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11th Ave NE between NE 65th St and NE 40th St facing north

TYPICAL SECTION

40’Curb to curb

Right-of-way60’

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Eastlake Ave E between Fuhrman Ave E and Fairview Ave N facing north

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Virginia St between Boren Ave and 3rd Ave facing north

Stewart St between 3rd Ave and Boren Ave facing north

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FUHRMAN AVE E

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Fairview Ave N between Valley St and Denny Way facing north

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Right-of-way84’

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lane

11’Drivelane

Stewart St between Boren Ave and 3rd Ave facing north

Fairview Ave N between Yale Ave N and Valley St facing northeast

TYPICAL SECTION

70’Curb to curb

Right-of-way98’

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0 11/21/4 MileExisting RapidRide corridor

Proposed RapidRide corridor

Existing Link

Planned Link

Existing Seattle Streetcar

Planned Seattle Streetcar

Other Transit FacilitiesCorridor Treatment

Potential future Northgate service extension

Bike ImprovementsBAT Lane Transit Only

LaneGP LaneProposed alignment

Existing Stop

New / Upgraded

RR Station

Protected Bike Lane proposed as part of Project

Existing Protected Bike Lane

Corridor improvements include stop consolidation, transit signal priority and transit queue jumps.

ROOSEVELT RAPIDRIDE CORRIDORDOWNTOWN TO ROOSEVELT VIA EASTLAKE

DRAFT LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE

Service will operate in existing BAT Lanes on Stewart

ROOSEVELT RAPIDRIDE CORRIDORDOWNTOWN TO ROOSEVELT VIA EASTLAKEDRAFT LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVEOPERATING PLANThe Roosevelt RapidRide line will provide high-frequency, all-day service between Downtown Seattle and the Roosevelt Link Light Rail station in Northeast Seattle, as shown on the accompanying map. Major destinations served include:• Roosevelt• The University District • Eastlake• South Lake Union• Downtown• The International District

PROJECT NEED• Transit travel time in the corridor is up to 50% longer

than driving, with buses traveling at 7.0 mph during peak hours

• Over 30% of transit trips in the corridor run late during morning and evening peak periods

• Overcrowding occurs on 32% of trips throughout the day and 63% of trips during the morning peak period

• The corridor includes a high concentration of residential and employment density and is experiencing rapid growth

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICSDAILY SPAN OF SERVICE• 24 hours per day, seven days per week

FREQUENCY• 10 min: 6 am to 7 pm weekdays• 15 to 30 min: early morning,evenings and weekends• Hourly: overnight - 1 am to 5 am

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS • Transit travel time from 65th Street to 3rd Avenue to

decrease up to 20% • Improved reliability• Up to 50% increase in ridership

FUNDING PLANThe Levy to Move Seattle includes $13.7 million in funding for capital investments in the Downtown Seattle to Roosevelt transit corridor. SDOT is seeking federal grant funds, as well as state and regional partnerships, to cover the remainder of the project’s total estimated $70 million cost.

CAPITAL ELEMENTSRUNNING WAYRapidRide service will keep buses moving with: • Dedicated transit lanes along Virginia Street in

Downtown Seattle and along Fairview Avenue in South Lake Union

• Transit signal priority at most intersections from South Lake Union to Roosevelt

STATIONSRapidRide stations will feature:• Real-time transit arrival information• Off-board payment• Enhanced shelters

MULTIMODAL OPPORTUNITIESThere are opportunities to make improvements for people walking and biking in the Roosevelt corridor:• Several intersections have above-average rates of

bicycle and pedestrian collisions• The corridor serves as the primary bicycle route

between Northeast Seattle and Downtown, but lacks adequate facilities

The Roosevelt RapidRide corridor project will provide the following multimodal improvements:• Protected bicycle lanes along 11th/12th Avenue,

Eastlake Avenue, and Fairview Avenue, connecting to existing bike facilities in South Lake Union

• Streetscape improvements • ADA-compliant curb ramps• Intersection improvements to improve comfort and

safety for people walking

New RapidRide Corridors

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Roosevelt

New RapidRide Corridors

Existing RapidRide

Existing Seattle Streetcar

Future Seattle Streetcar Connection

Link Light Rail

Future Link Light Rail

OCTOBER 2016

SEATTLE RAPIDRIDE EXPANSION PROGRAMWe’re delivering 7 new RapidRide corridors by 2024 to advance the Levy to Move Seattle’s promise of 72% of residents having 10-minute or better transit service within a 10-minute walk from their home.

ENHANCED STATIONS BRT stations include raised platforms, real-time arrival information, larger shelters and other passenger amenities.

DEDICATED RUNNING WAYS Bus-only lanes separate transit from traffic, and may be painted red or another color to increase their visibility.

SPECIALIZED VEHICLES Custom buses provide more capacity, more doors and lower floors for easier loading and unloading, and unique designs.

ENHANCED FARE COLLECTION SYSTEMS Off-board fare collection using card readers and other tools at stations allows passengers to load without waiting in line to pay their fares.

BRT BRANDING Unique designs make buses and stations more visible, raising awareness by distinguishing BRT from other transit services.

TRANSIT SIGNAL PRIORITY Intersection improvements including transit signal priority (TSP) allow buses to bypass congestion. TSP does so by giving buses longer green lights.

PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS• 7 new RapidRide corridors added to

the existing three corridors• 53,000 new average daily riders

(2035)• Mix of dedicated and shared lanes• Transit signal priority

• 57+ mile network• 10 minute or better headways• 20-hour daily service span• Enhanced stations with real-time

transit information• Dedicated branding

TOOLS FOR MAKING RAPIDRIDE A SUCCESS

PRELIMINARY TIMELINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Open 2019 Open 2020 Open 2021 Open 2022 Open 2024Delridge Rainier/

JacksonRoosevelt Northgate/

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Madison Market/45th