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Residents urge faster pedestrian safety fixes after fatal crash at Cole and Stevenson
Summary
Residents told the Enumclaw City Council they need immediate pedestrian safety improvements at the Cole Street and Stevenson intersection after a January crash that killed a local woman. Speakers pressed for lights, speed enforcement and low‑cost traffic calming while acknowledging funding constraints.
Residents urged the Enumclaw City Council on June 22 to speed work on pedestrian safety at the Cole Street and Stevenson intersection after a January crash that resulted in a local death.
At the start of public comment, a resident told the council they had notified staff and asked for an update on pedestrian funding for the Stevenson/Cole area, saying, "We would still wish to have an update regarding how we're moving forward on the Stevenson Cole area" and asking the city to prioritize steps so "we don't have another person die." A second resident who identified himself as a veteran said drivers "zoom by" and urged the city to "put in the lights, put in the signs 25 miles an hour," and to consider targeted speed enforcement.
Nora Tackenboge, a longtime Enumclaw resident, said the family of the victim, identified in public comment as Eileen Griffith, lost her life after a vehicle failed to stop. Tackenboge said she understood the city is short on funds but suggested interim measures such as high‑visibility flags at crosswalks and other low‑cost options to increase driver awareness.
Cindy Proctor, who said this was her third time raising neighborhood safety concerns, described multiple hazards on Rilla Lane and Melody Lane — including drivers using the streets as cut‑throughs, missing or outdated ADA ramps that force people into the street, and an active bus stop that increases pedestrian activity. Proctor said she has documented drivers running stop signs and called on the council to reconsider practical, lower‑cost traffic‑calming options and better ADA curb access.
Speakers requested specific actions from staff and council: an update on funding or timeline for planned improvements, targeted speed enforcement or observational speed studies, and short‑term measures (flags, signage or temporary calming) while larger projects await budgeting.
The council did not take formal action during public comment; the item was recorded as citizen input for council and staff follow‑up.
The council then proceeded to committee reports and later agenda business.
