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Snoqualmie police, public works and council discuss e‑motorcycles, school‑zone lighting and enforcement options
Summary
City staff told the Public Safety Committee they are stepping up education and enforcement on e‑motorcycles and e‑bikes, are activating and seeking funding for school‑zone flashers, and are coordinating with the City Attorney and King County prosecutors on enforcement measures tied to state law.
The Public Safety Committee discussed complaints about electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, and progress on school‑zone speed‑zone flashers and other traffic calming near Meadowbrook and Park Street.
Rob Watt, Public Safety Committee chair, asked for updates; Snoqualmie Police representatives and Public Works staff reported progress on temporary and permanent measures. Police said they have activated flashing lights at Park Street school zones and are exploring grant funding and additional lighting near Meadowbrook High School with Public Works. Temporary rumble strips were installed last year but are not permanent and were damaged by winter plows.
Why it matters: committee members said the issues affect student safety and pedestrian routes near schools, and the city…
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