Turning a Safety Corridor Into a Street for People #Fix65th
- April 19, 2017
Councilmember Rob Johnson speaks to 2016 #Fix65th Vision Zero Rally participants
In 2016, following a cluster of tragic fatalities and serious injuries on NE 65th St of people walking and biking, Seattle Neighborhood Greenways brought together a coalition to make safety improvements.
NE Seattle Greenways held a community rally and safety walk with District 4 Councilmember Rob Johnson. Hundreds of people signed our petition, and powerful local neighborhood groups (Roosevelt Neighborhood Association & Ravenna-Bryant Community Association) joined up to make safety on NE 65th one of their priorities as well.
Our #Fix65th coalition and Councilmember Johnson’s support were just what was needed to make #fix65th a priority for Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), and late in 2016 the City funded and began to plan for a safer, more functional street.
Making NE 65th a great street for people who walk, bike, take the bus, shop, go to school, and live is even more critical now than ever with the Roosevelt Light Rail Station due to open in 2021.
photo: Dongho Chang, Seattle City Chief Traffic Engineer
We’re super excited to report, based on our coalition's recommendations, that SDOT has already changed speed signs to 25 MPH (they were 30 MPH), and improved existing traffic signals.
Much more is planned!
Make sure to attend the next SDOT #Fix65th Open House on May 18 to see what else is in the works for 2017. If you can’t attend the May 18 meeting, SDOT has an on-line survey up in May to record your ideas as well.
SDOT Open House to #Fix65th
- When: Thursday May 18, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM
- Where: Roosevelt High School, 1410 NE 66th St
- Who: Everyone who lives, works, plays, or travels along NE 65th St.
- What: Review concept plans for 2017 safety and see what’s already been improved
- Why: Because we all need safe, healthy streets!
World Day of Remembrance 2016 at 20th NE and NE 65th