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1) NE 130th St Overpass & Shared-use Sidewalk

Background
  • The project provides a critical connection across I-5 to the NE 130th St Station for people walking and biking from neighborhoods on the west side of I-5. All other Tier 2 and 3 projects identified in the west sector are dependent on the project for access to the NE 130th St Station. 
  • The community identified crossing the NE 130th St overpass as one of the top barriers to walking and biking to the future NE 130th St Station.  
  • Two intersections along NE 130th St ranked within the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Analysis (BPSA) top 1,000 high-risk intersections: NE 130th St/1st Ave NE and NE 130th St/5th Ave NE. 
  • The proposed shared-use path along the NE 130th St Overpass offers a connection for people biking that aligns with the City of Seattle’s Bicycle Master Plan and also proposes improving sidewalks identified in the Pedestrian Master Plan Priority Investment Network.  
  • The project provides improved access for people walking and biking to Northacres Park.

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Project recommendations
  • Reduce lane widths on NE 130th St to provide space for a shared-use path on the north side of NE 130th from 1st Ave NE to 5th Ave NE while also accommodating transit needs, such as bus stops 
  • Make crossing improvements for people walking and biking at NE 130th St/1st Ave NE and connect to proposed bike facilities west of 1st Ave NE 
  • Make crossing improvements at 5th Ave NE in coordination with the NE 130th St Station Design and in coordination with proposed bus stop locations 
  • Connect to proposed Neighborhood Greenway on 3rd Ave NE 
  • Square up the intersection and improve pedestrian crossing southbound at I-5 on-ramp 
  • Coordinate with King County Metro to identify where pavement improvements are required to accommodate transit
Project alternative
  • Alternative: #1A: Depending on the final project construction schedule, coordinate with Sound Transit to explore study of a bicycle and pedestrian overpass spanning I-5
Estimated Cost Range 
$$$$ ($1 million or more)

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* 1. Please rate your level of support for the NE 130th St overpass & shared use sidewalk project recommendations.

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* 2. What suggestions do you have to improve this project to better help you and your neighbors get to the light rail station by walking, biking, or taking transit?

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