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Phase 1 of the CAG report is up for review, and it’s got quite a few goodies in there.

The CAG is a group put together by King County that represents the input and values of the Burke Gilman trail users with regards to Lake Forest Park.

“The community advisory group is part of a collaborative effort between King County and Lake Forest Park to ensure representative community input is considered in the redevelopment of the trail. ”

Representation is broken down as follows:

The CAG will be comprised of nine to eleven members - residents of Lake Forest Park and the regional community:
2 Lake Forest Park trailside homeowners
2 cyclists (at least one commuter, one recreational cyclist)
2 other trail constituents
1 business sector representative from Lake Forest Park
1 LFP Parks and Recreation Commissioner
1 Community members at large

The report ( my favorite is the elimination of the stop signs ) includes:

Eleven out of the thirteen CAG members agree that all existing chicanes should
be removed. All other impediments that contribute to unsafe conditions for
cyclists, such as electrical boxes, sewer manholes, and other structures, should
also be removed or relocated, provided this can be done within reasonable cost
parameters.

Eleven members agree that overhead lighting and striping should be installed at
all intersections and driveways. Lighting that is aimed straight down is best for
cyclists. Homeowners who live in close proximity to the intersections will
undoubtedly want to be involved in the selection and design of new lighting.

An eleven-member majority agrees that the two driveways north of 153rd Street
should be consolidated, and improvements in that area made in accordance with
the report.

The recommendations for signage are supported by eleven out of the thirteen
group members. The current stop controls on several private driveways should be
removed. These are contrary to standard engineering practice, and will become
unnecessary once sight distances are improved. The existing traffic signal at
Ballinger Way NE will be relocated and new signs will be installed informing
cyclists to follow the pedestrian light signal. The existing traffic signal at 170th
will be relocated, and appropriate signs will be provided for cyclists regarding
traffic signals. The trail stop signs at NE 165th will be removed, but vehicular stop
signs will remain although one will be moved west of the trail. Vehicles will
continue to stop at this intersection. As appropriate, new intersection warning,
yield, distance-warning, and other signage that is in compliance with standard
engineering practices will be installed.

You can view the CAG charter and the full phase 1 report (pdf)