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ONE CENTER CITY
March 2018
SEATTLE'S NEAR-TERM ACTION PLAN
Office of Planning and Community Development
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PIERCE COUNTY
KING COUNTY
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
KITSAP COUNTY
SeaTac
Everett
Bellevue
Redmond
Bremerton
Silverdale
Renton
Lynnwood
Tacoma
Kent
Burien
Lakewood
Issaquah
Kirkland
Bothell
Auburn
University Place
Federal Way
Puyallup
Seattle
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CENTER CITY
Approximately
250,000 PEOPLEcommute to or through Center City each day
Seattle Center City
Regional Center – focal point for planned growth, economic development, and transportation infrastructure.*
Data Source: Puget Sound Regional Council, King County Metro
Link Light Rail (Existing)
Ferry
Link Light Rail (ST2 Buildout)
Link
CAPITOLHILL
PIKE/PINE
FIRST HILL
PIONEER SQUARE
COMMERCIAL CORE
SOUTH LAKE UNION
BELLTOWN
DENNY TRIANGLE
UPTOWN
CHINATOWN- INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT
One Center City | Seattle's Near-Term Action Plan Summary
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What is One Center City?The One Center City Near-Term Action Plan, developed by the City of Seattle, King County
Metro, Sound Transit, and the Downtown Seattle Association, identifies $30 million in key projects
and programs that will keep people and the economy moving even as major public and private
construction projects reduce capacity on our roads, and disrupt travel over the next five years.
*Designated by the Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2040 growth strategy
Seattle Center City is comprised of 10 neighborhoods within four regional
centers.*
Approximately
262,000 PEOPLEcommute to or through Center City each day from around the region. More than 75 percent of daily commuters opt for transit, walking,
biking, rideshare or teleworking.
At the same time, many choose to live in the Center City and work in
other regional centers.
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• OCC Near- Term Action Plan
• 2nd Ave protected bike lane (PBL) open
• 1st Ave utility relocations for Center City Connector (CCC)
• Center City Connector (CCC) construction begins
• D2 Roadway closes
• SR-99 Tunnel open
• Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT) closes to buses
• Convention Center construction begins
• Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition
• Alaskan Way construction begins
• Center City Connector open
• Alaskan Way open to buses
• Convention Center open
• Madison RapidRide open
• Northgate Link open
• North Portal streets open
• East Link, Lynnwood, and Federal Way Link open
• Alaskan Way open to tra�c
* Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program project timelines dependent on completion of the SR 99 Tunnel
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What is the Challenge?
Rapid job and household growth is
increasing the number of travelers moving through and
experiencing the Center City.
Many important transportation
projects are underway to
accommodate regional growth.
With no action, downtown travelers
will experience increased conges-
tion and delay in the period when these projects are under
construction.
Needs Key ActionsProgress to Vision Zero target of no deaths on city streets
• Implement over two dozen projects contributing to pedestrian and bicyclist safety
Pedestrian crossing improvements • Montlake Triangle intersection improvements (2019)• International District/Chinatown crossing improvements (2019)
Provide a safe, all ages and abilities Center City Bike Network
• Pike and/or Pine protected bike lanes between Broadway and 2nd Ave (Phased 2017-2021)
• 2nd Ave S Extension to Dearborn bicycle connection (2019)• Protected bike lane implementation on 4th Ave between S Main St and Vine St (2021)
Ensure streets and public spaces have age friendly design
• Ensure all One Center City projects are consistent with ADA and age-friendly design guidelines
Needs Key ActionsKeep regional transit customers moving reliably after the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closes to bus traffic (2019)
• Create a new northbound transit pathway on 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue (2019)• Explore transit service revisions to maximize reliable pathways and take advantage of
speed and reliability investments being made by other One Center City projects (2019)
Improve transit reliability on downtown streets, particularly during the period of constraint from 2019 through 2021
• Implement all-door boarding, off-board fare collection, and extended transit priority hours on 3rd Avenue (2019)
• Improve traffic signal operations on 2nd and 4th Avenues to reduce conflicts with right-turning vehicles that delay transit (2018)
• Implement 4th Ave transit operations improvements (2019)
Increase bike mode share for residents and visitors by making cycling a safe and reliable choice
• Pike Street, and/or Pine Street, 4th Avenue Protected Bike Lanes, and a 2nd Ave S Extension to Dearborn bicycle connection (2017-2021)
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Key Projects and ActionsThe Near-Term Action Plan is organized into five key moves. Each supports
One Center City Guiding Principles and ensures our Center City is vital, safe,
and resilient. Many smaller investments and tactical projects help the partner
agencies keep people and goods moving and enhance public and pedestrian
spaces, without creating additional construction disruptions.
1 Improve Safety and Security
Improve safety and security for all users of Center City
streets, particularly those who are most vulnerable.
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Keep People Moving on Downtown Streets
Improve customer experience by keeping people and goods moving
using the most space-efficient means for mobility.
Needs Key ActionsManage sidewalks and pedestrian spaces to accommodate growing population and people of all abilities
• Improve passenger waiting conditions at bus stops (ongoing)• Replace and repair curb ramps (2018-2021)• Reduce clutter and impediments on key transit streets such as 3rd Avenue (ongoing)
Enhance the public realm • New public park programming approach to foster activation through partnerships (2018)• Projects to improve the public realm and key walking paths to and around transit hubs, stops, and stations,
including: Pine Street Plaza, McGraw Square, Westlake Square, and the Market to MOHAI corridor (2019)
Create great transit streets and station areas
• Launch 3rd Avenue visioning process and quick wins team to accelerate maintenance and repairs (ongoing)
• Implement Montake Triangle and International District/Chinatown Station area transit customer, pedestrian, and public space improvements (2019)
Needs Key ActionsPrepare key light rail station areas for increase in regional bus passenger transfers to Link
• Implement passenger environment and street operations improvements to keep buses and passengers moving through Montlake Triangle (2019)
• Implement International District/Chinatown station passenger environment improvements (2019)
Increase light rail capacity to and from downtown
• Provide additional Link capacity as needed (2019-2023)
Ensure goods delivery to businesses and residences are reliable
• Pilot innovative urban goods delivery programs that reduce the need for curb loading (2018-2019)
• Maintain loading zones where practicable and direct motorists to off-street parking (ongoing)
Needs Key ActionsIncrease walking, cycling, transit, and rideshare modes for commuting
• Expand Transportation Demand Programs (2018-2023)
Integrate existing and emerging transportation modes at major hubs
• Implement Shared Mobility Hub investments at key light rail stations (2019)
Leverage new technology offerings to provide travelers better access to travel options and information
• Fund the development of Mobility as a Service applications that help customers dynamically book trips on multiple modes (2019)
Enforce traffic violations to optimize street operations and safety
• Work with Seattle Police Department to fund increased enforcement of "block the box" infractions that delay transit (2018-2023)
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Enhance Public Realm and Pedestrian Spaces
Provide a vibrant and inviting public realm that is accessible and welcoming
to people of all ages and abilities.
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Use Limited Street Space Wisely
Use space wisely to ensure efficient and reliable
movement of people and goods.
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Provide Efficient Travel Options
Provide a variety of affordable, sustainable, and
convenient alternative travel modes to driving alone.
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Concurrent ProjectsProtected Bicycle Lane
(Existing and Future Network)
Streetcar(with Center City Connector)
Madison RapidRide
Pike Pine Renaissance
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One Center City Near-Term Projects*
Protected Bicycle Lane (PBL)Transit Enhancement
Link Light RailTransit Spine
Operations Improvement
Hub Improvements
*All projects, programs and strategies are subject to additional outreach, planning, and design, and funding availability, which will influence final design and/or implementation.
New Transit PathwayNew Transit Treatment
Existing Transit Pathway
New/Improved Outbound Stop
Existing Outbound Stop
Pedestrian/Public RealmImprovements
Signal Enhancement
Project ID
University ofWashington
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Outbound Bus Routing
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PBL on Pike and/or Pine Streets
PBL Implementation on 4th Ave
2nd Ave Extension to Dearborn Bike Connection
3rd Ave All Door Boarding and O�-Board Fare Payment
Potential Transit Service Revisions
2nd Ave and 4th Ave Signal Improvements
New Transit Pathway on 5th and 6th Avenues Shared Mobility Hubs and New Mobility Strategies
Parking and Curbspace Management
Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One Ped Improvements
Union Station Area Bus and Ped Improvements
Market to MOHAI
McGraw Square and Westlake Square
Pine Street Plaza
3rd Ave Maintenance Repairs
(Phased 2017-2021)
(2021)
(2019)
(2019)
(2019)
(2019-2021)
(2018)
(2019)
(2018-2019)
(Phased)
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(2019)
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(Ongoing)
16 Montlake Triangle Improvements(2019)
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One Center City Near-Term Projects
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Concurrent ProjectsProtected Bicycle Lane
(Existing and Future Network)
Streetcar(with Center City Connector)
Madison RapidRide
Pike Pine Renaissance
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
One Center City Near-Term Projects*
Protected Bicycle Lane (PBL)Transit Enhancement
Link Light RailTransit Spine
Operations Improvement
Hub Improvements
*All projects, programs and strategies are subject to additional outreach, planning, and design, and funding availability, which will influence final design and/or implementation.
New Transit PathwayNew Transit Treatment
Existing Transit Pathway
New/Improved Outbound Stop
Existing Outbound Stop
Pedestrian/Public RealmImprovements
Signal Enhancement
Project ID
University ofWashington
Station
NE PAC IF IC ST
TS YBLEHS E
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Existing/Planned TransitRecommended Near-Term Actions
Transit Improvement
Link Light RailPedestrian Improvementat Intersection
Bus Zone Improvement0 200 400
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Inbound Bus Routing
Outbound Bus Routing
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Transit Improvement
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TS YBLEHS E
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Transit Improvement
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Inbound Bus Routing
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TS YBLEHS E
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Existing/Planned TransitRecommended Near-Term Actions
Transit Improvement
Link Light RailPedestrian Improvementat Intersection
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Inbound Bus Routing
Outbound Bus Routing
TS YBLEHS E
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Existing/Planned TransitRecommended Near-Term Actions
Transit Improvement
Link Light RailPedestrian Improvementat Intersection
Bus Zone Improvement0 200 400
Feet
Inbound Bus Routing
Outbound Bus Routing
MONTLAKE TRIANGLE IMPROVEMENTS
1
2
34
5
6
7
88
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
8
16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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14
15
PBL on Pike and/or Pine Streets
PBL Implementation on 4th Ave
2nd Ave Extension to Dearborn Bike Connection
3rd Ave All Door Boarding and O�-Board Fare Payment
Potential Transit Service Revisions
2nd Ave and 4th Ave Signal Improvements
New Transit Pathway on 5th and 6th Avenues Shared Mobility Hubs and New Mobility Strategies
Parking and Curbspace Management
Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One Ped Improvements
Union Station Area Bus and Ped Improvements
Market to MOHAI
McGraw Square and Westlake Square
Pine Street Plaza
3rd Ave Maintenance Repairs
(Phased 2017-2021)
(2021)
(2019)
(2019)
(2019)
(2019-2021)
(2018)
(2019)
(2018-2019)
(Phased)
(2019)
(2019)
(2019)
(2017)
(Ongoing)
16 Montlake Triangle Improvements(2019)
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