Did SDOT consider impacts to school buses, truck traffic and deliveries?
Yes. Our current design includes wider lanes to accommodate larger vehicles. We are also working with King County Metro Transit to meet their transit stop needs. In addition, SDOT has spoken with freight users on the corridor to ensure we are addressing their concerns. Has SDOT considered the interaction between bicycles and buses? Yes. Where there is a bike lane or a sharrow, bikes will be able to pass the bus because the buses should pull into the parking lane to make their stop. SDOT works closely with Metro Transit to coordinate curb space uses. When can West Seattle expect more buses and even light rail? Bus Rapid Transit is coming to West Seattle. The route begins at Westwood Villages, goes to the ferry terminal, through West Seattle (mostly on California) on to downtown. Light rail for West Seattle is not included in the recently passed Sound Transit II ballot measure. Will the city build a park and ride in West Seattle to cut down on car trips to downtown and beyond? Metro Tran
