WEST SEATTLE GREENWAY: Last chance to answer survey about North Admiral extension

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The SDOT survey about extending the West Seattle Neighborhood Greenway into North Admiral closes tomorrow. It’s not so much a survey as a chance for you to review what’s being proposed – the “survey” includes maps and graphics showing what’s under consideration. From the SDOT reminder:

What we hope to hear:

Which street routes would best connect you to your neighborhood destinations?
What would make you most comfortable while walking or biking through the North Admiral district and Alaska Junction?

The North Admiral Connection will include:

*20 mph speed limit signs and speed humps to calm traffic
*Stop signs for side streets crossing the neighborhood greenway
*Signs and pavement markings to help people find their way
*Easier crossings of busy streets with crosswalks, flashing beacons, or traffic signals

The survey – which you’ll find here – isn’t only about the North Admiral segment; it starts off with questions about 42nd SW in The Junction, and continues northward from there.

Former Mayor of Alki April 27, 2018 (10:56 am)

How do we get Arbor Heights included in the greenway measure? If the intent of a greenway is “safer, calmer residential streets for you, your family, and neighbors” then I could see no better candidate. Its a family friendly bedroom community with its own elementary school but limited sidewalk access. The thoroughfares need to be adjusted to a more reasonable speed limit of 20/25, speed bumps need to be in place, and other precautions should be made.

KM April 27, 2018 (11:35 am)

It would be great for Arbor Heights to get a Greenway! Not sure how this one started, but I’m sure there’s some resources out there.

I think the elementary school is a selling point? There are 4 on the new Southern route, 5 if they ever reopen the Roxhill building after they move.
- PG April 27, 2018 (3:24 pm)
  
  I have lived in Arbor Heights for almost 25 years. I don’t think the streets need speed bumps. I walk and jog regularly in the area. Maybe we could get some increased enforcement and education (particularly of parents dropping off kids) instead of leaping to speed bumps.
  - KM April 29, 2018 (12:22 pm)
    
    Speed bumps are cheaper than increased enforcement and exist 24/7 as enforcement outside cameras does not. I get why they do it. But living across from a school, I would love increased enforcement during pick up drop off hours. There’s a lot of distracted parents out there who don’t seem to pay mind to myself and others in crosswalks as they careen their SUVs in our pathsways before slamming on the breaks to spare our lives.

M.B. April 27, 2018 (3:15 pm)

Can we please, please avoid speed bumps/humps whenever possible? I know they are effective, and sometimes there’s just no better option, but for people with various medical conditions they really aren’t optimal. My grandmother had angina and other heart problems and the jostling often caused her pain. I, myself, have degenerative discs in my spine along with bone spurs and nerve impingement, and end up going out of my way to avoid speed bumps in parking lots, roads with speed humps and the worst pot holes because yes, on my worst pain days they’re physically painful. I already use a walker, so it’s not like I can just get out and walk or ride a bike to avoid them once they take over, either, especially given the state of so many sidewalks.

Former Mayor of Alki April 28, 2018 (9:52 am)

Speed bumps were just a suggestion. I was only looking for a way to control the speed in the neighborhood, especially along 100th, 106th, and 39th. The limit on 100th and 106th should be 25 at most, not 30. And 20 in all of the non-thoroughfares.