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Residents urge traffic-calming after pedestrian death at Cole and Stevenson
Summary
Multiple residents told the Enumclaw City Council June 22 that a January crash that killed a pedestrian at the Cole/Stevenson corner requires faster safety work, asking for lights, enforcement and low-cost measures. Council received the comments but did not vote on immediate remedies.
Several residents pressed the Enumclaw City Council on June 22 for quicker action to address dangerous conditions at the intersection of Cole Street and Stevenson.
At the start of the public‑comment period, a longtime resident (speaker 5) told the council that a person struck in January had died and asked for an update and pedestrian funding “because when I talked to Chris, he had mentioned that it might not take place until January.” She said the community was grieving and wanted more timely measures.
John (speaker 6), who described his military service, urged stronger enforcement and physical safety measures: “put in the lights, put in the signs 25 miles an hour, and take people's cars away,” he said, adding that he feared more deaths if drivers continued to speed.
Nora Tackenboge (speaker 7) reiterated that “we lost Eileen Griffith due to somebody not stopping,” and suggested lower‑cost options such as handheld flags to improve driver visibility at the stop sign.
Cindy Proctor (speaker 8) expanded the concern to nearby corridors, including Rilla Lane and Melody Lane, citing repeated failures to stop, ADA‑access issues with curb cuts and a bus stop that increases pedestrian vulnerability. She said prior requests for traffic calming had been denied and urged the council to reconsider low‑cost alternatives such as reflective markings and clearer crosswalk signage.
Council members did not take an immediate vote on pedestrian measures during the meeting. Public safety committee reports earlier in the agenda noted staffing and enforcement constraints, and the council’s schedule includes future committee meetings where traffic‑calming options may be revisited.
The council did not announce a specific timeline for action in response to the June 22 comments. Residents asked that the matter be prioritized to prevent further tragedies.
