Direct staff to implement quick street safety fixes before long-term plan is ready
In Plain English
Parents report near-misses crossing Carlson Boulevard near Nomura Preschool with toddlers. Residents also complain about sideshows at Key Boulevard & Barrett Avenue and other locations. The city has $750,000 budgeted for street safety but is waiting for a comprehensive plan to be completed.
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Votes
To call the question to end debate and bring the matter to an immediate vote
To approve the item and direct staff to evaluate traffic safety and return to the council with a recommendation for locations and the type of traffic calming measures for the council to consider
6 to 1
Public Comments
5 public comments — 5 spoken
- Elizabeth KudoEmail
- Lea MurrayeComment
- Leisa JohnsonEmail
- Nina SmithEmail
- Sandra GraciaEmail
Community Discussion
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