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195th Pedestrian Bridge temporary closures

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Construction is beginning soon on a new shared-use path along NE 195th St, from 5th Ave NE to the pedestrian bridge over Interstate 5 (I-5), just east of 7th Ave NE. The new shared-use path will connect to the existing shared-use path on NE 195th Street.

195th pedestrian bridge photo by Steven H. Robinson

At times during the construction period, the 195th Pedestrian Bridge over I-5 will be closed. Temporary closures may last up to two weeks. We will update the project website at shorelinewa.gov/195sharedusepath when the closure schedule is set.

Additional construction impacts:
  • NE 195th will be reduced to a single lane of traffic in the project area at times. Expect delays during peak traffic hours.
  • Construction activity between 7:00am and 6:00pm.
For more information, visit shorelinewa.gov/195sharedusepath



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Log Boom Park Waterfront Access and Viewing Project construction begins July 26; Park will be closed to the public through July 2022

Monday, July 19, 2021

Beginning the week of July 26th, Log Boom Park in Kenmore at the head of Lake Washington will be closed to the public, including the parking lot, restroom, playground, and water access. 

Road Construction Northwest, Inc. will begin construction on the 2016 voter-approved Walkways and Waterways Bond Project with work continuing through July 2022. The 1.5-acre Log Boom Park Waterfront Access and Viewing Project will expand beach and hand-powered watercraft access, restore natural areas, renovate trails, provide a new rental building, picnic shelter, seating, and public art.


The Park will be closed during construction including the parking lot, public restroom, playground and beach access. Typical construction hours will be from Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm with construction vehicles and heavy machinery in the area. Hours may be subject to change.

King County’s Burke Gilman Trail (BGT) and the City of Kenmore’s public pier will remain open during construction. The east path that leads to the pier will remain open with minor closures. The seasonal (June-August) float that attaches to the northeast end of the pier will remain open this summer. Portable restrooms will be located east of the park’s closed parking lot.

With limited street parking, the city encourages alternative forms of transportation to access the BGT or the public pier while the park is closed. Please respect park neighbors and do not park within private property.

Find project updates: kenmorewa.gov/WWLB

Walkways and Waterways is a voter-approved bond measure that passed in 2016 and encompasses five projects aimed to provide safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists and connect residents with the City’s public open space and waterfront. Find out more at kenmorewa.gov/ww



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Parks and Pedestrian Connections community meeting videos available online

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Lake Forest Park citizens: 

If you were unable to attend the recent community meetings to discuss Parks and Pedestrian Connections, videos of the meetings are now available on the City’s website:

Community meeting on June 29, 2021

Community meeting on June 30, 2021



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LFP Council to consider Resolution to place LFP Prop. 1 on Nov. 2 ballot – pro and con committee volunteers sought

Friday, July 9, 2021

The LFP City Council will consider, at its July 22, 2021 regular meeting, passing a resolution to place Lake Forest Park Proposition 1 (“LFP Proposition 1”). on the November 2, 2021, general election ballot.

Approval of LFP Proposition 1 will help fund projects and services identified in City’s Safe Streets and Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan. If approved, the funds will be raised by an increase in the maximum regular property tax rate in the City.

Accompanying the November ballots will be the King County Voters’ Pamphlet. The Pamphlet will include a statement from the City explaining the effect of LFP Proposition 1, if approved. 

Also included in the Pamphlet will be statements in support of and in opposition to LFP Proposition 1.

State law requires the City Council to appoint two committees to draft these pro and con statements for the Pamphlet. The committees can have no more than three members each; however, a committee may seek advice from persons outside the committee. In addition to drafting the pro or con statement, the committee will also have the opportunity to write a rebuttal statement addressing the opposing side’s Pamphlet statement.

Individuals interested in applying for one of the committee positions can fill out the online application form. Applications are due by Friday, July 16, 2021 at 10:00am. The City Council will conduct a first review of applications at its Committee of the Whole meeting on July 19. Appointment of the committee members will be done by resolution at its July 22, 2021 business meeting, should the Council vote to place Proposition 1 on the November 2 ballot.

To learn more about the requirements for the voter's pamphlet and duties of the pro and con committees, review the 2021 Jurisdiction Manual at King County Elections.

Disclosure Notice: Please note that your responses to the application questions may be disclosed to the public under Washington State Law. Your personal information, however, is not subject to public disclosure.



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Spring cleaning at Echo Lake

Friday, April 16, 2021

Photo by Greg Haughian

The Dale Turner YMCA had their landscaping crew hard at work on a sunny day at South Echo Lake, removing blackberries and trimming overgrown bushes.

The Boardwalk runs from Aurora to the Interurban Trail
Google earth photo

The boardwalk allows pedestrians to get close to the lake and the native plants without harming them. It runs from a stairway by the Y across the south end of Echo Lake to a stairway up to the Interurban Trail.

Executive Director Carolan Cross notes that "There is significant overgrowth of blackberry bushes in that area that we have to cut back. This also helps open the view of the lake."



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Trailhead Ambassador program launches

Saturday, February 20, 2021

The Trailhead Ambassador program will launch in summer 2021, following public health guidelines. Volunteer Trailhead Ambassadors will serve as a welcoming entity at popular trailheads to answer recreation related questions, promote responsible hiker ethics like Leave No Trace, and collect trail use information for agencies and nonprofits.



Trailhead Ambassadors, a brand-new volunteer program, is launching this summer in the Snoqualmie Corridor area, where recreational trails see some of the largest numbers of visitors in Washington. The Trailhead Ambassadors program is currently recruiting volunteers to educate and empower visitors on trails and public lands within the I-90 corridor.

In recent years, trail use has increased exponentially. This program is a direct reflection of the need to provide more resources to trail users about how to recreate responsibly. Volunteer Trailhead Ambassadors will be stationed throughout the summer at popular trails around the region such as Poo Poo Point (Chirico Trail), Twin Falls, Mt. Si, Rattlesnake Ledge, and Franklin Falls.

Volunteers will go through a virtual training that will cover topics such as: ways to engage public users, how to provide information about recreational trails, and education about how to play an active role in caring for trails and public lands to ensure safe and sustainable trails for future use.

Trailhead Ambassadors will spend their time at trailheads engaging with trail users directly where they are recreating. They will not only act as a welcoming face, but also be available to answer questions and provide resources. In a world where outdoor recreation grows each year, this program will be a necessary component in spreading the word about using local trail systems, and ways to protect and steward them.

If you enjoy hiking, conservation, and the outdoor community, consider applying to be a Trailhead Ambassador volunteer!

Volunteer recruitment and access to our online training will begin in March, and for those interested in learning more, please attend one of our Zoom informational sessions. Pending public health guidelines, you will start to see Trailhead Ambassadors at local trailheads starting in summer of 2021. You can find more information on our website here.

Trailhead Ambassadors was formed by a partnership of land managers, nonprofits, local community members and businesses, and facilitated by the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. Partners include Washington State Parks, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, US Forest Service, Cedar River Watershed, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Washington Trails Association, The Mountaineers, Issaquah Alps Trails Club, King County Search and Rescue, Seattle Outdoor Adventurers Meetup group, and REI.



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Burke-Gilman Trail work may cause delays Feb 11-12

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Watch out for maintenance vehicles and crews on the Burke-Gilman trail beginning February 11-12, 2021 near the Lake Forest Park city limits.

Crews will be removing invasive plants, replacing them with native plants and laying down wood chip mulch. 

Safety cones and personnel will be on the trail to alert visitors of obstructions.



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Ronald Bog Park and the right lane on eastbound NE 175th to close two weeks for Sound Transit trail work

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Ronald Bog park
Photo by Steven H Robinson
Ronald Bog Park closure and right lane closure on eastbound NE 175th between Interstate-5 and Meridian Ave N

On Monday, October 26th, Sound Transit will close the entrance and parking lot for Ronald Bog Park and the right lane on eastbound NE 175th between Meridian and I-5 to work on the trail for the park.

Trucks will be entering and leaving Ronald Bog Park. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic and assist pedestrians throughout the closure.

Work is scheduled to begin as early as Monday, October 26, 2020 and will last for approximately two weeks.

Lane closures will occur during work hours, from 9:00am to 5:00pm but will be open outside of work hours.



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Lake Forest Park Town Center – Burke-Gilman Trail Connector: Overpass or Underpass?

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Option A Mid-block crossing approximately where the current Bank of America building sits.
Viewed from the south at Town Center
V+M Structural Design


By Tracy Furutani

How should pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles get from the Burke-Gilman trail to the Town Center and the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) garage and stops?

Three preliminary options, two of which involve an overpass across Bothell Way (State Route 522) and the other an underpass, were presented to the Lake Forest Park City Council Thursday night.

“This project has a lot of constraints on it, “ said Schaun Valdovinos, the president and principal engineer of V+M Structural Design, the firm hired by the city to perform the preliminary design, funded by a state Department of Commerce grant.

The constraints include Lyon Creek, which parallels Bothell Way in the project area, a patchwork of privately-owned parcels and buildings on either side of the roadway, and overhead power lines and buried fiber optic cables. 

Option B Overpass - viewed from the north
V+M Structural Design


Three alignment options for the crossing were investigated, he said:

  1. “mid-block” overpass (Option A) approximately where the current Bank of America building sits, 
  2. overpass (Option B)
  3. underpass (Option C) on the south side of the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.

Councilmember John Wright raised the point of an underpass’s effect on the Lake Forest Park aquifer, and Councilmember Semra Riddle pointed out some seismic safety and traffic disruption concerns.

Councilmembers Tom French and Lorri Bodi both wondered if any of the options would be used by people crossing Bothell Way, rather than those people continuing to use the existing level crossings.

The cost of the construction of the crossing, which has not been funded, would be least for the mid-block overpass, according to Valdovinos.

Option C underpass on the south side of the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way
Viewed from the north on the Burke-Gilman trail
V+M Structural Design


The overpass at the intersection would be more expensive because of the need for an elevator for accessibility on the east side.

The underpass would be still more expensive because of the high water table in the area and the need for continuous pumping.

The mid-block overpass would have the least impact on the trees lining Bothell Way.

“This is preliminary design work to understand all the constraints of our future project and that we’re not presuming at this point that other property owners would concur or enter into any agreement that involves their property,” said Donnelle Dayao, Project Manager for the city.


The next step in the project is the December presentation of the Type, Size and Location (TS&L) report, which will contain information such as recommendations and numerical cost estimates.




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On the trail to Hidden Lake

Friday, September 11, 2020

Photo by Jo Simmons


Hidden Lake is a man-made water body partially within Shoreview Park. The lake was built in 1920 when Boeing Creek was dammed to create a private fishing pond and small hatchery for Bill Boeing.

At this time the creek's watershed was largely undeveloped. Since then, major development along Aurora Avenue N has greatly increased storm runoff flows to the creek. Increased flows, in turn, have caused erosion issues within the Boeing Creek ravine. Studies have found that ravine side slope soil washed down into the creek by erosion ends up as sediment in Hidden Lake.

The City will be removing the dam and restoring Boeing Creek through the area. The trails are in Shoreview Park.

More information about the project here.




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195th Pedestrian Bridge open - but closes again in September

Saturday, July 25, 2020

East side of the 195th pedestrian bridge
Photo by Carl Dinse

Walkers and bicyclists have already discovered that the 195th pedestrian bridge has reopened. 

It was opened on Friday, July 24, 2020 and in use almost immediately.

Sound Transit construction crews finished the utility work on the east side of the bridge but will close again in September for other construction.

In the meantime, the bridge, which is a major east-west connector to the north-sound Interurban Trail, is open.



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195th pedestrian bridge closed for Lynnwood Link work

Monday, July 13, 2020

West side of the bridge
Photo by Diane Hettrick


As planned, the 195th pedestrian bridge over I-5 has been closed while Sound Transit contractors work on the east side of the freeway.


East side of the bridge
Photo by Carl Dinse

It will be closed for approximately six weeks while Sound Transit contractors install underground utilities on the east side of the pedestrian bridge, and build the abutment for the future light rail underneath the bridge.

The bridge has become very popular for walkers and bicyclists since the 195th Trail was completed from 5th NE to the Interurban Trail by Echo Lake.



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Bike / pedestrian bridge to connect North Seattle Community College to Northgate Transit Station

Friday, December 20, 2019

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will oversee construction of a bicycle / pedestrian bridge in 2020 to connect North Seattle Community College to the new Northgate Transit station, over I-5.

The bridge will be 16 feet wide, and 1900 feet long. It will connect to a trail by the college and touch down on 1st Ave NE on a multi use path near the transit station.

Historically, it will reunite a neighborhood divided decades ago when I-5 cut through. When complete, the bridge will help connect the neighborhood’s thriving job and retail centers with the rest of the city and region.

Construction is expected to begin early 2020, and to be complete in fall 2021, prior to the opening of the Link light rail station in September 2021.



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Expect delays Thursday - Saturday on Burke Gilman Trail

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Bicyclists on the Burke Gilman Trail
Photo courtesy King County Parks

People out on the Burke Gilman Trail should expect some delays along the Kenmore section due to scheduled repairs. 

Trail access striping replacement at three sites and bollard removal at one site will be completed over the course of 3 days beginning this Thursday, November 7, 2019.

Flaggers will be on-site during work hours from 7am to 5pm to help users navigate any obstacles.

Cyclists may be asked to dismount their bikes and walk through work zones for safety.



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Completing the Link between the Interurban Trail and the I-5 Pedestrian Bridge

Sunday, October 13, 2019

By Larry Lowary

Preliminary planning for a final shared-use path between the Interurban Trail and the 195th St I-5 Pedestrian Bridge in Shoreline will begin soon with construction to be completed within three years.

The one-block project between 5th Ave NE and the overpass bridge will be funded by a $500,000 Complete Streets Program grant from the Washington Transportation Improvement Board.

City transportation planner Nora Daley-Peng
Photo by Larry Lowary

City transportation planner Nora Daley-Peng says although the project has not been designed yet, the final elements will likely include an extra-wide sidewalk to accommodate pedestrians and bikes, signage, and bollards (to prevent cars and vehicles other than bikes from crossing the bridge.)

The new section will complete the link between the Interurban Trail and the pedestrian and bike bridge and will ultimately connect with the city’s “Trail Along the Rail” and perhaps, at some future date, the Burke Gilman Trail.

The link has been under development since 2011 when the first section --- a pedestrian and bike trail --- was built between Meridian Ave N and 1st Ave NE. In 2014 that section was expanded upon with construction of a shared use path between 1st Ave NE and 5th Ave NE.

In 2017 the link was extended west from Meridian to Ashworth with major sidewalk construction renovation as part of the Echo Lake Safe Routes to School program. At the same time a signalized pedestrian crossing was installed at Meridian Ave N and 195th St. And in 2018 a new sidewalk was built between the Interurban Trail and Ashworth.

Details of the project were unveiled earlier this week as Daley-Peng and other city officials, including mayor Will Hall, joined a group of 25 Shoreline residents and city and Sound Transit staff on a walking tour of a portion of the “Trail Along the Rail” alignment between the 185th Sound Transit Light Rail Station and the 195th pedestrian bridge.

The projects, among efforts to make the city more walkable, have earned praise by Feet First, a local organization that promotes walkable cities.

“The City of Shoreline’s proposed pedestrian improvements around the future 145th and 185th light rail stations are the most ambitious plans of any City in the Sound Transit area. 
"These improvements strive to make traveling by foot not only safe, but also pleasant and convenient. Inspired by Shoreline’s City Planner Nora Daley-Peng’s study trip to Finland this year, the City is working toward the goal of transforming from a suburb to a people-oriented community using a menu of policy transformation, creating a high-quality multi-modal network.
“What Shoreline has been able to accomplish and is planning to do sets the bar for other cities in the region. As Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, and Snohomish County solidify the plans for the streets around their stations, there is much to learn from the City of Shoreline and Daley-Peng’s examples in creating streets that put pedestrians’ safety, convenience, and experience first.”


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Funding for pathway between Burke Gilman Trail and Town Center depends on public support

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Sound Transit has a System Access Fund for projects such as safe sidewalks, protected bike lanes, shared-use paths, bus transfer facilities, and new pickup and drop-off areas.

The System Access Fund is allocated equally among Sound Transit’s five subareas for projects that make it easier and more convenient to get to transit. The North King County subarea includes Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and Seattle.

Sound Transit received 53 applications from 33 jurisdictions totaling more than $86 million in requests. In this first round of funding, the Sound Transit Board of Directors will allocate up to $10 million per subarea for a total of up to $50 million.

  • The City of LFP submitted a funding request with Sound Transit for a project that would develop a pathway between the Burke Gilman Trail and Town Center to enable foot and bicycle traffic to safely cross Bothell Way to reach the future Sound Transit parking garage.
  • The City of Shoreline's request is for funding to help construct a pedestrian / bicycle bridge over I-5 to connect westside neighborhoods to the north end of the 148th transit station which will be constructed on the east side of the freeway.

Sound Transit is asking for public input to help prioritize projects for funding across the entire system.

Sound Transit staff evaluated the project proposals based on policy and technical factors, rating applications high, medium, or low for each factor, and assigned each project an overall rating of highly recommended, recommended, or not recommended.

At this point, the LFP project is not recommended and the Shoreline project is.

Visit the online open house to express your opinions on all the projects. You also have the opportunity to make comments in general, which will be added to the public documents and be part of the considerations.

The online open house is available here through August 23.

Projects and public comments will be reviewed in September and awarded later this year.



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42 mile paved trail will run from Renton to Woodinville and connect to four light rail stations on the east side

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Elected officials and community partners on Saturday unveiled Eastrail, the new name for the emerging 42-mile multipurpose previously known as Eastside Rail Corridor.

They also announced a new nonprofit partner that will help complete its transformation from a lightly used freight rail line to an uninterrupted paved trail.

The trail will reach from Gene Coulon Park in Renton through Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and extend north to Woodinville and Snohomish County.

It will connect to four light rail stations that Sound Transit will open in 2023 as part of its East Link extension.

“Today, we accelerate our unified effort to complete an ambitious 42-mile regional trail that will connect Eastside communities with a scenic paved path,” said Executive Constantine. 
“Eastrail will offer a convenient, healthy way to get to and from four of the 10 Link light rail stations we will open on the Eastside in 2023."




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Burke Gilman Trail repair at former Wayne Golf Course July 22 - 26

Friday, July 19, 2019

There will be upcoming asphalt repair on the Burke Gilman Trail next to the former Wayne Golf Course in Bothell.

The work will be taking place from July 22 – 26, as the weather permits.

The duration of work is expected to take 5 days.

Trail users should expect traffic control and occasional short delays as the construction progresses.

For safety reasons trail users may be asked to dismount their bikes and walk around the construction.




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Rotary Clubs will clean up the entire Interurban Trail through Shoreline on Saturday

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Echo Lake Park and Interurban Trail

On Saturday April 13, 2019 Rotarians across King and Snohomish counties will race to complete a massive clean-up of the Interurban Trail! 

In the city of Shoreline, several Rotary clubs will band together to make sure the trail is picked up.

Starting at 10:00am, Shoreline Rotary and Lake Forest Park Rotary will join together to take on the trail between Echo Lake Park (near the Aurora Village Transit Center) to Darnell Park (just south of N 165th St).

There are three parks along this stretch of the trail where everyone can join in the effort:

10:00am - Echo Lake Park (Parking at the Park or across the street at the Aurora Village Transit Center)

10:45am - City Center green space along the Interurban Trail between Aurora and Midvale by the large snail (parking at Shoreline City Hall)

11:15am - Behind AquaQuip on Aurora and 165th St by Darnell Park (parking at the Park or in the neighborhood)

Snail on the Trail
Green space in front of City Hall
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
You’ll see the Rotary tent at each of the above spots at the appointed times.

At the tent there will be some clean up supplies: trash bags, buckets, and grabbers provided by the City of Shoreline (if you have any of these items at home, bring them with you, too). 

Evergreen Hospital Emergency Department will supply gloves, sharps containers and small tongs - certain people will be trained on the use of these items.

Darnall Park is on the Interurban Trail
behind AquaQuip on Aurora
The North City Water District will make sure everyone has drinking water and some snacks.

A Big Thank You to all of the Trail Clean Up Sponsors!!

Joining in the fun will also be folks from Fremont, Ballard and Lake Union Rotary Clubs, and Shorewood Interact Club.

Woodinville Rotary will be sprucing up the 145th to 165th portion of the trail.

Come to the Interurban Trail on April 13 for this big community effort!


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Burke Gilman closed at 91st in Bothell

Monday, February 18, 2019

Riders on the Burke Gilman Trail
Photo courtesy KC Parks
Alert: Burke-Gilman Trail closure due to downed tree
Closure near 91st Ave NE in Bothell

If you were planning a nice bike ride north on the Burke Gilman trail Monday, please note that a large tree fell across the Trail near 91st Ave NE in Bothell, requiring crews to close the trail until further notice.

King County Parks is hoping to get the necessary equipment to the location by Tuesday.





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