I just got the final email from SDOT and they are actually installing the speed bumps on 56th Avenue so the racing is finally going to stop. I am honestly in shock because it feels like just yesterday I was typing this up in my kitchen at two in the …
December 29, 2023
Final supporters
We, the undersigned residents and concerned citizens of Alki, Seattle, call on the City of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to address the pressing issue of traffic dangers on SW Lander and 56th Avenue SW, below SW Admiral Way to Alki Avenue. This distinctive stretch of road is the steepest and fastest route as directed by GPS to Alki Beach – and the only road to the beach that does not have one single traffic calming measure to deter danger.
As a vital access route to Alki Beach, it is a primary gateway for those traveling from I-5 and Highway 99 to reach the beach, using navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze. In addition, the steep downhill terrain from the top of the hill, naturally encourages high speeds as drivers drop down to an unhindered, flat, straight stretch of 56th Ave SW. And this is where we have an opportunity to make a difference.
We are asking for the rapid installation of a few speed bumps as a first response. And we encourage further examination by SDOT given recent traffic flow changes on Beach Drive SW, Alki Avenue, and Harbor Ave SW that deter traffic from the outskirts of Alki, leaving the shortest, fastest route straight into the heart of Alki with no mitigation. Repeated safety hazards left unaddressed by SDOT on 56th Ave SW and SW Lander include:
1. Street Racing: Reckless driving and high speeds are a pervasive problem on this road, jeopardizing the lives of residents. Multiple speeding and racing incidents have resulted in vehicles crashing into private properties and parked cars in damaging hit-and-runs.
2. Pedestrian Safety: The lack of traffic calming measures pose a threat to year-round pedestrian safety, in particular at the bottom of the hill at the uncontrolled intersection of 56th Ave SW and SW Lander St. Children and parents cross to Alki Elementary, Whale Tail Park, and Alki Community Center and thousands of pedestrians walk during high tourism season.
3. Drive-By Shootings: Repeated separate instances of bullets fired into home kitchens serve as reminders of the dangerous behavior residents face in the neighborhood.
We implore SDOT Director Greg Spotts and Seattle City Council Member Rob Saka succeeding Lisa Herbold 1/1/2024, to take action recognizing that this stretch of road is not only the gateway to Seattle’s #1 ranked beach by TripAdvisor, but in this tough economy, Alki Beach remains a top destination when searching “free things to do in Seattle”. The diverse populations who live, work and visit via this gateway, deserve to be safe.
Updates
October 23, 2023
I really never expected this much momentum when I first typed this out on my phone while watching cars zip down the hill. It honestly feels like the neighborhood finally has the traction to actually get someone from the city to look at these records and stop ignoring the racing.
Reached 100 supporters
October 23, 2023
40 Comments
While visiting Alki, I parked on this street and my car was hit causing thousands in damage. They took off without leaving any information. A local heard the incident and told me it’s unfortunately a common occurrence due to reckless driving and speeding in the area.
Because of the speeders and traffic it is very dangreous try to cross 56th SW near my house near Alki. The intersection at 56th and Lander is dangerous because speed coming down from Lander Pl which turns into 56th and poor sight lines at the intersection. Because of the historically lax traffic inforcement near Alki Beach there is often parking that obscures visionof drivers.
You GOT to do something about these cars crashing into house. It's ridiculous. Why wait for someone to get hit by a car to take action!
I live at the bottom of the hill and have seen so many near misses and reckless drivers over the years. I know it is a main emergency response path, but speed bumps would help slow traffic and still allow for emergency access.
Please put stop sign at the corner of landers and 56th and speed bumps on 56th. People come flying down the hill and I have to cross this street to take my kids to school.
We live on 57th
this is long overdue, not sure how many attempts to place speed bumps through 56th Ave Sw to the beach would be helpful, the speeding cars though the street and the dangerous intersection before the hill has gotten worse over the lat 10 years. Long over due interventions are needed.
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I just got the final email from SDOT and they are actually installing the speed bumps on 56th Avenue so the racing is finally going to stop. I am honestly in shock because it feels like just yesterday I was typing this up in my kitchen at two in the …
December 29, 2023
Final supporters
We, the undersigned residents and concerned citizens of Alki, Seattle, call on the City of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to address the pressing issue of traffic dangers on SW Lander and 56th Avenue SW, below SW Admiral Way to Alki Avenue. This distinctive stretch of road is the steepest and fastest route as directed by GPS to Alki Beach – and the only road to the beach that does not have one single traffic calming measure to deter danger.
As a vital access route to Alki Beach, it is a primary gateway for those traveling from I-5 and Highway 99 to reach the beach, using navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze. In addition, the steep downhill terrain from the top of the hill, naturally encourages high speeds as drivers drop down to an unhindered, flat, straight stretch of 56th Ave SW. And this is where we have an opportunity to make a difference.
We are asking for the rapid installation of a few speed bumps as a first response. And we encourage further examination by SDOT given recent traffic flow changes on Beach Drive SW, Alki Avenue, and Harbor Ave SW that deter traffic from the outskirts of Alki, leaving the shortest, fastest route straight into the heart of Alki with no mitigation. Repeated safety hazards left unaddressed by SDOT on 56th Ave SW and SW Lander include:
1. Street Racing: Reckless driving and high speeds are a pervasive problem on this road, jeopardizing the lives of residents. Multiple speeding and racing incidents have resulted in vehicles crashing into private properties and parked cars in damaging hit-and-runs.
2. Pedestrian Safety: The lack of traffic calming measures pose a threat to year-round pedestrian safety, in particular at the bottom of the hill at the uncontrolled intersection of 56th Ave SW and SW Lander St. Children and parents cross to Alki Elementary, Whale Tail Park, and Alki Community Center and thousands of pedestrians walk during high tourism season.
3. Drive-By Shootings: Repeated separate instances of bullets fired into home kitchens serve as reminders of the dangerous behavior residents face in the neighborhood.
We implore SDOT Director Greg Spotts and Seattle City Council Member Rob Saka succeeding Lisa Herbold 1/1/2024, to take action recognizing that this stretch of road is not only the gateway to Seattle’s #1 ranked beach by TripAdvisor, but in this tough economy, Alki Beach remains a top destination when searching “free things to do in Seattle”. The diverse populations who live, work and visit via this gateway, deserve to be safe.
Updates
October 23, 2023
I really never expected this much momentum when I first typed this out on my phone while watching cars zip down the hill. It honestly feels like the neighborhood finally has the traction to actually get someone from the city to look at these records and stop ignoring the racing.
Reached 100 supporters
October 23, 2023
40 Comments
The speeding on this street is out of control. Walking my grandchildren to the park has become too dangerous and seen too many close calls. What would it take to get the city to do something!!!! Loss of Life!!!!!
While visiting Alki, I parked on this street and my car was hit causing thousands in damage. They took off without leaving any information. A local heard the incident and told me it’s unfortunately a common occurrence due to reckless driving and speeding in the area.
Because of the speeders and traffic it is very dangreous try to cross 56th SW near my house near Alki. The intersection at 56th and Lander is dangerous because speed coming down from Lander Pl which turns into 56th and poor sight lines at the intersection. Because of the historically lax traffic inforcement near Alki Beach there is often parking that obscures visionof drivers.
You GOT to do something about these cars crashing into house. It's ridiculous. Why wait for someone to get hit by a car to take action!
I live at the bottom of the hill and have seen so many near misses and reckless drivers over the years. I know it is a main emergency response path, but speed bumps would help slow traffic and still allow for emergency access.
Please put stop sign at the corner of landers and 56th and speed bumps on 56th. People come flying down the hill and I have to cross this street to take my kids to school.
We live on 57th
this is long overdue, not sure how many attempts to place speed bumps through 56th Ave Sw to the beach would be helpful, the speeding cars though the street and the dangerous intersection before the hill has gotten worse over the lat 10 years. Long over due interventions are needed.
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The speeding on this street is out of control. Walking my grandchildren to the park has become too dangerous and seen too many close calls. What would it take to get the city to do something!!!! Loss of Life!!!!!