Rainier Walk & Talk

Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 5:30pm

This event is sold out. Email info@feetfirst.org to be put on the waiting list. Tickets will not be provided at the door.

WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST EMAIL: info@feetfirst.org 

 

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Approximate walk time: 1 hour 15 minute followed with a hosted reception.)
Begin and end at: Northwest African American Museum 
2300 S. Massachusetts Street, Seattle

Keynote Speaker: Seattle Councilmember Mike O’Brien

Beginning at the future area of the Rainier Station, learn about the history of the buildings and the civic and community design elements in existing construction as well as the future station. The Rainier Walk & Talk explores engineering and architectural design and how Sound TransitKing County MetroSeattle Department of Transportation, and Washington State Department of Transportation are coordinating and leveraging efforts to support access to the station for people walking. This includes giving priority to buses and timing with light rail, better signage and coordinating safe crossings to put people first.

Learn about planned improvements along Rainier Avenue South including traffic control, signals, and vehicular speed limit changes, and how these objectives support the City goals for Vision Zero. Steps from this area, we’ll reach the Mount Baker Light Rail Station, to be informed by Seattle Department of Transportation and the Friends of Mount Baker Town Center about the proposed changes to make this transportation hub more accessible and inviting.

Our final stop will provide a close up view of the Lighthouse for the Blind, to learn about the challenges faced by their community walking to the bus, as well as the current and future light rail stations. You’ll learn about their vision for the area as a place for people of all ages and abilities to walk safely.

The Rainier Walk & Talk will end with a reception at the Northwest African American Museum, with welcoming remarks from Executive Director, Rosanna Sharpe.

As a part of our commitment to Sound Access for All, the Rainier Walk & Talk focuses our efforts on the connections to Rainier and Mount Baker Link Light Rail Stations. We expect a sold out event. This event is FREE; however you must reserve your space in advance.

TOPIC SPEAKERS:

Rico Quirindongo, AIA, Architect | DLR Group

Stephanie Pure, Intergovernmental Relations Lead | King County Department of Transportation

Mark Bandy, Urban Corridors Traffic Engineer | Washington State Department of Transportation

Tia Raamot, P.E, Project Manager, East Link | Sound Transit

Cynthia Padilla, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Architect, East Link | Sound Transit

Michael James, Strategic Advisor | Seattle Department of Transportation

Jim Curtin, Traffic Safety Coordinator | Seattle Department of Transportation

Talis Abolins | Friends of Mount Baker Town Center

Peggy Martinez, Accessibility Manager | Lighthouse for the Blind

 

Meet the Rainier Walk & Talk Topic Speakers

 

Feet First Walk & Talk events foster active civic engagement. They are designed to showcase area redevelopment incorporating features to promote livable and walkable communities. Participation in the events encourages people to become more aware of the importance of safe, inviting, and accessible places for people to walk.  

Funding for this event is provided by the Bullitt Foundation and HDR Engineering


Northwest African American Museum

2300 S. Massachusetts Street, Seattle
Seattle, WA 98144