Staff recommends Alternative B and 35 mph speed limit for Sahali Way corridor; council asks for B-plus options and cost breakdowns

Public-works staff presented a master-plan phase for the Sahali Way Corridor on Tuesday and recommended Alternative B — a corridor-wide sidewalk on the west side and targeted safety improvements in the north half — paired with a proposed 35 mph speed limit. Staff described Alternative B as the public-preferred compromise that improves pedestrian connectivity while limiting right-of-way impacts and cost compared with a full multimodal Alternative C.

Audrey Sarci, Director of Public Works, described the phase as a “master plan for the corridor” that sets direction for near- and long-term work. Senior project engineer Judd (Judd) Ireland and consultant Brent Powell (Pertit) described three concepts: Alternative A (spot safety/transit crossing upgrades), Alternative B (continuous sidewalk in north half, bicycle access by shoulder), and Alternative C (full multimodal improvements…