ONE CENTER CITY

March 2018

SEATTLE'S NEAR-TERM ACTION PLAN

Office of Planning and Community Development

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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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

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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)

One Center City | Seattle's Near-Term Action Plan Summary

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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)

One Center City | Seattle's Near-Term Action Plan Summary

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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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Union Station Area Bus and Ped Improvements

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To learn more about One Center City visit:

onecentercity.org