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Dear Neighbor,
Saturday, October 2nd is a big transit day in our city! I will be sending you newsletters in the coming weeks specifically about the budget process and addressing homelessness in District 6. I want to use this special "transportation edition" of the newsletter to keep you informed on the transit oriented changes and events occurring in North Seattle this weekend and this month.
Below you will see announcements about the opening of the John Lewis Memorial Bridge, the restoration of key bus routes from King County Metro, the opening of the Northgate Link including three light rail stations, and a couple of events to attend in celebration.
When riding transit be sure to wear your mask, maintain physical distancing, and bring your vaccination card if you are attending an event or enjoying a restaurant that requires proof of vaccination. I hope to see you out and about this weekend to celebrate!
--Dan
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Three New Link Light Rail Station Openings
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On October 2nd, the Northgate Link Extension will open with three new Link light rail stations. This line features the Northgate Station, the Roosevelt Station, and the U District Station. With a projected ridership of 41,00-49,000, this section of light rail spans 4.3 miles and will operate every 8 minutes during peak hours.
Our region is growing and our transportation system needs to grow with it. A high speed rail system will allow people to move faster with less climate impact. I look forward to a future of high speed rail options. Speaking of which, the very first train will depart from the Northgate Station at 4:51 am Saturday morning. It's truly something to celebrate!
If you'd like to do a virtual walk through or learn more about each station you can do so at this website.
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Opening of the John Lewis Pedestrian and Bike Bridge
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Join me at the John Lewis Memorial Bridge opening celebration on Saturday, October 2nd from 10am – noon!
When I worked in Olympia I fought hard to get the catalyst funding for this important project to reconnect the two sides of Northgate after I-5 split the neighborhood 60 years ago. The 1,900 foot bridge is accessible to all ages and abilities. Plus it will offer a direct connection for pedestrians and bikes between North Seattle College and the Northgate Transit center, including the new Northgate Link light rail station.
Visit SDOT’s webpage to learn more about the project and the opening celebration.
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King County Metro Service Restoration
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Big changes are coming to transit service starting Saturday, October 2nd as King County Metro launches updated connections to the three new Sound Transit Link light rail stations in Seattle.
Metro will also restore 36 previously suspended bus routes across King County, add hundreds of bus trips, and revise and improve other service in partnership with the City of Seattle. Together, these changes will support the region’s recovery and connect more riders to destinations.
Here in District 6 we will see service restorations, revised bus routes and other changes, including:
- The 5X route will be replaced by the 16X route, which will operate peak-only services on weekdays between Broadview and downtown Seattle, including Greenwood.
- Route 15X, 17X, and 18X will be fully restored to pre-COVID-19 levels.
- Route 40 will no longer stop at the Northgate Transit Center and will go to bays 1 and 4 at the new Northgate Station and will add additional night owl service times.
- Route 44 was revised to better serve the new U District light rail station. It will now enjoy its own eastbound bus only lane on NE 45th St. between Roosevelt and 15th Ave NE and a southbound business access and bus lane along 15th Ave NE between NE 40th and NE 45th. There is more work to come on this route. Click here to learn more about this project.
You can see a full list of route revisions on King County Metro's website.
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Community Events Celebrating Light Rail
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Check out two opportunities to celebrate the opening of the U District and Roosevelt light rail stations on October 2nd!
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U District Station Opening Festival
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The University District Partnership is putting on the U District Station Opening Festival & $3 Food Walk from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will be a full day event around the new station, including a street closure for an outdoor festival, live music and performances by local bands and cultural groups, activities and games for kids and adults, a beer garden for those 21+, a food walk with over 40 delicious and diverse participating businesses, and outdoor seating spanning Brooklyn Ave and University Way.
Learn more here.
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Roosevelt Station Opening Celebration
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From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association (RNA) is organizing a fun program of music, dance (including demonstrations), food, and speakers at the Roosevelt Station. Look for the RNA Stage at 12th Avenue NE and NE 66th Street. Wear your mask, bring a lawn chair, and enjoy the festivities!
Click here to learn more.
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Subscribe to My Newsletter
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If this email was forwarded to you by a friend, I encourage you to sign up for my newsletter! Every two weeks I send out information about the happenings in our district, updates from City Hall, and progress reports on the work we are doing to make life better for all of us in Seattle.
To stay up to date, sign up for my newsletter here!
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Every week I meet with D6 residents to hear about issues impacting you daily. I love talking directly to D6ers, it is often the best part of my week. If you would like to meet with me, please fill out this form. To protect public health, these meetings are currently held over the phone or video.
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Every Monday morning, I update the City Council on issues in District 6 and the work my office is doing that week. These updates are a helpful way to follow along with our work. I also post these videos weekly on my website and social media. You can view the latest updates and past videos on my website here.
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