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Duvall plan emphasizes ‘complete streets,’ protected bike paths and regional coordination
Summary
A conversation about Duvall’s active-transportation plan details proposed protected bike lanes, reengineered intersections, funding options such as impact fees and grants, and required coordination with regional agencies including WSDOT and the Puget Sound Regional Council.
Duvall’s active-transportation plan proposes a suite of changes — from protected bike paths and wider sidewalks to reengineered intersections and traffic-calming measures — intended to improve safety and offer residents more travel choices, two podcast hosts said while discussing the plan.
The plan, speakers said, goes beyond painted bike lanes to include separate bike paths, widened roads where needed, new trails connecting parts of town and intersection redesigns to reduce crashes and calm traffic. "Complete streets is a design philosophy that considers the needs of all users," Speaker 2, a podcast host, said, adding that the concept covers pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, people with disabilities and drivers.
The discussion highlighted why the plan matters for Duvall: the town’s Main Street is a state highway, which means local design…
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