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7 Snoqualmie Pass Comprehensive Safety Plan I Kittitas County <br />Chapte r 2z Engaging the Community <br />Hearing trom the broad cross-section of Snoqualmie Pass stakeholders and communiry members played a central role in shaping this <br />CSAP. Through a three-phase outreach process, the project team gathered local insights to inform data analysis, understand safety and <br />capacity needs, and develop responsive solutions. <br />I <br />I <br />9 <br />I <br />I 3 <br />- .-?ffi'T_ _ , <br />+o <br />6S ) <br />PHASE 1: LISTENING AND LEARNING <br />The unique set of conditions at Snoqualmie Pass <br />shape specific needs, which vary significantly by <br />time of year and day of the week. The project team <br />sought to understand how experiences and needs <br />vary for different user groups. Recognizing that <br />collision data reflects problems after the fact, the <br />team prioritized listening to community members <br />to gather insights on near-miss locations, perceived <br />safety concerns, and ideas for improvement to <br />address safety challenges as well as expected growth <br />in the Pass. <br />A diverse Stakeholder Planning Group comprised <br />of representatives from public agencies, emergency <br />services, local businesses, and residents met <br />regularly throughout the process to provide guidance <br />on safety and mobility priorities, data gaps, and plan <br />development. <br />Key themes from engagement activities included <br />concerns about pedestrian safety, lack of crossings <br />and sidewalks, vehicle conflicts with people <br />PHASE 2: INTEGRATING COMMUNITY INPUT <br />After analyzing safety and broader mobility <br />conditions in Snoqualmie Pass through the lens of <br />both quantitative and qualitative data, the team <br />returned to the community to share findings and <br />confirm that feedback had been accurately captured <br />walking and biking, concerns about driver behavior, <br />intersection safety, truck parking, seasonal and <br />weekly congestion patterns, emergency access, and : <br />winter maintenance. ; <br />The input gathered helped identify critical safety <br />and mobility needs and ensure the plan reflects both <br />technical analysis and lived experience. <br />PHASE 3: PRoJECT PRIORITIZATION <br />The team then presented initial project ideas and <br />prioritization strategies, shaped by community- <br />identified priorities, to gather input before finalizing <br />recommendations.