Kenmore to address pedestrian, bicycle safety at next council meeting

The Kenmore City Council and officials of the city of Kenmore are concerned by several pedestrian accidents that have taken place in recent months, including three crosswalk accidents that have occurred between March 14 and 20.

The Kenmore City Council and officials of the city of Kenmore are concerned by several pedestrian accidents that have taken place in recent months, including three crosswalk accidents that have occurred between March 14 and 20.

“Our thoughts go out to the victims, their families, and others who have been involved in these tragic circumstances,” city officials said in a release on Friday.

The city is taking these incidents seriously and is proposing a number of short and long term actions intended to improve safety and awareness in the community. Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety has been added to the agenda for the March 24 City Council meeting.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave. NE. Public comment is welcome at the meeting.

To review the report for this agenda item, go to www.kenmorewa.gov/counciland click on the March 24 meeting agenda.