Proposal for NE 43rd Street
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Review the Mobility Plan excerpt on NE 43rd Street.
A curbless street design could achieve the following:
Maximize space for pedestrians while safely supporting vehicle access
Curbs must be at least 20’ apart to meet fire code, much more space than required to maintain one lane of traffic for access purposes. The concept above shows how a 20’ clear corridor can consist of a 12’ designated vehicle lane to shrink down the vehicular path and two buffer zones to support emergency vehicles as needed.
Reduce vehicle speed
A well designed curbless street with high volumes of pedestrians will slow vehicles and effectively deter cut-through traffic. Widened sidewalks can foster outdoor dining opportunities to indicate the need for caution by vehicles.
Ensure the most flexibility possible for long term success
Curb lines will be expensive to change. In contrast, it is relatively cheap to alter bollard placement to change loading zone configurations, close the street for events, or reduce vehicular access in the future if Metro, businesses and new development require alternate access paths.
Maximize space for pedestrians while safely supporting vehicle access
Curbs must be at least 20’ apart to meet fire code, much more space than required to maintain one lane of traffic for access purposes. The concept above shows how a 20’ clear corridor can consist of a 12’ designated vehicle lane to shrink down the vehicular path and two buffer zones to support emergency vehicles as needed.
Reduce vehicle speed
A well designed curbless street with high volumes of pedestrians will slow vehicles and effectively deter cut-through traffic. Widened sidewalks can foster outdoor dining opportunities to indicate the need for caution by vehicles.
Ensure the most flexibility possible for long term success
Curb lines will be expensive to change. In contrast, it is relatively cheap to alter bollard placement to change loading zone configurations, close the street for events, or reduce vehicular access in the future if Metro, businesses and new development require alternate access paths.
Of the four alternatives proposed by Seattle's Department of Transportation, Alternative 1 is the only curbless option. This flexible design can support transit (in the short-term), deliveries to small businesses, and become pedestrian-only in the future.
For more information on the project, prepared by SDOT, click below:
For more information on the project, prepared by SDOT, click below:
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