Need and Benefits

The N 148th Street Non-Motorized Bridge will address several community needs, both current and future, and provide many benefits, including:

Transportation options for a changing neighborhood. In 2016, the City developed the 145th Street Station Subarea Plan to address future land use and transportation needs near the new light rail and transit station. As the area changes, the bridge will help serve residents, business owners, retail customers, and commuters. The bridge is part of the City of Shoreline’s greater planning efforts for the N 145th Street corridor and new Sound Transit light rail station. You can learn more about other related projects in the area by visiting the Destination 2024 website.

Link light rail access. By 2024, the Shoreline South/145th Station will open, bringing light rail and increased bus rapid transit service to Shoreline. Of Shoreline residents who work, more than 80% travel outside of the city to reach their places of employment, with almost two‐thirds commuting to Seattle. Traffic in the station area is projected to increase by more than 25%.

Improved safety and reduced travel times. Paths that are separated from the road and designate space for pedestrians and bicyclists increase safety and help reduce the risk of collisions with motor vehicles.

Shoreline is currently divided by a nine-lane interstate (I-5). A new bridge will make it easier to travel through Shoreline and decrease travel times by at least ten minutes for those walking and biking in the area. The new bridge will also improve bike routes to the Interurban Trail, the future Trail along the Rail, the existing Burke-Gilman Trail, and potential future regional bicycle networks.

Location

The new bridge will go across Interstate 5 (I-5) at N 148th Street. The project consists of three main parts: the bridge span over I-5, West Trail Connection, and East Bridge Landing.

Key

 

N 148th Street Non‑Motorized Bridge

Link light rail tracks­

Shoreline South/​145th Station (including light rail, bus zone, passenger drop‑off, parking garage, and pathways)

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Projected Cost

Design	$2.8–3.8 million
Right‐of‐Way	$1.5–2.1 million
Construction	$18.1–24.9 million
TOTAL PROJECT COST	$23–30.2 million

The City has secured $10 million in federal, regional, and county funding. With a total project cost currently estimated at $23–30.2 million (costs will be further refined during the design process), the City continues to actively seek funding to complete construction.