The City of Bremerton Engineering Division is seeking input from the community related to planned street changes under the 6th Street Active Transportation Improvement Project. We are requesting that this short survey be completed by October 26, 2025.

Project Overview
The project will modify the number, type, and orientation of vehicle lanes (including on-street parking changes) to improve safety for all road users and provide new space within the existing roadway for dedicated on-street bicycle lanes. Additionally, new high-visibility pedestrian street crossings are proposed.

Please review the latest project information and design exhibits prior to taking this survey. This information is located on the project website (www.bremertonwa.gov/6thStreetProject).

Thank you for participating in our survey. Your feedback is important!

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Project Location (Kitsap Way at 11th St - 6th St at Washington Ave)

Project Location (Kitsap Way at 11th St - 6th St at Washington Ave)

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* 1. In what ZIP code is your primary residence located? (enter 5-digit ZIP code; for example, 00544 or 94305)

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* 2. How familiar are you with the 6th Street Active Transportation Improvement Project?

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* 3. How do you usually travel on 6th Street/Kitsap Way in the project area? (Select all that apply)

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* 4. Please rank the following project goals from most important (1) to least important (7):

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* 5. In your opinion, how well do the street design options shown so far match your priorities for 6th Street?

The next questions are about adding posts or physical features to separate bike lanes from car traffic.

The graphic below shows a typical installation of these physical features (such as a plastic post) next to a bike lane. "Shy Distance" refers to additional space to minimize chances of a cyclist hitting objects such as posts or curbs. "Cyclist Operating Space" considers these shy distances and would be reduced if posts or physical features are installed.

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* 6. Adding these features can make biking feel safer and more comfortable. However, they also take up some of the bike lane space and add extra cost to build and maintain.

Do you support adding physical features (such as flexible posts) to separate bike lanes from vehicle lanes on the project?

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* 7. Some design options include posts or physical features to separate bike lanes from traffic. The Bremerton Fire Department has said certain locations of these physical features may negatively impact emergency response times by limiting clear access through the corridor for emergency vehicles.

Do you think these posts/features should be left out at the locations where the Fire Department has concerns?

The graphic below shows representative photos of on-street bike lanes with different types of treatments between the bike lane and adjacent vehicle lane.

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* 8. The City is evaluating different types of physical features that could be placed in certain spots to separate bike lanes from car lanes. These would not be placed in front of driveways, bus stops, or other locations where street space doesn't allow.

Which option do you prefer?

Note: Low physical features without posts used adjacent to a bike lane do not currently comply with federal standards, but the City is interested in your opinion on all options being considered.

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* 9. Turn lanes (including the center left-turn lane) are included in the design only where absolutely necessary to reduce traffic delays at busy times or to address known safety/access needs. Reducing the number of turn lanes creates more room for bike lane separation and makes crossings shorter and safer for pedestrians.

Do you support this design approach?

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* 10. At the intersection of 6th Street and Olympic Avenue, two design alternatives have been developed considering Olympic Avenues intersections north and south of 6th Street do not align. One option (Alternative A) provides a small paved center island on 6th Street at a proposed enhanced crosswalk. The other option (Alternative B) uses mainly paint and curbing instead of a paved island. Both options require new turn restrictions at the intersection.



Which design alternative do you prefer?

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* 11. Last year, community input asked the City to look at a “fully protected intersection” at 6th Street and Naval Avenue. This type of design separates cars, bikes, and pedestrians at the intersection to improve safety. It also provides separate vehicle right-turn lanes in the eastbound and westbound direction. However, it would require buying property at the corner and would cost much more than the current project budget allows.



Do you support this design concept as presented?

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* 12. At 6th Street and Naval Avenue, two design alternatives have been developed that fit within the existing street width and current project budget. Alternative B adds an eastbound right-turn lane which would share space with the bike lane. This turn lane is not strictly needed, but it could help reduce congestion in the mornings when traffic is heavy toward the Naval Gate. Alternative A does not add the right-turn lane, leaving more space for separated bike lanes.



If a fully protected intersection is not built here, which design option do you prefer?

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* 13. On 6th Street between Roosevelt Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, two design alternatives have been developed as this area contains fewer driveways. One option (Alternative A) provides a center turn lane and maintains a narrow bike lane buffer. The other option (Alternative B) reduces this portion of 6th Street to 2-lanes to provide a wider bike lane buffer. Both options would require new turn restrictions at Hewitt Avenue as shown.



Which design alternative do you prefer?

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* 14. At the intersection of 6th Street and Hewitt Avenue, two design alternatives have been developed considering Hewitt Avenues intersections north and south of 6th Street do not align. One option (Alternative A) provides a small paved center island on 6th Street at a proposed enhanced crosswalk. The other option (Alternative B) uses mainly paint and curbing instead of a paved island. Both options require new turn restrictions at the intersection and are only possible if a center turn lane is provided in the area on 6th Street.



Which design alternative do you prefer?

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* 15. On 6th Street between Warren Avenue and Park Avenue, two design alternatives have been developed. One option (Alternative A) reduces 6th Street to 2-lanes east of Warren providing areas with wider bike lane buffers. The other option (Alternative B) provides a center turn lane for business access, but would significantly reduce space for bike lane buffers.



Which design alternative do you prefer?

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* 16. To create space for bike lanes between Park Avenue and Pacific Avenue, on-street parking would need to be reduced or removed. All design alternatives provide continuous bike lanes, but the amount of parking kept changes how much separation can be added between bikes and vehicle traffic or may allow for a center turn lane.



Which option do you prefer?

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* 17. On 6th Street between Park Avenue and Washington Avenue, design alternatives reflect options with on-street parking. If this parking is provided, the current recommendation is to locate the on-street parking between the travel lane and bike lane. This design further separates bike lanes from moving vehicles by locating parking on the outside of the bike lane. A representative image of a parking-protected bike lane is shown below.



Do you support the use of parking protected bike lanes?

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* 18. Overall, how would you rate your support for the design options shown so far for the 6th Street project?

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* 19. Is there anything else you’d like the project team to know or consider as we continue designing the 6th Street project?

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* 20. Would you like to share your contact information? (Optional)

If you provide your name and email, the project team may respond to your questions or comments and send you updates as the project moves forward.

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