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The refresh centers on public engagement that prioritizes historically underrepresented audiences, capacity building for nonprofit partners and a data analysis goal that reframes targets into concrete measures — for example, how many housing retrofits or how many vehicle trips must shift modes to move the city toward adopted climate goals.

“Our goal is to engage and inspire the community through the update process, to foster a sense of, collective ownership and excitement about achieving a healthy and sustainable, and resilient Redmond,” Jenny Liebeck said at the start of the presentation.

Nut graf: The ESAP refresh aligns with Redmond 20 50 and the adopted climate resilience and sustainability element of the comprehensive plan. Staff told council they will use targeted outreach tactics, partner with community organizations to reach groups less likely to participate in municipal outreach and reframe greenhouse gas targets into countable, local actions that the city and residents can pursue.

Leibeck said the sustainability team has established formal partnerships with two nonprofit organizations — United Hub and Indian American Community Services — and is negotiating two additional agreements to resource local outreach and capacity building. Those partners will help run focus groups, support community workshops and conduct targeted engagement to increase participation from constituencies that previously were less engaged.

Leibeck described the outreach timeline: broad community surveys and tabling in June, deeper focus groups and workshops in July and August, and specific review of draft actions in the fall with a planned draft plan presented to council by late fall and a target for plan adoption by the end of the year. “This is the first of three study sessions that we currently have scheduled this year,” Liebeck said.

On data and strategy, staff explained a shift from the 2020 ESAP baseline approach toward an action‑oriented method that defines success as a number of concrete changes — for example, units retrofitted or vehicle trips shifted — so the city can prioritize interventions with the greatest impact. Liebeck described the change as modest but deliberate: “We are looking to reorient our actions towards very tangible, changes that need to happen in Redmond.”

Council members asked about outreach tactics and how the city will sustain partnerships. Council Member Fields suggested convening events that could surface local innovations and new business ideas; Liebeck said staff are pursuing events, film screenings, recorded content and community workshops. Council Vice President Forsyth suggested recorded briefings or trivia‑style events to engage businesses and the public. Fields also asked about funding and affordability concerns; staff said specific costs will be scoped as the plan narrows to prioritized actions.

Council Member Stewart asked whether municipal operations and the planned municipal operations center redevelopment are coordinated with ESAP goals. Liebeck said the sustainability team works closely with Public Works and that lessons from recent projects (for example the Redmond Senior Community Center) are being applied to the MOC planning process.

Ending: Staff will return with a September study session presenting the draft plan framework and a later October study session with a draft ESAP for council review. Council members volunteered to help promote outreach and suggested staff invite council to events; staff asked council members to coordinate event participation through the legislative calendar.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Redmond City Council, Study Session | May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City sustainability staff presented the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) 2025 refresh approach on May 27, emphasizing community engagement, NGO partnerships, equity and a data approach focused on tangible actions the city can influence; staff expect a draft for council review by late 2025.","taxTitle","Redmond, King County, Washington","taxId",2615,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223654,"Redmond council reviews transportation master plan chapters; roundabout-first approach and micro-transit pilot highlighted",3218,46000,3264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3570008-4bf7ce648ffb0f4a6217c3cf1799896b&start=46&end=3264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3570008-4bf7ce648ffb0f4a6217c3cf1799896b/thumbnail_46000.jpg","/articles/6223654/Redmond/King-County/Washington/Redmond-council-reviews-transportation-master-plan-chapters-roundabout-first-approach-and-micro-transit-pilot-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223654-122a7291cdeee01a1a041e6eddf1ce87/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442716&Signature=fYO~FEhlbmesR7PqYQF3fKr8E7Y15o~h6-X1UjYNhJ6unVz~l3hE5CxvXCJQUhaHS3n0oUnCjtS4oS~ghBzfsh76Qi8A0CrLkoaDrG-cg23dttxm039VZuPoSBKm~9RkYFuPh70pkZe9R8qukgDKvA5rCpG5~S1pYoX6Hi-0tEy8R-1ql7xZ38FOHIgvNE1DCAJsN8Ftrd51RrMbeSaiuApsmU98OGgEvYIfXmAsOPbuiHrNy5U6o7br5wuJbDW6CzlQ~RcyIlGe2P3Mgth5Nh4Eq1YODxmKl~zux5U3KsezvUwp12~FAVoCSDvbWRWtmGglcrpV-NQKwn4L~GQTpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Redmond City Council members on Tuesday reviewed the street and transit chapters of the city’s Transportation Master Plan and heard staff describe a schedule that aims for adoption in Q1 2026.

The discussion focused on a “roundabout‑first” strategy informed by state guidance, curb‑space management that will address motorcycle and micromobility parking, a tree‑canopy preservation approach for public rights of way and transit priorities that include a potential micro‑transit shuttle and shared parking program linked to a regional mobility grant.

Carol Helen, director of Planning and Community Development, introduced the item and said the study session would focus on the transit and street chapters. Franchesca Liberty, the staff presenter, told the council the city remains on schedule for adoption in the first quarter of 2026. “We’re on track for TMP adoption in q 1 of 20 26,” Liberty said.

Nut graf: The chapters make several policy and project recommendations intended to guide near‑term advocacy and future capital decisions. Street recommendations emphasize safety and multimodal “layered” corridors and include a roundabout design update and tree preservation policies. Transit recommendations document Redmond’s priorities — including a state regional mobility grant proposal that would fund a micro‑transit shuttle pilot and a shared‑parking program — and identify candidate corridors for transit priority treatments.

On streets, staff described three core roundabout actions: update roundabout design guidance to incorporate best practices and accessibility; develop a process and feasibility criteria to compare roundabouts with other traffic control; and evaluate existing signal locations and new development triggers for potential roundabout installation. “Roundabouts are a proven safety countermeasure that supports the safe system approach that is the basis of our adopted safer streets action plan,” Liberty said, citing a reduction in potential conflict points at roundabouts.

Council members asked how the plan balances complete‑streets goals with emergency response needs. Liberty said staff coordinated closely with the Fire Department and proposed context‑appropriate apparatuses, mountable curbs or set‑back stop bars, parking restrictions on priority routes and design choices that avoid traffic calming that would impede emergency vehicles.

Street plan staff also proposed actions to preserve and expand tree canopy in the public right of way, including using tools such as i‑Tree to assess tree value, adopting a street‑tree preservation policy for capital and development projects, evaluating tree‑moving equipment or training where relocation may be less costly than losing a mature tree and adding trees into the city’s asset management system.

On transit, Liberty noted Redmond’s regional mobility grant request was included “in the transportation package recently signed by the governor” and staff expect official notice in June. Liberty said the grant request would fund a micro‑transit shuttle in Education Hill plus a shared‑parking program that would make better use of underused private parking lots; staff plan to issue an RFP for a shuttle vendor later this summer. “Redmond’s grant request for the regional mobility grant was included in the transportation package recently signed by the governor. We anticipate receiving our official notification of the grant award in June,” she said.

Staff framed the shuttle as a pilot to demonstrate flexible transit and to support advocacy to King County Metro for future Metro Flex service areas. The transit chapter also proposes two types of mobility hubs — neighborhood hubs outside urban centers and regional hubs at light‑rail stations — and lists potential hub features such as bike storage, micro‑mobility, electric charging, wayfinding and retail amenities.

The transit chapter lists potential transit priority projects ranging from transit‑only lanes to transit signal priority and queue jumps. Staff identified candidate corridors — including Willows Road and Avondale Road for longer transit‑only segments and shorter transit‑priority crossings on Redmond Way — but said timelines depend on project scope and interagency partnerships.

Council Vice President Forsyth raised bus stop amenities and solar shelters for Metro stops. “Really appreciate that section in there because, yeah, they’re not great right now, and a lot of them don’t have shelters,” Forsyth said, and staff replied such infrastructure would require coordination with Metro. Council Member Fields asked whether the city should encourage trip‑planning apps and private sector partnerships; staff said transportation demand management (TDM) strategies and a TDM chapter are planned for fall council review.

Council Member Stewart described recent regional discussions that reinforced the safety and roundabout emphasis and said the roundabout materials answered her questions. Council Member Nueva Camino pressed for a definition and timeline for the shared‑parking idea; Liberty said staff will begin stakeholder discussions in June and that the shared‑parking pilot is intended to coincide with regional rail connections.

Staff told council the TMP process includes three more study sessions, followed by a public draft, Planning Commission public hearing and public engagement, all leading toward final adoption in early 2026. Staff also said they will return with a July study session focused on the pedestrian plan and the TDM chapter and will report community engagement feedback.

Ending: Council members expressed support for continued regional coordination, asked staff to return with implementation steps and timing, and were reminded that the TMP is being staged so the city can refine details and pursue pilots and grant funding before formal adoption.","City staff reviewed street and transit chapters of the Transportation Master Plan at a May 27 study session, outlining a roundabout‑first strategy, tree‑canopy preservation actions and a transit chapter that includes a regional mobility grant proposal for a micro‑transit shuttle and shared parking pilot.","actionData","errors"]

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Redmond outlines ESAP 2025 refresh: community partnerships and a shift toward measurable, implementable actions

Redmond council reviews transportation master plan chapters; roundabout-first approach and micro-transit pilot highlighted