Pine and Pike street improvements begin

Seattle PI reminds that the work to improve bicycle and pedestrian use of Pine and Pike streets is underway. We wrote about the work that will be happening -- including bus access improvements and a new sidewalk on the I5 overcrossing -- back in April: Pike and Pine street improvements to include new bike lanes, sidewalk, bus bulbs. Seattle Department of Transportation says the work should be complete by August.

Here is the list of planned improvements from SDOT:

• Installation of signal-related improvements
• Installation of “bus bulbs” (mid-block curb bulbs) to improve passenger loading and unloading, and the speed of transit service along the corridor
• Construction of curb bulbs to narrow crossing distances for pedestrians
• Installation of updated curb/wheel chair ramps to meet City and ADA standards
• Construction of a new sidewalk along the north side of Pine Street (on the bridge structure over Interstate 5) between
• Terry Avenue and Minor Avenue that provides a much needed pedestrian walkway
  Installation of continuous, well-marked bicycle facilities