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What is the Neighborhood Safety Program?
The Neighborhood Safety Program (NSP) was started by the City of Kirkland in 2014. Every year Kirkland neighborhoods have an opportunity to identify pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements and submit one or two project ideas to the city. There is a maximum of $50,000 per project, and a panel of neighborhood representatives work with city staff to choose which projects to complete. How can I suggest a project? You can suggest a project idea at any time during the year. Using the city's interactive map, click the blue "I want to" button and then select "submit a project idea". The site will prompt you to identify the location and describe other details about your project. The City reviews and responds to all suggestions and will let you know if your project meets the NSP parameters. Below are some project examples to get you started. If there is a location you think is unsafe or is difficult to access in Moss Bay but aren't sure what type of infrastructure would help please reach out to us. We are a resource for you and want to help you get your idea submitted.
How does Moss Bay decide on a project? In the fall the City sends each Neighborhood Association a list of potential projects. Moss Bay gets feedback from the community at our meetings and online. The Moss Bay board selects a representative to advocate for our final project choice. Based on the neighborhood's feedback and discussions with city staff the Moss Bay board will decide on a final project choice and our representative will submit the application to the city. Emailing us is another step you can take to make sure everyone is aware of your project. We want to hear from you if you see or experience transportation safety issues in our neighborhood. Timeline The exact dates change each year, but we hope this gives you an idea of when key steps in the program take place.
When do the projects get built? Project bidding and construction begin in the fall and continue through spring. Projects are typically completed by June of the following year. Where can I get more info? You can reach out to the Moss Bay board by email with questions, comments or project ideas. You can find additional details from the City of Kirkland on their website. |
Past Projects
2022 Projects delayed - program re-starting again shortly (fall) 2021 Project - Not Selected (scored well & may submit again in the future) Add a rapid flashing beacon (RFB) to the existing crosswalk across State St S on the north side of the intersection of State St S and 2nd Ave S. 2020 Project - Funded, Construction Pending Add a rapid flashing beacon (RFB) to the existing crosswalk across Central Way on the east side of the intersection of Central Way and Main Street (the crosswalk in front of Wing Dome). View the application 2019 Project - No Project Submitted 2018 Project - Completed Add a crosswalk on Lakeshore Plaza near the Marina Park Pavilion. View the application 2017 Projects - Not Selected Project 1 - Build a gravel walkway on the West side of 5th St S and install an ADA ramp on the South side of 7th Ave’s sidewalk. View the application Project 2 - Install lighting on the stairway connecting 3rd Ave S to 5th Pl S near the intersection of 6th St S. This is an access point to the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail. View the application 2016 Projects - Both Completed Project 1 - Build stairs to the Cross Kirkland Corridor near the corner of 2nd Ave and 10th St. View the application Project 2 - Build a sidewalk/crosswalk connection, with curb cuts, which connects the western end of the Kirkland Ave southside sidewalk to the sidewalk at the entrance to Marina Park. View the application 2015 Project - Completed Improve crosswalk and sidewalk areas on the east side of 6th St & Kirkland Ave. View the application 2014 Project - No Project Submitted |