I-90 / Judkins Park Station Near-Term Crossing Improvements
January 17, 2025
Project Overview
We heard the need to improve safety and accessibility at the on- and off-ramps along Rainier Ave S from community members, transit riders, and through the advocacy of Disability Rights Washington and others. We’re working with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on making some near-term crossing and accessibility improvements at Rainier Ave S. The project scope includes raised crosswalks, flashing beacons, and flexible bollards (“tuff curb”) at three locations where sidewalks cross highway ramps adjacent to the new station entrances on Rainier Ave S in addition to signal changes to make it easier for pedestrians crossing Rainier Ave S at the new crosswalk just south of I-90.
Project Map
This project will add raised crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and rapid flashing beacons at the westbound I-90 off-ramp and the eastbound I-90 on-ramp on the west side of Rainier Ave S.
New protected left turn signal for eastbound I-90 off-ramp and raised crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and rapid flashing beacons at the eastbound I-90 on-ramp.
The project includes intermediate height raised crossings to accommodate freight and emergency response needs.
Project Background
Rainier Ave S is an important and busy arterial used by freight, cars, some of the highest bus ridership in the city, and pedestrians. It also connects to I-90 through various on- and off-ramps. Community members and transportation advocates have expressed safety concerns for pedestrian crossings at these ramps. This project was developed in response to these community requests for better crossings at this location.
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is leading work on the I-90/Judkins Park Station—Reconnecting Communities study, which is focused on a long-term reconfiguration of the I-90 ramps along Rainier Ave S. However, this work will take longer to complete, so we are also working with them on near-term crossing improvements.
Schedule
We completed design in December 2024. Construction in scheduled to begin in spring 2025 and anticipated to be complete by summer 2025.
Funding
This project is funded through a partnership of the SDOT Vision Zero program and WSDOT.
Nearby Projects
- Rainier Ave S Bus Lane (in construction)
- I-90/Judkins Park Station—Reconnecting Communities study (WSDOT)
- RapidRide R Line (King County Metro)
- Judkins Park Station Access Project (completed)
- MLK Jr Way Safety Project (completed)
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