HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2013-02-20 Item 5C - Transportation Solution Letter0
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City of Tukwila
Parks & Recreation Department
February 20, 2013
The Honorable Jim Haggerton, Mayor
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98168
Dear Mayor Haggerton:
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Rick Still, Director
Parks and Recreation is one of the primary elements to a healthy and vibrant community and a strong
quality of life. While the Parks and Recreation Department runs a variety of programs at locations
throughout the City, the Tukwila Community Center is the home to the bulk of the Recreation
programs in Tukwila. As the make -up of the community has evolved over the years, unfortunately, the
ability for citizens to move about within Tukwila has not. At best, it is a challenge for many citizens to
access the services and programs provided at the Community Center.
The Parks Commission strongly encourages you and the City to explore transportation solutions that
encourage participation in Parks and Recreation activities, provide increased access to the Community
Center, and help contribute a strong quality of life for the citizens of Tukwila. Some suggestions for
possible solutions include, but are not limited to, working with King County METRO to increase bus
service within Tukwila (particularly East -West routes), seeking funding (grant, donor, or General Fund)
for a Community Shuttle Service, or other solutions.
Thank you for considering this important matter for a vibrant, healthy, and mobile community.
Respectfully Yours,
City of Tukwila Parks Commission
Sean Albert
Don Scanlon
Joanne McManus
Cc: Kathy Hougardy, Council President
Rick Still, Director of Parks and Recreation
Alice Russell Scott Kruize
12424 42nd Ave. S. • Tukwila, Washington 98168 • Phone: 206 - 768 -2822 • Fax: 206 - 768 -0524