West Trail Connection
The western ramp and approach to the bridge will be on the west side of I-5 in the Parkwood neighborhood. The project team is working with immediate neighborhoods, including three places of worship, to identify their priorities and ensure that the design and construction of the bridge will limit disruption. With all options, the City aims to preserve existing mature trees in the project area, wherever possible.
Option 1: Minimal Build-Out
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Key
A
1st Avenue NE: Improvements to 1st Avenue NE might be built as a separate future project.
B
Bicycles: Bicycles will share the parking lot with vehicles and then connect to the bridge.
C
Trail: Trail will be an 8-foot-wide pedestrian sidewalk between 1st Avenue NE and the bridge and will include lighting.
D
Parking: Parking in church lots will not change.
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Typical cross-section
Looking west towards 1st Avenue NE
| Existing parking to remain | Shared vehicle/bicycle lane in parking lot | Existing parking to remain | Pedestrian trail | New fence |
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Option 2: Full Build-Out
Overhead view
Key
A
1st Avenue NE: Improvements to 1st Avenue NE might be built as a separate future project.
B
Bicycles: Bicycles will share the trail with pedestrians.
C
Trail: Pedestrians and bicycles will use a 16-foot shared path that connects to the bridge with a landscaping border and lighting between the path and church properties. This option means the City would have to access additional property from the adjacent churches.
D
Parking: In order to create a wider trail, some parking spaces may be removed. The City is looking at options for where to relocate parking on the west side of the bridge.
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Typical cross-section
Looking west towards 1st Avenue NE
| Existing parking to remain | Driving lane in parking lot | Pedestrian and bicycle trail | New fence |
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