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Residents warn new crossing could worsen Costco-area traffic
Summary
Several public commenters flagged the risk that a new Benton–Brokaw connection could create queuing or back-ups for Costco access and urged the study team to analyze traffic redistribution as part of any design that includes vehicles.
Multiple participants raised concerns that a reconnected Benton–Brokaw corridor could route additional traffic to the Costco entrance and create queuing problems. One attendee said the crossing could become "another queuing lane for Costco entry" and urged the city to evaluate whether a new connection would worsen congestion.
A meeting participant summarised the local worry: "Costco traffic is a real thing that people need to consider," and urged the study team to include traffic analysis if any preferred alternative would allow vehicles. City staff said a traffic analysis would be required if vehicles are part of a selected option and that feasibility will be examined before making that choice.
