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You have a chance to impact future projects around the County! Do you want more slip space at County docks? Are you passionate about building new bike trails? Have you experienced a road washout or culvert failure? Answer these questions and more by May 15!
Your input is valuable as Public Works prioritizes its funding. San Juan County residents are invited to complete the survey by May 15 on the County’s Engage platform: engage.sanjuancountywa.gov/how-should-your-roads-work-for-you
About the Survey
Participating in the survey is easy, free, and anonymous. Users simply follow the link to the survey and begin answering questions.
- The survey is six pages long and takes 10-15 minutes to complete.
- Your answers are confidential.
- Take the survey here: engage.sanjuancountywa.gov/how-should-your-roads-work-for-you
Background
The Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of facilities and programs that support essential public services related to transportation infrastructure across the islands. These services and programs include multi-modal travel infrastructure (widened road shoulders, separated paths, etc.), marine infrastructure (docks, ramps, etc.), and more.
About San Juan County’s Public Works Department
San Juan County’s Public Works Department constructs and maintains county roads, designs and constructs storm water facilities, and plans and contracts for solid waste services. The department offices are located at 1609 Beaverton Valley Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Public Works Department, visit www.sanjuanco.com/277/Public-Works .
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Vote early, vote often (you can, and “it don’t mean a thing”). What’s really behind this “survey” is how the County will pitch its next try at the Public Works levy lid lift. My personal response to the County: I would only support it if funding were earmarked and locked in for each category (road and culvert repair, marine facilities, bike lanes, paths and trails) without the ability to transfer, and tied to specific projects with defined budgets and progress measures.
I second Brian’s suggestions: We need separated bike/walking paths NOT wider roads. If the roads are narrow with no sight distance then LOWER the speed limit! Wider roads just cause increased vehicular speeds; witness the new raceway south of the Exchange! Part of the charm of Orcas is the low speed limit and scenic country roads; I really don’t want to see high speed mainland type roads here.
Agreed. Plain sense. @Ken and @Brian.