Share I have lived in the area for over 40 years. Who is approving all of these changes and paying for all of this? Shouldn't we make sure that we are protecting the environment and not taking away from the established animals, homes, trees, land and water shed. 500 is considered a fast moving roadway. Surely there are other road ways leading to the lake, schools and other areas for bikes. I understand the thought behind this, but I grew up on Everett when it was Everett Rd which has always been busy, and I cannot understand the money to remove large chunks of land, animals, trees, businesses and homes to widen the roadway. You will be paying the home owners and the businesses of this land as well. on Facebook
Share I have lived in the area for over 40 years. Who is approving all of these changes and paying for all of this? Shouldn't we make sure that we are protecting the environment and not taking away from the established animals, homes, trees, land and water shed. 500 is considered a fast moving roadway. Surely there are other road ways leading to the lake, schools and other areas for bikes. I understand the thought behind this, but I grew up on Everett when it was Everett Rd which has always been busy, and I cannot understand the money to remove large chunks of land, animals, trees, businesses and homes to widen the roadway. You will be paying the home owners and the businesses of this land as well. on X (formerly Twitter)
Share I have lived in the area for over 40 years. Who is approving all of these changes and paying for all of this? Shouldn't we make sure that we are protecting the environment and not taking away from the established animals, homes, trees, land and water shed. 500 is considered a fast moving roadway. Surely there are other road ways leading to the lake, schools and other areas for bikes. I understand the thought behind this, but I grew up on Everett when it was Everett Rd which has always been busy, and I cannot understand the money to remove large chunks of land, animals, trees, businesses and homes to widen the roadway. You will be paying the home owners and the businesses of this land as well. on Linkedin
Email I have lived in the area for over 40 years. Who is approving all of these changes and paying for all of this? Shouldn't we make sure that we are protecting the environment and not taking away from the established animals, homes, trees, land and water shed. 500 is considered a fast moving roadway. Surely there are other road ways leading to the lake, schools and other areas for bikes. I understand the thought behind this, but I grew up on Everett when it was Everett Rd which has always been busy, and I cannot understand the money to remove large chunks of land, animals, trees, businesses and homes to widen the roadway. You will be paying the home owners and the businesses of this land as well. link
I have lived in the area for over 40 years. Who is approving all of these changes and paying for all of this? Shouldn't we make sure that we are protecting the environment and not taking away from the established animals, homes, trees, land and water shed. 500 is considered a fast moving roadway. Surely there are other road ways leading to the lake, schools and other areas for bikes. I understand the thought behind this, but I grew up on Everett when it was Everett Rd which has always been busy, and I cannot understand the money to remove large chunks of land, animals, trees, businesses and homes to widen the roadway. You will be paying the home owners and the businesses of this land as well.
SUMMEJEN000
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10 days ago
Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your questions. The portion of SR500/Everett Street being improved is part of the State of Washington highway system and any work performed must obtain approval from WA State Department of Transportation as well as other state and federal agencies. Funding for the improvements will be a combination of state and federal grants and local funds.
The design includes stormwater treatment facilities that will remove pollutants including sediment, metals and oils from roadway runoff before it reaches the watershed. These facilities must meet stringent state and federal environmental standards and are expected to improve water quality compared to existing conditions where runoff receives little or no treatment before entering the watershed.
The improvements being built will lie almost entirely within the existing 60-ft wide public right-of-way that was dedicated for roadway use many years ago. The portions of work that fall outside of the existing right-of-way limits are within previously developed land and do not encroach into animal habitats.
Rerouting SR500/Everett is not feasible due to the extremely constrained nature of the area. There are no other feasible routes that could provide access on both the north and south sides of the project and provide bridge access over Lacamas and Round Lakes.
The SR-500/Everett Street Corridor project was not developed solely to accommodate future growth but rather addresses existing and future traffic that will occur with or without the project. The corridor already experiences severe congestion during the busiest periods of the day and that congestion will only get worse as the city grows. The corridor also has documented safety concerns related to driveway access, turning movements from side streets, and conflicts between vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. Failure to address these concerns impacts safety and usability for not only the people living adjacent to the project but also for everyone else who travels through or uses nearby recreational facilities or businesses.
Share Lacamas Lake and Round Lake parks are heritage “jewels”. The City’s online materials suggest that movement through the corridor will be improved, but what about the impact on the Corridor? The increased volume of traffic may result in physical and psychological barriers effectively form a barrier to reduce access to these parks. Given the irreplaceable importance of these parks, the issue is of critical concern.
Has the City evaluated whether increased traffic volumes on the improved Everett Street corridor will create a community “severance effect” by making walking and biking access to Lacamas Lake parks, trails, and neighborhoods more difficult? Were other routes considered to avoid impact on the parks? Please provide the specific portions of the engineering or other studies that addressed this.
Thank you,
Mark Reinhardt on Facebook
Share Lacamas Lake and Round Lake parks are heritage “jewels”. The City’s online materials suggest that movement through the corridor will be improved, but what about the impact on the Corridor? The increased volume of traffic may result in physical and psychological barriers effectively form a barrier to reduce access to these parks. Given the irreplaceable importance of these parks, the issue is of critical concern.
Has the City evaluated whether increased traffic volumes on the improved Everett Street corridor will create a community “severance effect” by making walking and biking access to Lacamas Lake parks, trails, and neighborhoods more difficult? Were other routes considered to avoid impact on the parks? Please provide the specific portions of the engineering or other studies that addressed this.
Thank you,
Mark Reinhardt on X (formerly Twitter)
Share Lacamas Lake and Round Lake parks are heritage “jewels”. The City’s online materials suggest that movement through the corridor will be improved, but what about the impact on the Corridor? The increased volume of traffic may result in physical and psychological barriers effectively form a barrier to reduce access to these parks. Given the irreplaceable importance of these parks, the issue is of critical concern.
Has the City evaluated whether increased traffic volumes on the improved Everett Street corridor will create a community “severance effect” by making walking and biking access to Lacamas Lake parks, trails, and neighborhoods more difficult? Were other routes considered to avoid impact on the parks? Please provide the specific portions of the engineering or other studies that addressed this.
Thank you,
Mark Reinhardt on Linkedin
Email Lacamas Lake and Round Lake parks are heritage “jewels”. The City’s online materials suggest that movement through the corridor will be improved, but what about the impact on the Corridor? The increased volume of traffic may result in physical and psychological barriers effectively form a barrier to reduce access to these parks. Given the irreplaceable importance of these parks, the issue is of critical concern.
Has the City evaluated whether increased traffic volumes on the improved Everett Street corridor will create a community “severance effect” by making walking and biking access to Lacamas Lake parks, trails, and neighborhoods more difficult? Were other routes considered to avoid impact on the parks? Please provide the specific portions of the engineering or other studies that addressed this.
Thank you,
Mark Reinhardt link
Lacamas Lake and Round Lake parks are heritage “jewels”. The City’s online materials suggest that movement through the corridor will be improved, but what about the impact on the Corridor? The increased volume of traffic may result in physical and psychological barriers effectively form a barrier to reduce access to these parks. Given the irreplaceable importance of these parks, the issue is of critical concern.
Has the City evaluated whether increased traffic volumes on the improved Everett Street corridor will create a community “severance effect” by making walking and biking access to Lacamas Lake parks, trails, and neighborhoods more difficult? Were other routes considered to avoid impact on the parks? Please provide the specific portions of the engineering or other studies that addressed this.
Thank you,
Mark Reinhardt
Mark R
asked
2 months ago
Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your questions. In terms of an alternate route, the corridor is part of the State of Washington highway system and rerouting it is not feasible due to the constrained nature of the area. There are no other feasible routes that could provide access on both the north and south sides of the project. In response to your other questions, when bicyclist and pedestrian facilities are added where they did not previously exist, the physical and psychological benefits are understood without the need of a study. This project does not create traffic but rather addresses existing and future traffic that will occur with or without the project.
Share It is irresponsible to develop this corridor for two reasons, 1) there is not the infrastructure to support it. Yes, you are building a better road between those two points, but the feeder roads to those points are not adequate. 2) Bringing this kind of traffic through Camas, especially around the lake, will destroy the most valuable area of Camas, plus the enviornment, plus the WATERSHED! Shame on you all for this project. on Facebook
Share It is irresponsible to develop this corridor for two reasons, 1) there is not the infrastructure to support it. Yes, you are building a better road between those two points, but the feeder roads to those points are not adequate. 2) Bringing this kind of traffic through Camas, especially around the lake, will destroy the most valuable area of Camas, plus the enviornment, plus the WATERSHED! Shame on you all for this project. on X (formerly Twitter)
Share It is irresponsible to develop this corridor for two reasons, 1) there is not the infrastructure to support it. Yes, you are building a better road between those two points, but the feeder roads to those points are not adequate. 2) Bringing this kind of traffic through Camas, especially around the lake, will destroy the most valuable area of Camas, plus the enviornment, plus the WATERSHED! Shame on you all for this project. on Linkedin
Email It is irresponsible to develop this corridor for two reasons, 1) there is not the infrastructure to support it. Yes, you are building a better road between those two points, but the feeder roads to those points are not adequate. 2) Bringing this kind of traffic through Camas, especially around the lake, will destroy the most valuable area of Camas, plus the enviornment, plus the WATERSHED! Shame on you all for this project. link
It is irresponsible to develop this corridor for two reasons, 1) there is not the infrastructure to support it. Yes, you are building a better road between those two points, but the feeder roads to those points are not adequate. 2) Bringing this kind of traffic through Camas, especially around the lake, will destroy the most valuable area of Camas, plus the enviornment, plus the WATERSHED! Shame on you all for this project.
SkyH
asked
3 months ago
Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your concerns. The SR-500/Everett Street Corridor project is not a new initiative developed solely to accommodate future growth. The corridor has been identified in the City's Transportation System Plan and other long-range planning documents as a priority transportation improvement needed to address existing safety, mobility and infrastructure deficiencies.
While the corridor as a whole has been identified for long-term improvements, the segment between 35th Avenue and 43rd Avenue was prioritized as the first phase because it contains several of the corridor's most significant existing deficiencies. Traffic associated with Camas High School contributes to recurring congestion and bottlenecks along the corridor. The corridor also has documented safety concerns related to driveway access, turning movements from side streets, and conflicts between vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists.
One of the primary goals of the project is to improve safety and accessibility for all users. Today, the corridor lacks adequate facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project will provide sidewalks, bicycle accommodations, ADA-compliant facilities, and other improvements that support safe travel for residents, students, visitors, and recreational users.
The project is also intended to address existing and anticipated transportation demands within the corridor. Future development north of Lacamas Lake is consistent with adopted City plans and zoning regulations. As growth occurs, the City is responsible for ensuring that transportation and utility infrastructure can safely and reliably serve both current and future residents. The roadway and utility improvements south of this project area have already been constructed in anticipation of these long-term transportation and service needs.
Environmental protection is also a key component of the project. The design includes modern stormwater treatment facilities that will remove pollutants from roadway runoff before it reaches the watershed. Roadway runoff can contain sediment, metals, oils, and other pollutants associated with vehicle travel and paved surfaces. These improvements are required to meet stringent state and federal environmental standards and are expected to improve water quality compared to existing conditions, where roadway runoff currently receives little or no treatment before entering the watershed.
Finally, this project represents one phase of a broader corridor improvement strategy that has been thoughtfully planned, studied and prioritized over many years. The City remains committed to balancing transportation needs, environmental stewardship, public safety and the character of the community as these improvements move forward.
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