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Environmental Conservancy to protect our rural community. Education of neighbors and the public about environmental concerns. We are researching local proposed development and environmental risks and providing this information to the public.
Traffic, traffic & more traffic
Traffic Study
The preliminary traffic study predicts a substantial increase of 1330 new daily trips, concentrated at school drop off in the morning rush hour, 7-9 am (422 trips), and school pick up in the afternoon rush hour, 4-6 pm (90 trips). This will lead to traffic congestion on 75th Ave SE, causing potential safety issues at the light at Woodinville-Duvall Road every afternoon, as will traffic going down 240th St. SE to the 522 Interchange.
Paradise Lake area...
entry to 522, is already challenging to navigate. From 4 to 6, it will become even more hazardous when the school's traffic arrives. Expect half-mile backups on Bostian Road every day, further exacerbating safety concerns.
WHAT ABOUT PARKING?
A third entrance planned for 78th Ave SE is directly opposite Windsor Park's north entrance. When the school reaches its intended population of over 540 students, 75 to 100 students will drive to school, meaning 150 to 200 cars (75 faculty, administrators + students) will be vying for the 195 parking spaces on campus.
Overflow Parking
Currently the school has 403 students but plans for over 540 students at the new location. Their plan is to build a parking lot for parking for 195 cars. However, the parking overflow from the school onto local side streets is the biggest drawback impacting Windsor Park and potentially other neighborhoods.
Event Parking Overflow
In addition, students, fans, and parents from other schools will drive here for athletic events throughout the year, including soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and track in the spring. These extra cars, unable to find parking on campus, will exit directly into Windsor Park and other neighborhoods in search of parking.
Copy of the letter sent to PRovidence from the Windsor Park HOA
- Remember: Private school property does NOT mean public access. This includes the playground, sports field, parking lot, and other areas after school hours.