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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Passing on for your information.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Take a Virtual Walking Tour of West Marginal Way SW and Join our Upcoming Virtual Open House on February 18<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><a name="gd_top"></a></td><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></tr></table><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id=yahoo><tr><td style='background:#DAD9D6;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=row-1-bg><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#0047BA;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=main-header><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:solid #002561 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid #002561 3.0pt;background:#0047BA;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:0pt'><span style='font-size:1.0pt;color:black'><img width=339 height=124 style='width:3.5333in;height:1.2916in' id="_x0000_i1051" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WASEATTLE/2019/04/2537920/3204118/sdot-horizontal-blue-white-digital-large_crop.png" alt="Department of Transportation logo large"></span><span style='font-size:1.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=row-2-bg><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=main-body-1><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:22.5pt 22.5pt 22.5pt 22.5pt'><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Take a Virtual Walking Tour of West Marginal Way SW and Join our Upcoming Virtual Open House on February 18<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAyMTAuMzQ5MzgwMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3Nkb3RibG9nLnNlYXR0bGUuZ292LzIwMjEvMDIvMDkvdGFrZS1hLXZpcnR1YWwtd2Fsa2luZy10b3VyLW9mLXdlc3QtbWFyZ2luYWwtd2F5LXN3LWFuZC1qb2luLW91ci11cGNvbWluZy12aXJ0dWFsLW9wZW4taG91c2Utb24tZmVicnVhcnktMTgvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.WNDvv5yGQ7a3lPCdtNR3OSRkeXQR0cBnGDX6u9UHoHk/s/1205702866/br/97293099974-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0047BA'>Click here to read this content on the SDOT Blog.</span></a></span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:1.0pt;color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:0pt'><span style='font-size:1.0pt;color:black'><img border=0 width=540 height=304 style='width:5.625in;height:3.1666in' id="_x0000_i1050" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WASEATTLE/2021/02/4136107/image-6_original.jpeg" alt="Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center"></span><span style='font-size:1.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=gdcaption style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><i><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center on West Marginal Way SW. Photo Credit: SDOT Flickr.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div><div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:1.0pt;color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div></div></div><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Summary<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li style='color:black;margin-top:11.25pt;margin-bottom:11.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Improvements and changes are planned for West Marginal Way SW. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:black;margin-top:11.25pt;margin-bottom:11.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>These include an interim pedestrian signal and painted crosswalk at the Duwamish Longhouse, and a new pedestrian pathway on the west side of West Marginal Way SW between the Duwamish Longhouse and SW Idaho St. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:black;margin-top:11.25pt;margin-bottom:11.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Go on our <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAyMTAuMzQ5MzgwMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3ZpbWVvLmNvbS81MDgzMTY3ODYvYjk2MmZlMTFkZj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.eqqdpM_9qyd2sm7RKtgcfptcwO7wgM-0AwYyJ8-AsdQ/s/1205702866/br/97293099974-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0047BA'>Virtual Walking Tour</span></a> with our on-the-ground video of West Marginal Way SW. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:black;margin-top:11.25pt;margin-bottom:11.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are also hosting a <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAyMTAuMzQ5MzgwMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNlYXR0bGUuZ292L3RyYW5zcG9ydGF0aW9uL3Byb2plY3RzLWFuZC1wcm9ncmFtcy9wcm9ncmFtcy9icmlkZ2VzLXN0YWlycy1hbmQtb3RoZXItc3RydWN0dXJlcy9icmlkZ2VzL3dlc3Qtc2VhdHRsZS1oaWdoLXJpc2UtYnJpZGdlLXNhZmV0eS1wcm9ncmFtL3dlc3QtbWFyZ2luYWwtd2F5LXN3LWltcHJvdmVtZW50cz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.Nj3qj0vdzL91ed0Gz44BKYJOl29nNt61gevLEC29xBk/s/1205702866/br/97293099974-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0047BA'>Virtual Open House</span></a> on Thursday, February 18 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. We will gather feedback on the planned and proposed projects to ensure the consideration of broad community and stakeholder concerns ahead of planning, design, and installation in mid-2021. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><div><div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:1.0pt;color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div></div></div><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Since the closure of the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge in March 2020, we’ve seen increases in the number and speed of vehicles driving along West Marginal Way SW. Acknowledging that West Marginal Way SW is a Major Truck Street that needs to accommodate large trucks, we are working to prioritize safety and mobility for everyone while best managing the increased traffic. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This year, we will begin making several safety and mobility improvements along this busy corridor. <o:p></o:p></span></h1><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Duwamish Longhouse Crossing and Signal</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In 2021, we will build an interim pedestrian signal and crosswalk to provide a safer crossing for people accessing the Duwamish Longhouse. We will also install a sidewalk on the west side of West Marginal Way SW between the Duwamish Longhouse and SW Idaho St. The permanent signal will be installed as soon as 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Bike Network Connections</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Last summer, people in West Seattle took the Reconnect West Seattle survey and shared that they wanted better bike connections along West Marginal Way SW. After looking at several options, we have proposed a two-way protected bicycle lane in the southbound curb lane. 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Last year, we installed six speed radar signs along West Marginal Way to help reduce the travel speeds from 40mph to 30mph – the new speed limit. However, speeds are still averaging above the posted speed limit on West Marginal Way. Redesigning the street with some of the previously mentioned design options may further encourage slower travel speeds. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Freight and Business Access Updates</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Since the bridge closure, we have heard concerns from the freight and business community about access and mobility along the corridor. We are working with the freight community and businesses along West Marginal Way SW to improve freight access along this corridor. 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We will gather feedback on the planned and proposed projects to ensure the consideration of broad community and stakeholder concerns ahead of planning, design, and installation in mid-2021. <o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>To learn more and share your thoughts, please join us at our <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAyMTAuMzQ5MzgwMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNlYXR0bGUuZ292L3RyYW5zcG9ydGF0aW9uL1dlc3QtTWFyZ2luYWwtV2F5LVNXLUltcHJvdmVtZW50cz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.AWAr1E_5wm9dTTqHOFMg7shMCOg6z-ZV9eFabaMMXPE/s/1205702866/br/97293099974-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0047BA'>Virtual Open House</span></a> on Thursday, February 18 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Use this link to join: <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAyMTAuMzQ5MzgwMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzMDJ3ZWIuem9vbS51cy9qLzg4NDMzOTI4MTg1P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.MhxqysJv3QwdIkPfPE8h5wfGJqQHKVBkziDkctumLuI/s/1205702866/br/97293099974-l"><span style='color:#0047BA'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88433928185</span></a>. Or, if you prefer to just watch the open house, you can <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAyMTAuMzQ5MzgwMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD9mZWF0dXJlPXlvdXR1LmJlJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSZ2PW5ROXQ2TkdLZTNjIn0.7see5_lb16Ii9dhl2358B2Cpaq-kV2N24oH0Lk_f_iA/s/1205702866/br/97293099974-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0047BA'>view it on YouTube</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>To request an interpreter or accommodations for persons with disabilities at the Virtual Open House, please contact us at 206-400-7511 or <a href="mailto:WestSeattleBridge@seattle.gov">WestSeattleBridge@seattle.gov</a> at least 3 days prior to the meeting date. 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