Stop vehicles from cutting through Madrona Crest by blocking the intersection of SE 40th ST & 86th Ave SE. Either block intersection completely or make it a “Vehicle Exclusive Lane”, allowing emergency vehicles and busses only. Create a safe left-hand turn lane at Island Crest Way & SE 39th ST by widening the intersection and placing a traffic light.
Why is this important?
Scores of young children live in Madrona Crest. The unnecessary traffic must end before a biker, pedestrian, or especially a child gets hurt. Nonresidents bypass the light at ICW & SE 40th ST by cutting through our neighborhood, heading to/from 86th Ave SE & SE 40th ST to/from ICW & SE 39th ST. Nonresidents also travel to/from downtown Mercer Island via ICW & 84th Ave SE to/from 86th Ave SE & SE 40th ST. Block the North intersection of 86th Ave SE & SE 40th ST and the unnecessary traffic will end.
