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Residents urge action after pedestrian death at Cole and Stevenson intersection
Summary
Residents told the Enumclaw City Council that a pedestrian who was struck at the Cole and Stevenson intersection later died, and urged near-term safety measures — lighting, signage and enforcement — while longer-term engineering funding is pursued.
Public commenters told the Enumclaw City Council on June 22 that the city needs immediate steps to make the Cole and Stevenson intersection safer after a January crash led to the death of a resident.
A resident who requested an update on the project told the council, "We would still wish to have an update regarding how we're moving forward on the Stevenson Coal area," and asked for pedestrian funding and interim measures. Another resident described the danger in the neighborhood and urged enforcement and new signage: "So 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 longtime city resident, named the victim: "I just hope that, you know, Eileen's death wasn't in vain." The transcript identifies the deceased as Eileen Griffith.
Residents raised multiple related concerns during the same public-comment block: missing ADA-compliant curb cuts near Trella and Melody lanes, increased on-street parking that obstructs sight lines, and children and seniors using nearby walking routes and the Foothills Trails. Cindy Proctor, a longtime resident, said previous requests had been denied and offered to provide video evidence of drivers running stop signs.
Council members did not indicate a formal vote on the intersection tonight; the comments were heard during the public-comment period. Speakers recommended low-cost interim measures (handheld flags, reflective markings, temporary signage) to increase driver awareness while staff pursues funding for engineering solutions and permanent capital work. The council's public safety committee had discussed traffic enforcement and related safety equipment earlier in the meeting.
