Roosevelt Line now RapidRide J Line

RantWoman is posting most of an email she received because she considers it of interest to people who might want the whole email, not just a small blurb.

The RapidRide Roosevelt project has a new name – RapidRide J Line. As the project continues, your feedback remains important to us. Visit us in person or online to review the project’s history, current plans, and to see how community feedback has been incorporated into those plans. U-District and Roosevelt Open House and Question & Answer Session University Heights Center 5031 University Way, Seattle, WA 98105 Thursday, October 17, 2019 5:30 – 8:00 PM (Presentation begins at 6 PM, Q&A at 6:30 PM) Add event to your calendar Eastlake, South Lake Union and Downtown Open House and Question & Answer Session TOPS K-8 School Gymnasium 2500 Franklin Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Monday, October 28, 2019 6:00 – 8:30 PM (Presentation begins at 6:30 PM, Q&A at 7 PM) Add event to your calendar Online: RapidRideJLine.participate.online About the project RapidRide J Line will provide upgraded transit service for the Downtown, South Lake Union, Eastlake, University District and Roosevelt communities, and is currently planned to launch in 2024. RapidRide J Line service will keep people moving with: Improved transit stations and connections to regional transit service like new Link light rail stations, additional RapidRide Lines, and the Seattle Streetcar Improved and faster transit rider experience, with upgraded bus stops that feature improved lighting, real-time arrival information, and all-door boarding Enhanced safety and predictability for everyone, with protected bicycle lanes on Fairview Ave E, Eastlake Ave E, and 11th/12th Ave NE Upgraded pavement on Eastlake Ave E and 11th/12th Ave NE Lowered carbon emissions by adding new electric trolley wire and providing better options to driving alone Want to Learn More or Share Your Ideas? Connect with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and King County Metro to learn about the project, ask questions and review designs by: Attending an in-person open house Emailing the project team at RapidRide@seattle.gov to share your feedback or request a project briefing Providing feedback online through interactive project maps at: RapidRideJLine.participate.online Want to Stay Informed? For more information about the project and to sign up for email updates, please visit the RapidRide J Line website at www.seattle.gov/Transportation/RapidRideJLine.

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