Traffic + Infrastructure Improvements
Well-planned transportation is vital for Woodinville’s future. It’s also expensive, complex and requires working with our neighboring cities, King County and the State. That’s why Michelle advocated for a comprehensive Transportation Plan, providing a strategic framework to implement transportation investments over the next 20 years.
The plan was created through a combination of transportation experts, extensive community feedback and multiple public meetings to help us prioritize smart investments that will make a real difference.
Key highlights and upcoming projects include:
Securing $23.9 million in grants: to accelerate our plan for safer roads, sidewalks, and Eastrail connectivity. These grants give us the funds to move faster to implement our community improvements.
Grid roads and roundabouts: for the first time in as long as anyone can remember, we’ve started implementing new grid roads off 175th to distribute traffic efficiently and reduce congestion. We’re also introducing roundabouts at key intersections to improve traffic flow and reduce wait times.
Trestle widening: fixing the trestle and widening 202 under the trestle was a complex challenge that involved federal, state and county approvals. Expanding the trestle will accommodate better traffic flow and support our downtown core growth initiatives while also ensuring safer and quicker commutes. Bonus: the new bridge will also be part of our new Eastrail trail.
Advocating for mass transit: during Covid, 95% of Woodinville’s mass transit was cancelled. As a member of the Eastside Transportation Partnership (2022-2023), Michelle collaborated with regional partners to expand mass transit and regional infrastructure in Woodinville. The goal is to work to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and secure funding for key transportation projects.
By strategically planning for our infrastructure investments, we're ensuring residents, businesses and visitors spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying Woodinville's offerings.
