Tag: i-5

January 15, 2016

Rethinking Seattle Freeways: Let’s lid I-5

In some places I-5 is a trench. Other places, it’s a wall. Every once in a while, a bridge spans the rushing flow of motor vehicles or a street travels under the immense elevated wonder. But more often than not, I-5 divides communities, destroys biking and walking connections, and covers nearby blocks with constant air…
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tagged: C.A.P.ITOL HILL PARK, i-5, patano studio, rethinking seattle’s freeways, scott bonjukian
September 13, 2013

Is the I-5 Express Trail one step closer to reality?

With the Washington State Supreme Court smacking down a lawsuit by Bellevue developer and light rail hater Kemper Freeman to stop light rail on the I-90 Bridge, the question on everyone’s mind is: Does this mean the I-5 Express Trail is closer to reality? … OK, fine, maybe Seattle Bike Blog is the ONLY place…
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tagged: courts, i-5, i-5 express trail, kemper freeman
January 25, 2012

While I dream of an I-5 bike facility, WSDOT cameras spot repeat I-5 cyclist

WSDOT cameras spotted someone biking on southbound I-5 before climbing over the barrier near Pike Street and disappearing. The motives of this guy and how far he rode on the freeway are unknown, but it doesn’t look like a fun time to me. Cycling on this section of I-5 is illegal and a jailable offense.…
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tagged: i-5, wsdot
September 10, 2011

Woman injured while biking on I-5

A woman biking on I-5 near the 520 interchange was struck and critically injured early Saturday. My Edmonds News reports that the woman was critically injured. Daina Elena Harrison was riding her bicycle northbound in the far left lane on I-5 just south of the Ship Canal bridge when she was hit at 5:16 a.m.…
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tagged: i-5, injuries
November 8, 2010

Failed I-5 noise reducers cost half the mayor’s 2011 Walk Bike Ride increase

While advocates fight to prevent a reduction in city walking, biking and transit funding compared to 2010, a $2.5 million noise reduction barrier was installed on I-5 that has failed to do anything. That’s half as much as Mayor McGinn’s proposed new funds for Walk Bike Ride projects in 2011. From KIRO: “Fabric baffles” that…
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tagged: 2011 budget, i-5, mike mcginn, noise, walk bike ride, wsdot
July 13, 2010

Reason #13 to NOT drive a car: Traffic on I-5

If you don’t drive a car, you will not have to wait in traffic on I-5. (Though I suppose buses sometimes get caught in it)
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tagged: i-5, reasons not to drive