Route 40 Transit‑Plus
Multimodal Corridor (TPMC)

Overview of improvements

• Relocate the existing northbound bus stop for Route 31, 32, 40, and 62
  • Build a new Route 40 bus stop on Fremont Pl N
  • Build a new bus stop for Routes 31, 32, and 62 on N 35th St
• Relocate existing load zones to maintain loading for deliveries
• Add a new southbound BAT lane between on N 36th St between 1st Ave N and Fremont Ave N, and for a section of Fremont Ave N between Fremont Pl N and N 34th St
• Add a new northbound protected bike lane with a concrete curb beginning at N 34th St continuing past N 35th St
• Restrict northbound left-turns from Fremont Ave N towards N 34th St at all times of day
• Install concrete sidewalk extensions at N 35th St

Why make these updates?

This intersection is a priority in all of our modal plans (i.e. Frequent Transit Network, the Bicycle Master Plan, the Freight Master Plan, and its designation as a Pedestrian Zone). The project is a unique opportunity to completely rebuild and redesign the block, upgrade the sidewalks, and balance the needs of all types of travelers. The updated design considers travel times, bus reliability, and safety in the Fremont neighborhood.

Overview of improvements

• Maintain parking and loading on the east side of the street
  • Please view the map legend to see which spots will be reserved for commercial loading, paid parking, and No Parking restrictions
• Update the northbound protected bike lane to be protected with a concrete curb
• Remove some paid parking on the west side of the street
• Relocate one commercial loading zone on the west side of the street
• Remove the southbound left turn pocket to turn east onto N 35th St (towards the Fremont Branch Library)
  • Southbound travel, left turns, and right turns will be allowed from the single southbound travel lane
• Remove the 7–9 AM parking restrictions on the west side of the street

Why make these updates?

We are changing the street layout on this block to increase safety and access for people walking, biking, or rolling. By reconfiguring the street, a northbound protected bike lane can be added while maintaining all loading zones and some parking.

Overview of improvements

• Install concrete sidewalk extensions at Phinney Ave NW and Dayton Ave NW
• Install a new bus bulb for the westbound Route 40 bus stop at Dayton Ave NW
• Restripe the road to install a southbound BAT lane between 1st Ave NW and the Fremont Bridge
• Maintain parking on both sides of the street, except where bus bulbs and curb bulb extensions are installed
• Maintain two westbound general purpose travel lanes between Fremont Ave N and west of Phinney Ave NW
  • At this intersection, a new dedicated left-turn lane will be added for westbound traffic.

Why make these updates?

We have extended the sidewalk and added new curb bulb extensions to increase safety for people walking or rolling by reducing crossing distances and creating larger areas for people to wait before crossing the street. New bus bulbs will help improve transit travel times by allowing bus to make stops in the travel lane. This will get rid of the amount of time spent for buses waiting to reenter traffic.

Overview of improvements

• Install a bus bulb for the eastbound/southbound stop at 1st Ave NW
• Install a 24/7 southbound bus-only lane on N 36th St
• Maintain parking on both sides of the street, except where bus bulbs and curb bulb extensions are installed
• Add a new center turn lane between 1st Ave N and Phinney Ave N
• Maintain one general purpose lane in each direction between 1st Ave N and Phinney Ave N
• Add a new center turn lane between Phinney Ave NW and 1st Ave NW
  • Westbound traffic will be reduced to one general purpose travel lane to accommodate the new center turn lane. After 1st Ave NW, there will be two general purpose lanes for westbound traffic.

Why make these updates?

Adding new curb bulbs enhances the comfort and safety for people walking or rolling by reducing the crossing distances in intersections. Widening the sidewalk creates larger areas for people to travel, encouraging people to walk along the street and visit shops. New bus bulbs improve bus travel times because buses stop in the travel lane, reducing the amount of time spent waiting to reenter traffic. A similar design is used on Dexter Ave N where Route 62 currently travels.

A center turn lane between 1st Ave NW and Phinney Ave NW increases safety by shifting people making turns into their own lane until an opening in traffic flow is available.