15th Ave NW and NW 83rd St Pedestrian Safety Enhancements

Updated: April 18, 2024

What’s happening now?

We are thrilled to share the completion of our 15th Ave NW at NW 83rd Street Pedestrian Safety Enhancements project. Crews have finished installing all safety upgrades at this intersection.

The intersection has been enhanced with the addition of a new pedestrian and bike signal, a pedestrian refuge island, marked crosswalks on the north and south legs of the intersection, designated crossings for east and westbound cyclists, and restrictions on northbound left-turn movements onto westbound NW 83rd St for vehicles.

Before and After Photos: (left) Restricts northbound left turn movements onto westbound NW 83rd St. for vehicles (middle) New marked crosswalks on north and south left of intersection (right) New pedestrian refuge island. 

Before and After Photos: (left) New crossings for east and westbound bikes, (middle) New pedestrian and bike signal on 15th Ave NW and NW 83rd Street, (right) New pedestrian and bike signal on 15th Ave NW and NW 83rd Street (different angle). 
 

These improvements are aimed at enhancing safety for everyone using the intersection – pedestrians, cyclists, people using mobility devices and drivers alike.

We want to thank everyone who took part in the community prioritization process for this Neighborhood Street Fund project. Your input has been invaluable in making this project a reality!

Project Overview

In 2019, the 15th Ave NW and NW 83rd St Pedestrian Safety Enhancements was one of 15 selected projects by the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee to be funded through SDOT's Neighborhood Street Fund Program. The project, located at the intersection of 15th Ave NW and NW 83rd St aims to enhance the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the street. This project will also help connect a future neighborhood greenway along NW 83rd St.

Note: funds not used for this project will be returned to the NSF program budget.

Elements

• New pedestrian and bike signal on 15th Ave NW at NW 83rd Street
• New pedestrian refuge island
• New marked crosswalks on north and south leg of intersection
• New crossings for east and westbound bikes
• Restricts northbound left turn movements onto westbound NW 83rd St for vehicles

Benefits

•  Enhanced safety for people crossing the intersection of 15th Ave NW and NW 83rd St
•  Enhanced accessibility for people using mobility devices, riding bikes, or pushing strollers
•  Maintains access to driveways and businesses

Design

Schedule

The NSF program runs on 3-year cycles to select, design, and build projects. The application phase for the 2019-2021 cycle opened October 2018 with construction happneing in 2022 and 2023.

Project Background

This is one of 15 Neighborhood Street Fund projects requested by neighbors and selected by the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee. Neighborhood Street Fund is a city program, running on 3-year cycles, that enables neighbors to propose and help prioritize transportation-related projects that are then built by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). 

Questions?

If you have questions or need translated materials, please contact us at NSF@seattle.gov or (206) 257-2153. Thank you.

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