Tag Archives: magnolia

What’s the deal with BIRT? A conversation

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Ryan Packer

Last fall, SDOT released a report on the future of transportation in the vicinity of Interbay and Ballard. The result, the Ballard-Interbay Regional Transportation System (BIRT) report, focused on the big topics of what to do about the Magnolia and … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

SDOT is studying options for fixing or replacing aging Magnolia bridge. No, not the one you’re thinking of.

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

As you emerge from the tree cover on a bridge high above the train tracks, it’s easy to feel like you’ve found a magical secret hidden deep within Seattle. The 33rd Ave W Bridge is an old biking and walking … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

New Interbay bikeway connects the Locks, Discovery Park, Ship Canal Trail and the downtown waterfront

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

A new protected bikeway under construction in Interbay and Magnolia is about to fill a major gap in the region’s trail network and plug the neighborhood into one of the best trail networks in the nation. A new two-way bikeway … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , | 26 Comments

Bike Master Plan Draft 2: West Seattle, Duwamish Valley, Queen Anne, Interbay and Magnolia

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

The last day to comment on the second draft of the Bicycle Master Plan is Friday (today!). Email your comments to [email protected] This post is a continuation of a series investigating some of changes in the newest draft of the … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Bike Master Plan: Central Seattle and downtown

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Tom Fucoloro

This is the second post in a series analyzing Seattle’s draft Bicycle Master Plan update, which is currently taking public comments. This post will focus on the central neighborhoods south of the Ship Canal and north of I-90. Stay tuned … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Ship Canal Trail extension now open (VIDEO)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

The Ship Canal Trail now connects Fisherman’s Terminal with the Fremont Bridge and provides a long-needed biking, walking and accessible route through the mess of dangerous overpasses at the south end of the Ballard Bridge. Of all the projects for … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

Ship Canal Trail extension grand opening and Kidical Mass Saturday

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

The Ship Canal Trail extension to Fisherman’s Terminal is ready for its grand opening, scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19. The extension should finally create a comfortable and safe way to walk or bike under the south end of … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

Biking on the Ballard Bridge will suck even more for the next couple months

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

SDOT’s gotta paint the Ballard Bridge, and that means closing the sidewalks for the next couple month. One of the sidewalks will remain open at all times, but it will be extra crowded. However, relief for many of you is … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

Work on Ship Canal Trail getting closer to completion

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

Work on the final segment of the Ship Canal Trail is moving along. Toby Wonder sent us a couple photos of the progress last week along with a note: Just thought I would drop you a couple pictures of the … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , | 21 Comments

Final phase of Ship Canal Trail work to begin next month

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

Fifteen years after the first segment of the Ship Canal Trail was completed, the city is about to begin work on the final segment that will connect Fisherman’s Terminal to the Fremont Bridge and provide people walking and bicycling a … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Ballard Locks to open an hour later

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

My Ballard reports that the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will open at 6:30 a.m. instead of 5:30 as they have been in the past year. They will still open before the posted hours. From My Ballard: “For the past four … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Follow-up: Biker hit by soccer ball and jumped in Magnolia, but was it all a misunderstanding?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Tom Fucoloro

As a follow up to a story I posted a few days ago, Jonah at SeattleCrime helped me get my hands on the police report because he’s a bad ass like that. So here’s a better version of the story … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Follow-up: Biker hit by soccer ball and jumped in Magnolia, but was it all a misunderstanding?

Biker injured in Magnolia soccer ball attack, bike stolen

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Tom Fucoloro

A 16-year-old was riding a fixed gear (which had already been stolen once) in Magnolia Tuesday when a driver allegedly stopped in front of him, got out of the vehicle and chucked a soccer ball at him, knocking him to … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Biker injured in Magnolia soccer ball attack, bike stolen