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Residents press council for crossing beacons, enforcement at Stevenson and Cole intersection
Summary
During public comment, residents described multiple recent collisions at the Stevenson and Cole intersection and urged the council to install solar rapid-flashing beacons, post 25 mph signs and step up enforcement; Public Works reported interim measures and a preliminary $84,000 engineer's estimate for bulb-outs (beacons not included).
Residents at the March 9 Uniontown council meeting urged immediate action to improve pedestrian safety at the Stevenson and Cole intersection, citing multiple recent collisions and injuries.
A senior resident who identified herself as an Enumclaw resident told the council "We need, please... a set of 4 rectangular solar flashing beacons... Please, we need to protect our seniors," and asked for posted 25 mph signs and timelines for installation. John Dahlquist, another resident, said he observed three accidents at the corner, provided a color map to the council and said he had discussed the issue with the mayor who said a budget existed for improvements.
Public Works and council members described near-term interim steps: instituting a 25 mph speed zone for the intersection, marking one no-parking stall in front of a nearby business, and placing speed enforcement in the area. Council member McClure summarized an engineering concept that would create two pedestrian bulb-outs on the south side of the intersection to improve sight lines and pedestrian refuge. "That preliminary engineer's estimate is running about $84,000. What is not included in that is the rapid flashing beacons on all 4 corners," McClure said.
The council noted that installing beacons would require additional engineering and funding and that the $84,000 estimate covered bulb-outs and related work but excluded the rapid-flashing beacons requested by residents. Staff said they expect a more complete preliminary budget and drawings by the March timeframe cited in committee and will pursue interim measures while preparing any grant or construction plans.
The exchange ended with the council committing to follow up through the Public Works committee and engineering staff to return with a timeline and cost breakdown.
