Anyone who has explored Seattle knows that the city faces terrain challenges when it comes to transportation. Often, the most difficult issues arise when it comes to bike facilities. The Westlake cycle track was a project to connect the downtown core to the neighborhoods immediately north, where there was a heavy residential presence. The project faced many challenges to begin with, including the fact that Westlake Avenue was a high-volume roadway and designated major truck street, carrying 24,000 total cars a day. Because of this, existing bicyclists were forced to ride in the roadside parking lot of Westlake Avenue. The project went through an extensive public outreach process that included listening to concerns of residents, users, and business owners from all sides. The result is a cycle track designed for riders of all ages and abilities that is flat, intuitive, protected, and predictable for all users, providing that much needed comfortable connection between north Seattle and the downtown core.
How to Build the Best Bike Lane in America
ITE journal ; 87 , 4
2017
Article (Journal)
English
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