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August 18, 2003

Streetcar stations to be refurbished

By JOURNAL STAFF

George Benson Waterfront Streetcar station
Rendering courtesy King County Metro

SEATTLE -- Seven of the nine stations of the George Benson Waterfront Streetcar Line will be refurbished this fall, according to Metro, which operates the streetcar named for the former Seattle city councilman.

Metro plans to refurbish the stations on Alaskan Way, replacing leaking roofs and giving the shelters a facelift. Station colors will change from brown to marine blue. Windows will be etched with a pattern of waves. Other improvements include adding new benches, litter receptacles, railings and new lighting. Signs will be changed to match the new color scheme.

Metro staff worked with Benson and the waterfront community group to design the changes, which will be completed inhouse. The project is estimated to cost about $50,000. The current schedule is to start work in October and finish by the end of the year, beginning at the Broad Street Station and finishing at the Washington Street Station.

The streets cars originally operated in Melbourne, Australia in the 1920s. They were brought to Seattle in the 1980s and have been operating as part of Metro's fleet for 21 years.




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