AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — The City of Airway Heights is considering changes to Highway 2 between Lundstrom Street and Lawson Street.
The City of Airway Heights says changes to the area would add safety features for people who bike, walk and use other transit options to get to where they need to go, along with parking.
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“People are also in a hurry,” Jonathan Gamble, a parent, said. “I’ve seen how people drive out here sometimes, especially coming from the casino. Some people aren’t patient. I almost got hit by a Prius crossing the road the other day.”
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Shamus Reilly, the owner of Shamus’ Sandwich shop located on West Sunset Highway, says he’s seen accidents on Highway 2 a few times, and the area is not safe for pedestrians.
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The crosswalk light in the area appears to not be working properly also.
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The City held a community engagement event Monday night at the HUB to talk about the consideration.