Questions abound at Fauntleroy/Rose median meeting
By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor About 30 people gathered at Southwest Library Wednesday night to talk about SDOT ‘s plan for a new crossing at Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Rose Street [ map ]. Most expressed the opinion that SDOT’s concept for the crossing – at the spot where the city removed a painted crosswalk 19 years ago – is overkill. Most of the concerns centered on the raised median that is planned between the ferry holding lane alongside Lincoln Park and the southbound travel lane of Fauntleroy Way, though there was not a universal agreement on what might be better. SDOT reps, including chief safety officer Venu Nemani , explained that this is a Transit Spot Improvement project, since the RapidRide C Line stops north of the intersection on the northbound side. They didn’t make a presentation, but rather talked to attendees, seated around the periphery of the room, until breaking into two groups to stand around tables with the sketched-...