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Resident urges traffic-signal changes and councilmember flags e-motorcycle safety issue
Summary
A Maple Valley resident asked the council to adjust traffic signals at two SR 169 crossings for pedestrian safety; Councilmember Dana Parnello said he was struck by two youths on e-motorcycles and described it as a significant safety concern. No formal action was taken at the study session.
During public comment at the June 15 study session, a resident identified as Muthu of Maple Valley asked Council to adjust traffic signals at SR 169 & Tahoma Way and at SE 276th & SR 169 to improve pedestrian safety and said an email on the matter would be forwarded to Council.
Later in the meeting under Council comments, Councilmember Dana Parnello said that while walking back from a parade he was hit by two youths riding e-motorcycles and called the incidents a "real problem and big safety issue." Deputy Mayor Didem Pierson used her remarks to remind Council about a Juneteenth celebration at Lake Wilderness but did not indicate a staff response to the safety concerns in the minutes.
No staff commitment or formal directive is recorded in the meeting minutes; the resident said an email was sent and would be forwarded to Council for follow-up.
