Mayor Herbig was joined by Deputy Mayor O’Cain and Councilmember Srebnik for the 68th Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements Project ribbon cutting ceremony April 19, 2023.

Approved by Kenmore voters as part of the Walkways and Waterways bond measure in 2016, the 68th Avenue project constructed 1.5 miles of new sidewalks from Kenmore’s downtown to the northern city limit. The project also included 3 miles of new bike lanes on both sides of 68th Avenue on the same stretch.

“I am very pleased with the final outcome of this project,” said Mayor Herbig. “I’m grateful to our residents for having the vision and desire to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety on 68th Avenue. This project truly propels Kenmore on the trajectory toward creating a thriving community where all people love where they live.”

Other improvements included beautification amenities, including 1,500 linear feet of new landscaped planter beds, 45 new LED streetlights, and 400 linear feet of boardwalk over banks and streams. A key feature of the project includes 7 new stormwater detention and water quality treatment locations, together with a new stormwater conveyance pipe system to improve water quality and flood prevention. A $1.16 million State Department of Ecology grant funded the water quality improvements. Northshore Utility District also partnered in the project and replaced substantial sections of aging sewer and water utility pipes.

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The 68th Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements Project was one of the five voter-approved Walkways & Waterways bond measure projects.