Pedestrian Connections

March 8, 2005

Pedestrian Connections

Some key arterial segments are missing sidewalks (Meridian, 1st and 15th Ave).

¼ of the residential areas have sidewalks (south of NE 94th St).

NORTHGATE URBAN CENTER

March 8, 2005

Pedestrian Crossings

Street lighting levels vary. Pedestrian feel exposed. Short walk signal – 3rd

Avenue NE & Northgate Way (8 sec to cross Northgate).

Long wait time – 1st Avenue NE & Northgate Way (70 sec wait to cross Northgate).

Some mid-block pedestrian refuges are needed at key locations.

Roosevelt Way NE north of NE Northgate Way

March 8, 2005

Within Urban Center

Adequate lighting overall. Sidewalks are continuous

but width may not be adequate at some locations.

Roosevelt Way: Sidewalks need repair Street trees compete with

pedestrian space

Northgate Way: Many mid-block driveways Access management

NE Northgate Way near 5th Avenue NE

March 8, 2005

Neighborhoods to Urban Center

Over 75% of arterials have sidewalks on both sides (benchmarks call for 90%).

Some sidewalk widths are not adequate.

Large trees obscure lighting but adequate overall.

Roosevelt Way NE near NE 103rd Street

March 8, 2005

Within Residential Neighborhoods

North of NE 92nd sidewalks are lacking.

Vehicles and pedestrians compete for shoulder/ parking lane.

Several missing gaps along arterials. 15th Ave NE Meridian Ave N 1st Ave N/NE Corliss Ave N Densmore Ave N

1st Avenue N near Northgate Elementary