RapidRide J Line
Our RapidRide J Line project will make it easier and more convenient for you to get around the University District, Eastlake, South Lake Union, and Belltown. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to class at the University of Washington, visiting the doctor, or shopping at local businesses, these upgrades will help you travel faster and more reliably.
As part of the project, we’ll upgrade streets, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, streetlights, and traffic signals. We’ll also add protected bike lanes and replace the water main on Eastlake Ave E. These upgrades will support our local businesses, make it easier for you to get to housing, and help create safer, more connected neighborhoods for everyone.
Updated: October 24, 2025
What's happening now
Image shows the installation of the new water main along Eastlake Ave E.
There are a lot of water shutoffs and nightwork in the coming weeks. All the details of this work can be found in the water main section below.
University District Construction
Paving and bus stop closure on Roosevelt Way NE :
Starting as early as next week, we will begin demolishing and paving on the west side of Roosevelt Way NE between NE 41st St and NE 43rd St. One southbound traffic lane will stay open during this work, which is expected to last several weeks. If you are riding a bike, you may need to use the sidewalks in some areas.
This work will require us to temporarily close the southbound bus stop near the UW Clinic at NE 42nd St and Roosevelt Way NE. Alternative stops can be found at the following locations:
- Southbound Roosevelt Way NE and NE 45th St (Stop #9605): Routes 31, 32, and 65
- Westbound NE 42nd St and 8th Ave NE (Stop #5402): Routes 31 and 32
- Eastbound NE Campus Pkwy and University Wy NE (Stop #9575): Route 65
Our work on the west side of Roosevelt Way NE required us to relocate the UW Clinic’s shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off area to the north side of NE 42nd St. Click here to download a PDF that shows the change in the drop-off location.
Driveway and alley closures on Roosevelt Way NE and NE 43rd St
Starting as early as 10 AM on Friday, October 31, we will begin paving the street in front of the alleys on NE 43rd St between 11th Ave NE and 12th Ave NE after trash pick up is complete.
Starting as early as 5 PM on Friday, October 31, crews will remove existing road panels in front of the driveway and alleys, then pour new concrete that will set over the weekend. During this time, Trinity Apartments residents will not have access to their parking garage. Traffic will not be able to access the alleys from NE 43rd St. We will reopen both the parking garage and alleyways before 6 a.m. on Monday morning. You should expect some construction noise during this work.
Paving on Eastlake Ave NE
We expect to finish paving the west side of Eastlake Ave NE between NE Campus Pkwy and NE 41st St early next week. One northbound lane will continue to stay open during the remaining work.
As early as Friday, October 31, we will begin installing new sidewalks on the east side of Eastlake Ave NE and 11th Ave NE. This work will take several weeks to complete and require us to shift traffic around the area. Pedestrians will need to use the sidewalk on the west side.
Sidewalk installation on 11th Ave NE
Crews are building new sidewalks on the east side of 11th Ave NE between NE 43rd St and NE 45th St. During this work, people on bikes can use a temporary northbound bike lane, and pedestrians can access the west sidewalk.
Eastlake Construction
The map above shows where we are currently working in the Eastlake neighborhood. Click here to download a larger PDF of this map.
Upcoming closure of northbound Eastlake Ave E between Harvard Ave E and E Allison St
In early November, we will close the northbound lanes of Eastlake Ave E between Harvard Ave E and E Allison St. All northbound traffic will be rerouted onto E Allison St and Harvard Ave E. More information on this detour will be provided soon.
Paving work along Eastlake Ave E between Harvard Ave E and E Shelby St
We are making progress on creating a new road surface and are continuing to pave the east side of Eastlake Ave E between Harvard Ave E and E Shelby St. This work will last several weeks. Our team will coordinate with businesses and residents before any driveway impacts occur.
Nightwork and water main replacement on Eastlake Ave E
We are continuing to install the new water main along the east side of Eastlake Ave E in multiple areas. Please visit the water main section below for more details.
Electrical work at E Louisa St, E Lynn St, and E Hamlin St
We will continue installing new electrical lines and vaults across Eastlake Ave E at the intersections of E Louisa St, E Lynn St, and E Hamlin St. Thank you for your patience while we completed nighttime work this past week. Crews will finish the remaining installations and temporary paving during the daytime next week.
Paving on Eastlake Ave E between E Garfield St and E Galer St
Image shows paving work on Eastlake Ave E
As early as Monday, October 27, we will begin pouring concrete on the west side of Eastlake Ave E between E Blaine St and E Galer St. During this work, we will keep traffic between E Blaine St and E Galer St shifted to the east side of Eastlake Ave.
Demolition on Eastlake Ave E between E Howe St and E Boston St
Starting as soon as Friday, October 27, we will begin demolishing the east side of Eastlake Ave E between E Howe St and E Boston St. We will work with property owners and residents to maintain driveway access. This work is expected to take multiple months as we remove the old pavement, dig several feet deep, and pour new concrete. Our work involves heavy machinery, so you should anticipate loud noises, vibrations, and dust. We will shift traffic to the west side of Eastlake Ave E during this time.
Fairview Ave N Construction
Frontage road closure near Fairview Ave N and Yale Ave N
Crews continue to install new communication utility systems on the west side of Fairview Ave N, along the frontage road between Aloha St and Yale Ave N. Crews will be working at the intersections of Yale Ave N, Fairview Pl N, and Aloha St. This work will temporarily limit sidewalk access near Yale Ave N. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be directed onto the frontage road around the work area. Our work will take place on weekdays between 7 AM and 5 PM. We will reopen the affected areas at the end of each workday, and we do not expect any weekend work.
Sidewalk installation near the east side of Yale Ave N
We have started installing new sidewalks on the east side of Fairview Ave N near Yale Ave N and Aloha St. This work will require us to close the curb lane and direct pedestrians across the street. If you are walking near the work area, please follow our detour signs.
For more information on bus stop relocations during our road work, please visit King County Metro’s website.
Weekly Online Open House
We encourage you to meet with members of the project team during our weekly online open house every Thursday between 2 and 3 p.m. Feel free to join our discussion anytime during the hour-long session to ask your questions in the way that makes you most comfortable. You can leave your camera off, type your questions in the chat, or simply listen as others share theirs.
We want to ensure that those participating understand how to use Teams to engage with the project team. Please view this tutorial from Microsoft if you need assistance prior to our online drop-in sessions. There is information available about how to use your camera, mute and unmute yourself, and chat with other meeting participants. We are also available to offer technical support during our drop-in session if you encounter any issues as well. We look forward to connecting with you!
You can access the online meetings with the details below:
Meeting link
Meeting ID: 237 305 138 093
Passcode: mBSfNf
You can download a PDF that shows the upgrades this project will make by clicking this link.
We plan to upgrade from the existing Route 70 to the RapidRide service in 2027.
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Water Main Construction Information
When the city builds large projects, we find ways to reduce our impacts to community members by working together across agencies to updates vital services. An example of this is installing a new water main on Eastlake Ave E ahead of laying the new concrete road surface. This work brings the existing 100-year-old water main up to a modern earthquake resistant standard.
To complete this work, our contractor works with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to schedule the various steps needed to remove the existing water main and install the new one. The work is divided into zones allowing the teams to close off water supply and minimalize disruptions to businesses owners and people living in the area. Outreach is conducted to determine the various times when water shut offs have the least impact to your community as a whole.
There are various steps taken to replace a water main that require shutting off the water supply for different lengths of time. These steps include, testing valves to make sure they turn off the water, capping off the existence service, creating a temporary water main, switching the water to the temporary line, building the new line, testing the new water main, and finally switching the water supply to the new line.
To keep you informed, we will develop maps, send emails, contact businesses directly, and share information with community groups and property owners. SPU will conduct direct outreach and place notifications onto buildings typically five days ahead of a planned outage. You can always check the status of water outages through SPU’s Water Outage Map.

Water main zone map
The map shows key water main work zones during this project. However, the areas impacted can be much further out from these zones, as these are determined by the position of shut-off valves. Please review the "Upcoming Shut Off" tabs for more information about specific impacts.
How to prepare for a water outage
You can learn how best to prepare for water main work by visiting SPU's webpage for tips on preparing for a water outage.
If you operate an apartment, hotel, or business
When managing a project of this size, we collaborate with SPU to inform properties affected by major water shutoffs. These notifications are sent before the work and include specific time frames. However, we may need to contact you immediately for smaller shutoffs, connections, or emergencies.
Please email RapidRide@seattle.gov with the best contact person for your property, along with their contact information. This will allow us to keep you informed.
Water Shut Offs
Over the next week, crews supporting Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) will work at night on the east side of Eastlake Ave E between E Shelby St and E Edgar St. SPU will complete the final connections and service transfers to the new water main. Before this work, SPU cleans and tests the new pipes to ensure they are free from sediment and contaminants, such as bacteria.
On Tuesday, October 28, the buildings highlighted in yellow below will experience a water outage from 10 PM to 6 AM as crews connect their services to the new water main.
The following night, on Wednesday, October 29, crews will work from 7 PM to 3 AM as they continue to connect the buildings highlighted in yellow below to the new water main. An outage of up to three hours is anticipated during this work.
Crews will work between E Shelby St and E Hamlin St.
The properties highlighted in yellow will experience water outages on the nights of October 28 and October 29. (Click here to download a PDF of this image)
On Thursday, October 30, crews will move farther south between E Hamlin St and E Edgar St. Between 8 PM and 4 AM, they will connect the water services of buildings highlighted in yellow below. During this time, crews will be working across the intersection of E Hamlin St, requiring them to alternate at least one lane of traffic around the work area.
The properties highlighted in yellow will experience water outages on the nights of October 30. (Click here to download a PDF of this image)
The following week, SPU crews will connect buildings between E Edgar St and E Louisa St to the new water main. On the night of Monday, November 3, the buildings highlighted in yellow below will experience a water outage from 10 PM to 6 AM as we complete this work.
The properties highlighted in yellow will experience water outages on the night of November 3. (Click here to download a PDF of this image)
In addition, on the night of November 3, SPU crews will also repair water valves on Eastlake Ave E between E Allsion St and E Shelby. The buildings highlighted in yellow below will experience a water outage between 9 PM and 2 AM for this work.
The properties highlighted in yellow will experience water outages on the night of November 3 due to valve repairs. (Click here to download a PDF of this image)
Please be aware that planned water outages may be changed or canceled.
All our nighttime activities will follow the City of Seattle’s noise variance requirements. For more information about the City’s noise code, please visit their website.
Please visit SPU's webpage for tips on preparing for a water outage. Please visit SPU's Water Outages map for more information on affected properties. Our project website also has answers to frequently asked questions about water outages.
Project Overview
We're partnering with King County Metro (KCM) to enhance transit connections and upgrade existing bus routes to Metro RapidRide service. The project upgrades the current Route 70 to a RapidRide level of service, improving transit connections to Downtown, Belltown, South Lake Union, Eastlake, and the University District neighborhoods. In addition to improving bus reliability with all day transit service, the project will install new bus stations, repave streets, add new protected bike lanes, and improve pedestrian accessibility.
The RapidRide J Line project also addresses current and future mobility needs for travelers, transit capacity constraints along the route, and provides equitable transportation access to major institutions, employers, and neighborhoods.
The RapidRide J Line project will:
- Improve transit travel time and reliability throughout the route by adding transit lanes and transit signal priority
- Provide a high-quality rider experience with stations that include shelters, lighting, real-time arrival information, and all-door boarding
- Improve access to transit through upgraded curb ramps, sidewalks, and signals
- Improve connections to Link light rail, other bus lines, and Seattle Streetcar
- Install protected bike lanes to improve safety of all travelers
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions with more transit options and fewer cars on the road
- Pave Eastlake Ave E from E from Fuhrman Ave E to Fairview Ave E with at least 12 inches of concrete, creating a roadway that will last more than 50 years
- Partner with Seattle Public Utilities to replace the existing watermain on Eastlake Ave E
The RapidRide J Line project will bring many improvements to the neighborhoods served by the upgraded bus route. These improvements include:
- 15,130 feet of repaired sidewalks
- 2 miles of repaved roadway
- 3.7 lane-miles of protected bike facilities
- 2 miles of bus priority lanes
- 177 improved crosswalks
- 33 intersections with traffic signal improvements, including 253 new traffic signal devices
- 190 newly planted trees
- 8,900 feet of watermain replacement, in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities
The links below connect to videos highlighting some of the changes that will be in place once the work is complete:
- Eastlake Ave E southbound
- Fairview Ave N southbound
- Fairview Ave N northbound
- Eastlake Ave E northbound
Station Amenities
The following amenities will be included at RapidRide J Line stations:
- A 12-ft bus shelter canopy
- Real-time arrival information
- All-door boarding
- Benches
- Pedestrian-level lighting
- Signature signposts and route information maps

Project Map
You can see the changes this project will make along the entire route by downloading the final design plans.

Click this link to download a higher resolution map

- Planning (2014-2017): We collected traffic data, reviewed plans, and gathered community experiences to define options.
- Design (2017-2023): We are collaborating with the community, working to secure regulatory approval (e.g., Environmental Assessment), and developing a more detailed final design.
- Construction (2024): We are constructing the project and will keep the community informed on the latest construction updates, schedule, and expected impacts.
- Service launch (planned for 2027)
Funding
RapidRide J Line is partially funded by the 9-year Levy to Move Seattle, approved by voters in 2015. Additional funding is being sought through a Federal Transit Administration Small Starts Grant.
Contact Information
We're always interested in meeting with community and neighborhood groups that want to learn more about the project.You can request a briefing by emailing RapidRide@seattle.gov or calling (206) 257-2202.
Construction Outreach Materials
As construction continues, we will house all construction related outreach materials within this section.
November 2024
September 2024
- Construction online open house presentation
- Online open house script for presentation
Trees are fundamental to the character of Seattle and to our quality of life. In our rapidly changing climate, Seattle's urban forest is an increasingly important asset, playing a critical role in mitigating climate change impacts, including heat island effects, as well as supporting Seattle's public health, providing habitat for wildlife, creating spaces for exploration and enjoyment, cleaning our air and water, and reducing the quantity of stormwater runoff, further helping water quality.
The RapidRide J Line project will remove 92 trees in areas where we will widen sidewalks and install new bus shelters. As part of the tree mitigation plan, we will plant approximately 190 new trees, which have been chosen based upon their suitability for an urban environment. Once the project is complete, there will be a net gain of 98 trees.
The map below identifies where trees are being retained and removed, as well as where new trees will be planted.
Click this link to download a larger version of the tree map above.
The Rapid Ride J Line project area includes nine existing permanent artworks from the City of Seattle’s Public Art Collection. The Office of Arts & Culture is working closely with Seattle Department of Transportation to protect the artworks during construction. The three artworks that will be impacted include:
- “Dreamboats” by Linda Beaumont will stay in place and be protected as needed during construction
- “Lost in Thought” by Ellen Sollod will have one of three ground mosaics removed and reinstalled during construction
- “Cornerstones” by Stacy Levy will see all thirty-two concrete and glass inlay artworks deinstalled and reinstalled during construction. As part of the deinstallation and reinstallation, ARTS will work with the artist to repair, remake, and restore the damaged and missing artwork prior to reinstallation.
For more information about the Public Art program, visit the Office of Arts & Culture’s Public Art webpage or email the Office of Arts & Culture at arts.culture@seattle.gov.
RapidRide J Line outreach conducted to date
From 2015-2023 the project has engaged the public with:
- 115 community meetings and briefings
- More than 1,685 community members engaged
- Emails and mailers to more than 40,000 neighborhood residents and businesses
| Date | Event |
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| Phase 1 - Mode Analysis and Existing Conditions | |
| February 2015 | Presented to Eastlake District Council meeting |
| Phase 2 - Characteristics of BRT and Multimodal Components | |
| March-April 2015 | Key stakeholder group outreach, including phone calls to develop an outreach list |
| May 2015 | Open houses (2) to discuss mode analysis and existing conditions |
| July 2015 | Joined Cascade Bicycle Club for walking audit of Eastlake Ave E |
| August 2015 | Presentation to South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce |
| September 2015 | Forum meeting in South Lake Union to discuss mode options |
| September 2015 | Forum meeting in South Lake Union to discuss mode options |
| October 2015 | Presented to Eastlake District Council meeting |
| November 2015 | Forum meeting in South Lake Union to discuss BRT in-depth |
| November 2015 | Presented to Roosevelt Neighborhood Association |
| December 2015 | Open houses (2) to discuss BRT and multi-modal options |
| January 2016 | Presented to Maple Leaf Community Council |
| January 2016 | Presented to University Transportation Committee |
| January 2016 | Presented to Eastlake Community Council |
| March 2016 | Presented to U-District Partnership |
| March 2016 | Project staff conducted business access survey |
| Phase 3 - Recommended Corridor Concept | |
| May 2016 | Forum meeting to review recommended corridor concept |
| June 2016 | Presentation to Seattle Transit Advisory Board |
| June 2016 | Presented to Fred Hutchinson staff |
| June 2016 | Open houses (2) to review recommended corridor concept |
| July 2016 | Reviewed recommended corridor concept with Vulcan staff |
| September 2016 | Presentation to Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board |
| July 2017 | Submitted Locally Preferred Alternative to Seattle City Council (approved July 2017) |
| November 2017 | Notifications for public scoping meeting: • Email update • Mailed notice |
| December 2017 | Public scoping open house to inform project Environmental Assessment |
| March 2018 | Attended Eastlake Community Council meeting |
| April 2018 | Attended Eastlake Community Council meeting |
| August 2018 | Project email update |
| September 2018 | Presentation to Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board |
| October 2018 | Notifications for Eastlake neighborhood question and answer meeting: • Email update • Mailed notice |
| October 2018 | Hosted Eastlake neighborhood question and answer session to review bicycle alternatives analysis and parking analysis |
| December 2018 | Email invitations sent for Eastlake community parking workshop |
| January 2019 | Hosted Eastlake community parking workshop to discuss opportunities for RPZ updates, transportation options, shared parking, and load zone relocations |
| April 2019 | Attended Eastlake Community Council meeting |
| April to June 2019 | Project outreach staff conducted door-to-door access surveys for Eastlake businesses |
| May 2019 | Attended WSDOT/SDOT community parking briefing to review parking effects from the SR 520 project |
| July 2019 | Briefing with Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks to review the Ravenna Boulevard park |
| July 2019 | Briefing with members of Eastlake Community Council and SAFE Eastlake |
| July 2019 | Notifications for Eastlake business parking workshops: • Mailed notice • Emailed notice • Door-to-door flyers |
| July 2019 | Hosted Eastlake business parking workshops to discuss opportunities for load zone relocations, transportation options, shared parking, and RPZ updates |
| October 2019 | Hosted U-District and Roosevelt Open House and Question & Answer Session |
| October 2019 | Hosted Eastlake, South Lake Union and Downtown Open House and Question & Answer Session |
| October 2019 | Captured community feedback through online open house |
| October 2019 | Presentation to Seattle Transit Advisory Board |
| October 2019 | Briefings with:
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| November 2019 | Briefings with:
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| January 2020 |
Notifications for Environmental Assessment and Section 4(f) comment period:
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| January 2020 | Hosted U District, Roosevelt, Eastlake, and Downtown Drop-in Sessions for Environmental Assessment and Section 4(f) comment period. |
| January 2020 | Briefing with the Eastlake Community Council Board. |
| February 2020 | Briefing with the University of Washington. |
| December 2020 | Route Update Public Meeting(virtual). |
| December 2020 (Add new line) | Attended North Link Connections Mobility Board meeting |
| January 2021 | Briefing with Councilmember Alex Pedersen |
| March 2021 | Briefings with:
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| March 2021 | Attended Roosevelt Neighborhood Association meeting |
| March 2021 | Attended North Link Connections Mobility Board meeting |
| May 2021 | Attended Northeast District Council meeting |
| June 2021 | Briefings with:
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| June 2021 | Attended Mercer Corridor Stakeholder Committee meeting |
| July 2021 | SpotHero demo at Eastlake Community Council Board meeting |
| August 2021 | Briefings with:
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| October 2021 | U District Link light rail station grand opening tabling |
| October 2021 | Email update to community-based organizations to take Supplemental EA Survey |
| October 2021 | Presentation to the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board |
| November 2021 | Received community feedback through Supplemental EA Survey |
| December 2021 | Briefing with:
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| January 2022 | Project team responded to email inquiries about shortened route |
| February 2022 | Project communications with:
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| February 2022 | Project outreach staff conducted door to door notification of geotechnical boring work |
| March 2022 | Briefing with:
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| April 2022 | Briefing with Eastlake Community Council |
| May 2022 | Project email update about FONSI |
| May 2022 | Briefing with Seattle Police Department |
| July 2022 | Briefing with Vulcan |
| August 2022 | Project outreach staff conducted door to door notification of geotechnical boring work |
| August 2022 | Project email update for geotechnical boring work |
| August 2022 | Presentation to Eastlake Community Council |
| September 2022 | Captured community feedback through Community Design Survey |
| September 2022 | Notifications for virtual Multimodal Engagement Sessions
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| September 2022 | Hosted virtual Multimodal Engagement Sessions |
| September 2022 | Project email update with follow up from Multimodal Engagement Sessions |
| September 2022 | Briefings with:
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| October 2022 | Briefings with:
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| November 2022 | SDOT Director Greg Spotts Walking and Listening Tour along Eastlake Ave |
| February 2023 | Briefings with:
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| March 2023 | Briefings with:
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| March 2023 | Briefings with Escala Condominiums |
| April 2023 | Briefings with Eastlake Community Council |
| May 2023 | Briefings with:
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| June 2023 | Briefings with Vulcan |
| July 2023 | Briefings with:
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| August 2023 | Briefings with:
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| September 2023 | Briefings with:
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| October 2023 | Briefings with:
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| November 2023 | Briefings with:
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| December 2023 | Briefings with Pembroke |
| January 2024 | Briefings with South Lake Union Community Council |
Project Materials
September 2024
- Fact Sheet (English)
- Fact Sheet (Arabic)
- Fact Sheet (Simplified Chinese)
- Fact Sheet (Traditional Chinese)
- Fact Sheet (Korean)
- Fact Sheet (Spanish)
- Project mailed notification
March 2024
Updated project maps (January 2024)
- U District - NE 43rd St to University Bridge
- Eastlake Avenue - University Bridge to East Hamlin St
- Eastlake Avenue - East Hamlin St to E Lynn St
- Eastlake Avenue - East Boston St to E Galer St
- Fairview - Fairview Ave E to Yale Ave N
- Fairview - Yale Ave N to Valley St
- Fairview - Valley St to Thomas St
- Fairview - Thomas St to Boren Ave
- Virginia St - Terry Ave to 3rd Ave
- Stewart St - Terry Ave to Westlake Ave
Videos highlighting changes along the route (Oct 2023)
- Eastlake Ave E southbound
- Fairview Ave N southbound
- Fairview Ave N northbound
- Eastlake Ave E northbound
Project Maps (June2023)
- NE 43rd St to NE Campus Parkway
- Eastlake Ave E: Fuhrman Ave E to E Shelby
- Eastlake Ave E: E Hamlin to E Lynn St
- Eastlake Ave E: E Boston St to Galer St
- Eastlake Ave N: E Galer St to Fairview Bridge
- Eastlake Ave N: Yale Ave N Fairview Bridge to and Aloha St
- Fairview Ave N: Valley St to Thomas St
- Fairview Ave N/Virginia St: Boren Ave to 8th Ave
- Virginia St: 7th Ave to 2nd Ave
- Stewart St: Boren Ave to Westlake
March 2023
December 2022
- Community Design Virtual Meeting Report
- Community Design Survey Report
- Community Design Survey
- Fact sheet
September 2022
May 2022
- Seattle Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration Region 10 RapidRide Roosevelt (J Line) Project Finding of No Significant Impact
- RapidRide Roosevelt (J Line) Project Finding of No Significant Impact
- Appendix A: Project Option Elements
- Appendix B: Comments on the EA and Responses
- Appendix C: Comments on the Supplemental EA and Responses
- Appendix D: Conceptual Design Drawings - Updated Sheet 6
- Appendix E: Mitigation Commitments
- Appendix F: Seattle Parks de minimis Concurrence Letter for Ravenna Boulevard Park Resource
- SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) – Seattle Department of Transportation Adoption of Existing Environmental Documents for the RapidRide J Line Project
Previous National Environmental Policy Act Materials
October 2021
- October 2021 Supplemental Environmental Assessment
- January 2020 Environmental Assessment and Section 4(f) Analysis
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment postcard
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment fact sheet (English)
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment fact sheet (Korean)
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment fact sheet (Chinese, simplified)
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment fact sheet (Chinese, traditional)
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment fact sheet (Spanish)
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment PowerPoint presentation (English)
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment PowerPoint presentation (Korean)
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment PowerPoint presentation (Chinese, simplified)
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment PowerPoint presentation (Chinese, traditional)
- Supplemental Environmental Assessment PowerPoint presentation (Spanish)
Supplemental Environmental Assessment Appendices
- Appendix A - U District Option Design Drawings
- Appendix B - Supplemental Transportation Technical Report
- Appendix C - Supplemental Noise and Vibration Technical Report
- Appendix D - Supplemental Hazardous Materials Technical Memorandum
- Appendix E - Cultural Resources Technical Report
Scroll down to view the January 2020 Environmental Assessment
April 2021
- Updated frequently asked questions about the shortened alignment
- April 2021 Full Corridor Map
- April 2021 U District Map
February 2021
January 2021
December 2020
- Frequently asked questions about the shortened alignment
- December 2020 Route Update Community Questions and Comments
- December 2020 Route Update Recording
- December 2020 Route Update Presentation
- December 2020 Concept Drawings
- December 2020 Full Corridor Map
- December 2020 U District Map
January 2020
Environmental Assessment Appendices
- Appendix A: RapidRide Roosevelt Scoping Report
- Appendix B: Endangered Species Act Evaluation No Effects Documentation
- Appendix C: RapidRide Roosevelt Transportation Technical Report
- Appendix D: RapidRide Roosevelt Noise and Vibration Technical Report
- Appendix E: Visual Simulations
- Appendix F: RapidRide Roosevelt Hazardous Materials Technical Memorandum
- Appendix G: RapidRide Roosevelt Cultural Resources Technical Report
- Appendix H: RapidRide Roosevelt Environmental Justice Technical Report
- Appendix I: Conceptual Design Drawings
- Appendix J: Section 4(f) Documentation
October 2019
- Project Overview drawings
- Fall Outreach Summary
- Oct. 28 Eastlake, South Lake Union and Downtown Open House and Question & Answer Session display boards
- Oct. 28 Eastlake, South Lake Union and Downtown Open House and Question & Answer Session PowerPoint
- Oct. 17 U-District and Roosevelt Open House and Question & Answer Session display boards
- Oct. 17 U-District and Roosevelt Open House and Question & Answer Session PowerPoint
- Project factsheet
- Simulation Route: Southbound
- Simulation Route: Northbound
July 2019
- Project FAQs
- Project factsheet
- July 31 Eastlake business workshop presentation
- July 31 Eastlake business workshop materials
- July 31 Eastlake business workshop summary
April 2019
January 2019
- Jan. 24, 2019 Eastlake parking workshop presentation
- Jan. 24, 2019 Eastlake parking workshop summary and materials
- Project map
October 2018
- Project map
- Oct. 23, 2018 Eastlake neighborhood project briefing presentation slides
- Eastlake neighborhood project briefing mailer
- RapidRide Roosevelt Bicycle Facility Evaluation
- RapidRide Roosevelt Draft Parking and Curbspace Management Report
September 2018
December 2017 - Environmental Scoping
- Public scoping meeting display boards
- Public scoping meeting roll plots
- Roosevelt RapidRide Scoping Meeting Package
- Public scoping meeting mailer
July 2017
June 2017
June 2016 Open Houses
- Presentation
- Displays
- Handout
- Corridor Maps by Area
December 2015 Open Houses
- Presentation
- Displays
- Corridor Maps by Area
May 2015 Open Houses
Reference Documents
- Roosevelt - Downtown High Capacity Transit Study: Corridor Concept Final Report (2017)
- Appendices
- Cost Estimates Memo
- Plan Set - 10% Design (March 2017)
- Appendices
- Public Involvement Summary Report (2016)
- Purpose and Need
- Mode Analysis Report and appendix
- Existing Conditions Report
- Existing Conditions Report Appendices
- Appendix E Addendum
