pedestrian overpass locations
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Pedestrian Overpass Locations. City of Kent. Objectives. Find a location in Kent for a pedestrian overpass Allow better traffic movement by removing pedestrian crossings Locate next to transit stops, bike trails and commercial areas Avoid costly construction areas and sewer lines. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Pedestrian Overpass LocationsCity of Kent
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Objectives• Find a location in Kent for a
pedestrian overpass• Allow better traffic movement by
removing pedestrian crossings• Locate next to transit stops, bike
trails and commercial areas• Avoid costly construction areas
and sewer lines
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Overall Project Location
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Costly Construction AreasErosion Hazard AreasSeismic Hazard AreasLandslide Hazard Areas
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Costly Construction Areas
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Commercial Areas
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Bike Trials
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Analysis Buffer
◦ .5 miles for Trails◦ .25 miles for commercial areas
Union Intersections Clip Erase
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Possible LocationsAlong principal arterialsWithin .5 mi of trials and .25 of
commercial areas and transit stops
Avoid hazard areas and sewer lines
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Possible Locations
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Chosen LocationJust before intersection of
Washington and Meeker8 transit stops within close
proximityCommercial and shopping areas
on both sides of Meeker
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Chosen Location
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Data UsedCities / Incorporated AreasHazard Areas
◦Seismic, Erosion and LandslideWater BodiesWashington CountiesPublic LandsTrailsKing County Transportation NetworkSewer LinesMetro Bus Stops