Accident Data and Long-term Recommendations
N. 110th Street to N. 145th Street
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Note: Accident data is for three-year period, 1999-2001.
Traffic
High levels of congestion during peak periods
Accidents
- 490 total accidents
- 14 disabling, 0 fatal
- 31% were rear-end accidents
- 30% were driveway-related accidents
- 32% were angle or sideswipe accidents
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Map of North Area
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Identified Problems
- Only 2 southbound lanes between N. 115th and N. 145th St.
- Narrow lanes and narrow or non-existent sidewalks
- Sidewalk, curb, and gutter are not present in most areas
- Limited number of pedestrian crossing opportunities
- Numerous uncontrolled left-turn locations
Other Issues
King Co. Traffic Safety Coalition has identified the SR 99 corridor a an alcohol awareness emphasis area due to the high number of alcohol-related accidents.
Long-term Options with Roadway Redevelopment
- Continuous median with left-turn lane pockets from N. 110th St. to N. 145th St.
- Widening of travel lanes to mitigate sideswipe accidents
- Addition of curbs and sidewalk between N. 115th St. and N. 145th St. as funding is available
- Transit speed and reliability improvements