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Street Committee tasked to study Memorial Day traffic after residents raise safety concerns
Summary
Residents raised safety concerns about heavy Memorial Day traffic through South Cle Elum; Mayor Pro Tem Allenbaugh assigned the Street Committee to examine local access controls after emails and in-person comments about congestion and emergency access.
Mayor Pro Tem Allenbaugh read an email from resident Jennifer Freniere about Memorial Day traffic and the safety concerns it posed for the town, then called on the Street Committee to look into possible fixes. Kyle Walker, who was present, summarized his discussions with WSDOT and Waze area managers about holiday traffic and local access control.
Resident Vern Ahlf told the council the recent holiday traffic raised urgent safety issues, citing “fire, accidents and/or medical emergencies,” and suggested temporary signage directing motorists to return to I‑90 rather than driving through town. After discussion, Allenbaugh assigned the Street Committee to investigate mitigation options and report back to council.
The transcript records the assignment to the Street Committee but does not specify a timeline for the committee's review or any recommended fixes; further study and coordination with WSDOT will be necessary for implementation.
