The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will soon begin making safety improvements along 8th Ave NW in Ballard, with “daylighting” installations planned at several intersections in the coming weeks.
Daylighting uses signs, paint, and other materials to ensure drivers don’t park too close to intersections or crosswalks, areas where parking is already prohibited. By improving visibility for all travelers, SDOT says these changes can help reduce crashes.
According to SDOT, the upgrades aim to support safer travel, increase visibility, and calm traffic in response to requests from residents and travelers in the area.
Daylighting treatments will be installed at three intersections:
- NW 70th St (including a paint-and-post median in the north-end center turn lane)
- NW 53rd St
- NW 51st St
Construction will involve temporary “No Parking” signs and pavement markings, with installation expected to take one to three days.
Next year, additional improvements are planned for the corridor, including new marked crosswalks, pedestrian enhancements, and other traffic-calming features.
Funding for the project comes from the voter-approved 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy and supports the city’s Vision Zero goal of ending traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
Photo: SDOT