Tag: u district station

April 7, 2021

Brooklyn Ave reopens today near U District Station, signaling the start of a new era for the neighborhood

After eight years behind construction barriers, Brooklyn Ave NE and NE 43rd Street are finally starting to reopen today, Sound Transit announced. Brooklyn will open to all traffic while 43rd will open sidewalks. This is a big deal for the neighborhood and a reminder that the opening of Brooklyn Station…ahem, I mean U District Station…
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tagged: brooklyn, the ave, u district, u district station
August 15, 2019

Which NE 43rd St concept do you like best for U District Station access?

U District Station is going to change everything about the neighborhood when it begins operating in 2021, and the streets should reflect that. Located at Brooklyn Ave and NE 43rd Street, the main station entrance should be supported by streets that reflect the walking, biking and transit focus needed to help it succeed and thrive.…
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tagged: sdot, u district, u district mobility plan, u district station
November 16, 2016

Seattle needs more homes. U District design plan is a good start

More people want to live in Seattle than there are homes. The number of people moving to our magnificent city is growing faster than all those cranes you see in the skyline can build. When homes are put out to bid at market values, people who have more money get them. Those who don’t have…
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tagged: hala, u district, u district station
January 14, 2016

U District Station open house will discuss bike access

Tunneling for the Northgate Link extension is on schedule for completion this year, meaning station construction work will begin shortly after. So now is the time to make sure bike parking and safe bike route connections are not only included in the final design work, but are high quality. Sound Transit is hosting an open…
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tagged: sound transit, u district, u district station