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  • Moss Bay Neighborhood News
  • Meetings and Videos
  • Neighborhood Safety Program
  • About Us
  • Bylaws
  • Neighborhood Map
  • Resources and Links

Neighborhood Safety Program

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. 
  • Bicycle facility: Bike lanes or trails.
  • Crosswalks: New crosswalks, improved crosswalk ramps (ADA), crosswalk islands, and rapid flashing beacons.
  • Intersection Improvement: Signage, parking, and pedestrian “bump outs.”
  • Traffic Calming: Traffic islands, speed cushions, pedestrian “bump outs,” signage, and radar signs.
  • Walkway/Sidewalk and Trail: Gravel trails, steps, curb, traffic delineators, and sidewalks.
  • Street Light: On existing utility pole or installing a light new pole.

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.

  • Aug/Sept: Last chance to email us about your project idea and submit it to the city using the interactive map.
  • Oct/Nov: Moss Bay gathers community feedback and narrows the list of potential projects.
  • Dec: Our Moss Bay representative submits the final project choice to the city.
  • Feb/Mar: City staff review projects from all neighborhoods and give each one a technical score. Representatives from each neighborhood meet and tour the potential project sites. The representatives meet to discuss all project submissions and make a final decision on which projects should be selected.
  • April: City Council reviews and approves the projects.

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
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