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The Aurora Traffic Safety Project

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The Aurora Traffic Safety Project is a two year effort to improve safety along Aurora Avenue North. Between April 2005 to March 2008, 1,581 collisions occurred on Aurora – that’s nearly 46 collisions per month. This project was launched to reduce collisions on Aurora using near-term, low-cost solutions through engineering, education, and enforcement efforts.

This project is supported by a state grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and builds off of the success of the Rainier Corridor Traffic Safety Project .

Project Benefits
The Aurora Traffic Safety Project will:

• Save lives
• Reduce collisions
• Reduce traffic congestion due to collisions
• Improve pedestrian mobility along and across Aurora Avenue North
• Raise awareness about the neighborhoods and businesses along the corridor

What’s New on Aurora

Educational Billboards

Posted at various locations on Aurora from November 2009 to January 2010

Coming soon to Aurora – Pedestrian safety oriented billboards

Increased Enforcement Efforts

This project provides law enforcement with funding for extra emphasis patrols. SPD has issued over 8,600 citations since the project launch in June 2009 and the Washington State Patrol has officers patrolling Aurora regularly.

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SPD motorcycle units patrol Aurora daily

Engineering Improvements

Left turn signal at N 80th and Aurora

The new left turn signal at Aurora & 80th improves safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles

Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Construction will begin June 7th on 330 feet of new sidewalk, new curb ramps and a new crosswalk at Aurora and N 115th St

What to Expect
The Seattle Department of Transportation and our partners will continue to implement the project’s Action Plan. Highlights include:

• Continued enforcement emphasis patrols
• 32 new curb ramps on Aurora between N 86 th St and N 97 th St (under construction)
• New crosswalks and curb ramps at Aurora Ave N & N 130 th St (late summer/fall 2010)
• Radar speed signs at five locations (fall 2010)
• Channelization improvements at Halladay St and Aurora
• Reflective lane markers around the Green Lake curve (late summer 2010)
• New signs warning drivers about slow, entering, and exiting vehicles accompanied by flashing beacons on the approaches to the Aurora Bridge (winter 2010)
• Additional educational outreach intended to raise awareness about the characteristics of this roadway

For more information contact Jim Curtin, project manager, at (206) 684-8874 or email jim.curtin@seattle.gov .

To learn more about Traffic Safety Corridor Projects visit: The Washington Traffic Safety Commission's Web site .

Project Partners