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Comment on Discuss Ballard Greenways with SDOT this Thursday by Learn about the NW 58th Greenway project at tomorrow’s open house | east ballard community association

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:54:46 +0000

[...] seeking community input this past Fall, SDOT is ready to present the updated plan for the NW 58th St Greenway at an open [...]

Comment on Your input is important to improve safe travel across 14th Ave NW by Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:01:50 +0000

Thank-you for your comments to this post and a heartfelt thank-you to the over 70 positive responses to our letter of support. We will be sharing your stories in an upcoming post along with details of the application.

In response to the question, “Why NW 62nd and not NW 64th?”, here’s why:

1. The median at NW 64th is pulled back far enough to the North that it won’t be useful for a crosswalk. This might make the construction more expensive because it would need to be at least partially demolished to extend it out far enough to be a refuge.

2. There is a large manhole cover where the crosswalk would be at NW 64th. Relocating the manhole could be a challenge. NW 62nd has a manhole, but it’s off to the side and out of the way, similar to NW 58th.

3. A crosswalk at NW 62nd would bookend the future 14th Ave NW Park Blvd which would provide safe access to the Park from the North and provide a link to the future Ballard Greenway at NW 58th.

The EBCA is in the application stage for funding, no design work has been done. All input we have received will be shared with the City in our application. After we submit our application, The Ballard District Council will then review all Ballard applicants and select their top 3 projects. For the complete timeline, please visit the City’s Bridging the Gap site at http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/btg_nsf_large.htm.

Comment on Your input is important to improve safe travel across 14th Ave NW by Rachael Worthington

Rachael Worthington — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:58:42 +0000

Since posting, I’ve figured out the park doesn’t run all the way to the end of 14th like i thought, for some reason. whups! Still wondering re: why 62nd. (64th above was a typo *blush*)

Comment on Your input is important to improve safe travel across 14th Ave NW by Rachael Worthington

Rachael Worthington — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:42:14 +0000

Would the park make this un-necessary? I cross at 59th/60th a couple times a day on foot, and I can appreciate why a crosswalk would be nice, I’m not clear on why 64th is the place to do it, or if it would even continue to exist once the park moves forward?

Comment on Your input is important to improve safe travel across 14th Ave NW by Ann Brown

Ann Brown — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:41:36 +0000

Thank you for your response, Linda. This is a project that merits a public meeting. With all that’s come down in the last few years regarding the park, and the loss of over 90 parking spaces, I am very leery of supporting anything that will diminish anymore of it. We have very legitimate concerns as this has been our home for many years.
I would support a crosswalk, without the curb bulbs and the rain garden. Keep it simple, with as little impact as possible.
There is much more need for this crosswalk at 64th, or 65th, than 62nd.
With the park being built, that has doubled in budget, I say paint the lines and create a crosswalk, simply and inexpensively! Perhaps spend the remaining funds on much need garbage receptacles, that could be placed along the street.
It’s hard for me to attend the regular meetings, due to work. I’ll try to fit one into my schedule. Meanwhile, let the public know what the plan is for the crosswalk, and exactly how it will effect the parking situation. We should know this before being asked to vote for it.
It’s time for the EBCA to compromise, and work with the residents of 14th Ave. NW. Please take into consideration the stress this has caused us over the last couple of years….I wouldn’t be writing this otherwise.
Thanks, Ann

Comment on Your input is important to improve safe travel across 14th Ave NW by Linda Frank

Linda Frank — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:38:35 +0000

Thanks for your comments – I would support both intersections – please get involved – there are regular meetings, and your participation would be welcomed. Linda

Comment on Your input is important to improve safe travel across 14th Ave NW by Ann Brown

Ann Brown — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:27:52 +0000

Why at 62nd? There is a need for crosswalk at 64th. This is where the Ballard High School kids cross the street. I live on 14th , with a clear view of 62nd. This is not where the kids cross…never seen it. It’s too far south. The kids use the west side of the street. This is the route they take to the fast food restaurants on 15th, for lunch. Also, the crosswalk on 14th and 65th, is only on the west side. There is nowhere for them to cross to the east side of 14th at that intersection. They go a block down and cross at 64th.
A crosswalk at 64th would make more sense, and be way more cost effective, since there is already a median in place.
The EBCA really needs to consult with those of us who actually live on the street! I’ve been here for years and know it well.

Comment on “How to Grow a Park” at Ignite Seattle this Thursday by Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:45:35 +0000

Thanks to friends and family who came to Town Hall last week to support me! Some pics from the event have just been posted here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/ignite/pool/with/8199412554/#photo_8199412554. I’m still waiting for the videos to post!

Comment on Another fabulously successful Adopt A Street Cleanup on 14th by shannonmeredithdunn

shannonmeredithdunn — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:47:53 +0000

Fantastic pix, buddy. Love the order – with Isaac tucked in at the end.

Comment on Ballard/Crown Hill, It’s time to get In Motion! by Jake Jackson

Jake Jackson — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:34:28 +0000

So tell me, why do you hate cars and the people who drive them? I can’t walk very easily, and a bicycle is out of the question. Do you want me, and people like me, to crawl off and die because we’re not in our 20s and healthy? What do you have against people who are disabled or have mobility problems? Why do you hate us so much?