Residents urge faster traffic calming and pedestrian safety fixes after deadly collision

Several residents used the public‑comment period at the June 22 Enumclaw City Council meeting to press for accelerated pedestrian‑safety improvements after a January collision that later proved fatal.

A resident who began the public comments said a person struck in January later died and asked for an update on the city’s work at the Cole and Stevenson corner and for expedited pedestrian funding or interim safety measures. "We really need your help," the resident said.

John, a nearby resident, described his concern from the perspective of a longtime veteran and urged the city to install lights, speed enforcement and stronger signage at the intersection. "Before we have more deaths, we don't need that," he said.

Nora Tackenboge, who identified herself as a longtime Enumclaw resident, said she believes Eileen Griffith was killed after a driver failed to stop and suggested low‑cost interim tools such as the small red safety flags sometimes used in other cities to increase driver awareness.

Cindy Proctor documented persistent speeding, drivers running stop signs, missing ADA curb cuts and outdated ramps at Trilla and Melody, and said Cole Street closures have caused cut‑through traffic in neighborhoods. She said she has documented video evidence of stop‑sign violations and asked council to reconsider practical, lower‑cost traffic‑calming options.

Council did not take action during public comment but committee reports and public‑safety staff later noted enforcement activities and a pending e‑motorcycle ordinance intended to clarify enforcement authority.