PRESS RELEASE 17371 NE 67 th Court, Suite B202 | Redmond, WA 98052 | greenroads.org |1 SEATTLE’S 23 RD AVENUE PROJECT TARGETS ZERO COLLISIONS GREENROADS’ FIRST CERTIFIED VISION ZERO PROJECT STRESSES SAFETY AS CRITICAL TO SUSTAINABILITY SEATTLE, WA – JULY 5, 2018 – Greenroads is pleased to announce that Phase 1 (of 3) of the City of Seattle’s 23 rd Avenue Corridor Improvements project has earned Greenroads Bronze Certification. This project is the 45 th Greenroads Project certified in the world, 25 th in Washington State, and the 6 th for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). This was Greenroads’ first project with Vision Zero, a national initiative to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets. “Safety is a critical part of sustainability,” said Greenroads CEO Jeralee Anderson. “We are thrilled to be a featured part of Seattle’s Vision Zero commitment.” The goals of the $27.3 million project included improving safety for drivers and pedestrians and reducing transit times through the corridor. The 23 rd Avenue Corridor Improvements Project includes upgrades to 23 rd Avenue S from E Roanoke Street to Rainier Avenue S. Phase 1, between E John Street and S Jackson Street, was completed in spring of 2017 after 18 months. This corridor connects up to 20,000 people per day to their homes, jobs, schools, and more. The old four- lane roadway was marked by cracks and potholes and had narrow lanes and sidewalks, leading to unsafe conditions for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The 23 rd Ave Corridor Improvements Phase 1 Project Scorecard. The Project met all 11 of the Greenroads Project Requirements and achieved Bronze Certification. The project included installation of a sculptural seating arrangement by artist Martha Jackson Jarvis.
