Washington

City: 
Seattle
Facilities: 
SR 522
Facility Type: 
Arterial shoulder
Description: 
Between NE 165th St and 73rd Ave NE; 2.2 mi w/ several signalized intersections About 1 mi in length
Objectives: 
Allows the bypass of traffic signals
Date Implemented: 
Westbound-1970 Eastbound- 1986
Date Terminated: 
N/A
Operational Information
Allowed Vehicles: 
Buses
Operating Partners: 
Washington State DOT
Operational Hours: 
Anytime
Conditions: 
Can travel at same speed as other lanes
Maximum Speed: 
Same as other lanes posted speed limit
Performance Measures
Operational Effectiveness: 
Eliminates weaving movements for buses
Safety Evaluation: 
Bicycles have been a problem