HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Emerson CommentsFrom: Janet Emerson <EmersonBobJan2@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 2:16 PM
To: Jill Ding
Subject: development issue @ 156th Ave. SE & SE 142nd Pl., Renton
Hello,
I am quite concerned about the 3 way light at the intersection of SE 142nd Pl. and 156th Ave. SE. This
intersection is very busy and causes many backups along 156th Ave. SE – traffic is backed up clear to SE
4th St. or Cemetery Rd. during peak time frames as well as off and on during the day. Coming up from
Maple Valley Highway is also very heavy traffic during peak hours making it very difficult to make a left
hand turn on the curve near the top of towards the 3 way light. Many drivers are going more than the
speed limit in that area. Are there more traffic lights planned for that area.?
I live in Briarwood and travel west on SE 144th St., then R. to the 3 way light, & turn left to go down
towards Maple Valley Highway. Even with the light, it can be dangerous for those of us making that
turn. Have individuals in the planning department been out there observing some of these near
misses? I realize that most drivers are careful but so many have the ‘me first’ attitude and drive like
idiots.
I hope these issues can be looked at. I appreciate be given the opportunity to express my concerns with
you and the planning department.
Thank you,
Janet Emerson