FOLLOWUP: 35th SW crossing improvements postponed

More than a few transportation project delays in our area lately, and here’s another. Almost two weeks ago, SDOT told us that work would start as soon as next week on crossing improvements at three 35th SW intersections, including the new signal at 35th/Dawson, as shown above. Then today, project spokesperson Miguela Marzolf contacted us to say, “Regarding the construction schedule, we have postponed the start date and we are working with the contractor to determine further details, including the phasing of the work.” So – don’t expect to see construction crews show up soon after all. But for details of what’s eventually going to happen – see our previous report. If you have questions (beyond “when?”), SDOT now has a project mailbox at neighborhoodimprovements2018@seattle.gov.

5 Replies to "FOLLOWUP: 35th SW crossing improvements postponed"

  • KM November 14, 2018 (6:14 pm)

    It would have been nice to have a “why” in the statement.Does anyone have a running list of all the safety and sustainable transportation improvements in the city that have been delayed or downgraded since Durkan took office? I’m so disappointed with her track record in this area.

    • TreeHouse November 14, 2018 (8:25 pm)

      I feel extremely disappointed in Durkan’s performance in this area as well. She runs an urban city and she needs to act like it. Great cities do not prioritize cars over transit, bikes, and pedestrians. It really angered me that she hid the KPMG study of the street car from us because it wasn’t the results she wanted. We need better.

  • Peter November 15, 2018 (9:24 am)

    One more in a long list of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit projects that have been delayed, downscaled, or cancelled under mayor Durkan. In the case of 35th SW, both massively downscaled and now delayed. I was a fool to ever believe Durkan cared about pedestrian safety or non-car transportation. 

  • Rick November 15, 2018 (10:26 am)

    Street lights at every intersection would solve a lot of problems. 

    • KM November 15, 2018 (2:36 pm)

      I’d love to see those in addition to currently planned improvements. We know there’s no plan to mark each crosswalk, but lighting would be really helpful for those crossing.

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