Keystone Mediation Center
This Keystone, Colo., mediation firm was hired by the state in June 2007 to assist in developing the bridge-replacement plan. Track the mediation process on Keystone's Web site >>
Senate Bill 6099:
Read the state Route 520 bridge replacement and HOV project legislation. PDF file >>
Washington State DOT
The state's 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Web page includes project status, funding info and more. Go >>
Environmental Impact
Read the UW's comments on the SR 520 DEIS (PDF files):
Questions? Comments?
Send an e-mail to the UW Office of Regional Affairs: Click here >
In September 2007, state-appointed mediators kicked off a 15-month process aimed at creating a consensus for replacing the 520 bridge and its east and west approaches. The process is scheduled to conclude in December 2008, with a report to the Legislature in January 2009.
The UW administration, represented by Scott Woodward, vice president for External Affairs, has pledged to work toward a regional solution. Throughout the deliberations, the UW will be guided by the following Guiding Principles:
- Promote a vibrant, healthy and livable academic, business and residential community at the University of Washington and in surrounding neighborhoods.
- Promote carpool, bus, rail, bicycle and pedestrian transportation solutions that improve access to the university and limit the impact of single-occupancy vehicles on campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Preserve and enhance the recreational and educational habitat of the Washington Park Arboretum and UW Botanic Garden.
- Preserve the ability of the university to meet current and future development needs.
- Allow for the efficient and effective management of construction projects included in the University’s Capital Improvement Program for the Seattle campus.
