Head’s up: Anne and I were out for ride with a neighbor on Wednesday and noticed an upcoming Burke-Gilman trail reroute.
Apparently a small portion the trail needs to be closed December 14 – January 3 to allow early prep work for the future University Link light rail station.
An easy detour is available on Mason Rd, the lightly-traveled access road which runs parallel and just above the trail grade.
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Posted in alternative transportation, bikes, Burke-Gilman Trail, mass transit, neighborhoods, seattle, traffic
Tagged burke-gilman trail bikes, light-rail, link, signage, signs, sound transit, UW
Columbia City station on Seattle's Link light rail from rutlo on Flickr
Sound Transit is launching it’s starter light-rail line from Westlake Center to Tukwila tomorrow.
Today’s Seattle Times reports that some would-be light rail riders are upset by the lack of parking around the light rail stations. According to Rick Sheridan, SDOT spokesman, this was done on purpose.
“Light rail was meant to be fed by people taking the bus, walking or biking,” said Rick Sheridan, spokesman for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). “It was not meant to be fed by cars.”
Sounds like a great opportunity to promote cycling. One mile is a doable bike ride for most people. Let’s hope people get inspired to give cycling a try since they won’t have any place to park their cars. Go ahead, buy a beater bike and ride it to the light rail station.
Does anyone know if they put in adequate bike parking?
I’d love to hear from some South end readers about what you think of this topic. The Times has 329 comments at this time, so it looks like a hot one.
– Anne
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Tagged light-rail, parking, seattle
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