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File #: CM 26-228   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Presented
File created: 4/2/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action: 4/7/2026
Title: 172nd Ave NE Corridor Improvements
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: 172nd - Letter - January 2026, 3. Attachment B: 172nd - Postcard - March 2026

TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Public Works

Aaron Bert

425-556-2786

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Public Works

Brandon Buehler

Acting Deputy Director

Public Works

Paul Cho

Engineering Manager

Public Works

Patty Criddle

Engineering Supervisor

 

 

TITLE:

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172nd Ave NE Corridor Improvements

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

The City of Redmond is making changes to 172nd Ave NE, including adding speed cushions, traffic circles, and other traffic calming features. The gate across 172nd Ave at NE 124th Street has been removed however barriers remain in place until improvements are installed.

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

N/A

                     Required:

N/A

                     Council Request:

N/A

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

 

 

OUTCOMES:

Opening the roadway between City of Redmond and King County will improve mobility and connectivity for Redmond residents and workers and improve overall traffic circulation in Redmond.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

November 2023 through completion

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

Two public meetings, Council study session, mailed letter in January 2026 and subsequent postcard in March 2026 to residents.

                     Feedback Summary:

Residents requested improvements installed before removing the gate.

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

$880,516

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

N/A

 

Budget Priority:

Vibrant and Connected

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

N/A

 

Funding source(s):

CIP

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

N/A

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

6/27/2023

Study Session

Receive Information

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

None proposed at this time

N/A

 

Time Constraints:

N/A

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

N/A

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A - 172nd Letter - January 2026

Attachment B - 172nd Postcard - March 2026