A public meeting discussing priorities for making Mount Rainier streets safer, more walkable, and bikeable was held virtually on September 19. The meeting led by Toole Design Group was attended by Mount Rainier residents, Mayor and Council, City Manager, and City Staff.

The public meeting provided an opportunity for community members to voice their opinion, express current challenges and provide input on how to improve the City’s streets and sidewalks.

Toole Design Group was hired by the city to conduct a comprehensive street and sidewalk study that will make Mount Rainier’s streets and sidewalks safer and more comfortable for walking and biking, reduce motor vehicle and cut-through traffic and utilize the results of the study for federal funding opportunities.

The study which started in July 2022 is expected to be completed in March 2023. It will result in an existing conditions memorandum, a prioritized list of street and sidewalk projects, a design toolbox, and concept plans for the highest priority locations.  The group will present the project list and prioritization methodology and recommendations to the city administration and to the Mayor and Council early next year. By February, Toole Design Group will present its final recommendations to Mayor and Council.

Community members are encouraged to fill out a survey as part of the study.

Watch the full meeting here