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Trail Alerts: Ship Canal Trail won’t be detoured to Nickerson + Burke detour near Fred Meyer

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

Some great news from Seattle Public Utilities: The Ship Canal Trail will not be detoured to Nickerson Street for the next couple years as was originally planned. As we reported previously, concerned neighbors including Queen Anne Greenways drew attention to … Continue reading →

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Thanks to concerned neighbors, SPU is reconsidering multi-year Ship Canal Trail detour

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

Beginning July 20th, @SeattleSPU plans to re-route the Ship Canal Trail…ONTO NICKERSON. UNTIL 2023. I think we're going to need to see details of this detour. You know kids use the trail, right? pic.twitter.com/OhLVsGf1Pg — Queen Anne Greenways (@QAGreenways) June … Continue reading →

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Huge fire burns lumber warehouses near SPU, expect Ship Canal Trail delays – UPDATED

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Tom Fucoloro

A huge fire destroyed lumber warehouses owned by Gascoigne Lumber Company and Northwest Millworks Saturday night, but luckily there are no reports of injuries at this time. We hope it stays that way. Regular users of the Ship Canal Trail should … Continue reading →

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Trail Alert 8/21-26: Burke-Gilman and Ship Canal Trail repaving in Fremont/Queen Anne

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Tom Fucoloro

The good news is that some of the busiest and bumpiest sections of the Burke-Gilman and Ship Canal Trails in the Fremont/Queen Anne area are getting repaved this week. The planned detours could be interesting, though. For example, what neighborhood … Continue reading →

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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 →

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King County updating Burke-Gilman intersections in Kenmore + Look out for event Sunday morning

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

If you’re going to be out biking Sunday morning, expect some delays and detours on the Burke-Gilman and Ship Canal Trails. The Biggest Loser Run Walk will have 5K and half marathon events with an anticipated 2,000 participants. Cascade Bicycle … Continue reading →

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Man forced to drop bike and climb wall as person slams jeep into reverse down Ship Canal Trail

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

I received an email from a reader with a crazy and terrifying story: He was almost run down by someone driving on the Ship Canal Trail July 13 just west of Seattle Pacific University. Ryan (he didn’t want me to … Continue reading →

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Collisions drop 23 percent on redesigned Nickerson – UPDATED

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Tom Fucoloro

Changes to Nickerson St in 2010 have resulted in a 23 percent drop in collisions, the city reported during a press conference today. Last year, Publicola reported that traffic volumes on Nickerson remained consistent, as the city had predicted. Average … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Trail updates: Ship Canal, MTS trail extensions coming this year

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

Utility relocation for the final segment of the Ship Canal Trail started in early May. Once completed, construction can begin to extend the trail all the way to Fisherman’s Terminal, allowing people on foot or bicycle a way to bypass … Continue reading →

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Powerline work could close sections of B-G and Ship Canal Trails

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

The vernal equinox marks the beginning of several things: More light than darkness each day, debilitating allergy attacks and road construction. Both fortunately and not, there seems to be a large number of construction projects that will affect biking around … Continue reading →

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