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Outreach Activities Phase 1: Listening and Learning Recognizing that collision data is inherently reactive as collisions are only reported after they occur, the project team prioritized hearing directly from community members to better understand near-miss locations, perceived safety concerns, and ideas for improvement. To do this, the team launched an online engagement effort with two main components: An interactive map where participants could pinpoint specific locations of concern related to transportation safety and capacity; and A survey to gather additional context and demographic information (Figure 4). Outreach for the online engagement included flyers and posters placed throughout the community, distribution to email groups and on social media by stakeholder partners, and a text blast from the Fire Department reaching approximately 300 residents (Figure 4). The website was open for public input from September 25th, 2024 through May 31st, 2025. Interactive Map The project team developed an interactive map to allow community members to identify specific locations where they experience transportation- related safety or capacity concerns. As shown in Figure 5, participants could place markers on the map and were prompted to indicate the mode of travel associated with each concern—walking/rolling, biking, driving, or other. Participants were also asked to indicate if the concern was primarily related to winter conditions, summer conditions, or present year-round. A total of 30 people contributed, generating 194 combined markers, comments, and upvotes. This input highlighted both unique issues and areas of shared concern across the community. Survey To complement the interactive map, the project team created a survey to gather more detailed information about the community’s transportation safety and capacity challenges as well as the demographics of participants. A total of 58 people responded, providing input on the specific issues they encounter when traveling in Snoqualmie Pass and ranking their top three safety and capacity concerns. These responses provided valuable insight into both individual experiences and broader community priorities. For a detailed summary of the online engagement effort responses, see Appendix C. Figure 4. Promotional Flyer and Website for Online Engagement Source: Fehr & Peers, 2025. 23 Snoqualmie Pass Comprehensive Safety Plan | Kittitas County