City of Kirkland asks public to sound off on Eastside Rail Corridor

Published 3:47 pm Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The City of Kirkland has long been interested in the future development of the Eastside Rail Corridor. Through public comment gathered since last summer, the Kirkland Transportation Commission has authored a Draft Interest Statement about the future development of the corridor. The commission seeks to hear from community residents and businesses whether the Draft Interest Statement accurately reflects the ideals and goals of the Kirkland community about the corridor’s future development. To read the statement and take the online survey, go to www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/eastsiderailcorridor and submit your comments by Feb. 28.

The statement will be used to gauge the compatibility of future development proposals for the corridor. The statement contains 13 separate interests that are intended to function as a whole.

For background information on the Eastside Rail Corridor and to view summaries of public comment, go to www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/eastsiderailcorridor or contact Dave Godfrey, Kirkland Public Works, at 425-587-3865 or dgodfrey@ci.kirkland.wa.us.