Sen Liias bill would expand pedestrian access in construction zones
OLYMPIA [CASSIE DIAMOND]—Hospitals, parks and schools: These key locations are the focus of a bill that would require accessible pedestrian passage to be maintained during construction there. The prime sponsor of Senate Bill 6311, Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, said the measure was born out of a story he heard from Monroe about a hospital that […]
Snohomish County Public Works’ ADA Advisory Committee seeks five new members
EVERETT—Snohomish County is actively recruiting five dedicated volunteers to join its ADA Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee – a vital ADA committee that ensures public sidewalks, crosswalks, paths, and streets are fully accessible to everyone, regardless of mobility needs. Application deadline is Dec. 31, 2025. “This committee is vital in helping us be inclusive of all […]
