SW Barton St Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
Updated: December 19, 2023
This project is complete!
This project was completed in 2022.
Thank you to all who participated in the community prioritization process for this Neighborhood Street Fund project. We completed this community-requested project in 2022!
Project Overview
Elements
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New curb ramps and crosswalks at the intersections of SW Barton St & 25th Ave S and SW Barton St & 24th Ave SW.
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New left turn arrows for eastbound and westbound movements at SW Barton St and 26th Ave SW to separate pedestrian movements from left turning vehicles.
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Install new pedestrian activated flashing beacon at the intersection of SW Barton St and 25th Ave SW.
- Upgrade existing signal at SW Barton St and 26th Ave SW.
Benefits
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Enhanced safety for people crossing the intersections of SW Barton St and 26th Ave SW, 25th Ave S, and 24th Ave SW.
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Enhanced accessibility for people using mobility devices, riding bikes, or pushing strollers.
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Increased visibility of transit travelers.
Design
Schedule
The NSF program runs on 3-year cycles to select, design, and build projects. The application phase for the 2019-2021 cycle opened October 2018 and projects will be constructed in 2021.
| Phase | Timeline |
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| Applications | 2018 |
| Community Prioritization and Voting | 2019 |
| Design | 2020 |
| Construction | 2021-2022 |
Project Background
This is one of 15 Neighborhood Street Fund projects requested by neighbors and selected by the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee. Neighborhood Street Fund is a city program, running on 3-year cycles, that enables neighbors to propose and help prioritize transportation-related projects that are then built by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).
Questions?
Please contact SDOT Customer Service at 684-Road@seattle.gov or (206) 684-7623.