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Changes to the Light Rail NE 145th Street Station

soundtransitjpgWith final design of the Lynnwood Link Extension underway, Sound Transit has been working with project partners to make modifications and improvements to early station site plans for the station at NE 145th St. As a result of on-going coordination and discussions with King County Metro Transit, WSDOT and the City of Shoreline, the reconfigured site plan addresses bus and traffic circulation, accommodates future growth in bus service, improves passenger safety and reduces construction impacts.

Sound Transit will have new plans ready for public review and comment at public meetings in November when the station design process kicks off. Dates, times and locations for all three station design public meetings will be announced in mid-October.

Sound Transit has notified all property owners potentially impacted by the new modifications to the site plan. Adjacent residents and property owners will be briefed on the new plans and provided an opportunity to ask question in order to help prepare them to comment when the new plans are ready for public review in November.

The final design phase of the project started this spring and will continue to the start of construction in 2018. During final design changes and improvements to early project plans are expected.

For more information about the Lynnwood Link Extension Project, please contact the Lynnwood Link Extension project team at 206-398-5300 or LynnwoodLink@soundtransit.org.

You can also visit the Lynnwood Link Extension web page.

Lake City Teens Video about Lack of Resources in Lake City

Lake City Teen FlyerBy Mark Mendez, Lake City Neighbourhood Alliance Board Member

Come see the best film of the year, “Vacation in Lake City,” made by the STEP program’s Lake City teens. The short film will tackle the issue of a lack of resources in Lake City’s Community Center and parks. There will be a brief discussion about what improvements the neighbourhood would like to see in the future. Free PIZZA and REFRESHMENTS will be available! Everyone is welcome!

The teens from Lake City worked really hard on this video. Come out and support them and help strengthen our community! See the attached flyer for details.

Monday, August 22, 2016
Lake City Community Centre
12351 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
3:00 – 4:30 PM

New Bell Times for Seattle Public Schools 2016-17

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As a reminder to families, Seattle Public Schools is changing bell times for the upcoming 2016-17 school year. The district says the change in school start times is designed to improve academic outcomes for secondary students. It provides a list of resources on its district website, from child care and nutrition to after school activities and safety and security, to help families make the transition.

Here is a link to the SPS Bell Times website: http://bit.ly/1WRASed

And the page with the actual schedules is here.

SDOT Annual Safe Routes to School Kick-Off on August 26

Kids on bikes! Swag! Healthy snacks! Storytime!

Lake City Greenways is thrilled to announce SDOT’s Annual Safe Routes to School Kick-Off event will be held at our very own Cedar Park Playground.

All kids are welcomes!

We also need YOUR help to assist kids to learn bicycling skills for fun and safe riding – a phenomenally rewarding time will be had by all!

What: Bike Rodeo clinic to teach children the skills and precautions to ride a bicycle safely.
Who: Everyone is invited. Bring your kids and bikes while you volunteer!
Where: Cedar Park Playground, 3737 NE 135th St, Seattle, WA 98125
When: Friday, August 26th, 1 to 5 PM

Bike Rodeo 2016Come for the whole day or choose a shift.

  • Volunteer Shift #1 – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Volunteer Shift #2 – 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

No previous Bike Rodeo experience is required. We will provide a brief training at the start of your shift.

Can you help? Please join us!

Pedestrian Safety Tips from SPD

pedestrianThis information is from a brochure put out by Seattle Police Department:

Pedestrian Safety Tips

  • Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk and you must walk in the roadway, always walk facing the traffic.
  • See and be seen. Wear bright or light-colored clothing and make eye contact with the driver before proceeding through the crosswalk.
  • Be careful when you see a driver attempting to make a right-hand turn. A large number of pedestrian accidents occur when drivers forget to recheck the crosswalk before proceeding.
  • Cross the street only at marked crosswalks or intersections. This helps motorists to see you.
  • When crossing a multiple-lane roadway, visually clear each lane as you proceed.
  • Beware of parked cars; look for a driver who may not see you and pull out.
  • Be aware – telephone poles, utility boxes and parked vehicles block oncoming drivers’ ability to see you.
  • Stop before you enter the street. Look LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT prior to entering the street.
  • Give driers ample time to stop prior to entering the crosswalk.

For more pedestrian safety tips, visit: http://www.seattle.gov/police/prevention/personal/pedestrian.htm

The Laws

The laws that govern what is legal/illegal as they pertain to crossing the street are governed by the Seattle Municipal Code. These are non-criminal infractions that begin with a $46 fine and go up from there. The following are the most common infractions. For more information on SMC codes go to: http://clerk.ci.seattle.wa.us/

  • SMC 11.40.060 Prohibited crossing – it is illegal to suddenly leave the curb or sidewalk in front of a car it is so close it is impossible for the driver to stop the car before hitting you.
  • SMC 11.40.040 Right-of-way in crosswalk – when traffic-control signals are not in place or not operating, a driver must stop when they see a pedestrian crossing at an intersection or unmarked crosswalk when that person is in the half of the roadway that the car is traveling or approaching the vehicle lane.
  • SMC 11.40.100 Prohibited crossing near signals – No pedestrian shall cross the roadway between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation, except in a marked crosswalk.
  • SMC 11.50.120 Steady yellow signal – pedestrian duties – Pedestrians facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian-control device, shall not enter the roadway, but if pedestrians have begun to cross before the display of the signal, vehicle operators shall stop to allow them to complete their movements.
  • SMC 11.50.160 Steady red signal – pedestrian duties – Pedestrians are prohibited from entering the street when facing a lone steady circular red or red arrow signal.
  • SMC 11.50.280 “Don’t Walk” pedestrian-control signal – Pedestrians facing a steady or flashing “DON’T WALK” sign shall not enter the roadway, but if pedestrians have begun to cross before the display of the signal, vehicle operators shall stop to allow them to complete their movements.

Pedestrian Fatality FAQs

  • 5,000 pedestrians are killed each year in the US.
  • 68,000 pedestrians were injured in 2004 (the brochure is kind of old)
  • On average, a pedestrian is killed every 113 minutes and injured every 8 minutes.
  • 79% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at non-intersection locations.
  • 89% of pedestrian fatalities occurred in normal weather conditions.
  • 66% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at night.
  • 69% of pedestrian fatality victims are male.
  • 19% of all pedestrian fatalities are children between 5 and 9 years old.
  • Women, ages 70-79, have the highest pedestrian fatality rate of any other age group.

July 2016 Pinehurst Crime Map

Here is a partial picture of Pinehurst property crime for the month. Click on the map to enlarge it.

You can see ALL the types of crime at http://web5.seattle.gov/mnm/policereports.aspx. Select the North neighborhood and enter a date range.

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Update on Use of Old Lake City Fire Station

Lake City Family Housing—Project Update August 3, 2016

Here is an update on affordable housing to be built at 12705 30th Avenue NE, the site of the former Fire Station 39. The sponsor, the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), provided this brief recap and summary of progress and schedule.

Proposed to Build

 70 units of workforce rental housing for families/individuals earning up to 60% of Area Median Income

  • 25 studios
  • 15-1 BRs
  • 25 -2 BRs
  • 5-3 BRs

and Roof Top Resident Deck & Garden

 6,800 SF Preschool for 3 to 5 year olds supported by the Seattle Preschool Program, including four classrooms and an outdoor play space, with hours of operation sufficient to support working families, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, that includes before and after school care.

4 on-site parking spaces and reserved off-site parking within 800’ of the site, possibly at Lake City branch library if surplus spaces are available.

Eligible Incomes

To be eligible to live at Lake City Family Housing, a household could make no higher than the income limits

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Architectural Progress

The NE Neighborhood Design Review Board (DRB) met on June 13, 2016 to provide Early Design Guidance to the architects, Runberg Architecture Group. Please see the design studies below. Very constructive suggestions included orienting the building toward 127th and not 30th Avenue NE; maintaining good security along 30th Ave NE with ample building and street lighting; incorporating Lake City Neighborhood Design Standards; referencing aspects of the auto-centric history of the community and creating a beautiful building. LIHI also heard concerns about zoning in the Urban Village not requiring on-site parking for residents, lack of safety along 30th Ave NE, and concentration of children.

Schedule – City Departments Collaborating to Help Get the Project Underway

  • Master Use Permit Application (Land Use #3024131) submit to City Aug 16, 2016
  • Application to City of Seattle Office of Housing for Funding-September 13, 2016
  • Design Review Board Recommendation Meeting – Anticipated Oct/Nov 2016
  • Building Permit Issuance April 2017
  • Construction start May 2017
  • Completion July 2018
  • Preschool Opening Sep 2018

Preliminary Concepts

Color Option 1-yellow “ribbon,” with multi-color accents in grey facades

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Color Option 2- multi-colored “ribbon,” with no color accents in grey facades

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Suggestions/Questions? Contact Robin Amadon, ramadon@lihi.org 206-957-8050

Lake City’s SALMONFEST is August 5-6-7 

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FRIDAY AUGUST 5

20150807_113847_resized_212 PM-7 PM  SALMON BAKE KICK OFF – Lake City Community Center  12531 28th Ave NE

 SATURDAY AUGUST 6

11 AM-7 PM STREET FESTIVALth
Vendors, live music and kids activities

12 PM-7 PM SALMON BAKE

6 PM KID’S PARADE

Line up at Wells Fargo Bank, 130th and Lake City Way 5pm

 7PM GRAND PERFORMANCE PARADE IMG_2469

 SUNDAY AUGUST 7

10 AM-4 PM CAR SHOWdita-von-teese-vintage-car-antique-roadster1

11 AM-5 PM STREET FESTIVAL

12 PM-5 PM SALMON BAKE (Or until we run out of Salmon)

And the entertainment lineup is here.

Kids’ Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

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Summertime in Seattle! Nine year old Priyna drew this colorful picture at last month’s Pinehurstfest and it’s now on display in the kiosk at the Pinehurst Pocket Park. Come see this awesome drawing; the park is at NE 117th & 19th Ave NE. Thanks, Priyna – it’s really brightens up the park!

If you would like to submit your child’s artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 10712 5th Ave NE.

 

Idriss Mosque Annual BBQ on August 14

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Yes, it is that time of year again. Sheikh Idriss Mosque and the Islamic Centre of Washington (ICW) are hosting their 15th Annual BBQ. You, your families and guests are all invited to this fun event. Hamburgers, hotdogs and vegetarian options will be served.

This will be an excellent opportunity to meet your neighbours and support your communities, as well as working together for peace, compassion, reconciliation and justice.

 

Date Sunday, August 14, 2016
Time 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Place Idriss Mosque
  1420 NE Northgate Way
  Seattle, WA 98125