Route 40 Transit‑Plus
Multimodal Corridor (TPMC)

Overview of design updates

• Convert one lane in each direction on Westlake Ave N to a FAB lane between Blaine St and Aloha St
• Travel lanes on the Fremont Bridge remain the same as today

Why make these updates?

SDOT’s traffic analysis shows that the FAB lane helps keep freight moving along Westlake Ave N, decreases bus travel time, and has little impact to general purpose traffic. Once the FAB lane is installed, people driving can enter the lanes to make right turns into driveways, parking lots, and at intersections.

Overview of design updates

• Convert the existing left turn lane into a bus-only left turn lane
• Convert the middle through lane into a general purpose left turn lane
• Maintain the westernmost traffic lane (by the curb) as a through lane
• Add a designated bus only turn signal for Route 40 buses to continue onto Westlake Ave N towards Mercer St

Why make these updates?

Previous designs placed the bus-only left-turn lane in the westernmost lane (by the curb). Community feedback said the design may cause confusion for people driving. For this reason, the bus-only left-turn lane shifted.

Overview of design updates

• New signalized crosswalk just north of N Halladay St
• New curb ramps
• Push-activated pedestrian crossing signal
• New northbound bus stop platform for Route 40 with lighting and a bus shelter
• New southbound bus stop
• New two-way center turn lane between the Aurora Bridge and Blaine St
• New commercial loading zone near N Halladay St
• New parallel parking behind the northbound bus stop

Why make these updates?

Upgrades at this intersection increase safety and access to the new bus stops and the existing Westlake area businesses. These bus stop locations better serve businesses, employees, and residents compared to the existing bus stop. Included is a new crosswalk and new ADA ramps to ensure travelers can safely access this bus stop and the surrounding businesses.

Loading and unloading will also be easier for the surrounding businesses at N Halladay St. A new dedicated loading zone will help support the businesses in the area and enhance predictability for people driving on Westlake Ave N.