Archive for July, 2009
The future of the Battery Street Tunnel is unknown
On July 24, 2009, WSDOT said that the Battery Street Tunnel does not figure in its plans to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct. WSDOT plans to give the Battery Street Tunnel to the City of Seattle.[More]
Posted: July 29th, 2009 under City Issues, Take 21, Transportation, Viaduct.
Tags: Viaduct
Will Seattle become the nation’s most walkable city
City Hall has set an ambitious goal -- to make Seattle the most walkable city in the nation. [More]
Posted: July 28th, 2009 under City Issues, Pedestrian Safety, Take 21, Transportation.
92,000 boardings on the first weekend of Sound Transit’s light rail
On July 18, 2009, Sound Transit's 14-mile, $2.3 billion Link light rail opened for business.[More]
Posted: July 20th, 2009 under City Issues, Sound Transit, Take 21, Transportation.
Tags: Light Rail, Sound Transit
Test boring for tunnel underway
Drilling has begun under downtown Seattle to test the soil conditions for boring a tunnel to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct.[More]
Posted: July 16th, 2009 under City Issues, Take 21, Transportation, Viaduct.
Tags: Roads
$500 million pontoons
On June 22, 2009, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) began the process of identifying a contractor to build 33 concrete pontoons for a new State Route 520 bridge. WSDOT plans to hire a contractor for the $300-$500 million project by December 31, 2009.[More]
Posted: July 16th, 2009 under City Issues, SR 520, Take 21, Transportation.
Tags: Roads
Nancy’s Picks 07/07/2009
Hey Ya’ll, Isn’t Seattle the best place ever when it’s nice?! Ahhhh… love it. I’m keeping my eye out for fun and interesting art events, so, here are a few more possible outings to add to your summer art calendar...[More]
Posted: July 7th, 2009 under Art Zine, Film, Take 21, Theater.
Tags: Film, Fine Arts, Nancy Guppy, Theatre