Bands of Green is a comprehensive plan for the continuing development of bicycle and pedestrian trails, boulevards and linear parks in Seattle. It was developed over a two-year period by Cedar River Associates with input from a variety of sources, including: Seattle Parks Department, Seattle Department of Transportation, Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks, Seattle Department of Planning and Development and 37 neighborhood plans coordinated by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

The new Bands of Green report comes at an opportune time. Recent efforts to curtail traffic and slow global warming, as well as health studies linking obesity to physical inactivity, point to the need for increased pedestrian and bicycle trail systems. In addition, green connections between parks can enhance urban habitat and can make existing parks and green spaces more viable. Bands of Green is consistent with Olmsted design principles, the City of Seattle's Bicycle Master Plan, Open Space 2100, and the future Pedestrian Master Plan.

The report was produced through the financial support of the Seattle Department of Transportation and its roll-out is supported by a $25,000 donation from Opus Northwest LLC.

We encourage your input. Please send any comments to Program Director, Becca Aue, 206.332.9900 x12.

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