BURKE-GILMAN

Multimodal Connector
The UW is requesting a TIGER 2014 grant to help complete this
critical transportation corridor before light rail opens
Our Solution
The Burke-Gilman Multimodal Connector will replace the
critical yet aging cornerstone of the regional trail network
with a modern, world-class connection. The new section will
not only meet existing needs, but will provide enough
capacity for bicyclists and pedestrians to enjoy the trail safely
well into our future.
The Problem
The Burke-Gilman Trail is more than a regional treasure; it
is a major transportation, recreation and nature corridor
and the most heavily-used trail in Washington. In recent
years, the trails growing popularity has led to
overcrowding and conicts between pedestrians, bicyclists
and motorists. Additional development, including a new
light rail station, is anticipated to dramatically increase
trail demand.
How You Can Help
We need your help in order to make our TIGER 2014 grant application successful. Sign up as a project supporter
online at http://uw.edu/burke-gilman and well add your name to the growing list of citizens who see the
importance of this regional connection and send it in to USDOT alongside our application.
Projected Bicycle and Pedestrian Trips per afternoon peak hour
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238% increase
92% increase
Alder, Elm residence halls open
Mercer Court Apartments open
Puget Sound Bike Share launches
Husky Stadium renovations complete
Terry, Maple residence halls open
University Link expansion opens
North Link expansion opens
Seattle Childrens and University VIllage expansions complete
Lander residence hall opens
SR 520 Multiuse path projected opening
East Link expansion opens
Contact information: Elisabeth McLaughlin, UW Transportation Services, Phone: 206-616-6682 Email: eml27@uw.edu Web: uw.edu/burke-gilman
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Contact information: Elisabeth McLaughlin, UW Transportation Services, Phone: 206-616-6682 Email: eml27@uw.edu Web: uw.edu/burke-gilman
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Project Benefts
With the Burke-Gilman Multimodal Connector, the University of Washington is planning for the regions active
transportation future. New light rail stations, high-density residential living, and expansions of the bicycle and
pedestrian networks continue to transform the region and encourage walking and bicycling. The connector
complements these eforts by creating a world-class transportation, recreation and nature corridor in the heart of the
region.
Trail improvements will
improve chokepoints such as
the Lewis Lane railroad trestle
bridge (left). The area will see a
new bridge, better connections,
and an improved transit plaza.
This trail connects all of North
Seattle with light rail, enabling
residents to get to and from
downtown without a vehicle.
The trail intersections will
feature large mixing zones
(right) with distinct materials,
signage, improved lighting and
trafc calming measures that
alert trail users to upcoming
intersections.
The trail provides Seattle
residents access to a world-class
university, hundreds of
businesses, a stadium and
arena, regional medical center,
social services, museums,
performing arts centers, public
parks and more.
A demonstration zone of the new
treatments outside of the Mercer
Court Apartments shows how the
trail separates bicyclists from
pedestrians, minimizing modal
conficts and improving safety for
all trail users.
If left unimproved, the poor
condition of the trail will threaten
accessibility, mobility and
economic growth in one of
Seattles largest business districts.