TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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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)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
|
6/27/2023 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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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