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Resident urges more crosswalks and street markings after near-misses downtown
Summary
Resident Rod Saunders told the council he’s observed an increase in near-accidents near downtown parking and the new library and urged the city to add street markings and crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety, especially for families with strollers.
During public comment at the Oct. 27 meeting, Rod Saunders, a Cascade resident, urged the council to address pedestrian-safety issues downtown, citing multiple near-accidents he has witnessed when cars exit parking areas near the new library and other downtown spots.
“My name is Rod Saunders. I live, 515 First Avenue West. And… the near accidents I’ve seen either directly with myself or with other people is definitely escalated,” Saunders said, describing incidents where drivers exiting parking did not see pedestrians and noting that larger vehicles force people to walk around the rear of cars and into traffic.
Saunders said more people with strollers now walk in town and that the situation posed a risk to his young granddaughters. A councilmember asked whether such concerns should go to Fred or Deanna; staff replied that marking the streets and sidewalks would likely involve both departments and the streets department. The council thanked Saunders for raising the issue and indicated staff would follow up.
