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Resident warns of safety risks at Wayne Open Space access on 96th Avenue NE
Summary
A Bothell resident urged the city to prioritize safety improvements at the Wayne Open Space entry on 96th Avenue NE, citing blind curves, merging lanes, missing sidewalks, and recent crashes involving an infant and a pedestrian.
During public comment on Jan. 20, resident Phil Moser described safety hazards at the 96th Avenue NE access to the Wayne Open Space and urged the city to prioritize entry safety when planning the park. Moser said the short stretch of road includes blind curves, merging lanes, a bus stop in a merge zone, multiple commercial curb cuts and a narrow bridge without a bike path.
"That short section of road has multiple serious hazards... Cars often speed by at 35 or 40 miles an hour, well above the posted and code mandated limit of 25," Moser said. He described recent incidents: "A car with a baby's on board... was rear ended. A pedestrian was hit, and her leg was broken." He told council that crossing opportunities are too short for pedestrians and cyclists and warned the city could be held liable if improvements are not made.
Moser acknowledged the time and funding it takes to plan infrastructure but urged the city to move promptly on safety improvements; the clerk ended public comment after his three-minute allotment. Council and staff did not provide a substantive response during the public-comment period; staff later signaled that public feedback will inform park planning and the Wayne Open Space survey remains open through Feb. 15.
