2017 District 3 – Projects
2017 Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks and Street Elected Projects
- I-5 Offramp onto Olive Way (Cost: $75,000, Total Votes: 240)
- 17th Ave S between E Yesler Way and S Jackson St (Cost: $15,000, Total Votes: 200)
- 19th Ave S and E Denny Way (Cost: $83,000, Total Votes: 171)
- Judkins Park and S Dearborn St (Cost: 90,000, Total Votes: 173)
STREETS | I-5 Offramp onto Olive Way
Crossing Upgrades
Project Description and Goals:
People traveling the I-5 freeway northbound can exit onto E Olive Way. However, due to its design, people exiting the freeway have limited visibility and must slow from a high rate of speed very quickly. These conditions make it challenging for pedestrians who are crossing the off-ramp to access downtown Seattle via Olive Way. Installing crossing beacons to alert people driving of pedestrians enhances safety. New curb ramps to be constructed by others.
Project Solution(s):
Install crossing beacons
Construction anticipated in spring/summer 2023 pending WSDOT coordination.
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STREETS | 17th Ave S between E Yesler Way and S Jackson St
Traffic Circle and Crossing Upgrade
Project Description and Goals:
17th Ave S is a residential street, which experiences a high volume of traffic from pedestrians and people driving between E Yesler Way and S Jackson St. Installing a traffic circle and crossing improvements will improve traffic flow, predictability, and pedestrian safety.
Project Solution(s):
Install a marked crosswalk
Install a traffic circle at 17th Ave S and S Washington St
Construction was completed in June 2018.
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STREETS | 19th Ave S and E Denny Way
Crossing Upgrades
Project Description and Goals:
Many travelers use E Denny Way as a commuting route into the City and pedestrians have expressed difficultly when crossing Denny at 19th Ave S. The northeast corner of the intersection has a school bus stop for students attending TOPS K-8 school. Installing a marked crosswalk and curb ramps enhances the connection to TOPS K-8 School, safety and accessibility at this intersection.
Project Solution(s):
Install a marked crosswalk on the north side of E Denny Way
Install new curb ramps
Construction was completed in November 2018.
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PARKS | Judkins Park and S Dearborn St
Crossing Upgrades
Project Description and Goals:
Judkins Park is poorly connected to the community on its east side at S Dearborn St. The park entrance at this location contains two pathways; one of them is overgrown and disrupted by tree roots, the second isn't accessible for everyone.
Enhancing walkways and adding seating space improves accessibility and connectivity for travelers of all ages and abilities, and better connects Judkins Park to the community.
Project Solution(s):
Restore and enhance the existing walkway to create a gracious park entry
Maintain ADA compliance
Install a park bench at the top of the park to promote its scenic viewpoint
Construction was completed in 2019.
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Materials
- District 3 Postcard Mailers (March 2018)