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 We’re proud to share we’ve reached a major funding milestone! The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has now allocated $59.9 million in funding from the Small Starts Program to the Madison BRT – RapidRide G Line project for construction. This funding allocation builds on years of work with the FTA to meet the rigorous readiness requirements for the Small Starts Grant.Now that funding has been allocated, the next step is for the FTA to execute the grant agreement with SDOT. After the grant is executed and a contractor is on board, we’ll be able to start construction. If all goes as planned, we expect construction to start this fall and you can hop on a RapidRide G Line bus in 2024! Read more in our April 5, 2021 blog post.   (L) Boarding a RapidRide bus. (R) As part of this project, we’ll build a community-requested pedestrian signal at this location (Madison and 10th) near Seattle University. Photo Credit: SDOT Flickr. PREPARING FOR CONSTRUCTIONWe are collecting additional information from neighbors on access needs and who to contact during construction. Feel free to contact us with questions or to virtually meet with our project team. Check out our webpage for details on what crews will be working on during construction. PLANNED CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE Fall 2020: Completed final design Spring 2021: Finalize funding After the Small Starts Grant Agreement is executed with the FTA, we’ll move forward with hiring a construction contractor Early 2021: Advertise for construction bids to build the project After a contractor is selected, we will know more about the planned construction sequencing, timeline, and intersection closures Fall 2021: Anticipated construction start 2024: Complete construction and open the RapidRide G Line SEE WHAT THE PROJECT WILL LOOK LIKE ON YOUR BLOCK! See the final design sheets showing what the project will look like on your block: seattle.gov/Transportation/MadisonBRT.htm. PROJECT MAP WITH KEY FEATURES |
 Click to enlarge.  Above are renderings of the Madison BRT – RapidRide G Line at different locations along the route. Click to enlarge. Clockwise starting from top left: Central Library: Rendering at Central Library shows a station shelter, real time arrival info, station platform at the same level as the bus, and bus lane. Madison & Terry: Rendering at Madison and Terry shows a center running station, pedestrian refuge (protected space in the middle of the street), center running bus lanes, new curb ramps, landscaping, station shelters, and real time arrival info. Madison and 12th: Rendering at Madison and 12th Ave shows a center running station, new curb ramps, pedestrian refuge (protected space to wait in the middle of the street), bus lanes, landscaping, and new curb ramps. Madison & John: Rendering at Madison and E John St shows a station platform level with the bus, bus only lane, new curb ramp, yellow tactile strip for people with vision impairments, station shelter, and real time arrival info. CITY RESOURCES We know these are especially challenging times for businesses. Here are some resources the City is offering. The Office of Economic Development is offering free technical assistance to businesses applying for COVID-19 recovery loans. They’ll help you navigate the application and documentation process, and they have staff who speak multiple languages. Contact the Office of Economic Development to get connected to the right resources depending on your situation: OED@seattle.gov, 206-684-8090. Seattle Department of Transportation is offering streamlined, free temporary permits for outdoor cafes, retail merchandise displays, food trucks, and vending carts that are valid for up to 6 months! We are also offering temporary street closures to support restaurants and retail. Visit this website for more information. 시애틀시는 연방 정부 보조금을 확정하는 단계에 있으며, 이르면 2021년 봄부터 공사가 시작될 것으로 예상됩니다. 경제개발국은 COVID-19 회생 대출을 신청하는 기업에 무료 기술 지원을 제공하고 있습니다. 신청과 서류 절차에 대한 안내와 여러 언어를 사용하는 직원들의 도움도 받을 수 있습니다. 여러분이 처한 상황에 알맞은 정보를 안내 받으려면 경제개발국으로 문의하십시오: OED@seattle.gov, 206-684-8090. 시애틀 교통부는 야외 카페, 소매 상품 전시, 푸드 트럭 및 자동판매 카트에 대해 6개월간 유효한 간소화된 무료 임시 허가를 제공합니다! 또한 식당과 소매점을 지원하기 위해 임시 거리 폐쇄를 제공하고 있습니다. 다음 웹사이트를 방문하여 자세한 내용을 확인하십시오: www.seattle.gov/office-of-economic-development/covid-19/outdoor-permit. 西雅圖市目前正在最終確定聯邦撥款，我們預計該工程最早將於2021年春季開始。 經濟發展辦公室為申請COVID-19復甦貸款的企業提供免費技術援助。他們會幫助您對申請和文檔的各個流程進行指引，並且他們的員工會說多種語言。請與經濟發展辦公室聯繫，以根據您的具體情況獲得合適的資源：OED@seattle.gov，206-684-8090 西雅圖交通運輸部為有效期長達6個月的戶外咖啡館，零售商品展示，食品卡車和自動販賣車提供簡化的免費臨時許可證！我們還提供臨時封閉的街道，以支持餐館和零售。訪問此網頁以獲取更多信息： www.seattle.gov/office-of-economic-development/covid-19/outdoor-permit。 Thành phố Seattle đang trong quá trình hoàn tất các khoản trợ cấp liên bang và chúng tôi dự kiến việc xây dựng sẽ bắt đầu sớm nhất vào mùa xuân năm 2021. Văn phòng Phát triển Kinh tế (Office of Economic Development) đang cung cấp hỗ trợ kỹ thuật miễn phí cho các doanh nghiệp xin các khoản vay phục hồi COVID-19. Họ sẽ giúp bạn đi qua quá trình đăng ký và cung cấp tài liệu và họ có đội ngũ nói nhiều ngôn ngữ. Liên hệ với Văn phòng Phát triển Kinh tế để được kết nối với các nguồn lực phù hợp tùy thuộc vào tình huống của bạn: OED@seattle.gov, 206-684-8090. Sở Giao thông Vận tải Seattle (Seattle Department of Transportation) đang cung cấp được đơn giản hoá, miễn phí giấy phép tạm thời cho các quán cà phê ngoài trời, trưng bày hàng bán lẻ, xe bán đồ ăn và xe bán hàng tự động có giá trị trong tối đa 6 tháng! Chúng tôi cũng sẽ tạm thời đóng cửa đường phố để hỗ trợ các nhà hàng và cửa hàng bán lẻ. Truy cập trang web này để biết thêm thông tin: www.seattle.gov/office-of-economic-development/covid-19/outdoor-permit. WANT TO STAY INFORMED? Call our info line at 206-484-2780, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, to speak with a project team member. You can also email us at MadisonBRT@seattle.gov or text “Madison” to 33222 to sign up for project alerts via text. Standard texting rates apply. Thank you, Sara Colling Outreach Lead Madison BRT – RapidRide G Line project team  |
| For more information on the project, please visit our website. If you have specific questions, or would like to schedule a meeting or briefing, please email us at MadisonBRT@seattle.gov or call us at 206-484-2780. Hadaaad mashruucan suaalo ka qabtit email noo soo dir: MadisonBRT@seattle.gov ama nasoo wac: 206-484-2780. Nếu bạn co cau hỏi về dự an, vui long gửi email cho chung toi theo địa chỉ MadisonBRT@seattle.gov hoặc gọi cho chung toi theo số 206-484-2780. 如果您對本工程有任何疑問，請電郵 MadisonBRT@seattle.gov 或致電 206-484-2780. यदिआपके पास प्रोजेक्ट के बारे में प्रश्न हैं, तोकृपया हमें MadisonBRT@seattle. govपर ईमेल करें या हमें 206-484-2780 पर कॉल करें 이 프로젝트에 대한 질문이 있으시면, 이메일 MadisonBRT@seattle.gov 로 또는 206-484-2780로 전화 주십시요. Si tiene preguntas sobre el proyecto, por favor envienos un mensaje a MadisonBRT@seattle.gov o llamenos al 206-484-2780 Connect with us online or share using #madisonbrt    Copyright © 2021 Seattle Department of Transportation, All rights reserved.You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to receive email updates related to the Madison BRT project. The E Union St PBL project is a separate but adjacent project to Madison BRT that will provide bike connections to Capitol Hill and the Central District. We thought you might be interested to learn about this project as someone who lives, works or plays in the area. If you’d like to receive future emails about the Union St PBL project, you can subscribe by visiting https://el2.envirolytical.com/registration/form/48432. Our mailing address is: Seattle Department of Transportation PO Box 34996 700 Fifth Ave, Suite 3800 Seattle, WA 98124-4996 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list |