What is the Downtown Bike to Transit Project?

The Auburn Downtown Bike to Transit Project will support bicycle and pedestrian connections along the 10th St NE/9th St NE corridor to the future King County Metro RapidRide I bus line to be constructed on Auburn Way N. The primary objective is to promote a safer corridor for all users of the roadway, including those who walk, roll, bike, and drive.

Specifically, the project will...

  • Reconfigure the roadway from four general purpose lanes to three general purpose lanes, with the inclusion of dedicated bike lanes with buffers at intersections.
  • Construct a new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) pedestrian signal at the 10th St NE/A St NE intersection. This will include protected crosswalks with medians, new ADA curb ramps, and crosswalks.
  • Reconstruct the 10th St NE/D St NE intersection to include traffic signal improvements such as Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) phasing, reduced crossing distances for pedestrians, street illumination, and new ADA curb ramps and crosswalks
  • Repave the roadway that includes a removal and replacement of the top layer of asphalt pavement on the entire corridor.

Corridor Cross Section

This is the sample cross section that will be applied across the corridor. The cross section includes one vehicle lane in each direction, a two way left turn lane, bike lanes, and wide sidewalks. The cross section may shift at intersections (see below).

10th St/9th St NE (B St NW - Auburn Way N) Cross Section: 3.5 foot green space, 8 foot sidewalk, 1 foot curb, 6 foot bike lane, 11 foot drive lane, 11 foot center turn lane, 11 foot drive lane, 6 foot bike lane, 1 foot curb, 8 foot sidewalk, 3.5 foot gree

Concept Design for the Intersection of A Street NE and 10th St NE

The image below displays the concept for the intersection of A Street NE and 10th Street NE.

Conceptual design for the intersection of A Street NE and 10th St NE

Concept Design for the Intersection of D Street NE and 10th St NE

The image below displays the concept for the intersection of D Street NE and 10th Street NE.

Conceptual design for the intersection of D Street NE and 10th St NE

Your thoughts are important to us

Share your thoughts on the 10th St NE/9th St NE corridor in the survey and interactive map below.

You should share your feedback because…

  • The City wants to build a project that supports your needs for the corridor, including business and residential access.
  • We need your input on how the corridor currently operates. Are there special and/or specific circumstances that we may not be aware of?
  • How do you use this corridor?

Funding Source Acknowledgement:

The Auburn Downtown Bike to Transit (10th St NE/NW) Project/2025-27 Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program State Funding is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.