Projects

Below you will find links to many projects which may be of interest to you! Transportation The Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project:   WSDOT, the Federal Highway Administration and the City of Seattle are working to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall. WSDOT and the City are moving forward on early safety and mobility improvements (pdf 664 Kb) in the north and south end that will fix approximately 55 percent of the seismically vulnerable viaduct.   ( Project purpose, partners, results, benefits, timeline, funding, and environmental protection are explored as well as pubic involvement and contact information.) SR 520 - Bridge Replacement and HOV Project:  WSDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, and Sound Transit are considering the 6-Lane replacement alternatives for the windstorm and earthquake vulnerable current bridge.   ( Project purpose, partners, results, benefits, timeline, funding, and environmental protection are explored as well as public involvement and contact information.) I-5 - Roanoke Vicinity Noise Wall Project:  WSDOT is in the design phase for Stage 3 Roanoke Park and Eastlake I-5 noise walls . (Project purpose, partners, results, benefits, timeline, funding, and environmental protection are explored as well as public involvement and contact information.) Mercer Corridor Project:  SDOT is completing a federal Environmental Assessment for Two-way Mercer Street and began the design phase in 2006.   (P roject description, benefits, graphics, maps, video simulation, and details of the  Mayor's Action Agenda for South Lake Union  are provided .) Fremont Bridge Approaches Replacement Project:   Explains bridge closures, construction updates, alternate driving routes, bus re-routing, bicycle map and detours, and Seattle's Commuter Cash Fremont.  (Project description, traffic mitigation, schedule, cost, community involvement, contact information, and links to Fremont Circulation Project and various newsletters are provided..) South Lake Union Street Car:  Outlines SDOT’s project goals, route and services, maps, costs, funding, and schedule.   (Links to The Mayor's South Lake Union Action Agenda, design concepts, photo simulations, and financial updates are provided.)   Other Transporation North/Northeast 45th Street Paving Project :  The City's Arterial Asphalt and Concrete Program resurfaces a number of streets each summer. Work started in2006 to improve pavement conditions on the streets and to improve accessibility by installing new and upgrading existing curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.  (Construction update, past construction updates, project background (including project location and schedule), and contact information are provided.) Stone Way North - North 34th Street - North 50th Street Proposed changes :   SDOT recently the announced a decision regarding lane channelization on Stone Way N. The decision aims to balance motor vehicle, bus and freight traffic with pedestrian and bicycle traffic.( Background information, map, benefits , and FAQ are provided.) Dexter, Denny, Mercer Paving Project: SDOT began resurfacing  Denny Way, Dexter Avenue N, and Mercer Street  as part of City's Arterial Asphalt & Concrete Program.  Work began in Arpil and is by the "Bridging the Gap" Transportation Initiative approved by Seattle voters in November 2006.  (Construction update, past construction updates, project background (including project location and schedule), and contact information are provided.) Parking South Lake Union On-Street Parking Plan:  SDOT has completed the plan and is in the process of coordinating community meetings.  Site includes project overview, goals, major activities and recommendations, next steps, and contact information.   ( Maps, timeline, and contact information is provided as well as links to the related Executive Summary and Full Report.) Westlake Avenue North Corridor Parking Management Plan:  SDOT identified a workgroup which met in December; stakeholders met in November.  Provided is background, community involvement, and contact information.  ( Links to member and meeting information, draft Parking Management Plan , comment report, letters to the community , input from the interviews , outreach process , and the study are provided.)   On-Street Parking Improvements in Fremont Business District :  SDOT identified a workgroup which met in December; stakeholders met in November.   (B ackground, community involvement, and contact information,l inks to member and meeting information, draft Parking Management Plan , comment report, letters to the community , input from the interviews , outreach process , and the study are provided).  Seattle Public Utilities Solid Waste Facilities Plan : Explains facility improvements to North and South Recycling and Disposal Stations and the intermodal facility approval process .  ( Links to community outreach history, Solid Waste Comprehensive and Facilities Plans, Intermodal Facility Environmental Impact Statement, Recycling and Disposal Stations , and contact information are provided.) Parks and Recreation  South Lake Union Park Development: Outlines project location, description, status, budget, and schedule.  (A dopted schematic plan and community participation information such as meeting agendas, with links toSouth Lake Union Friends and Neighbors and design firmsHargreaves Associatesand Mithun Architects are provided.) Planning and Development Multifamily Zoning Update:  Provides an overview of m ultifamily zoning requirements and the goals of land use code reform.   ( Links to focus group information and meeting notes, the Neighborhood Business District Strategy, alternative housing choices, Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, multifamily zoning maps, key city contact, and various other related documents are provided.) Shoreline Alternative Mitigation Plan:  Describes plan implementation changes that change the way some projects can satisfy requirements to provide public access or to protect the shoreline environment.  Area included is between the Hiram Chittenden Locks and the Montlake Cut where the Salmon Bay, Ship Canal, Lake Union, and Portage Bay are found.   (Plan overview, background, events and activities, related links, and contact information are provided.) South Lake Union Neighborhood Plan Update :  Provides overview of plan update that builds on goals for neighborhood character, transportation, parks and open space, and adds sustainable development and housing goals that will help South Lake Union prepare for future growth.   ( Links to plan update, background, events and activities, related links such as Center City Seattle and others, key contacts, and UW Studio Report are provided.)

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