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The Alaskan Way Viaduct The State of Washington, King County, and the City of Seattle are working together to find a solution for the central waterfront section of the viaduct. Governor Christine Gregoire, King County Executive Ron Sims, and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels have directed the three transportation departments to begin evaluating options with the public so that a recommendation can be made by the end of 2008. Stakeholder Advisory Committee A Stakeholder Advisory Committee of 30 people representing various constituencies and community groups, including business, neighborhood, freight, commuter, environmental, and other interests has been appointed. The Washington State, King County, and Seattle departments of transportation (WSDOT, KCDOT, and SDOT, respectively) will lead the committee as a way to engage key stakeholders, listen to ideas, and conduct a transparent public involvement process for the central waterfront project. This group will meet until the end of 2008. Materials reviewed at the Stakeholder Advisory Committee meetings are available online.Stakeholder Advisory Committee Roster March 2008 Moving Forward Projects The City of Seattle is committed to moving forward to replace the ailing Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall. In 2007, Mayor Greg Nickels, along with Governor Christine Gregoire and King County Executive Ron Sims, agreed to six safety and mobility improvements on the north and southern ends of the SR 99 corridor. For up-to-date information on the progress of the projects, please visit: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/Viaduct/default.htm In May 2007, the Seattle City Council requested the Seattle Department of Transportation develop an Urban Mobility Plan as a solution for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct. The Urban Mobility Plan will use a systems approach, including enhanced transit service, surface street and highway improvements and other transportation programs and policies, and will focus on the movement of people and goods to and through Downtown, rather than maintaining vehicle capacity of the existing SR99 corridor. SDOT is leading this effort, in close coordination with King County and WSDOT through the Partnership Process for the Central Waterfront. Click here for more information about the Urban Mobility Plan |
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