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Council pins community dissatisfaction on north–south congestion; seeks study and short‑term fixes
Summary
Councilors said the community survey’s low satisfaction on “flow of traffic” reflects predictable, heavy north–south congestion through Issaquah during peak hours. Members discussed both short‑term measures (variable message signs, ITS upgrades, right‑turn lanes) and longer‑term engineering and regional coordination needs.
Council members used the retreat’s community‑survey results to define “flow of traffic” complaints as primarily north–south congestion on routes through Issaquah and asked staff to pursue both immediately implementable fixes and longer‑term engineering options.
Multiple council members said residents experience a predictable, “soul‑sucking” delay when traveling north and south through the city in evening peak hours. One council member summarized the definition that emerged in the discussion: “It’s the inability to get through town during peak hours and the predictable long travel…
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