Ballot Letter

March 18, 2026

Subject:  Lake Grove ‘25 NTS – SW 305th St (2nd Ave SW to 6th Ave SW)

Dear Neighborhood Residents:

The City conducted a traffic study through the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program (“NTS”) to analyze traffic safety conditions on SW 305th St between 2nd Ave SW and 6th Ave SW. Based upon NTS criteria, the study found the installation of traffic calming devices is warranted. Below are the results, with a minimum 3.0 score needed to qualify for the program:

Street

85% Speed (mph)

Daily Traffic

Park or School

Presence of

Sidewalk

# of 5 yr. Collisions

# of 5 yr. Injury/Fatal Collisions

Total Score
412 SW 305th St

32

563

No

Neither

0

0

Points Scored

2.0

0.5

0.0

1.0

0.0

0.0

3.5

A neighborhood traffic safety meeting was held virtually via Zoom on 2/12/2026. The attendees generally agreed that reducing speeding along SW 305th St was a priority. Although many traffic calming countermeasures were considered, Option 1 as described on the attached ballot and map, was the most popular option. The proposed option should help to reduce vehicular speeds and cut-through traffic, as well as improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists along SW 305th St. 

Remainder of the Process:

Installation of traffic calming devices must meet the following requirements:

  • Balloting of residents within 600 feet of the proposed traffic calming device, measured along the roadway or whose sole access would be affected.
  • 51% of the returned ballots must vote affirmatively.
  • The City Council’s Land Use & Transportation Committee (LUTC) must concur.
  • Full City Council must approve.

Please take the time to fill out this ballot and return to the City by 4/8/2026. To be counted, the ballot must be postmarked on or before the stated due date. If the proposed traffic calming devices are approved by LUTC and City Council, the Public Works will authorize the construction of the project as soon as the schedule permits. If you have any questions, concerns, or need further information regarding the NTS proposal, please contact me by email at jason.kennedy@federalwaywa.gov or by phone at 253.835.2744. For further information about the NTS Program, visit https://www.federalwaywa.gov/page/neighborhood-traffic-safety-program.

Sincerely,

Jason Kennedy

Senior Traffic Engineer

Enclosures:          Ballot

                            Map of Option 1

cc:          Rick Perez, P.E. – City Traffic Engineer

              Project File

PROJECT LOCATION

SW 305th St (2nd Ave SW to 6th Ave SW)

Option 1 Map


 

PROJECT SCOPE

This project proposes to construct two (2) speed humps on SW 305th St between 2nd Ave SW and 6th Ave SW.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

Construction estimated to take place in Spring/Summer 2026.

PROJECT UPDATE

Project passed LUTC/Council approval in October 2025.  Neighborhood ballot currently in process (March 2026).

PROJECT CONTACT

Jason Kennedy

Senior Traffic Engineer

253.835.2744

jason.kennedy@federalwaywa.gov