Thursday, March 11, 2010

Mercer Mess letter

Following letter was also sent:

QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
1818 1ST AVENUE W
SEATTLE, WA 98119
March 11, 2010
Hon. Tom Rasmussen
Chair, Transportation Committee
Seattle City Council
Seattle, WA
Dear Council Member Rasmussen:
The Queen Anne Community Council urges that Mercer Street east of Aurora Avenue N retain four eastbound traffic lanes, at least until John, Thomas, and Harrison Streets are open for vehicular traffic across Aurora.
The “Mercer Mess” is best known for its eastbound delays. These delays are a source of pollution (particulate and greenhouse gas), frustration, stress, and delays for freight movement. The traffic delays are also cited as the reason for the scant transit service in the corridor.
Traffic across Aurora via the three aforementioned streets may obviate the need for retaining existing capacity, but not for several years, assuming that the Bored Tunnel project is completed. Perhaps at that time, thee southernmost lane of Mercer Street can be allocated for parking, and curb bulbs installed. But in the interim we join with the Port of Seattle in urging that existing eastbound capacity of Mercer Street not be reduced.
Sincerely,
Ellen Monrad
Chair, QACC
Cc: Hon. Jean Godden
Hon. Tim Burgess
Hon. Nick Licata
Mayor Mike McGinn
Bill Bryant
Diana Dearmin
Eugene Wasserman

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