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Pedestrian Connections. Some key arterial segments are missing sidewalks (Meridian, 1 st and 15 th Ave). ¼ of the residential areas have sidewalks (south of NE 94 th St). NORTHGATE URBAN CENTER. Pedestrian Crossings. Roosevelt Way NE north of NE Northgate Way. Street lighting levels vary.
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Pedestrian Connections • Some key arterial segments are missing sidewalks (Meridian, 1st and 15th Ave). • ¼ of the residential areas have sidewalks (south of NE 94th St). NORTHGATE URBAN CENTER
Pedestrian Crossings Roosevelt Way NE north of NE Northgate Way • Street lighting levels vary. • Pedestrian feel exposed. • Short walk signal – 3rd Avenue NE & Northgate Way (8 sec to cross Northgate). • Long wait time – 1st Avenue NE & Northgate Way (70 sec wait to cross Northgate). • Some mid-block pedestrian refuges are needed at key locations.
Within Urban Center • Adequate lighting overall. • Sidewalks are continuous but width may not be adequate at some locations. • Roosevelt Way: • Sidewalks need repair • Street trees compete with pedestrian space • Northgate Way: • Many mid-block driveways • Access management NE Northgate Way near 5th Avenue NE
Neighborhoods to Urban Center • Over 75% of arterials have sidewalks on both sides (benchmarks call for 90%). • Some sidewalk widths are not adequate. • Large trees obscure lighting but adequate overall. Roosevelt Way NE near NE 103rd Street
Within Residential Neighborhoods 1st Avenue N near Northgate Elementary • North of NE 92nd sidewalks are lacking. • Vehicles and pedestrians compete for shoulder/ parking lane. • Several missing gaps along arterials. • 15th Ave NE • Meridian Ave N • 1st Ave N/NE • Corliss Ave N • Densmore Ave N