NE 125th Repaving Project

You might have noticed the work on NE 125th already if you’ve been out and about. They’re making very good progress but it will be continuously changing as they continue work so it’s good to keep an eye on the project website.

http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/pave_ne125.htm

 

From Art Brochet, the Capital Projects Coordinator for SDOT:

Only two [...]

Northgate Station Ped/Bike Access

You might see some of this if you attend the Northgate meeting tomorrow (er, today) but I thought it was still worth sharing for everybody who couldn’t make it. Richard Conlin has a post up about the effectiveness of investments in pedestrian and bike access to the future light rail station. It’s worth reading the [...]

Sound Transit Northgate Station meeting, 5/23

Sound Transit is holding a meeting regarding the Northgate Station design and pedestrian and bicycle access on Thursday, 6PM at Olympic View Elementary.

See the details on their web site.

NE 125th St Repaving Update

Back in February we mentioned NE 125th Street would be repaved this year. This update is thanks to Lake City Live blog, from which I quote:

“Beginning in June, the Seattle Dept of Transportation (SDOT) will repave 125th from I-5 east to Sand Point Way, continuing south to NE 77th. During construction, expect the following:

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Northgate Way Improvement Project

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is planning roadway improvements along N 105th Street and N/NE Northgate Way from Greenwood Ave N to Lake City Way NE. SDOT will complete final design of the project by the second quarter of 2013. Construction is scheduled to begin Summer 2013 and is anticipated to continue through Summer [...]

Vehicular Safety Tips from SPD

At the last North Precinct Advisory Council meeting the Captain handed out a sheet on driver awareness. Here are some of the tips:

- Pedestrians have the right of way at ALL intersections whether in a marked crosswalk or not. Stop for pedestrians at all crosswalks. On a 2 lane road do not begin to [...]

Yield to Pedestrians at 5th and Northgate

I’m happy to say that SDOT will be installing “yield to pedestrian” signs at the intersection of 5th Ave NE and NE Northgate Way soon!

After seeing a few close calls at the recently redesigned intersection, I sent an email to the project manager and got this response: “Eric, I’m pleased to report that [...]

NE 125th St Repaving

http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/pave_ne125.htm

I’ve heard a lot about potholes along NE 125th, expecially since the lane change. Well, it sounds like they’ll all be fixed at once soon. They’re repaving the whole street! See the project link up above for more details. They’re also looking to come out and talk to communities if people are interested in [...]

Update on Sound Transit Plan – Northgate to Lynnwood

Representatives from the Sound Transit Lynnwood Link Extension project gave a presentation at the Pinehurst Community Council meeting last Thursday as we munched pizza at Amante Pizza.

Currently there are six options under consideration for the light rail going through Pinehurst. All of them include the rail being on the east side of the I-5 [...]

Pinehurst CC Meeting This Thursday!

Our next Pinehurst Community Council meeting is this Thursday and everybody is welcome! We’re even buying pizza to make it more welcoming! So spread the word, especially to people who might not follow the blog or the Facebook page. We want their input on how we can better reach out to them.

What: [...]