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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE *TUESDAY MEETING DUE TO HOLIDAY
Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2011— 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Joe Duffle and Verna Seal
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Derek Speck and Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. 2011 Public Works Transportation Issues
As information only, staff gave a brief overview on items that are expected to be brought to the
Transportation Committee during the next year.
Robin reviewed and provided highlights of items included in the informational memo in the Committee
agenda packet. One of the highlighted projects includes design improvements for 42n Avenue (curb, gutter,
sidewalk, illumination, etc) from Southcenter Boulevard to South 160 Street. Additionally, staff will be
reviewing and bringing forward to Committee Red Light Camera Enforcement opportunities. Not noted on
the list of items that will come forward to Committee was the annual Transportation Improvement Program
which will be reviewed by Committee prior to July 1. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Per the request of Committee Chair Hernandez, staff provided an update of a citizen inquiry that was submitted in
regards to lighting concerns and pedestrian safety on/near 62n Avenue South.
Committee Chair Hernandez also inquired about an accident that took place, according to the Seattle Times, on
December 25, 2010, where three pedestrians were hit near the Southcenter area. Staff will research the accident
report to learn the specifics.
Committee Chair Hernandez asked for clarification on a recent traffic signal revision (protected left turn) made
on Tukwila Parkway. Staff reported that this change request was initiated by the Department of Transportation
who noted increased accidents at the particular location.
Today, Committee Chair Hernandez attended the SCATBd meeting at SeaTac City Hall. She briefed the group
on the meeting agenda and relative discussions.
Meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, February 7, 2011— 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1
Committee Chair Approval
M inut�K AM.