36th St E/Meridian Ave E/Chrisella Rd E

  1. Have there been any decisions made about this intersection yet? (referring to study presented to Council in June 2021)
  2. Have any alternatives other than those in the June study been considered for this intersection?
  3. If Chrisella Rd E is realigned to the east, would it be extended through the new park to 106th Ave E?
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Below Are Comments Received During the Open House on this Location:

  • In favor of a roundabout in lieu of the existing configuration (signal/stop sign)
  • Not in favor of running a new road through the new park site - park user safety is higher priority

Other Questions Received are answered below:  

  1. Are there other locations in the city that staff / Council sees as issues to address?
  2. Looking at other future routes “off the hill”, what is the current status?
  3. For projects on Meridian (SR-161), are the costs on the City or is WSDOT going to participate?
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General Comments Received During the Open House:

  • In favor of “rural feel” – maintain open ditches if possible, sidewalks on one side instead of both
  • Recognize what the City can and cannot control 
    • Meridian Ave E is SR-161, requires coordination with WSDOT
    • Getting in and out of the City relies on coordination with other agencies: 
      • Valley Ave E / Meridian St N (SR-161) – Puyallup & WSDOT
      • Chrisella Rd E (Milwaukee Ave E) / Valley Ave E – Pierce County
      • Sumner Heights Dr E / West Valley Hwy E – Sumner & Union Pacific RR
      • Jovita Blvd E / West Valley Hwy E – Pacific, Pierce County & WSDOT 

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