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Council adopts Squawk Mountain non‑motorized study, favors sidewalks over uphill bike lane
Summary
Issaquah City Council on April 21 adopted a study report and preferred concept for the Squawk Mountain non‑motorized improvements, approving a sidewalk‑focused design and directing staff to further evaluate a lower‑cost asphalt walkway alternative; construction is not yet funded.
Issaquah City Council on April 21 approved a project study report for the Squawk Mountain non‑motorized improvements, adopting a preferred concept that emphasizes sidewalks and tree preservation while deferring construction funding to a future biennium.
The administration presented the plan and called for council adoption of the design study report. "The purpose of tonight's item is to seek approval of the project study report for the Squawak Mountain non motorized improvement project by resolution," Transportation Engineering Manager John Mortensen said. The council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution.
The study recommends sidewalk on one side of the corridor with a crossing near Upper Hillside Cemetery, selective planter strips where trees and driveways allow, traffic‑calming bulb outs and raised medians, and no uphill bike lane in the preferred concept. Staff said a full…
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