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Medical Lake planning panel debates roundabout proposals, traffic safety and maps for 20‑year plan
Summary
Planning commissioners reviewed a draft transportation plan, discussed five proposed roundabouts on the 902 corridor and asked staff for prioritized accident data and maps. Residents and commissioners raised pedestrian‑safety concerns; staff emphasized the plan is a 20‑year guide and that state (WSDOT) partnership will be required for Highway 902 changes.
Medical Lake’s Planning Commission spent the bulk of its April 16 meeting focused on transportation elements of the city’s comprehensive plan, including a consultant’s draft, proposed roundabouts on the 902 corridor and unresolved questions about maps and right‑of‑way.
Staff told commissioners a transportation consultant has prepared a draft that includes accident reports and that maps and graphics were still being finalized. “I can certainly ... assuming I have them prepared bring those back in May,” staff said, asking commissioners for feedback before the draft goes to city council. Commissioners pressed for the maps and for a master checklist of outside agencies that should be consulted, including the school district and hospitals.
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