Neighborhood Safety Program

The Neighborhood Safety Program (NSP) (https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/NSP)is designed to empower Neighborhood Associations to identify, prioritize and address pedestrian and bicycle safety issues in Kirkland neighborhoods. The City of Kirkland allocates $350,000 annually for projects citywide that are under $50,000. Past Finn Hill project include: • Raised sidewalk on N.E. 134th Street at 87th Avenue N.E. • Radar Speed Sign on 131st Way east of 94th Ave NE.

If you have projects to suggest either submit directly to the City of Kirkland at Capital Improvement & Safety Project Submissionso(https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works-Department/Suggest-a-Capital-Improvement-Project#section-6)r email board@finnhillalliance.org.(mailto:board@finnhillalliance.org) If you would like to get involved representing Finn Hill in the NSP program, email board@finnhillalliance.org.(mailto:board@finnhillalliance.org)

Projects should fall into one of the categories below: • Bicycle facility: Bike lanes or trails. • Crosswalks: New crosswalks, improved crosswalk ramps (ADA), crosswalk islands, and rapid flashing beacons. • Intersection Improvement: Signage, parking, and pedestrian “bump outs.” • Traffic Calming: Radar speed signs. • Walkway and Trail: Gravel trails, steps, curb, and traffic delineators. • Street Lights: On existing utility poles or installing a light new pole. Projects are restricted to City property, including streets, parks, community facilities, and the Cross Kirkland Corridor. Learn more about NSP at Neighborhood Safety Program (NSP)(https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/NSP)