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<br />I strongly
<br />support
<br />the efforts
<br />to work
<br />towards
<br />eliminatin
<br />g deaths
<br />and
<br />serious
<br />injuries.
<br />I support
<br />many of
<br />the
<br />actions
<br />outlined in
<br />the plan.
<br />I support
<br />some of
<br />the
<br />actions
<br />outlined in
<br />the plan,
<br />but not
<br />others.
<br />I do not
<br />support
<br />the plan.
<br />I am not
<br />familiar
<br />with the
<br />plan.
<br />Is there anything we missed in the plan?Is there anything we should emphasize
<br />or add to the plan?Please share any additional feedback:Response
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<br />26 Nov 2025 ‐
<br />8 Dec 2025
<br />Dec 08, 2025, 09:44 AM 1
<br />Complete understanding of snow
<br />removal and amount of snow and along
<br />with type of snow
<br />Definitely Do not use lans ape barrier or
<br />buffers in middle of road snow removal
<br />and visibility will not work
<br />Round abouts and barriers are not useful or practical with the type of
<br />snow and amount at Snoqualmie pass. We now have barriers up by west
<br />at 906 put in place recently that are a total nightmare for parking visible of
<br />flow of traffic safely and not suited for efficient snow removal please do
<br />not make the same mistakes by adding turnarounds and barriers between
<br />lanes.
<br />Comment 1: Roundabouts are recognized as a proven safety and efficiency measure. They improve operational performance by reducing delays and promoting continuous traffic
<br />flow, unlike signalized intersections that require frequent stops. FHWA notes that roundabouts can handle a wide range of traffic conditions effectively. Roundabouts have been
<br />widely constructed in states with snowy climates including California (Town of Truckee has several), Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The safety statistics of the
<br />roundabouts in these states show consistently positive results, despite the snowy climate.
<br />This plan identified both near term and long term solutions, roundabouts being long term. This plan was reviewed in coordination with WSDOT, and snow removal will be
<br />considered in the selection of roadway channelization elements during the next phase of design, in collaboration with maintenance groups.
<br />Maintenance agreements between Kittitas County, King County and WSDOT will address resources for plowing and maintaining any proposed roadway improvements, and
<br />maintenance crews will be consulted during design.
<br />Sources: https://highways.dot.gov/safety/intersection‐safety/intersection‐types/roundabouts https://placerair.org/FAQ.aspx?QID=1676
<br />Dec 08, 2025, 09:37 AM 1
<br />Not everyone who exits off of westbound exit 52 at Yellowstone road
<br />wants to go to the ski area. There are residents who live on Yellowstone
<br />road. If you eliminate the left turn to that neighborhood, they then have
<br />to enter all the ski area traffic at the round about to turn around to go to
<br />their neighborhood. How is this helpful for locals?
<br />This is very good feedback and we appreciate your perspective. Before making any changes, impacts to travellers for all movements would be evaluated. This evaluation would
<br />include the travel time and safety implications of altering this movement from a stop‐controlled left turn from the off‐ramp to a right turn which will circulate the roundabout
<br />before heading on Yellowstone Trail Road. Based on this evaluation and additional engineering review, roadway improvements will be further developed with consideration for all
<br />user groups.
<br />Dec 08, 2025, 09:22 AM 1
<br />I do not understand how roundabouts will work in the pass environment.
<br />Colorado snow is very different that the snow here. Ours is heavy and very
<br />wet. Also, the county doesn’t have the resources to staff and plow what
<br />would require to remove this snow from these intersections. When one
<br />section of the round about is congested, how do you move traffic
<br />through? Hyak gets very congested one‐way on Saturday and sundays.
<br />Also, the forest service closes the road going down to the snow park. How
<br />will the cars be able to move through to go west on the 906 or toward the
<br />freeway entrances? Right now there is a stop sign so people can’t sit in the
<br />intersection.
<br />Roundabouts are recognized as a proven safety and efficiency measure. They improve operational performance by reducing delays and promoting continuous traffic flow, unlike
<br />signalized intersections that require frequent stops. FHWA notes that roundabouts can handle a wide range of traffic conditions effectively. Roundabouts have been widely
<br />constructed in states with snowy climates including California (Town of Truckee has several), Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The safety statistics of the roundabouts in
<br />these states show consistently positive results, despite the snowy climate.
<br />This plan identified both near term and long term solutions, roundabouts being long term. This plan was reviewed in coordination with WSDOT, and snow removal will be
<br />considered in the selection of roadway channelization elements during the next phase of design, in collaboration with maintenance groups.
<br />Maintenance agreements between Kittitas County, King County and WSDOT will address resources for plowing and maintaining any proposed roadway improvements, and
<br />maintenance crews will be consulted during design.
<br />With respect to the specific concerns raised about when SR 906 is closed east of Hyak, people could circulate the roundabout to access Hyak, the interchange, or eastbound SR 906.
<br />A roundabout could provide a safer way for drivers coming from the closed portion of SR 906 to re‐enter the intersection. At present, there is a lot of driver confusion about who
<br />has the right of way in the intersection, which poses a safety concern.
<br />Traffic studies will analyze traffic movements through all legs of roundabouts and ensure acceptable levels of service. Sources:
<br />https://highways.dot.gov/safety/intersection‐safety/intersection‐types/roundabouts https://placerair.org/FAQ.aspx?QID=1676
<br />Dec 07, 2025, 07:52 AM 1
<br />This plan misses a lot, mainly we cannot
<br />use roundabouts in a heavily snowy
<br />region, it just doesn't seem safe. Stop
<br />lights and proper crosswalks would be
<br />better.
<br />Take out roundabouts, add crosswalks.
<br />How do we get our communities involved in these processes before so
<br />much money is spent/wasted on plans that seem out of touch to our
<br />region?
<br />See Comment 1 in response to roundabouts.
<br />A diverse Stakeholder Planning Group comprised of representatives from public agencies, emergency services, local businesses, and residents met regularly throughout the process
<br />to provide guidance on safety and mobility priorities, data gaps, and plan development. These meetings occured every two months virtually from January 2025 through December
<br />2025. We also posted a public web map requesting comments, which was open for public input from
<br />September 25th, 2024 through May 31st, 2025. We held an open house on May 1, 2025 at 4pm at the Fire and Rescue Station.
<br />Dec 03, 2025, 12:33 PM 1
<br />A simple, minimal cost effort, would be
<br />parking enforcement ‐ as in ticket or tow
<br />vehicles that park illegally in no parking
<br />zones. Pretty easy.
<br />See above.To ensure efficent use of Police Department resources, we have identified this as a solution in the Action Plan section (page 65), but also want to pair this with on the ground
<br />engineering solutions and education, which continue to address this issue even when sherriff resources are not available to provide continuous enforcement.
<br />Nov 28, 2025, 04:31 PM 1
<br />Why not make 906 one way = at least
<br />from Exit 53 east. It would handle traffic
<br />better and align entrance and exits in
<br />parking areas
<br />Really need to stop allowing parking on
<br />906 ‐ especially in the winter ‐ it's super
<br />dangerous.
<br />Crosswalks on 906 during busy times are both dangerous and is making
<br />traffic worse.
<br /> While we agree that this change could improve traffic flow in one direction, one‐way traffic reduces the ability for drivers to move between places within the pass area (ie between
<br />the ski area, restaurants, and lodging) without getting back on I‐90.
<br />The plan identifies ways to make parking along SR 906 safer by reconfiguring the roadway such as adding pathways, buffers, etc.
<br />Crosswalk visibility enhancements are proven safety countermeasures as they can slow down drivers and protect pedestrians in the roadway.
<br />Source: https://highways.dot.gov/safety/proven‐safety‐countermeasures/crosswalk‐visibility‐enhancements
<br />Nov 27, 2025, 09:06 PM 1
<br />Roundabouts at the end of a hill are not
<br />helpful in adverse conditions such as ice,
<br />snow, rain, etc.
<br />Flashing signals at high volume intersections would make a huge impact ‐
<br />and especially at the intersection off lake mardee rd and 906 (the two way
<br />stop) desperately needs flashing signals ‐ people don’t stop at those signs
<br />even in summer with no rain. Signs saying cross traffic does not stop need
<br />to be apparent.
<br />Roundabouts can be effective countermeasures to reduce serious crashes, especially when paired with maintenance plans and agreeements to effectively manage winter
<br />conditions. Maintenance agreements between Kittitas County, King County and WSDOT will address resources for plowing and maintaining any proposed roadway improvements,
<br />and maintenance crews will be consulted during design.
<br />Flashing signs can be considered as part of the short‐term solutions for making intersections more visible to drivers.
<br />Roundabouts have similar construction costs to traffic signals but reduce long term costs of maintaning the electrical system.
<br />Nov 27, 2025, 01:51 PM 1 A roundabout at the bottom of Hyak Dr.
<br />and Snoqualmie Dr. is a dangerous idea.
<br />A roundabout at the bottom of Hyak Dr. and Snoqualmie Dr. is a
<br />dangerous idea.
<br />There is no ability to stop when there is compact snow and ice which will
<br />make that an even greater risk for damage to cars.
<br />See Comment 1
<br />Consideration of slopes and winter driving conditions will be made during design development.
<br />Nov 27, 2025, 11:04 AM 1 Alpental road to the ski area Safety for pedestrians on Alpental road
<br />to the ski area
<br />Now that we've had first snow, Alpental road has become the usual
<br />racetrack and car drifting playground. Summit security is lacking for this
<br />yearly occurrence, and King County is lacking on enforcement of reckless
<br />driving on Alpental road.
<br />Due to it's more local serving character, NF‐9041 to Alpental was not identified as a high priority area as part of this study. Countermeasure Location A addresses a connection from
<br />the Snoqualmie Pass area to the NE side of I‐90 toward Alpental and provides pedestrian and cyclist accomodations that could be extended futher along Alpental in the future.
<br />Reconfiguring the roadway can be an effective countermeasure to reduce vehicle speeds and improve roadway safety.
<br />Nov 26, 2025, 03:27 PM 1
<br />Construction of roundabouts on 906 may
<br />have negative unforeseen
<br />consequences. Hardscape buffers in the
<br />road could prove be a consistent source
<br />winter vehicle damage
<br />Please emphasize striping, markings and
<br />crossings as they are badly needed
<br />Forcing drivers to navigate a radiused roadway in slippery and snowy
<br />conditions could add complexity and be a challenge for many drivers. We
<br />should consider that our population is not as well conditioned/prepared
<br />for snow driving as Colorado residents and our wet, slippery snow is
<br />entirely different to drive on. When there is fresh snow in the early season
<br />(prior to snow storage) the roundabout may not be visible (remember we
<br />get our snow in relatively big doses) and snow storage will cut down on
<br />visibility. To some extent roundabouts will complicate snow removal and
<br />navigation. Roundabouts and hardscapes would likely improve summer
<br />See Comment 1
<br />Systematic application of low cost countermeasures such as pavement markings and signage are cost‐effective countermeasures that can be implemented in the short term. It is
<br />also worthwhile to note that pavement markings and striping are only visible when snow is not on the ground.
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