Seattle has invested $1.8 million to transform a deadly cross street in South Lake Union into a 'protected intersection,' a design commonly found in the Netherlands.
Seattle has invested $1.8 million to transform a deadly cross street in South Lake Union into a "protected intersection," a design commonly found in the Netherlands. It's Seattle 's first "protected intersection," which essentially aims to prioritize the safety of non-motorized traffic in that corridor.
It includes new traffic signals that make it safer for people to walk and bike to cross Dexter Ave. N. from Thomas Street, particularly during events at Seattle Center.This initiative comes as Washington state is grappling with its highest traffic death toll in 23 years.The redesigned intersection at Thomas Street has been hailed by the Seattle Department of Transportation as "revolutionary" by the city. According to the city, this is how the protected intersection works: According to data from SDOT, nearly 700 bikers pass through this part of South Lake Union on a single day, with a weekly total reaching about 4,700. The new design features concrete islands at each corner, which shield pedestrians and cyclists, a median separating northbound and southbound traffic, and bolstered crosswalks with additional signals. There is also a separate path for bikers and walkers.The project began in 2019 and gained urgency after a tragic incident last year: Seattle Police Officer, Kevin Dave, was speeding to an overdose call when he hit and killed 23-year-old graduate student, Jaahnavi Kandula, in January 2023. With the completion of this project, SDOT turns its attention to further transforming Thomas Street.Concept plans show intent to add a skate park and create a grand entry into Seattle Center, enhancing the route up to the iconic Space Needle.Roosters set for Pierce County sanctuary shot, killed by Yakima County agentsInterlaaken Bridge in Lakewood closedBurien business accused of being fence for many stolen goodsTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX 13 Seattle newsletter.
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