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Council adopts resolution supporting school‑zone designation on SR 532 near high school
Summary
The council voted to adopt Resolution 2026-08 expressing support for establishing a school zone on SR 532 near Stanwood High School, prompting questions about hours, enforcement and a larger corridor speed study tied to a future roundabout.
The Stanwood City Council adopted Resolution 2026-08 expressing support for establishing a school zone on SR 532 in front of the high school, a step staff described as the formal request for the State to study and implement flashing school‑zone signs and a reduced speed during school hours.
Public works staff said the resolution does not allocate funds but signals the city’s intent to WSDOT. Alan Litt told the council the intent is to have flashing signs and lowered speeds during morning and afternoon school periods. “This is kind of the 1st step to start this process,” Litt said. Council members raised concerns about the large speed differential—reducing posted speed from the baseline (about 45 mph) to 20 mph during peak school times—and whether that change could cause driver confusion or enforcement burdens. One council member said they “would really like to see this come back…with a permanent baseline speed reduction” to avoid the large differential.
Council recorded a roll‑call vote and the resolution passed (members recorded as voting on the roll call during the meeting). Staff said the school‑zone measure is intended as an interim safety step while longer‑term corridor changes (including a planned roundabout) are reviewed and constructed.
