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Commissioners flag safety concerns on SR‑4 and SR‑409; chair notes deer collisions and timberland sale
Summary
Commissioner Lee Tischer relayed safety concerns for bicyclists and pedestrians on SR‑4 and SR‑409 raised at a Target Zero meeting; Chair Dan Cothren reported an increase in car‑deer collisions and noted recent timberland purchases by a European entity.
During commissioner reports, Lee Tischer summarized a Target Zero transportation meeting that raised concerns about bicyclist and pedestrian safety on State Route 4 and State Route 409 on Puget Island. Tischer asked that the board remain aware of those corridors as planning and maintenance proceed.
Chair Dan Cothren reported an uptick in car‑deer collisions in the county, briefed the board on a public access project and said additional local timberlands had been purchased by a European entity. Commissioner Mark Letham also reported on a recent Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington meeting.
