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Renton council approves temporary closure of Logan Avenue South transit access road
Summary
The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing a temporary full street closure of Logan Avenue South Transit Access Road in South 3rd Street to expand pedestrian walkways near Logan Square and Legacy Square; the Transportation Committee chair described it as a downtown pedestrian improvement.
The Renton City Council on May 18 adopted a resolution authorizing a temporary full closure of Logan Avenue South Transit Access Road in the South 3rd Street area to create expanded pedestrian walkways near Logan Square and Legacy Square.
Council Member Carmen Rivera, chair of the Transportation Committee, urged adoption, calling the change an "awesome opportunity for more pedestrian walkways in our downtown area, especially with our new beautiful Logan Square and Legacy Square." The motion to adopt the resolution was moved and seconded, and passed by voice vote.
The resolution was described as a temporary street closure intended to improve pedestrian circulation in the downtown core. No specific dates, duration of closure, or associated budget figures were provided in the meeting record.
Next steps: The council approved the resolution as read; logistics such as exact closure dates, traffic control measures and public-notice requirements were not detailed during the meeting and will be addressed in subsequent departmental follow-up.
