Ballot Letter

March 23, 2026

Subject:  Woodmont ‘24 NTS – 16^th Ave S (S 284^th St to S 288^th St)

Dear Neighborhood Residents:

The City conducted a traffic study through the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program (“NTS”) to analyze traffic safety conditions on 16^th Ave S between S 284^th St and S 288^th St. 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:

A neighborhood traffic safety meeting was held virtually via Zoom on 11/21/2024. The attendees generally agreed that reducing speeding along 16^th Ave S 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 as well as improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists along 16^th Ave S. 

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 4/10/2026. 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 this NTS project, visit https://www.federalwaywa.gov/page/project-information-16th-ave-s-s-284th-st-s-288th-st.

Sincerely,

Jason Kennedy

Senior Traffic Engineer

Enclosures:          Ballot

                            Map of Option 1

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

                            Project File

PROJECT LOCATION

16th Ave S (S 284th St to S 288th St)

Option 1 Map

PROJECT SCOPE

This project proposes to construct three (3) speed humps on 16th Ave S between S 284th St and S 288th St.

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