Improved roads, bike lanes, sidewalks in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood

The construction project in the Green Lake and Wallingford areas has been completed, creating a safer environment for bikers of all skill levels. The project totaled over six miles of paved roads, more than 500 new or improved curb ramps to meet ADA guidelines, nearly 4 miles of new or improved bike paths, intersection improvements, sidewalk repairs, and more.

On North 40th Street, from Stone Way to Latona Avenue, improvements include over 100 improved or new curb ramps, sidewalk repairs in high-traffic areas, fast flashing beacons for pedestrians, and street tree maintenance.

From Phinney Avenue North to Roosevelt Way Northeast on North 50th Street, the crews expanded the bike lanes from Phinney Avenue to Stone Way. The stripes of the bike paths have also been retouched to be clearer and more visible. Parking on the street was retained, better separated from bicycle and pedestrian traffic by the retouched stripes. Over 170 curb ramps have been added or updated. Rapid flashing lights have been installed at some intersections, and others are still being redesigned for improvement.

A protected 2-way cycle path has been laid out around the Green Lake Loop, which turns into 1-way near Pitch and Putt. This intersection has also been improved to include a new signal intended to reduce waiting times. The intersection of Ravenna Boulevard and Green Lake Way was designed to be more predictable, including additional curb bulbs and widened sidewalks. Some parking spaces have been removed and more flashing lights have been added to improve safety for hikers and cyclists. More than 180 curb ramps have been installed or improved in this area.

On North 80th Street from Aurora to I-5, no lanes have been redesigned or added, but rather newly paved. Almost a mile of road was improved, including repairing or replacing broken concrete slabs. Paint and post curb bulbs have been added to increase visibility.

Unfortunately, no changes could be made to Stone Way North from 45th to 50th as funding changed due to COVID-19 battles. Construction in this area could resume in the future if and when the funding is approved.

“I love the fact that there is now a full connection from the north end of the lake to the south end that is safe for everyone, regardless of age or skill level. The problematic crossings are much safer now and we are happy that people have a safer option have to get to and from the park without a car, “said Tom Lang of Green Lake / Wallingford Safe Streets.

This project was funded by Levy to Move Seattle and supports many of the Levy’s causes. The $ 930 million, 9-year, voter-approved project in 2015 was designed to improve the safety of all travelers on the streets of Seattle.

To celebrate the completion of this phase of the project, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is planning a community celebration. Details will be published on the SDOT blog in the coming weeks.