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White Salmon authorizes WSDOT safety grant application; council flags school‑route and pedestrian needs
Summary
The council approved submitting a 2026 WSDOT City Safety Program (HSIP) grant application tied to the Regional Transportation Council safety plan and discussed additional local concerns including Jewett Boulevard and Safe Routes to School.
At its March 4 meeting the White Salmon City Council authorized staff to submit a 2026 WSDOT City Safety Program (HSIP) grant application that follows recommendations in the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Safety Action Plan.
Councilmember Patty Fink asked whether the grant proposal is part of the broader RTC plan; Public Works Director Chris True confirmed the application stems from consultant recommendations based on crash and traffic-safety data. Members noted that while the RTC analysis focused on crash history, residents have raised other concerns — for example, pedestrian safety near Spring Street and traffic on Jewett Boulevard — that may require different funding sources such as pedestrian/bicycle programs or Transportation Improvement Board grants.
Councilmember Doug Rainbolt suggested low-cost traffic-calming measures such as tactile grade changes or textured surfaces to create vehicle noise and vibration at intersections and improve driver awareness. The council agreed the city can pursue multiple funding avenues to address a mix of crash-reduction and pedestrian-safety needs.
The council also approved the consent agenda and vouchers (total vouchers $570,440.81) by unanimous vote.
