Chamber and staff propose one-way loop and parking changes at Maple Beach after festival crowding
Oct 23, 2025
Local Chamber representatives and county staff reported festival-era traffic and pedestrian-safety problems at Maple Beach and proposed studying a one-way loop on Bayview, parking adjustments and use of transportation grants to fund design and improvements.
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Chamber representatives and Port/County staff described post-festival traffic congestion and pedestrian-safety concerns at Maple Beach, especially at sunset and during high-traffic events. Bennett Knox summarized an on-site review and proposed a potential solution that would convert a stretch of Bayview into a one-way loop to improve pedestrian safety, enable organized parking and create a more park-like upland edge.
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