Tag: wedgwood
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35th Ave NE: A Project at Risk
This is a guest post written by Liam Bradshaw. Liam is a research scientist in materials chemistry who lives near 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood. He enjoys riding for both commuting and recreation, but drives, walks, and busses when necessary. 35th Ave NE runs through the heart of the Wedgwood and Bryant neighborhoods, connecting our…
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The 39th Ave NE greenway could soon reach NE 90th Street
By most measures, the 39th Ave NE project was the city’s first truly successful experiment with neighborhood greenways. Funded by Seattle Children’s and developed through the hard work of NE Seattle Greenways, the project was the first to include stop signs for cross streets and included a fantastic new connection to the Burke-Gilman Trail. The…
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In memory of the Schultes, Safe Roads Awareness Week starts March 25
One year ago, a family was devastated when a man driving drunk plowed into them as they crossed NE 75th Street at 33rd Ave NE near Eckstein Middle School. Judy and Dennis Schulte were killed, and their daughter-in-law Karina and week-old grandson Elias were severely injured. The community was shaken by the tragedy, and the…
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A closer look at the proposed NE 65th St options
As promised in our previous post (see also for background), here is a more in-depth and ground-tested look at the options SDOT is considering for NE 65th Street in the city-wide Bike Master Plan. I went on a bike tour of the area with former Cascade Communications Director M.J. Kelly last week to explore the…
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City announces plans for NE 75th Street road diet, will try to implement before school starts
The city announced its plans for a safer NE 75th Street late last week, and hopes to complete work on the road safety project before school starts at nearby Eckstein Middle School September 4. Since 2009, there have been 114 collisions reported in the one-mile section of NE 75th between 15th and 35th. One of…
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