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District 3 reviews traffic studies, discusses small matching-grant projects and confirms board officers
Summary
Traffic studies show high speeds but low vehicle volumes and do not meet state warrants for all‑way stop controls; the board discussed using $7,500 matching grant funds for small safety projects (portable goals, crosswalks, speed signs), and the board confirmed internal officers (chair Andrew Terry, vice chair Hailey Glenn, secretary Brooke Barnes).
Neighborhood traffic manager Verne Kiesler’s studies, summarized for the board, found frequent speeders but low overall traffic volumes at several local intersections. Rachel Breen presented results showing 85th‑percentile speeds in the 30–40 mph range at several collector and local streets and occasional drivers exceeding 50 mph; however, volumes were typically in the range of about 40–90 vehicles per hour and reported crashes at the studied intersections were low (0–2 in the recent three‑year windows), so the studies concluded the locations did not meet state warrants for all‑way stop control or a traffic signal (SEG 2264–2350).
Residents used the discussion to press for safety measures near schools and known blind corners. Board members and staff discussed potential uses for the district’s $7,500 matching grant and noted that some improvements (crosswalks tied to Safe Routes to School) should be advanced through school community councils and the school district. Short-term ideas included portable soccer goals for Lakewood Park (because an easement prevents permanent installations in part of the park), a flashing speed sign or a marked crosswalk near Lakeview Elementary, and targeted additional street lighting, although one or two lights would exhaust most of the matching grant.
The board also conducted internal elections: Andrew Terry was affirmed as chair, Hailey Glenn as vice chair, and Brooke Barnes as secretary; the board approved these appointments by consensus at the meeting.
The meeting concluded with a public-comment period with no speakers and formal adjournment.
