Category: Ravenna-Bryant

North Link Connections Mobility Projects Survey – Participate by Nov 1st

Consider participating in the North Link Connections Mobility Projects survey by Nov 1st.- https://publicinput.com/B1882

“King County Metro is seeking a final round of public feedback on concepts for updating bus service to integrate with three new Sound Transit Link Light rail stations in 2021. These concepts were developed with the help of a community-based Mobility Board and were informed by broader public feedback on service needs and priorities.”
Survey will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 1, 2020.

“Budget Town Hall” on Thursday, October 8, 2020

Budget Town Hall: Councilmember Alex Pederson is hosting a “Budget Town Hall” on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. The City Budget Director Ben Noble will join in to provide an overview of the proposed budget.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdz9GMNY9aMUm…/viewform

Short On-line Course on Local Planning – Washington State Department of Commerce

Short On-line Course on Local Planning – Washington State Department of Commerce
The Short Course on Local Planning includes:
An overview of the complex mix of land use planning laws that work together to support land-use decision-making in Washington state,
An introduction to comprehensive planning and plan implementation under the Growth Management Act,
A review of the roles in planning and best practices for public participation, and
Mandatory training on the Open Public Meetings Act for local government officials.
All courses are offered at no charge and are open to the public.

Metro and Sound Transit Transportation Changes Affecting Ravenna-Bryant – Beginning Sept. 19th

Beginning Sept. 19th, public transportation (bus) changes are coming to both Metro and Sound Transit. Key Ravenna-Bryant buses are affected. See links for info:

Metro: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/schedules-maps/service-change.aspx

Sound Transit: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/changes-affect-my-ride/service-changes?fbclid=IwAR0h4yU69Xs_SwkEDWJ9Qqvz9aggaYxJv_hqhMCuZO1JWc7rGVzqkNY2rHs

AirNow: A SOURCE FOR LOCAL AIR QUALITY DATA

AirNow reports air quality using the official U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), a color-coded index designed to communicate whether air quality is healthy or unhealthy for you. When you know the AQI in your area, you can take steps to protect your health.

Click the image below to check the current air quality by ZIP code

AirNow is a partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service, NASA, Centers for Disease Control, and tribal, state, and local air quality agencies

https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Seattle&state=WA&country=USA

Transit Development Plan Public Hearing – September 3, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Transit Development Plan Public Hearing

September 3, 2020 |  – 

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on Sound Transit’s Transit Development Plan 2020-2025 and 2019 Annual Report. In accordance with RCW 35.58.2795, Sound Transit is required to prepare a six-year transit development plan and annual report, as well as conduct a public hearing. Information about the proposed plan is provided on the Transit Development Plan webpage.

Annual Report to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on development of the various transit components undertaken by Sound Transit.

https://www.soundtransit.org/sites/default/files/documents/transit-development-plan-2020-25-2019-annual-report-draft.pdf

 

Your Voice, Your Choice Participatory Budgeting Program suspended for 2020

https://frontporch.seattle.gov/2020/05/05/your-voice-your-choice-participatory-budgeting-program-suspended-for-2020/

In response to COVID-19, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, along with all City departments, has been shifting resources, staff, and efforts toward supporting the needs of our community, including our most vulnerable residents. With the challenges of uncertain economic conditions this year and next, the Your Voice, Your Choice Participatory Budgeting Program is suspended for 2020.

The Your Voice, Your Choice projects that were awarded in 2019 and were due for construction in 2020 will be delayed and may not be constructed until 2021 at the earliest due to reduced city crew capacity related to COVID-19.

North Seattle virtual Town Hall – This Thursday, May 7th

North Seattle virtual Town Hall – This Thursday, May 7th

Please join Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, Councilmember Juarez, Councilmember Petersen, Councilmember Strauss and City of Seattle Department Directors for a conversation about North Seattle community needs and how we can work together to support our communities, especially those most impacted, during this pandemic.

Community members are the City’s most vital resource, and the best solutions often come from communities, not from the top down which is why we’re working to bring City Hall to you.

When: Thursday, May 7th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Who: North Seattle residents, Mayor’s Office representatives, and representatives from the following departments: Department of Neighborhoods, Office for Civil Rights, Office of Economic Development, Office of Labor Standards, Human Services Department, Office of Housing, Office of Sustainability & Environment, Seattle Public Utilities, and Seattle City Light

Please RSVP here

You can join the meeting from any PC or mobile device browser with this link: Join meeting

 

RBCA Monthly Board Meeting – Tuesday Mar. 3, 2020, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

RBCA Monthly Board Meeting

Tuesday March 3, 2019, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center

AGENDA

Welcome   6:30 – 6:35
Executive Committee Reports

·       Secretary – Minutes

·       Treasurer Report

 6:35 – 6:40
Montlake Bus Changes: Metro Presentation

·       Metro will present the Montlake Metro/Sound Transit bus changes including:

·       Project Goals

·       Study background and considerations

·       Various factors considered for efficient transportation

 6:40 – 7:10
Dept. of Neighborhoods – February Presentation

·       Recap/Discussion

 7:10 – 7:20
Emergency HUB –HUB recap, new captain, and current status 7:20 – 7:25
Transportation Committee – Metro Bus Service; Montlake 7:25 – 7:45
Upcoming Board Business: Annual? Picnic? Board Members 7:45 – 7:50
Ravenwood United – Update 7:50 – 8:00
Community Reports (~5 min, each)

·       Blakeley Neighbors Group

·       CUCAC (City/UW advisory)

·       N.E. District Council – Land Use 2020 Event 3/19.

·       North Precinct Police

·       Rav-Eck Advisory Committee

 8:00 – 8:25
Clean-Up the Room 8:25 – 8:30
Announcements

·       Go to ravennabryant.org for quick access to Metro & Seattle Utilities Surveys:

·       https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/programs-projects/fares-routes-and-service/north-link-connections.aspx

·       https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SPU_survey

·       NEDC and community groups are sponsoring “Seattle Land Use 2020.” Details to follow.

·       Talk to our City Council Rep! Alex Pedersen has public office hours at Magnasun Park on Fridays. See his council website for details.