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116 Ave NE Non-Motorized
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• Increase pedestrian safety |
• Improve bicycle facilities and
connections to regional facilities |
• Enhance long-term surface water and
aquatic habitat quality |
| • Provide equestrian trail |
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Project Overview: This project calls for installation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities along the 116th Avenue NE corridor from NE 40th to NE 60th Street, approximately 5,350 lineal feet, in the Bridle Trails State Park area.
Traffic lanes will be reconstructed at 11 foot with new 5 foot bicycle lanes in each direction and a new walkway and separate equestrian path on the east side of 116th; completing the non-motorized facilities along 116th Avenue NE.
To the extent possible, retaining walls, surface water conveyance, detention, and water quality will be provided for through low impact development techniques to minimize impacts on the adjacent sensitive areas (wetlands, Yarrow Creek); construction of improvements may require relocation of a portion of Yarrow Creek at the south end of the project.
Project Timeline: This project is currently in design. The City is actively pursuing grant money for construction. Once funded, construction is expected to take approximately five months.
What to Expect: The project is adjacent to Bridle Trails State Park, Yarrow Creek, and several wetlands. It is anticipated that several environmental and drainage requirements are involved with the project and due to the complexity of the project, pre-design meetings are needed with various agencies and City staff to ensure that relevant critical area, environmental, and drainage standards are applied to the design. Coordination with the various public and private utilities along the route will be necessary to identify constraints related to constructing the improvements; including potential siting of detention and water quality facilities within Washington State Department Of Transportation right-of-way west of 116th Avenue.
Access to driveways and emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout construction. Road closures will be minimal, if any, and detours are not anticipated unless very short closures for utility work warrant them.
How Can I Stay Informed?
Watch this web site for project updates, and visit the South Rose Hill/Bridle Trails
Neighborhood Website for neighborhood meeting notices. The first public meetings were held 1) March 9, 2010, with South Rose Hill/Bridle Trails Neighborhoods; and 2) March 15, 2010, with North Rose Hill Neighborhood. All meetings are wheelchair accessible. All language interpretation, including American Sign Language (ASL), available upon request. Please call at least 48 hours in advance. TTY/TTD (425) 587-3111. | |
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Caring for your infrastructure to keep Kirkland healthy, safe and vibrant.
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Alternate Formats: Persons with disabilities may request materials in alternative formats —please call Kari Page, Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator at 425-587-3011 or KPage@kirklandwa.gov . Persons with hearing impairments may access the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service at 711.
Title VI: It is the City of Kirkland’s policy to ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulting from programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with the City of Kirkland. For questions regarding Kirkland’s Title VI Program, or to file a complaint with the City of Kirkland, contact Kari Page, Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator at 425-587-3011 or KPage@kirklandwa.gov.
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