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Preparing for Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall replacement construction Listening to our stakeholders Below are key findings from the surveys. Click here to read the full summary . Businesses Will Adapt The one issue, which was nearly universal across all participants surveyed, is businesses will adapt. However, the cost of doing business in the city is expected to increase due to delays incurred by construction. Some of the ways businesses are expected to cope are:
All Freight Cannot Be Moved At Night Noise restrictions, daytime-only operations and a tight labor pool for drivers prevent this option from being appealing. Most businesses that can move their goods at night already do so. There Is Limited Ability for Freight to Change Modes Most Seattle businesses require ‘just in time’ delivery of goods. Non-trucking modes are often to slow, or unreliable to fill this niche. Delay’s in delivery are not economical. Focus Congestion Solutions on Commuters Almost all the businesses surveyed recognize commuter solutions to driving alone have the best chance of reducing congestion during construction or during an emergency that shuts the viaduct down. |
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