The First Hill Streetcar groundbreaking ceremony marks another transportation milestone. Watch it here!
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April 20, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
New Seawall Plan: $10 Million to $90 Million Less than Original Estimate
The proposal includes things like a multi-use bike and pedestrian path, a new “pocket beach” on the south end of the waterfront, habitat enhancements and artificial reefs for fish and other sea life, and soil stabilization with jet grouting (as opposed to shafts drilled into the ground).
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April 18, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
You’re Invited to a Groundbreaking Event!
In Spring 2014 the First Hill Streetcar will be operational and connecting thousands of riders daily to the places they live, work and socialize.
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April 16, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Metro Transit Open House Tonight
KIRO TV.com SEATTLE Metro Transit is holding an open house Monday night to announce the largest service change ever proposed. The overhaul, which is the result of public input, means major changes for bus riders. Some of the changes include new rapid ride lines that will connect Ballard and West Seattle to downtown. More than [...]
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April 16, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
New Transportation Vision for City of Burien
City of Burien Newsletter-The City Report Since May 2011, a transportation consultant and the Transportation Master Plan Advisory Committee have been working on the City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP). Besides analyzing Burien’s transportation system, they are conducting a review of existing Comprehensive Plan transportation policies to develop a new transportation vision for the City. [...]
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April 11, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Traffic Shift for Eastbound Traffic on Spokane Street Viaduct Tomorrow
It is necessary to move the eastbound traffic off of the old viaduct structure so that its bridge deck surface can be repaired and resurfaced, after which eastbound traffic will be returned to the then refurbished structure.
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April 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
CityStream Sneak Peek: Milepost 31
Milepost 31 is designed to give people another reason to visit the neighborhood during construction, while giving the public another opportunity to learn about the important work being done to improve our infrastructure.
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April 5, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
The Alaskan Way Viaduct Closed this Weekend – April 6-7, 2012
Both directions of SR 99 between the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge will close from 11:00 p.m. Friday, April 6, to 5 a.m. Monday, April 9 as state transportation crews do reinforcement work on the viaduct.
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April 2, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Do You have Questions Concerning the Upcoming Changes and Impacts in Pioneer Square?
Join us at Milepost 31 to learn more about upcoming changes and impacts to parking to Pioneer Square . State and City outreach staff will be on hand to answer questions about significant traffic changes that will affect Alaskan Way and the roadway under the viaduct in May 2012. Dates: April 11th (7 a.m. to [...]
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March 29, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Here comes the new 520 bridge!
Barges and cranes should arrive Thursday next to the old bridge, followed soon by noisy pile driving, and some excavation onshore.