Summary:
The Beacon Avenue South and 15th Avenue South Safety Project in North Beacon Hill, Seattle has been completed, making walking, biking, and rolling easier and safer for everyone. The project, which was funded by the voter-approved 2015 Seattle Transportation Levy, includes new protected bike lanes, repaired sidewalks, ADA-accessible curb ramps, upgraded bus stops, and improved pedestrian crossings. The project strengthens multimodal connections between Beacon Hill and surrounding areas, and is part of a broader citywide effort to expand Seattle's network of safe bike and pedestrian routes.
Travel just got safer and more accessible in North Beacon Hill. The Beacon Avenue South and 15th Avenue South Safety Project is now officially complete, transforming one of Seattle’s busiest corridors with a series of improvements designed to make walking, biking, and rolling easier for everyone.
The project, funded by the voter-approved 2015 Seattle Transportation Levy, brings new protected bike lanes, repaired sidewalks, ADA-accessible curb ramps, upgraded bus stops, and improved pedestrian crossings to the growing neighborhood. It also strengthens multimodal connections between Beacon Hill and surrounding areas including Little Saigon, Downtown Seattle, and Capitol Hill.
Concrete-protected bike lanes were added on both sides of 15th Avenue South, while Beacon Avenue South now features post-protected bike lanes. New bike signals were installed at key intersections, including 15th Avenue South at Beacon Avenue South and Beacon Avenue South at South Spokane Street. The project also added pedestrian push buttons at major crossings and 62 new or upgraded curb ramps, improving accessibility along the route from the Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge to South Spokane Street.
In addition, new bus stop islands on Beacon Avenue South were built at South Hanford Street and near the Beacon Hill light rail station to enhance safety and ease of use for transit riders.
“This project makes it safer and easier to walk, bike, and roll to the many businesses, community destinations, and transit stations in the neighborhood,” city officials said. “We appreciate everyone in the community who was involved in advocating for the project, shaping the design, and working together with us during construction.”
The project is part of a broader citywide effort to expand Seattle’s network of safe bike and pedestrian routes, with several similar initiatives reaching completion across the city this year. Planning and design are already underway for future upgrades in the middle and southern segments of Beacon Hill, ensuring continued progress on transportation safety improvements in the area.