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CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5TH AVENUE NORTH - EDMONDS, WA 98020 (425) 771-0220 - FAX (425) 771-0221
Website: wwwci.edmondsma.us
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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August 14, 2001
Elmer and Darlene Rupp
320 Pine Street
Edmonds, WA 98020
RE: Pine Street Traffic Concerns
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rupp,
GARY HAAKENSON
MAYOR
Thank you for the let ' ter you sent the City of Edmonds in June, 2001 regarding traffic
concerns along Pine Street. Citizen input is crucial in our development of walkway and
traffic calming strategies.
As you know, the City has undertaken a traffic study to analyze the possibility of closing
Pine Street to through traffic from Third Avenue South to SR 104. The study, however,
is not yet complete. During the next two months, the preliminary findings of the study
will be reviewed at a public meeting on August 23 and at a City Council Committee
meeting in September. Following these meetings, final recommendations will be made to
the City Council: You will be notified in advance of the public meeting.
Although sidewalks are not now present along Pine Street, they would improve
connectivity of our pubic,walkways. I will add Pine Street to our database of streets
needing sidewalks. Over the next year the City will be preparing a Walkway
Comprehensive Plan. Neighborhood meetings will be held to assist in the identification
of walkway deficiencies. We will also be asking for citizen assistance in prioritizing
projects. As currently identified, the primary goals of the Walkway Comprehensive Plan
will be to improve pedestrian mobility by connecting existing walkways, schools, parks
and other public facilities. I believe a proposal for new sidewalks along Pine Street will
rate well.
A designated crosswalk across Third Avenue South at Pine Street would also be a valued
enhancement to our pedestrian network. The City does, however, have a policy that
states designated crosswalks will only be installed at locations where sidewalks are
located on both sides of the street. Curb ramps are also required to be in place. The
construction of sidewalks along Pine � Street would allow the City to install a new
crosswalk at this location.
Traffic calming is a new element that will be added to our Transportation Comprehensive
Plan over the next twelve months. The City will hold public meetings to discus traffic
calming alternatives and problematic locations.
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August 14, 2001
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I perfonned'a Pine Street field visit last week and did notice that truck restriction signs
are posted at both Third Avenue and Fifth Avenue South along Pine Street. If visibility
of these signs becomes a problem, please let me know so the City can take corrective
action.
We appreciate your request to have Pine street posted as a "Local Traffic Only" street
between Third Avenue and Fifth Avenue South; however, Pine Street is a through -street.
The City has a long-standing policy stating that all through streets will be open to the
public. I will request the Police Department to provide target enforcement along Pine
Street. The additional enforcement should enhance safety along your street.
We look forward to your support on developing our City's Walkway Comprehensive
Plan and amending our Transportation Comprehensive Plan. If you have additional
questions or concerns, please contact me 425-771-0220, Ext. 1328.
Sincerely,
DARRELL C. SMITH, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
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solve the problem of having people trying to get in the ferry line from that
point. In addition, you have proposed rerouting traffic from 99 and 1-5 to
SR104 using other exits such as 238h instead of 190". 1 am sure that will
alleviate some of the traffic on Pine St. between 3d and 5h Ave. However,
since the dead end will be effective 7 days a week, we can foresee additional
ferry traffic on our end of Pine Street consisting of Edmonds people and Te-7
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Many walkers taking their dogs to the City Park use our street. Since there
are no sidewalks, any additional traffic is a hazard to their safety. The steep
hill is difficult for trucks and boats with trailers to negotiate. The ability of
drivers to see beyond the parked cars and trucks on 5 is ha�nxered, to say
the least. In addition, vehicles making left hand turns from 5 Ave. on Pine
St., invariably end up crossing the centerline, since the road is oft'set. "I'hose-
of us who live on 111ne St. often go down 4th to Howell Way where the
visibility is considerably better, and you don't have to worry about people
hitting you as you come up the hill.
It is our proposal that you sign Pine St. between 3"dand 5th, to read FOR
LOCAL TRAFFIC'ONLY.
While addressing street issues, what happened to the NO TRUCKS
,,;AVALLOWED OVER 5= lbs. Sign that used to be on our street? Why do
the school sses use this street? Also, speed bg=s for cars and
motorcycl s coming down Pine St7mi Fht prevent motorists from running the
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City Council
Edmonds, WA. 98020
JUN 1 1 2001
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Re: Rerouting ferry traffic on Pine Street and other traffic problems on Pine
Street
Elmer & I have lived at 320 Pine St. for the past 33 years. We have always
enjoyed this location until the ferry traffic was rerouted this past summer.
To say the least, it has spoiled our tranquility, and endangered many walkers
and drivers in the process,
We are encouraged to think that others are concerned, and that your
proposed solution to dead end P mie St. between 3dAve. and the SR104 win
solvethe problem of having people trying to get in the ferry line firom that
point. In addition, you have proposed rerouting traffic from 99 and 1-5 to
SRI 04 using other exits such as 238hinstead of 196h . I am sure that will
alleviate some of the traffic on Pine St. between 3rd and 5thAve. However,
since the dead end will be effective 7 days a week, we can foresee additional
ferry traffic on our end of Pine Street consisting of Edmonds people and the
confused.
Many walkers taking their dogs to the City Park use our street. Since there
are no sidewalks, any additional traffic is a hazard to their safety. The steep
hill is difficult for trucks and boats with trailers to nertiate. The ability of
drivers to see beyond the parked cars and trucks on 5 isli7Xeredtosay
theleast. In addition, vehicles making left hand turns from 5 Ave.onPine
St., invariably end up crossing the centerline, since the road is offset. Those
of us who live on Pine St. often go down 4thto Howell Way where the
visibility is considerably better, and you don't have to worry about people
hitting you as you come up the hill.
It is our proposal that you sign Pine St. between 3 d and 50', to read FOR
LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY.
While addressing street issues, what happened to the NO TRUCKS
ALLOWED OVER lbs. Sign that used to be on our street? Why do
the school busses use this street? Also, speed bumps for cars and
motorcycles coming down Pine St. might prevent motorists from running the
stop sign on 3 rd and Pine and possibly hitting a pedestrian.
Obviously, we are asking some questions that do not apply to the ferry
traffic problems. Please forward them to the Street Department for further
consideration and reply to:
Elmer & Darlene Rupp
320 Pine St.
Edmonds, Wa., 98020
425-776-3608
Thank You,
Elmer & Darlene Rupp
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