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Transit Priority Corridor Improvements - West Seattle Corridor
Project update – 4/26/12
Construction on the West Seattle Transit Priority Corridor Improvements (TPCI) project continues, with work on Fauntleroy Way SW, California Ave SW, SW Alaska St, 35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way.
Concrete work will continue the week of April 23rd with the pouring of curbs, sidewalk/ramps and/or bus shelter foundation at the following locations (weather permitting):
- California Ave SW just north of Fauntleroy Way SW – Northbound
- Fauntleroy Way SW just west of California Ave SW – Westbound
- SW Alaska St just west of Fauntleroy Way SW – Eastbound
- A temporary entrance is in place at the Les Schwab location at 3801 SW Alaska St
- California Ave SW and SW Findlay St - Southbound
Concrete work will resume on the sidewalk and bus shelter foundation, as well as the construction of a concrete wall at the following work sites the week of April 23rd (weather permitting):
- 35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way – Northbound
- The temporary bus stop at this location has been moved to 35th Ave SW and SW Snoqualmie St.
- SW Avalon Way and SW Yancy St – Northbound
Work on drainage items and/or preparation for concrete work continues at the following work site the week of April 23rd (weather permitting):
- SW Avalon Way and SW Bradford St – Southbound
- The temporary bus stop at this location has been moved to SW Avalon Way and SW Yancy St
- 35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way – Southbound
- The temporary bus stop at this location has been moved to 35th Ave SW and SW Snoqualmie St. – across the street from the northbound stop
Pedestrian detours will be in place, and drivers will encounter temporary parking restrictions around the work zones. Residents should expect moderate construction noise and dust.
These transit improvements are being made through a partnership of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and King County Metro. They will create a faster, more reliable corridor for Metro’s new RapidRide buses. Seattle’s first RapidRide bus line, the C Line, will begin service next fall.
Improvements will include the installation of Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes, bus bulbs and other bus zone upgrades, left turn pockets, and a bike lane. They are being financed through a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the voter-approved “Bridging the Gap” transportation levy and “Transit Now” voter-approved tax. Construction should be completed this spring. |
In partnership with King County Metro, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is installing a number of transit improvements in West Seattle to prepare for the implementation of Metro’s RapidRide C Line service this coming fall. The improvements will create a faster, more reliable corridor for Metro’s new RapidRide buses.
Project Description:
SDOT and King County Metro are installing new RapidRide bus shelters, bus bulbs (which keep buses in travel lanes at stops), left-turn pockets, Business Access & Transit (BAT) lanes on SW Alaska Street, and bike lanes along sections of SW Alaska and Avalon Streets.
SW Alaska Street from California Avenue SW to 35th Avenue SW
The installation of a BAT lane along sections of SW Alaska Street (between 35th and 42nd Avenues SW) will result in loss of 60 out of 107 on-street parking on both the north and south sides of the street. (A number of these spots, particularly those closer to 35th Avenue SW, are currently underused.) The parking spots will be removed in early June (weather dependent).
Other specific project elements along this segment include:
- Installation of an eastbound Business Access & Transit (BAT) Lane between 42nd Avenue SW and 40th Avenue SW.
- Installation of a westbound BAT between 35th and 42nd Avenues SW.
- Installation of a westbound left turn pocket at California Avenue SW and SW Alaska Street, and eastbound left turn pocket at 42nd Avenue SW and SW Alaska Street.
- Installation of a westbound bicycle lane between Fauntleroy Way SW and approximately 30 feet west of 41st Avenue SW.
- Bus zone improvements at Fauntleroy Way SW & California Avenue SW.
- Bus zone improvements at SW Alaska Street & Fauntleroy Way SW.
California Avenue SW from SW Edmunds Street to the Morgan Junction
- Bus bulbs and other improvements at RapidRide stops.
SW Avalon Way between the West Seattle Bridge and SW Yancy Street
- Completed – One northbound lane converted to a Transit Only lane during the morning peak commute from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- A new bicycle lane will be added in the southbound direction from the West Seattle Bridge to 35th Avenue SW.
Project Schedule
- September 2011 thru January 2012 – Asphalt paving for bike lanes on SW Avalon Way between 35th Avenue SW and SW Spokane Street/West Seattle Bridge.
- February 2012 thru May 2012 – Street improvements (bus bulbs, left-turn pockets, bike lanes, Business Access & Transit (BAT) lanes.
- King County Metro is installing bus stop improvements at the Alaska Junction, Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, and along the southern portion of the RapidRide route.
- April 2012 thru September 2012 – RapidRide service testing of new route.
- Fall 2012 – RapidRide service formally begins.
What to Expect During Construction
- Lane closures during off-peak hours
- Temporary pedestrian detours
- Parking Restrictions
- Temporary Bus Stop relocations
- Moderate construction noise
- Normal weekday work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional night and weekend work.
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