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Issaquah council pushes for visible congestion relief, weighs Metroplex alternatives

Issaquah City Council Retreat · January 31, 2026
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Summary

Council asked staff to prioritize congestion-relief projects and previewed decisions on pavement management, Metroplex alternatives (Circuit, Via, voucher models) and small safety projects; members also urged continued advocacy for Sound Transit light rail.

Issaquah — At their retreat, council members prioritized congestion relief and a program of small, visible transportation projects they say will improve resident experience while staff pursues grant-funded larger projects.

Staff outlined three near-term transportation topics for follow-up: pavement-management techniques and pilot treatments, the Metroplex on-demand service alternatives (Circuit, Via or voucher models), and choices about how to use revenue from a…

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