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Residents urge Enumclaw council to act on pedestrian safety after fatality
Summary
Residents told the Enumclaw City Council on June 22 that a recent pedestrian death at the Cole and Stevenson intersection demands immediate traffic‑calming and pedestrian funding. Speakers described repeated failures to stop at signs and urged lower‑cost measures while seeking a timeline from staff.
Residents pressed the Enumclaw City Council on June 22 for quicker action after a pedestrian was killed near the Cole and Stevenson intersection.
During the public‑comment period, several people described repeated close calls at the intersection and asked the city for pedestrian funding and traffic‑calming measures. An unnamed resident said she had left messages with staff and asked for an update on the Stevenson/Cole area. A veteran who identified himself only by his remarks described the recent collision and said, "little Eileen was in a wheelchair that got demolished, and she died." Nora Tackenboge, a longtime city resident, said she was told the work might not happen until January and asked whether interim steps could be taken. "I just hope that, you know, Eileen's death wasn't in vain," she said.
Cindy Proctor, who identified herself as a longtime Enumclaw resident, asked the council to reconsider previously denied traffic‑calming requests on neighborhood streets including Rilla and Melody lanes. She outlined multiple safety issues: frequent speeding by nonresidents cutting through neighborhoods, missing or outdated ADA curb ramps, an active bus stop near a trailhead, and on‑street parking that blocks sight lines. Proctor urged the council to consider "lower cost options such as mid‑block reflective slow markings" and temporary measures such as attention flags used in other cities.
Speakers requested specific interim steps — flags, signage, targeted enforcement and a speed study — and asked staff for a clearer timeline for when funding or construction would occur. A commenter said a city staffer named "Chris" had told them work might not take place until January; councilmembers did not commit to immediate funding during the meeting.
The council did not take formal action on traffic‑calming at this meeting. The public comments and the safety concerns raised are on the record and may inform committee follow‑up or future agenda items.
