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Residents urge city action after pedestrian fatality at Cole and Stevenson
Summary
At public comment, residents described a January fatal crash at Cole and Stevenson, urged immediate pedestrian safety measures — from enforcement and signage to temporary flags — and requested an update on funding and project timing.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period at the June 22 meeting to press the council for pedestrian safety improvements at the Cole and Stevenson intersection following a January crash that killed a local woman.
An unnamed commenter described leaving an earlier message to city staff and asked for an update on progress in the Stevenson/Cole area, saying the community has lost a person and requested pedestrian funding. "We would still wish to have an update regarding how we're moving forward on the Stevenson Cole area," the commenter said.
A companion who identified himself only as John described his military service and urged stronger enforcement and physical safety measures: "I raised my hand twice to protect our land...and so we need lights to stop the speeders...Please put in the lights, put in the signs 25 miles an hour, and take people's cars away and do something, please."
Nora Tackenboge, a city resident, reiterated that Eileen Griffith died after a vehicle did not stop at the intersection, noted the city currently faces funding constraints for a permanent solution and suggested low‑cost interim measures such as portable red safety flags to increase driver awareness.
Cindy Proctor, a longtime resident, expanded the safety concerns to Trella/Trilla and Melody Lanes and the area near the Foothills Trails and library: she documented frequent drivers running stop signs, cited missing or noncompliant ADA curb ramps that force people into the roadway, and asked council to reconsider traffic calming options and plan street improvements as development continues.
Council did not take action during public comment but heard requests for both short‑term and longer‑term measures and for a status update on timing and funding; several speakers asked the city to prioritize this intersection to prevent further fatalities.
What happens next: Residents requested staff follow‑up; no formal direction or funding decision was made at the meeting.
