July 2009 public comment summary

JULY 2009 COMMENT SUMMARY Introduction In July 2009, 108 comments were submitted to the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program. Comment format and origin Comment Format238 E-mails49Web sitePhone/HotlineOther19 Comments and questions received at outreach events are summarized separately. Comment categories We have six comment categories: transportation, design/construction, economic, transit, environmental/public safety and structures/locations. Each comment submitted is categorized by the content of the message. Please note that some comments fit into more than one category, while others do not fit into any of the categories. The bullet points below were extracted from the July comments. Transportation: This category includes comments related to traffic, connections/circulation, pedestrians and bicycles. In July, there were four comments in this category. Below is a sampling. • You’ve closed the center turn lane on Alaskan Way, causing the trucks that pull into the Port of Seattle Terminal 46 to line up on Alaskan Way. This is causing back ups. • I was very supportive of the tunnel until I realized there are no downtown exits or entrances. • I don’t see how the two lanes of the tunnel will handle the traffic that SR 99 carries with three and, in some places, four lanes. Design/Construction: This category includes comments related to construction, urban design, the seawall and engineering. In July, there were ...