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The TDM chapter aims to reduce vehicle traffic by expanding competitive alternatives to driving alone (transit, walking, rolling and cycling). Laberdi and Michael Hintz, transportation planning manager, said the city's Go Redmond program supports state commute-trip-reduction requirements, manages a school pool program, and has refreshed its website and branding to make transit and active-mode information more accessible. Staff highlighted parking management studies, an on-demand shuttle and shared parking pilot funded through the regional mobility grant as near-term actions to encourage mode shift.

On walking and pedestrian safety, staff outlined several priorities: a planned ADA transition plan (public works-led, starting Q1 2026) to inventory and prioritize curb ramps, accessible signals and sidewalk conditions; a forthcoming citywide speed study and an implementation plan to consider reducing neighborhood speed limits (for example from 25 to 20 mph) with accompanying traffic-calming measures; and an analysis to prioritize new \"low-stress\" pedestrian crossings (signalized crossings, HAWK signals, rapid-flash beacons and roundabouts) where gaps exceed 600 feet.

Staff also introduced the concept of sidewalk alternatives for local streets (barrier-separated walkways, shared streets and similar interim measures) where full curb-and-gutter sidewalks are infeasible. The plan formally defines \"pedestrian priority zones\" (downtown is currently signed) and calls for a coordinated wayfinding program; Parks has issued an RFP for a citywide wayfinding plan to standardize signs and route maps. Several council members pressed staff to account for environmental impacts of lighting, to restore facilities after construction, and to include a mechanism to gather and aggregate resident feedback about transit performance and feed that data to King County Metro.

Staff described recent outreach: four focus groups with community organizations and planned open houses in Q3 2025. The TMP team will return to council in October with remaining chapters (eMobility/emerging technologies, maintenance, performance measures) and to update the Transportation Facilities Plan with projects identified during this update.

Council discussion focused on operational questions: how to make alternatives as convenient as driving (better infrastructure, easier first/last-mile connections), whether to expand bike storage at hotels (LTAC hotel pilot mentioned), and how the city can gather ridership and pilot data to better advocate for service changes with regional transit providers. No formal decisions were taken; staff will return with additional chapters and outreach plans.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Redmond City Council, Study Session | July 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Francesca Laberdi, senior transportation planner, told the council the Transportation Master Plan update is on schedule for adoption in Q1 2026 and outlined TDM, pedestrian network, ADA transition and engagement work.","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},6750128,"Redmond survey: overall satisfaction edges up; affordability, growth remain top concerns",3162,59000,3221000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335674-785c9fc682c56698f873fb4469e5fea0&start=59&end=3221","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335674-785c9fc682c56698f873fb4469e5fea0/thumbnail_59000.jpg","/articles/6750128/Redmond/King-County/Washington/Redmond-survey-overall-satisfaction-edges-up-affordability-growth-remain-top-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6750128-67073d0b9f0ef2bdc4287e9b597d237b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149446&Signature=UZgWulCz4iTgMcw6Huum~rCeAsm~gly0F-BBN9wkpjzluxtzCywdUbdERrpc6ckCZIsoxY2MzBvhndtmTnaMnZufZJDDbSyKgM6skOkI6gOw1hD4oqxvwzVrqUEctM4L3UlMwdP4io7AEHtV493uDbmNFZNWEOVaXll24Y7G8A7O~wJKS~ySkFwcU7Kh2lJXlDWOwy3vVUN12lOk1pWSWAQrQ8Ii3xUMJ9ZxJXW1RHCdxB3eik7Kq8XRn1xF1mttHC51LhqdsqUcmo5BJd5EnOiKeLzZfDqVeaInVIgGPtGvCjvvcceVgv24LIiW6v9J8Xtp1IiLjmNiPkmkJo0NBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ian Stewart, senior principal with EMC Research, presented the City of Redmond's 2025 annual community survey at the council's study session on July 8, 2025. The independent survey, conducted March 27''28, 2025, used an address-based sampling (ABS) approach and completed 536 interviews; Stewart said, \"We did a total of 536 interviews this year,\" and noted a margin of error of \"plus or minus 4.2 percentage points.\" The survey tracked trends back to 2014 to provide longitudinal comparison.

The headline findings were mixed: quality-of-life measures and the overall \"job rating\" for city government rose (the presenter reported an 83% positive rating for quality of life and a 68% positive rating for the city's overall job). At the same time, residents continued to list affordable housing and cost of living among the top problems; open-ended answers showed growth/overdevelopment and housing costs as leading concerns. Stewart emphasized that responses near 50/50 carry greater statistical uncertainty because of the survey's margin of error.

On public safety, mentions of crime as the principal problem fell substantially from 2024; Stewart described the 2024 spike as a possible blip and said the 2025 responses show crime is a lower-level concern than housing and growth. The survey also asked how safe residents feel in the city and walking in their neighborhoods; overall \"very safe\" responses rose between 2024 and 2025.

The presentation included communication and engagement metrics. Use of the City of Redmond print newsletter rose sharply: Stewart reported that the City of Redmond \"focus\" print newsletter was up 14 points between 2024 and 2025 and that 52% of respondents now say they use it regularly or often. Other information channels with meaningful reach included word-of-mouth, utility bill inserts and the City of Redmond website.

Council members used the subsequent question-and-answer period to press staff on representativeness and outreach. Council member Salahuddin asked whether mail-based ABS limits participation by renters and younger residents; Stewart replied that ABS intentionally broadens coverage beyond voter-file samples but acknowledged trade-offs and said budget constraints affect how much the city can invest in reaching hard-to-reach groups. Stewart also said the city opened a separate digital portal for the survey and that about 100 digital responses were recorded for this cycle, lower than in some prior years.

Several council members suggested expanding outreach channels (text-message invitations, targeted digital outreach, and neighborhood-specific strategies) to better reach younger and renter populations. Staff cautioned that adding digital-only contact lists can skew samples unless carefully controlled and that any expansion would need budget and methodological safeguards.

The consultant and staff stressed the utility of the city's longitudinal tracking: many ratings returned toward pre-pandemic levels, though a persistent minority continues to give negative ratings. Stewart recommended using the survey's subgroup data (with the caution about larger margins of error for smaller groups) to inform outreach and neighborhood planning.

The council did not take action on the survey at the meeting. Council members asked staff to explore additional outreach mechanisms before next year's survey and to share the full digital-response dataset and subgroup cross-tabs for council review.","Ian Stewart, senior principal with EMC Research, presented the City of Redmond's 2025 annual community survey at the council's July 8 study session, reporting 536 interviews (March 27''28, 2025) and a margin of error of ''\u00042.2 percentage points. Overall quality-of-life and city job ratings improved year-over-year, while affordable housing, growth/overdevelopment and cost of living remained the leading concerns.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6750118,"Redmond council to form subcommittee for old firehouse/teen center engagement; motion noted as passed 7''0",328,6151000,6479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335674-785c9fc682c56698f873fb4469e5fea0&start=6151&end=6479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335674-785c9fc682c56698f873fb4469e5fea0/thumbnail_6151000.jpg","/articles/6750118/Redmond/King-County/Washington/Redmond-council-to-form-subcommittee-for-old-firehouseteen-center-engagement-motion-noted-as-passed-70","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6750118-9ab324d5395158d93c52ad89d017d393/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149446&Signature=kTqXO28JBqZkbOJout0NOcJgHaG6VY-JGWAlOEML2nh60dMedK2q8s9A9HmxHcS~pYYFY9ttEl6xpHbfjJbsSPFRrlW0EiWgEklIYf5a4OYIct86H~p7FSX9H3xxxJj-iipZhzwSi-GX9HXV9-b7WA~BXOtZ1GEjBEcF8MwCDswKdlbcUjO3OGVzXhDqucGEALHKed6b84b5m1~Yp5aHJ4JCoyHugeZL1P476uj24ES7I7zwxdf8I7gU2~vMOd15MaK-rIwJYJ9O4NYImRRdY0ceZ0KHAQoCF4S7yJWUBmPB0AqAyOBRjvT8O0dOPi-pBNXjk17rKSUrPa5qI7SYFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council leadership opened council talk time on July 8 by raising a follow-up to a business-meeting motion to establish a subcommittee focused on transparency and community engagement for the old firehouse/teen center. Council President Kritzer and Council vice president Forsyth described an intended charter: review staff engagement strategies, participate in an upcoming stakeholder group as up to three council observers, and report findings back to the full council.

Council members debated the role council should play in the stakeholder process. Council member Fields urged more active council involvement, saying, \"We owe that to our teens. They need their space.\" Others recalled the senior/community center stakeholder group experience, where council members largely observed to avoid unduly influencing community discussion but also provided feedback through advisory roles.

Council member Fields referenced a prior business-meeting motion and noted it had passed 7''0, a vote the council acknowledged during the study session. Multiple council members volunteered interest in serving on the group (Forsyth, Nueva Camino, Anderson, Fields, Kritzer and Stewart all expressed interest). Council leadership said they would return with a recommendation for three subcommittee members and would put subcommittee-guideline language on a future business meeting agenda to formalize council rules.

No formal public action was recorded beyond the prior motion reference; staff and leadership said the subcommittee would meet with staff to develop an engagement approach once the scope of options and stakeholder group membership were clarified. Council members asked for the subcommittee to report back to the council and suggested using the subcommittee to propose mechanisms (town halls, stakeholder forums, outreach lists) for more inclusive engagement.","Council leadership proposed a subcommittee to review engagement strategies and observe a stakeholder process related to the old firehouse/teen center; council members debated the proper degree of council participation.","actionData","errors"]

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