The rules of the BAT lanes on 15th Ave just south of the Ballard Bridge have been confusing since day one. Our sister site, MagnoliaVoice, is reporting that Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske has clarified the enforcement issues. Here is what the chief said in a letter: Drivers may now use the lanes northbound at …
Five small-scale projects to improve the neighborhood have been given the green light. At last month’s Ballard District Council meeting we learned that 40 of 160 applications for the Neighborhood Projects Funds (NPF) came from Ballard. The following projects were unanimously approved at last night’s Ballard District Council meeting. They are listed here in priority …
Back in January, Metro Transit asked Ballard residents for their suggestions on where the new RapidRide buses should run: up 15th Ave. or 24th Ave. And now it looks like 15th may be the route. At last night’s Ballard District Council meeting, Craig Benjamin, who is on the RapidRide advisory panel, gave an update on …
After piloting the program last year, Mayor Greg Nickels is expanding “Car-Free Days” to Ballard this year. The idea is to shut down a street for few hours for cycling and walking, all to “promote healthy, affordable activities and encourage people to think about using sustainable types of transportation.” So on Friday, May 15th, the …
Today’s the last day to submit an application with the city to request funding for small-scale (up to $90K per project) street or parks improvements. Some examples of funded projects in Ballard over the last couple years include traffic circles, sidewalk repair and speed bumps.
More than 100 people attended an open house at Adam’s Elementary Monday evening to learn more about plans to replace the Viaduct with a deep bored tunnel. The open house was organized by representatives from WSDOT, the City of Seattle and King County, who answered plenty of questions. Phinney Ridge resident Robert Douglas wanted to …
This coming Monday, WSDOT, the City of Seattle and King County will hold an open house at Adam’s Elementary to give Ballard residents a “first look” at plans to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a tunnel. A little over a week ago, the same open house was held in Magnolia, raising pointed concerns from …
King County Executive Ron Sims has released new sales tax figures which “pose one of the most serious financial emergencies” in the history of Metro Transit. How serious? As much as a 20 percent cut in bus service by next year.
“These new figures mean we are faced with doing what nobody wants, which is deep cuts in local and commuter bus service next year that would take service levels back to the early 1990s,” said Sims. Two-thirds of Metro’s funding originates from sales tax. We’ve posted Metro’s press release below.
SDOT crews begin work on a sidewalk repair project along Ballard Ave. this Monday morning that’s expected to last four to five weeks. You may have seen the white paint marking the construction areas. Crews will begin work at Ballard Ave. and 20th St., ultimately covering most of the stretch along the east side of …
The “missing link” of the Burke-Gilman Trail — the stretch between 11 Ave. NW and the Locks — has been a contentious issue for years. It winds through Ballard’s industrial district, underneath the Ballard Bridge and over railroad tracks before it connects up with the Burke Gilman on the other side of the Locks. Some …
Beginning February 1st, most Metro bus fares are increasing 25 cents. The price hikes are in response to Metro’s revenue shortfall. You can see the full breakdown of the new prices here (.pdf file).
From now until Feb. 27th, you can submit an application with the city to request funding for small-scale (up to $90K per project) street or parks improvements. Some examples of funded projects in Ballard over the last couple years include traffic circles, sidewalk repair and speed bumps. One of the largest projects is soon to …