SR 525 Mukilteo Area Online Open House – Bike and pedestrian facility options

For both the bridge replacement and the long-term vision for SR 525 Corridor from MP 5.72 to MP 8.47 , WSDOT is considering several types of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Your input will help us prioritize the right mix. The SR 525 Spur Vic to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal – HMA Paving and ADA Compliance project is segments 1 to 3 on the map, and the SR 525 Mukilteo Bridge Replacement project is segment 4 on the map.

An orange line showing the project area for both projects on SR 525. The line is divided into four segments, starting with Segment 1 being located from Paine Field Blvd (SR 525 Spur) to 88th Street Southwest. Segment 2 is from 88th Street Southwest to 76th Street Southwest. Segment 3 is from 76th Street Southwest to 6th Street. Segment 4 is from 6th Street to the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal. — A map of the project area on SR 525 divided into four segments

There are three bike and pedestrian options identified for each of the segments:

Shared use path: A wide, paved path for people walking and biking, separated from vehicle traffic

A curved road with a shared-use path running alongside it, separated by a narrow strip of vegetation and a metal guardrail. — Shared Use Path example

Separated bike lanes: A bike-only lane physically separated from vehicles and sidewalks in the direction of vehicle travel.

An image of a roadway showing an example of a separated bike lane, where the bike lane is separated from the road with a raised island. — Example of separated bike lanes

Separated two-way bike lanes: A separated two-way bike lane one side of the street.

A suburban street featuring a clearly marked bicycle path with a lane dedicated for opposing directions of travel. The path is separated from the main road by a buffer containing vegetation. — An example of separated two-way bike lanes

Additionally, Enhanced Crossings which provide safer, more visible crosswalks with features like pedestrian islands, curb extensions, or accessible signals are being considered.

An image of a roadway with a bike lane, as well as a raised pedestrian crossing island. The crosswalk has white painted stripes and is elevated, leading to a pedestrian refuge island in the center of the road, marked with yellow and black striped barriers. On the right side, there is a yellow pedestrian crossing sign. — Example of a raised crossing island placed in the center of the street at an uncontrolled intersection to protect pedestrians and bicyclists from moving traffic while they wait for an opportunity to cross the street. These islands may also narrow the roadway, encouraging slower driving speeds and increased alertness to pedestrians and bicyclists.

The next four pages detail the options for each segment.