On April 24, Kenmore City Council reviewed the Neighborhood Transportation Plan Program progress update, which included a discussion on pedestrian safety improvements on 84th Avenue NE and Simonds Road.

The city installed the original safety improvements, including the elimination of the right turn lane on Simonds Road, at that intersection in March. Some of the changes have caused concern from residents, ranging from the ability of larger vehicles including fire trucks, school buses and delivery trucks to maneuver in the updated intersection to the aesthetics of the concrete planters placed at the intersection.

At the April 24 meeting, the council directed staff to replace the existing planters at 84th Avenue NE and Simonds Road with an extruded curb. The city will also paint the bicycle lanes on Simonds Road green adjacent to the curb. Modifications may happen as early as today, depending on the contractor’s schedule.

Council asked that staff continue to monitor the intersection to ensure it achieves the city’s safety goals.

For an update on the Kenmore Neighborhood Transportation Plan Program and projects, visit kenmorewa.gov/content/traffic-safety-update-april-27-2017.