The City is undertaking a study to determine specific bus routes needed to support the growing population, in support of the adopted Comprehensive Plan mandated by the Growth Management Act. There are approximately 10,000 employees scattered about the City, still not being adequately served by transit. There are approximately 30,000 people in the Plateau area not being served adequately by transit. It is hoped this study will help clarify issues and provide a blueprint for expansion of the transit system to alleviate some of the heavy congestion the Eastside is experiencing. The Issaquah Valley Trolley Project is gearing up to begin construction of the display barn for the trolley with evening, weekend, and holiday service scheduled to begin May 19.
Permits are ready to be issued.
This exciting project will provide another point of interest for visitors and shoppers in the downtown area. On Thursday, March 15, KLB Construction installed the 72-inch sewer manhole over the Metro sewer main on NW Holly and Rainier Boulevard North. NW Holly Street is open to local traffic only from Rainier Boulevard North to Front Street North. Grading for sidewalks is currently underway. The 616 Water Reservoir construction is continuing.