2014 Walking Audit & Active Streets Update

2014 Walking Audit & Active Streets Update

PIONEER SQUARE

Why Audit our Streets?

Pioneer Square is a Seattle gem. Nineteenth-century brick, human-scale buildings, and now, an increasing number of enticing restaurants and shops. Add to that list of assets a transit hub that rivals any on the West Coast, transporting 384,000 riders a day through the Square, and we have the makings of a neighborhood that could compete with any.

But the gem that is Pioneer Square right now is being cut and re-facetted by major construction projects. If left uncoordinated, these projects could make the neighborhood harder to live in, work in and more difficult to navigate between major transit destinations. With well-coordinated projects, Pioneer Square creates active public spaces, connected transit and a network of streets, alleys and parks that support the local economy. The neighborhood and the city capture their investments in downtown business, compact development and mass transit.

It was this realization – that increased coordination could allow us to do more to make a livable, vibrant downtown without spending a lot of extra money – that pushed ISI to create the first Pioneer Square Waking Audit in 2012. In 2012, ISI teamed with Feet First and conducted a neighborhood walking audit with over 40 business owners, residents and office workers. We began to see the work needed to achieve the neighborhood’s aims, but we knew that a report wasn’t enough. So, with the Alliance, we identified existing “buckets of money” at the state, regional and local level to pay for the community-prioritized list.

So far, our strategy is working. More than half of the recommended improvements are funded or pending approval totaling over $1,203,785. The City of Seattle has helped fund crosswalk painting, plant and tree maintenance, bike rack design and installation, and alley surface and lighting design.

But this is no time to stop. In transit and in construction mitigation, the uncoordinated whole still is not equal to the sum of the parts.

In May 2014, ISI, the Alliance and Feet First teamed up for the second Pioneer Square Walking Audit. Volunteers mapped impediments to walking, biking and a healthy retail atmosphere and compiled hundreds of hours of field observations. The results are found in this report, including an updated list of all recommendations and the current status of projects from 2012.

This report was largely put together by Mark Hennon under the supervision of Liz Stenning. They corralled volunteers, carefully mapped results and generated draft after draft of analysis until the central themes emerged. Now, turn the page and see how one community is taking action to make its streets, alleys, sidewalks and parks well-connected, maintained and attractive.

Todd Vogel Executive Director International Sustainability Institute 2

Community Support This project is the product of teamwork. Community members, interns and city representatives brought their help and enthusiasm to create the The Active Streets Strategy. The information, the recommendations and the results so far in this report resulted from a combination of walking all corners of Pioneer Square, collecting data, drafting grant applications and seeking funding sources.

Anthony Archer, Community Volunteer

Michael Lane, Community Volunteer

Sam Ashwell, Community Volunteer

Paul McKee, Pioneer Square Business

Sally Bagshaw, City of Seattle Councilmember

Genna Nashem, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods

Jack Bennetto, Pioneer Square Resident

Ann Naumann, Community Volunteer

Ann Brown, Pioneer Square Resident

Kaitlynn Nutting, Community Volunteer

Allegra Calder, Community Volunteer

Tija Petrovich, Pioneer Square Resident

Therese Casper, Seattle Department of Transportation

Lisa Quinn, Feet First

Scott Chilberg, International Sustainability Institute Intern

Jeremy Russell, Community Volunteer

Lynn Claudon, Pioneer Square Resident

Charley Royer, Pioneer Square Resident

Taylor Crandall, Community Volunteer

Nikki Somers, International Sustainability Institute

Hien Dang, The Alliance for Pioneer Square

Leslie Smith, Alliance for Pioneer Square

Lisa Dixon, The Alliance for Pioneer Square

Sandy Smith, Pioneer Square Resident

Jan Drago, Pioneer Square Resident

Liz Stenning, International Sustainbility Institute

Randy Earle, Pioneer Square Resident

Jim Storment, Seattle Department of Transportation

Anne Fennessey, Pioneer Square Resident

Karen True, Alliance for Pioneer Square

Sarah Hamilton, Community Volunteer

Todd Vogel, International Sustainability Institute

Christine Haskell, Pioneer Square Resident

Daniel Wilson, Pioneer Square Resident

Leslie Haynes, Pioneer Square Resident

Sandra Wilson, Pioneer Square Resident

Mark Hennon, International Sustainability Institute Intern

Grant Wojahn, Pioneer Square Business

Gary Johnson, Seattle Department of Planning & Development

Masao Yamada, Community Volunteer

Carolyn Kading, Community Volunteer

David Yeaworth, Alliance for Pioneer Square 3

2014 Walking Audit: How we did it.

On Saturday morning April 19th 2014, thirty-six volunteers gathered in Occidental Park to update the 2012 Pioneer Square Walking Audit. Three volunteer teams, specifically made up of various ages, genders, occupations, and relations to the neighborhood, set out on routes to assess Pioneer Square’s streets, public spaces and alleys.

The three routes chosen represent the cornerstones of the neighborhood: the most commonly used routes getting to and from major transit centers, the waterfront, and the business and retail center of the neighborhood. Armed with maps, clipboards, surveys and cameras, the volunteers came up with more than 40 pages of notes and recommendations.

In addition to written observations, volunteers answered 18 different questions and scored each route in three categories: 1) Getting There - finding your way and accessibility, 2) Wanting to Stay - quality of public spaces and appearance and 3) Feeling Comfortable -perceived safety. With scores ranging from 1 representing poor to 5 being excellent, the numbers allowed for a block by block comparison. The scores show how different niches of Pioneer Square have improved in the past two years or still need improvement.

ISI sifted through the data and developed a list of quick wins and short-term projects to support an economically vibrant neighborhood. See the following pages for the maps and recommendations. The maps are divided into four themes - Transit Hubs, Retail Core, Neighborhood Gateways and Public Spaces. On each map, colored dots indicate precise recommendations by type and circled areas show recommendations in specific locations to focus attention. See the Appendix for the full list of recommendations.

By comparing this report and the 2012 report, it’s apparent that the neighborhood has succeeded in activating many of its streets and public spaces, bringing new life to the neighborhood. Yet, there are still areas for improvement. In 2012, our walk generated 107 recommendations, which ISI and the Alliance for Pioneer Square used to generate over $1.2 million in funding to correct the problems. The spreadsheet at the end of this report provides a list of recommendations to focus attention. Through grants and partnerships, Pioneer Square can continue ticking off the list to make this place one of the most thriving neighborhoods in the city.

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Recommendations Recommendations are divided into four themes, which are all vital in supporting active streets and an economically vibrant neighborhood.

1) Transit Hubs pg 7-9 2) Retail Core pg 10-12 3) Pedestrian Gateways pg 13-14 4) Public Spaces pg 15-16 Findings Summary pg 18-19 Appendix: All Recommendations Spreadsheet

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Walking Audit Results | Transit Hubs

Pioneer Square sits in the middle of the region’s main transit center. Over 380,000 people pass through the neighborhood daily on transit.

Connections between the neighborhood’s transit hubs: waterfront (ferries, water taxi), street car stop, 4th Ave and Jackson Street (Amtrak, Sounder Train, busses), and Pioneer Square bus tunnel (busses, light rail) are essential in moving residents, commuters, and tourists through the city.

Improvements to these hubs and streets leading to them will create a welcoming impression and help people find their way.

ASSETS • Great Transit Service and proximate access to the main four transit hubs provide outward connections and are a major benefit to the neighborhood.

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Historic and Aesthetic Value of King Street Station and Union Station make a grand entrance for people arriving to Pioneer Square.

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Public Gathering Spaces at the ID Bus Tunnel and Jackson Street Plaza have the potential to function as gateways to the neighborhood with opportunities for farmers markets, events or street vending.

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ISSUES • Poor Signage around the 4th Avenue and Jackson Street transit hub is confusing for travelers to understand how to access public transit and how to get into the neighborhood.

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Poor Connection between Pioneer Square’s transit hubs drastically affects a visitor’s experience of the neighborhood. Without strong connections between transit services, the city is not getting full value for its spending on moving people.

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Pedestrian Crossings are daunting and poorly delineated. Two specific locations mentioned during the walking audit include the 4th Avenue and Jackson Street intersection and Alaskan Way leading to the ferries.

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Lack of Lighting and Vegetation creates an uninviting and unsafe environment along Alaskan Way and the Weller Street Bridge. These locations and connections to the transit hubs should feel safe and welcoming.

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Walking Audit Results | Transit Hubs

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See Appendix for all recommendations and descriptions

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Walking Audit Results | Retail Core

Pioneer Square draws people with its historic architecture, tree-lined streets and local, eclectic shops. Yet the neighborhood has struggled to maintain a viable retail mix. Recently, a new wave of entrepreneurial restaurant and retail owners recognize Pioneer Square’s charm and potential and once vacant storefronts are now filling. Maintaining a thriving retail mix and activating streets is vital to the economic health of Pioneer Square.

ASSETS • Occidental Mall and Park are major assets to the neighborhood. They provide a centralized open space that other neighborhoods desire. The park and active storefronts along the Mall draw people into the heart of Pioneer Square.

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Outdoor Seating invites people to linger. Since the permitting process for outdoor seating became streamlined in 2008, more sidewalk cafes are popping up throughout the neighborhood.

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Unique Local Shops and Activities draw people to public spaces and streets.

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Pioneer Square Identity with historic street lights, flower baskets, and brick plazas - to name a few, add a sense of place and neighborhood pride.

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Trees and Plantings along Occidental and 1st Avenue greatly enhance the pedestrian experience.

Pioneer Square is home to countless unique locally-owned shops

ISSUES • Perception of Safety, especially at night, is widely cited as the most problematic issue for drawing people to the neighborhood.

Outdoor dining creates a lively welcoming atmosphere

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Sparse Lighting on storefronts and streets allows for undesired illicit activities.

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Lack of Garbage Cans leads to an unclean atmosphere, especially with a large amount of visitors attending sporting events and other attractions.

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Sandwich Boards create a maze-like pedestrian path along 1st Avenue. Lack of regulation leads to inconsistent design and placement standards.

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Washington and Main Streets have great retail potential, yet are riddled with infrastructure problems

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Occidental Park, surrounding alleys, and 1st Avenue scored highest for overall feelings of safety and desire to stay

2nd Avenue Extension averaged the lowest score when asked how one would feel walking this route to work everyday

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2nd Avenue Extension scored lowest for both crossing safety and satisfaction with car speeds

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Walking Audit Results | Pedestrian Gateways

Six pedestrian gateways bring pedestrians in and out of Pioneer Square at First Avenue, Pioneer Square Tunnel Station, Ferries, King Street Station, Weller Street Bridge and Stadiums. Walking Audit participants noted assets and issues in several of these locations. Recently, the Alliance for Pioneer Square received City of Seattle matching grant funding to rethink these gateways to help visitor recognize they’re entering a grand historic district. The audit will help inform this planning process.

ASSETS • 1st Avenue is a primary gateway into neighborhood. The consistency of the historic avenue links people to and from downtown.

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Recent Improvements in Pedestrian and Bicyclist Infrastructure such as curb cuts, painted crosswalks, tactile ADA ramps, and bicycle paths help people navigate the neighborhood using a wheelchair, stroller or bicycle.

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Historic Cobblestones, Brick, Prism Glass and Granite lend a sense of history and grandeur to the neighborhood.

The Jackson Street Plaza at King Street Station is an important pedestrian gateway into Pioneer Square

ISSUES • Steep Curbs, Missing ADA Ramps, and Slanted Sidewalks prevail throughout much of the neighborhood.

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Poor Wayfinding creates confusion and makes it difficult to link the transit hubs.

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Poor Connections to Chinatown International District act as barriers for pedestrians and impede the flow of commuters.

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Construction Along Alaskan Way and lack of signage make it confusing for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Car Speeds along Occidental by the stadiums and 2nd Avenue Extension make it unsafe for pedestrians.

Poor sidewalk conditions makes it difficult to navigate using a wheelchair or stroller and making deliveries

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Walking Audit Results | Public Spaces

Pioneer Place Park, Occidental Park, and Occidental Mall are the three most common places that come to mind when asked about Pioneer Square’s parks due to their openness, historic value, retail options, and public programming. These public spaces host events, art installations, dances, pet parades, historic tours, sporting rallies, and impromptu lunches. Pioneer Square’s public spaces require regular maintenance and year-round programming to keep them active and safe.

ASSETS • Historic Identity is visually abundant in the architecture, light posts, glass prism sidewalks, totem poles, Pergola, and statues.

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Moveable Chairs in Occidental Park allow for spontaneous seating arrangements to accommodate different types of public gatherings.

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Alley Activation throughout Pioneer Square helps make these routes safer and walkable spaces.

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Dog Bag Dispensers help dog owners and foster stewardship.

Occidental Park hosting “Dancing in the Park”

ISSUES • Lack of Bike Racks, especially along Occidental, are visible on busy days when bicyclists chain bikes to parking signs, light posts, and business railings.

The historic Iron Pergola in Pioneer Park

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Poor Signage in public spaces makes it difficult for visitors to navigate around the neighborhood and to popular destinations.

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Light Posts are in need of repair and maintenance and many lack hanging flower baskets. Poor lighting in general throughout the neighborhood creates an unsafe environment at night.

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Lack of Restrooms continue to create health and sanitation issues throughout Pioneer Square’s streets and alleys.

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Irregular Activation allows for increased criminal activity as well as does little to entice visitors and residents to fully utilize these great public treasures.

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1st Avenue averaged the highest score of 4.6 when asked of volunteers how landscaping improved their walking experience.

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Findings Summary The problems in Pioneer Square’s streets sometimes obscure its assets. At times deserted sidewalks and alleys contribute to a struggling ground floor economy, reducing the neighborhood’s overall vitality. A lack of public investment in the public realm damages the Square’s vibrancy and appeal - and hampers its function as a major transit hub. These problems make the neighborhood feel less safe. Below are some of our most notable findings:

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TRANSIT: Disconnected transit hubs reduce effectiveness of our region’s mass transit investment.

The Puget Sound Regional Council’s Transportation 2040 plan calls for a $211 billion investment in the region’s transportation system over the next 26 years. Without city upgrades to eroding street infrastructure and connections to reach ferries, buses, rail, trails and the streetcar, the full value of this investment will not be realized.

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ACCESSIBILITY: Inaccessible streets limit access for everyone.

People using wheelchairs, pushing strollers or pulling luggage confront curbs without curb cuts, slanted sidewalks and often must use the street itself. These conditions make it difficult or impossible for example, for someone in a wheelchair to take light rail and then catch a ferry.

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NEIGHBORHOOD DIVISIONS: 2nd Avenue Extension acts as a barricade between the Square and Chinatown/ID. A wall of cars and sound effectively splits Pioneer Square down the middle and creates a physical and economic separation from Chinatown/ID hurting the economic vitality of both neighborhoods.

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STREETS: Unkempt streets makes the Square feel neglected.

Overgrown medians, trash left in alleys and chronic graffiti tagging make the neighborhood feel neglected and potentially frightening to newcomers. This continues to reinforce the perception of Pioneer Square as an unsafe place.

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LIGHTING: Poor lighting creates a dark unwelcoming place at night.

Streets, parks, alleys and storefronts lack consistent and pedestrian-scaled lighting, leaving the Square dark and uninviting. Threatening pedestrian routes damage neighborhood businesses and deter people from using public transit.

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SIDEWALKS: Cracked and severely slanted sidewalks drive away pedestrians.

Crumbling and severely angled sidewalks characterize much of the neighborhood. Perhaps because of the poor quality of sidewalks, most businesses do not take advantage of creating outdoor seating, which would enliven our streets and community.

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Key Recommendations The recommendations focus on the major deficiencies and ways to make improvements. These recommendations are meant to be realistic and achievable, implemented as project leadership and resources are identified. The full list of recommendations is tracked and updated by the city, ISI and the Alliance.

At first glance, these recommendations may look daunting.

Yes, these fixes cost money. But the neighborhood has already received grant funding. Some of these suggestions are underway, some even completed.

Immediate Action • Improve lighting in streets and alleys to make them feel safe and increase walkability.

• Maintain streets and public spaces to foster a welcoming and attractive neighborhood.

• Activate streets and alleys with innovative programming and businesses to increase foot traffic.

• Improve and add signage to connect people to amenities and transit.

• Improve bike infrastructure to promote alternative transportation choices.

• Improve street crossing infrastructure to reduce collisions and create safe streets.

• Improve ADA accessibility to make accessible streets and transit connections for everyone.

Longer Term • Improve alley surfaces and lighting to make alleys integral to the pedestrian environment.

• Redesign 2nd Ave Ext & 4th Ave intersection to increase pedestrian connections between Pioneer Square and Chinatown/ID. • Locate more businesses in the alleys to promote a more vibrant street life.

• Connect Pioneer Square with SODO, Chinatown/ID, West Edge and the waterfront to increase the flow of people into the Square and economic development.

• Connect Pioneer Square’s transit hubs with street infrastructure capital improvements to gain full return on the region’s capital spending.

• Create fine-grained pedestrian options connecting streets, alleys, Occidental Park and the waterfront.

• Invest in facade improvements to improve the quality of the streetscape.

• Transform dilapidated and abandoned buildings to increase economic activity.

• Increase housing in the center of Pioneer Square, encourage development of middle-income housing.

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ACTIVE STREETS STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS IMMEDIATE ACTION 1. Improve lighting in streets and alleys to make them feel safe and increase walkability.

2. Maintain streets and public spaces to foster a welcoming and attractive neighborhood.

3. Activate streets and alleys with innovative programming and businesses to increase foot traffic.

4. Improve and add signage to connect people to amenities and transit.

5. Install bike racks to promote alternative transportation choices.

6. Improve street crossing infrastructure to reduce collisions and create safe streets.

7. Improve ADA accessibility to make accessible streets and transit connections for everyone.

New recommendation or repeated since 2012 Walking Audit

1. Improve lighting in streets and alleys to make them feel safe and increase walkability.

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add more lighting @ S Main St between 3rd and 4th Ave S

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Lighting

improve lighting around Waterfall Park

Alliance

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Lighting

work with businesses to improve storefront lighting

SDOT

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Lighting

add temporary lighting, make high visibility for pedestrians under Viaduct

SDOT

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Lighting

add more lighting @ Weller Street Bridge

SDOT

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Lighting

create Pioneer Square lighting plan

Alliance

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Lighting

install electrical in median south of King Street for holiday lighting

Alliance

Only in Seattle 2013

in process

Lighting

replace broken electrical covers on lamp posts

Alliance

Only in Seattle 2014

in process

Lighting

install seasonal holiday lighting on 1st Avenue median from Yesler to Railroad

Alliance

MID Alliance

in process

Lighting

install seasonal holiday lighting on Occidental from Washington to King

Alliance

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completed

Lighting

consistently replace burned out street lights

Alliance

Seattle City Light

ongoing effort led by Tija Petrovich

Lighting

add permanent lighting installation in Pioneer Passage

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in process

International Sustainability Institute 2014

Lighting

add permanent lighting installation in Nord Alley

ISI

community funded

completed June 2013

Lighting

add more lighting @ Jackson Street Plaza

SDOT

King Street Station

completed December 2012

Lighting

create lighting design guidelines for alleys

ISI

Department of Neighborhoods completed February 2014

Lighting

replace light fixtures in alleys, add additional in dark spots

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2. Maintain streets and public spaces to foster a welcoming and attractive neighborhood.

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Streets & Public Spaces

plant trees at Weller Street Bridge next to King Street Station

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Streets & Public Spaces

plant trees to complete tree canopy on King St west of Occidental Ave

SDOT

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Streets & Public Spaces

plant trees to complete tree canopy on Main St between 2nd Ave and 4th Ave

SDOT

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Streets & Public Spaces

fix broken bocce court sign in Occidental Park, maintain courts

Seattle Parks

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Streets & Public Spaces

add trashcans to Occidental Square and Mall, by stadiums, and 2nd Ave between Main St and Jackson

SDOT

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not started

Streets & Public Spaces

regulate use of sandwich boards

Preservation Board

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Streets & Public Spaces

re-paint light poles throughout neighborhood

Seattle City Light

not funded

not started

Streets & Public Spaces

re-paint pedestrian railings leading over railroad tracks

SDOT

not funded

not started

Streets & Public Spaces

add hanging baskets to light posts throughout neighborhood

Alliance

BIA, Building Owners

Summer 2015

Streets & Public Spaces

add more moveable chairs to Occidental Square

Alliance

partially funded

in process

Streets & Public Spaces

add public restrooms in Occidental Square

Alliance, DPD

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planning stage

Streets & Public Spaces

maintain 1st Avenue Medians from Cherry to Railroad and Occidental Median

Alliance

BIA

private contractor, annual Spring Clean

Streets & Public Spaces

add additional benches & plants @ ID Tunnel Plaza

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not funded

not started

Streets & Public Spaces

plant missing tree on Occidental Median between S Washington St & Yesler Way

SDOT

not funded

not started

Streets & Public Spaces

plant missing tree on 1st Ave Median between Cherry St & Yesler Way

SDOT

not funded

not started

Streets & Public Spaces

plant trees to complete tree canopy on 2nd Ave Ext S from Yesler Way to Jackson St

SDOT

not funded

not started

International Sustainability Institute 2014

Streets & Public Spaces

keep public spaces clean @ Jackson Street Plaza

MID

Alliance

ongoing effort, annual Spring Clean

Streets & Public Spaces

add plants on 1st Avenue Medians from Yesler to Railroad

Alliance

BIA

private contractor - October 2014

Streets & Public Spaces

prune trees on 1st Avenue Medians

Alliance

Only in Seattle 2013

completed

Streets & Public Spaces

add dog bag waste system @ Occidental Mall, TK Lofts, Stadium Place

MID

MID

completed April 2014

3. Activate streets and alleys with innovative programming and businesses to increase foot traffic.

Lead

Funding Source

Status

Storefronts

encourage businesses to illuminate storefronts at night

Alliance

Local Businesses

not started

Streets & Public Spaces

host workshops on outdoor seating permit process with local businesses

tbd

not funded

not started

Streets & Public Spaces

encourage farmers market, concerts or flower stand @ ID Tunnel Plaza and Jackson Street Plaza

tbd

not funded

not started

Storefronts

host workshops with businesses on strategies for creating inviting storefronts

Alliance

not funded

not started

Streets & Public Spaces

encourage food trucks and street vending in parking lots and parks

Seattle Parks, Alliance private funding

Occidental Park Fall 2014

Alleys

recruit businesses to open up or use back entrances in alleys

Alliance

not funded

ongoing effort

Alleys

plan and execute community alley events

ISI

Community

ongoing effort

Alleys

add and maintain plants in alleys

Residents

private funding

ongoing effort

Streets & Public Spaces

fix historic prism glass in sidewalks

Alliance

4Culture design phase; no installation funding

draft design manual

Streets & Public Spaces

increase outdoor seating @ 1st Ave south of Main, around Occidental Park & Mall, along Jackson

Local Businesses

not funded

not started

Alleys

Identify remaining dumpsters and work with city to improve garbage pick up & cleaning

SPU, Alliance

n/a

not started

Alleys

create template design for Pioneer Square alley surfaces

ISI

Department of Neighborhoods permitting phase

Alleys

clean alley entrances, paint downspouts, expose historic elements

Alliance

Property Owners

annual Spring Clean, ongoing effort

Lead

Funding Source

Status

not funded

not started

n/a

in process

4. Improve and add signage that connects people to amenities and transit.

Signage

improve and add signage @ 3rd and Jackson, with attention to transit options

Signage

name other alleys throughout neighborhood

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SDOT Community

Signage

improve and add signage along Alaskan Way

Signage

reorient red kiosk @ Occidental Park and ID bus tunnel

Signage

replace red kiosk @ Pioneer Square bus tunnel

Signage

improve and add signage @ 2nd-4th Ave S & Jackson vicinity

Signage

improve and add signage @ 5th Avenue Plaza & Weller St

Signage

improve and add signage @ 1st Ave S & Yesler Way

Signage

improve and add signage @ 1st Ave S & S Main St

Signage

improve and add signage @ 4th Ave S & S Main St

Signage

improve and add signage @ 4th Ave S & S Washington St

Signage

improve and add signage @ 3rd Ave S & Prefontaine (4Culture)

Signage

improve and add signage @ 2nd Ave Ext & Yesler Way

Signage

install Trail to Treasure signage about Pioneer Square history

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

not funded

not started

Alliance

NPS Klondike; WSDOT

phase 1 completed

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5. Install bike racks to promote alternative transportation choices.

Bike Parking

add bike racks in Occidental Mall between S Main St and S Jackson St

SDOT

not funded

not started

Bike Parking

add bike racks @ Occidental Ave S between S Jackson and King St

SDOT

not funded

not started

Bike Parking

add bike racks @ S Washington St between 1st Ave S and Occidental Ave S

SDOT

not funded

not started

Bike Parking

design and install historically appropriate and iconic Pioneer Square bike racks

Alliance

partially funded

not started

Bike Parking

add bike rack @ S Main St between Alaskan Way and 1st Ave S

SDOT

not funded

not started

Bike Parking

add bike racks @ S Main St between !st Ave S and Occidental in covered trolley stop

SDOT

not funded

not started

Bike Parking

identify locations for more bike parking

Alliance

not funded

not started

Bike Parking

identify location for bike share parking

Pronto

funded

installed Occidental Park, Jackson St Plaza

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6. Improve street crossing infrastructure to reduce collisions and create safe streets.

Signals

improve pedestrian signal, shorten wait time, lengthen crossing time @ 4th and Jackson

SDOT

not funded

not started

Signals

improve pedestrian signal, shorten wait time, lengthen crossing time @ 3rd and Jackson

SDOT

not funded

not started

Signals

add flasher, push button, flag, etc. @ 3rd and Main St

SDOT

not funded

not started

Signals

add flasher, push button, flag, etc. @ Main St and Occidental

SDOT

not funded

not started

Signals

add flasher, push button, flag, etc. @ water taxi

SDOT

not funded

not started

Signals

prioritize pedestrians at signal @ Occidental and Jackson

SDOT

not funded

not started

Crosswalks

install speed bumps on Occidental to reduce vehicle speed

SDOT

not funded

not started

Crosswalks

restripe all faded crosswalks at intersections

SDOT

Only in Seattle 2013

6 crosswalks completed

Crosswalks

restripe and add new mid-block crosswalks to complete alley network

SDOT

Only in Seattle 2013

2 crosswalks completed

Signals

improve pedestrian signal, shorten wait, lengthen crossing time @ Alaskan Way & Yesler

SDOT

not funded

not started

Signals

improve pedestrian signal, shorten wait time, lengthen crossing time @ 4th Ave S & Weller St

SDOT

not funded

not started

Signals

add flasher, push button, flag, etc. @ mid-block crosswalks, Yesler btw 2nd & 3rd Ave

SDOT

not funded

not started

Signals

study feasibility of All-Way walk @ 1st Ave S & Yesler Way

SDOT

not funded

not started

Construction Detours

improve oversight and implementation of street closure and reroutes during construction

SDOT

not funded

not started

7. Improve ADA accessibility to make accessible streets and transit connections for everyone.

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Alaskan Way & Colombia

SDOT

Alaskan Way construction

not started

Access

improve severely slanted sidewalk @ 3rd and Yesler

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Alaskan Way & Yesler Way (all corners)

SDOT

Alaskan Way construction

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & Railroad

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

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Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & Cherry St

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & S Washington St (SW)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & S Washington St (NW)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & S Washington St (SE)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & S Washington St (NE)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & S Main St (SW)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & S Main St (NE)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & Jackson St (NW)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & Yesler Way (SW)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & Yesler Way (NW)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & Yesler Way (SE)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ 1st Ave S & Yesler Way (NE)

SDOT

1st Avenue repaving

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Yesler Way & Western Ave (south)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

install ADA ramps @ Yesler Way & Occidental Ave (NW)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

install ADA ramps at @ Yesler Way & Occidental Ave (NE)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

improve ADA ramps at corners @ James St at Sinking Ship Garage (south)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Washington St between Alaskan Way & 1st Ave S (south)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Washington St between Occidental Ave & 2nd Ave Ext (south)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Main St between Alaskan Way & 1st Ave S (north)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Main St between Alaskan Way & 1st Ave S (south)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Main St between 2nd Ave S & 2nd Ave Ext (north)

SDOT

not funded

not started

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Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Main St between 2nd Ave S & 2nd Ave Ext (south)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

improve severely slanted sidewalk on Yesler Way between 1st Ave S & alley (south)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

improve severely slanted sidewalk @ S Jackson St between 3rd & 4th Ave S (south)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

fix broken sidewalks on 1st Ave S between S Washington St & S Main St (west)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

fix broken sidewalks on 1st Ave S between Yesler & S Washington St (east)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

fix broken prism glass and sidewalk on 1st Ave S & Cherry St (NW corner)

SDOT

not funded

not started

Access

improve severely slanted sidewalk @ 2nd Ave S and Main St

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve severely slanted sidewalk @ 2nd Ave S at Fire Station

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve alley driveway @ Yesler Way & S Post St (south)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve ADA ramp @ James at Pioneer Park (north)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve ADA ramps @ S Washington St & Occidental Ave (SW)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve ADA ramps @ S Washington St & Occidental Ave (NW)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve ADA ramps @ S Washington St & Occidental Ave (NE)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve ADA ramps @ S Washington St & 3rd Ave S (SW)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve ADA ramps @ S Washington St & 3rd Ave S (NW)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve ADA ramps @ S Washington St & 3rd Ave S (SE)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

improve ADA ramps at corners @ S Washington St & 3rd Ave S (NE)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Main St between & Occidental Ave & 2nd Ave S (north)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Main St between & Occidental Ave & 2nd Ave S (south)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

Access

install ADA ramps @ Occidental Ave S & S King St (SW)

SDOT

PSRC TAP grant

engineering phase

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Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ Yesler Way between 2nd Ave Ext & 3rd Ave S (north)

SDOT

Neighborhood Street Fund

engineering phase

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ Yesler Way between 2nd Ave Ext & 3rd Ave S (south)

SDOT

Neighborhood Street Fund

engineering phase

Access

improve severely slanted sidewalk @ S Jackson St between 2nd & 3rd Ave S (north)

SDOT

Neighborhood Street Fund

completed

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ Jackson between 2nd Ave S & 3rd Ave S (north)

SDOT

Neighborhood Street Fund

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Yesler Way & Western Ave (NE)

PSE

PSE pipeline

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Yesler Way & Western Ave (NW)

PSE

PSE pipeline

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Western Ave & Columbia St (SE)

PSE

PSE pipeline

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Western Ave & Columbia St (SW)

PSE

PSE pipeline

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Western Ave & Columbia St (NW)

PSE

PSE pipeline

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps at corners @ Yesler Way at Sinking Ship Garage (north)

PSE

PSE pipeline

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps at corners @ Yesler Way & Occidental Ave (SW)

PSE

PSE pipeline

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps at corners @ Yesler Way & Occidental Ave (SE)

PSE

PSE pipeline

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps at corners @ S Washington St & Occidental Ave (SE)

PSE

PSE pipeline

completed

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Washington St between 1st Ave S & Occidental Ave (north)

SDOT

Neighborhood Street Fund

completed

Access

install ADA ramps mid-block @ S Washington St between 1st Ave S & Occidental Ave (south)

SDOT

Neighborhood Street Fund

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Jackson & Occidental Ave S (all corners)

SDOT

Streetcar

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps mid-block @ Jackson between Occidental Ave S & 2nd Ave S (north)

SDOT

Streetcar

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Jackson & 2nd Ave S (all corners)

SDOT

Streetcar

completed

Access

improve ADA ramps @ Jackson & 3rd Ave S (all corners)

SDOT

Streetcar

completed

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