadway Bikeway extension + Let’s connect to 520
As construction on Capitol Hill Station enters its final phases, the long closure at the north end of the Broadway Bikeway may finally open up in the next month. But the true glory of the bikeway won’t be realized until … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway, broadway bikeway, capitol hill, protected bike lanes, steve durrant
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WA Transpo Bill Update: ‘Modest’ walk/bike safety boost, UW trail makeover, Eastside bike share + lots of highways
The WA legislature is getting closer to a possible deal on transportation funding, paid for in large part through a raise in the gas tax and raises in various weight fees. As with state spending for the past generation, the … Continue reading
Seattle makes list of top ten best new bikes lanes. Twice. Again.
Seattle’s batting average for national bike lane lists leads the league. Last year, Seattle made the Green Lane Project’s list of the top ten protected bike lanes for 2013 two times: Linden Ave was 5th and Cherry Street was 9th … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd ave, broadway bikeway, green lane project, peopleforbikes, protected bike lanes
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The Green Lane Project loves the Broadway Bikeway (but illegal turns a problem)
You’ve already seen our thoughts on the Broadway Bikeway, but the lanes caught the eye of Michael Andersen at the national Green Lane Project due to the lengths the city went to work around the street’s many turning conflicts. His … Continue reading
Seattle gets stack of Federal funds for protected bike lanes downtown, on Broadway
Seattle will officially receive a stack of Federal cash to build protected bike lanes downtown and on Broadway (we reported on the recommendation earlier this month). The city has also received nearly $400,000 to help low-income residents access Pronto bike … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd ave, 4th ave, 7th Ave, broadway bikeway, broadway streetcar extension, downtown, federal government, protected bike lanes, psrc
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Streetcar extension will complete the Broadway Bikeway, should set-up 10th Ave bike lanes
The Broadway Bikeway will extend the entire length of the central commercial drag from Yesler to Roy if and when plans for the extended streetcar are completed. If the city can find the funding, the bikeway could be ready to … Continue reading
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Tagged 10th ave, broadway bikeway, broadway streetcar extension, capitol hill
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CHS: Broadway Bikeway ridership on the rise despite north end closure
Biking on Broadway with the new two-way protected bike lane is night-and-day compared to the previous road design, which required people on bikes to mix with busy traffic on one of the city’s busiest commercial streets. But use has been … Continue reading
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Tagged bike counter, broadway, broadway bikeway, bryan cohen, capitol hill, capitol hill seattle
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Plans to extend Broadway Bikeway moving forward, open house Tuesday
The biggest complaint I hear about the city’s new protected bike lanes on Broadway is the most obvious one: They end abruptly at Denny Way just south of the northern Brodaway commercial area. Well, the city is still moving forward … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway, broadway bikeway, broadway streetcar extension, capitol hill, protected bike lanes, sound transit
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A tour of Seattle’s new Broadway Bikeway + How it makes life better for people walking
It’s finally mostly open! While the usefulness of the Broadway Bikeway is still severely limited due to bike detours at its north end, the 1.1-mile two-way protected bike lane opened Wednesday. Simply put: Broadway is the city’s most ambitious complete … Continue reading
Broadway Bikeway (mostly) opens Wednesday
The Broadway Bikeway is finally ready to (mostly) open. The two-way protected bike lane will stretch all the way from Yesler Way to Denny Way, connecting Yesler Terrce, First Hill and Capitol Hill. The city is scheduled to fully open … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway bikeway, capitol hill, first hill, first hill streetcar, protected bike lanes, sound transit, yesler terrace
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CHS: Person struck trying to access Broadway Bikeway in construction zone
When the northernmost block of the Broadway Bikeway was closed suddenly in January to accommodate Capitol Hill Station construction, many people voiced concerns that the changes were dangerous and confusing for people on bikes. Sound Transit responded by adding more … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway, broadway bikeway, capitol hill, capitol hill seattle, injuries
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Broadway Bikeway likely to open fully in May
The Broadway Bikeway is getting so close to being paved all the way to Yesler, but it may not be fully opened until project work wraps up in May. This late opening is to avoid situations where people encounter unexpected … Continue reading
After sudden closure of Broadway bikeway section, Sound Transit creates a bike detour
Two weeks ago, people biking southbound on the new Broadway Bikeway were met with a surprise: Oncoming cars. No, these were not scofflaws behind the wheel, they were following a new detour put in place by Sound Transit as part … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway bikeway, capitol hill, capitol hill seattle, sound transit
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Seattle will purchase skinny bike lane sweeper machine
Bike Portland reported this week that their city has purchased a special street sweeper vehicle that fits into the city’s new protected bike lanes. Protected bike lanes are appealing and safe for people on bikes because a barrier of some … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway bikeway, cycle tracks, protected bike lanes, street sweepers
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Broadway is the new face of complete streets in Seattle (VIDEO)
The city of Seattle opened the first section of the Broadway Bikeway this week, showcasing how protected bike lanes can work on even the most active streets in the city. Broadway connects from Yesler Terrace and First Hill into the … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway, broadway bikeway, capitol hill, cycle tracks, first hill, first hill streetcar, sdot, sound transit
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City officially opens section of the Broadway Bikeway
The Broadway Bikeway is officially open between Union Street and Denny Way. This is the city’s first attempt at a two-way protected bikeway on a very busy commercial street. We will have more on the bikeway soon. Here’s the announcement … Continue reading