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We are proposing an east/west corridor from the Bonney Lake plateau to SR7 using the existing 128th St E corridor on South Hill and connecting it to the new roadway to Tehaleh at 128th St E/SR162.
This proposal recieved the support of our Pierce County council members in supporting an amendment to the Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan to include the 128th St E connection and corridor in the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. Council member Morrell introduced the amendment with the aid of Council member Herrera. Thank you both and thanks to the Council for a unamimous approval.
Our next objective is to seek County Council funding for the study to consider the 128th St E extension as part of the east-west connectivity. We need you to email your support for this corridor to Pierce County Council members - member emails listed below. You can also view some email sample examples to support your opinion.
This connection will have many benefits including removing traffic from SR162.
Upgrading the east Pierce County transportation network is our primary focus now. This proposal dramatically impacts all commuting corridors such as SR162, 410, 512 and 161 (Meridian).
There is an inequity of service to East Pierce County residents (Bonney Lake east) due to missing connection between the Bonney Lake and South Hill plateaus. Residents in this fastest growing residential area of Pierce County are lacking east/west connectivity as an altenative to the SR410/512 corridor.
State Government
AREA LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
Rep. Andrew Barkis, Dist 2*
(360) 786-7824
Andrew.Barkis@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Kelly Chambers, Dist 25
(360) 786-7948
Kelly.Chambers@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen, Dist 25
(360) 786-7968
Cyndy.Jacobsen@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Greg Nance, Dist 23*
(360) 786-7842
Greg.Nance@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Eric Robertson, Dist 31*
(360) 786-7866
Eric.Robertson@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Drew Stokesbary, Dist 31
(360) 786-7846LETTER TEMPLATE
Drew.Stokesbary@leg.wa.gov
Rep J.T.Wilcox, Dist 2
(360) 786-7912
JT.Wilcox@leg.wa.gov
Sen. Jim McCune, Dist 2
(306) 786-7602
Jim.McCune@leg.wa.gov
Sen. Phil Fortunato, Dist 31*
(360) 786-7660
phil.fortunato@leg.wa.gov
Sen. Chris Gildon, Dist 25
(360) 786-7648
Chris.Gildon@leg.wa.gov
* members of Transportation Committee
WSDOT
Always keep emails and letters respectful
(Emails and letters become part of public record)
JoAnn Schueler
Planning & programming manager
schuelj@wsdot.wa.gov
Steve Roark
Regional Administrator
steve.roark@wsdot.wa.gov
Encourage WSDOT to focus on safety on this short corridor of SR162 between SR410 and Orting city limits.
This includes raising the priority on performing the funded study for a two-way turn lane and paved shoulders between SR410 and Orting. The Tehaleh highway to SR162 is scheduled to be completed in 2027. This will increase volume on SR162 dramatically.
Also WSDOT should include making the intersection at 149th St E and SR162 (High Cedars) a controlled intersection. Volume levels from the residential community and golf club patrons are creating hazardous access and egress conditions on this 50mph stretch of SR162. The Foothills Trail parallels SR162 and trail users must cross this uncontrolled intersection.
Transportation safety is a state and county priority and this project stands at the forefront of corridors to be impacted by a dramatic increase in traffic and it's resulting threat to driver and pedestrian safety.
We cannot overlook the benefit of a third lane to the evacuation of the Orting Valley from a Mt. Rainier lahar.
Current warning systems will not save valley residents, businesses, and commuters with only two lanes to evacuate thousands in less than an hour.
Be respectful and encourage WSDOT to respond to the safety and commute challenges of the SR162 corridor between Sumner and Orting.
County Government
Always keep emails and letters respectful
(Emails and letters become a part of public record)
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Bruce Dammeier, County Executive
bruce.dammeier@piercecountywa.gov
Dave Morell, Dist 1
dave.morell@piercecountywa.gov
Paul Herrera, Dist 2
paul.herrera@piercecountywa.gov
Amy Cruver, Dist 3
amy.cruver@piercecountywa.gov
Ryan Mello, Dist 4
ryan.mello@piercecountywa.gov
Marty Campbell, Dist 5
marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov
Jani Hitchen, Dist 6,
jani.hitchen@piercecountywa.gov
Robyn Denson, Dist 7
robyn.denson@piercecountywa.gov
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