Tag: first hill streetcar
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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 closures due to continued construction, as has been a problem at the north end of…
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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 heart of Capitol Hill. It runs through some of the densest neighborhoods in the whole…
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A look at plans for the Broadway streetcar extension + The case for a 10th Ave cycle track
The most popular road design option for the Broadway extension of the First Hill Streetcar includes an extension of the planned two-way protected bike lane (cycle track) all the way to Aloha, according to SDOT. If constructed, there would be a world-class cycle track running the entire length of Broadway, from Yesler Terrace to Aloha.…
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Broadway streetcar extention will include cycle track, open house Dec 13
With funding for the planning phase of the First Hill Streetcar secured, the city is holding a Broadway Extension open house to discuss what such an extension could look like for the neighborhood. The meeting will be 4–6 p.m. December 13 at the Silver Cloud Hotel at Broadway and Madison. The $25 million project will…
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Broadway cycle track could be ready next year + Could it extend to Volunteer Park (or 520)?
City officials Tuesday announced funds to extend the First Hill Streetcar north from its terminus at Denny Way to Roy St or even all the way to Volunteer Park. Though the design process will work out the details, it’s pretty likely this also means an extension for the cycle track. The extension project still needs…
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Construction updates: Short Linden cycle track section opens, UW Station Bridge + Yesler ‘bike sneak’ sneak peek
With the opening of the W Thomas St overpass last week, it’s time to look at the progress of some other projects around town that will affect people biking. Above is the main structure of the UW Station biking and walking bridge over Montlake Boulevard. Once completed, the bridge will connect from the east sidewalk…
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