v16.01draft2

Changes

  • Clarify terminals for Rts 44, 48, 71 on citywide map.
  • Clarify terminals for Rts 43 and 49 on downtown map.
  • Removed Northgate Link extension as it does not open until 2021.
  • Corrected directional of 15 Av in Interbay to W.
  • Corrected directional of Eastlake Av in Cascade to N.
  • Added street type and directional to names where space allows.
  • Other minor street name corrections.
  • Corrected direction of Uptown couplet on citywide map.
  • Corrected direction of View Ridge couplet.
  • Added Interbay Golf Course and removed Fort Lawton label
  • Indicate Rt 47 weekend service (every 35 min) on map and correct frequency in guide.
  • Clarify downtown live loop operation of Rts 10 and 11.
  • Extend Alaskan Wy Viaduct transit lines as far north as possible to reinforce West Seattle–Downtown connection.
  • Add Rt 355 routing through U District via I-5 Express Lanes
  • Add neighborhood labels for Mount Baker, Northgate, Ravenna, and South Park.
  • Add point of interest: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
  • Add instruction for Link riders to tap ORCA again after exiting train.
  • Clarify Monorail ORCA non-acceptance.
  • Add Rt 99 to Downtown Commuter Service Where to Board table and downtown area on citywide map.
  • Rephrase explanation of through routing.
  • Indicate Rt 424 serving SR 520 freeway stations.
  • Correct anomaly that showed Rt 10 serving Madison St.
  • Remove route numbers on 3 Av downtown. Add route numbers to streets feeding 3 Av.
  • Direction of Rt 7 Rainier Beach loop reversed.
  • Greyhound label on Downtown inset map fixed.

New Items to Consider & Do for Next Version

Unless stated above, known issues from the previous version are still open.

  • Reformulate colors for improved low-light contrast and color-blind friendliness.
  • Address I-5 gap downtown where Rts 304, 305, CT 400s run.
  • Add information about Accessible Services and how to use DART.
  • Revise Fremont and Green Lake labels for E Line on Regional map.
  • Use different colors on Night Owl map to indicate level of owl service.
  • Remove/revise “West Valley” node on Regional Map.
  • Clarify Rts 16 and 66 routing and terminal downtown.
  • Pick a single color to represent DART/flexible service area.

Suggestions & Requests

  • Show more downtown bus stops and/or explain downtown skip stop system.
  • Add through-routing information to main map.
  • Improve transition from Spokane St to I-5.
  • Improve clarity of route lines where they cross to make them easier to follow.
  • Offer a poster edition.
  • Add interactivity to online edition and make routes clickable.
  • Publish as map book/more home printable format.
  • Mark tunnel station entrances on downtown map
  • Reorganize and regroup services in map legend
  • Offer a laminated pocket edition
  • Separate legend from map tiles on online edition and make it a pop up.
  • Increase detail on map as zoom level increases in online edition.
  • Add Rts 216, 218, 219 to Service Guide and Downtown Commuter Service Where to Board table

Known Issues

  • GPS locator is not restricted to Seattle area and there is no way to go “home” without reloading page

Get It

View this version as a PDF.

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