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Seeking Ideas to Improve Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Auto Safety

11/14/2024 1:15 pm

Suggest a safety project idea to North Rose Hill Neighborhood Association!
 
Do you have an idea for a project that could improve pedestrian, bicycle and/or auto safety in your neighborhood? Or maybe you've been thinking about a concept for an improvement that would make it safer for children to walk, bike or ride the bus to school?
 
Submit your great ideas for the 2024 Neighborhood Safety Program (NSP) by November 28. The North Rose Hill Neighborhood Association (NRHA) will then select two to submit to the NSP. The NSP is an opportunity to energize our neighborhood association by empowering them to work collaboratively with City staff to identify, prioritize and address safety improvements in Kirkland. Each year there is a total of $350,000 available for projects citywide under $75,000.
 
Projects fall into the following categories:
Bicycle facility: Bike lanes or trails.
Crosswalks: New crosswalks, improved crosswalk ramps (ADA), and crosswalk islands. (No rapid flashing beacons due to cost.)
Intersection Improvement: Signage, parking, and pedestrian “bump outs.”
Traffic Calming: Traffic islands, speed cushions, pedestrian “bump outs,” signage, and radar signs.
Walkway/Sidewalk and Trail: Gravel trails, steps, curb, traffic delineators, and sidewalks.
Street Light: On existing utility pole or installing a new light pole.
 
Need inspiration? More Information can be found at the City of Kirkland's NSP page.
 
Please email your ideas to northrosehillneighbors@gmail.com. Thank you!!!