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Building Healthy Communities
This project is supported by a state grant and was launched April 26, 2006 in response to startling statistics showing that over a three year period there have been 1,743 collisions along this corridor. The Southeast Transportation Study identified Rainier Avenue S as a high collision street and as a result the city has partnered with the state, county and Seattle citizens to identify problems and find solutions based on local conditions and community needs. An active group of 35 community leaders has been recruited to consider changes in road policies and practices. Together we are working to reduce crashes.
This project is a product of Mayor Greg Nickels' Southeast Seattle Action Agenda which highlighted community's concerns about safety on Rainier Avenue South. In addition, the project builds on the Mayor's 10-point pedestrian safety campaign, a program aimed at reducing the approximately 400 pedestrian collisions citywide each year.
Project Benefits
Implementing agreed upon actions will:
- Save lives
- Reduce traffic congestion due to collisions
- Encourage people to walk safely
- Support a variety of uses along the corridor
(residential and commercial)
What's Happening
Right now the task force is implementing an action plan. The program funds increased police enforcement, the development of educational materials and $185,000 in improvements to the road and signs. This is the first project of its kind to be implemented in King County and one of only two safety projects implemented in a dense urban area. It is a partnership of the City of Seattle, Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Washington State Department of Transportation, King County and Seattle citizens.
For more information contact Sandra Woods, project manager, at (206) 733-9408 or email Sandra.Woods@Seattle.gov.
To learn more about Traffic Safety Corridors visit: The Washington Traffic Safety Commission's Web site.
Project Partners
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