Renton mayor to attend transportation summit in Issaquah

Nov. 22 discussion of Eastside transportation isues is open to the public.

Renton Mayor Denis Law is among the elected officials expected to attend a regional transportation summit later this month in Issaquah.

Focusing on transportation issues both north and south of Interstate 90 — from Eastgate to North Bend — Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler recently invited state, county, city and agency leaders to a Regional Transportation Summit on Nov. 22.

“My hope is that we develop a better understanding of regional transportation impacts on our communities,” Butler said in a press release. “I’m thrilled that the response — from both local and regional leaders — has been so positive. We’re looking forward to a productive conversation.”

Initial goals include sharing information about transportation issues; building coalitions; and identifying next steps that could make a difference.

Along with King County Executive Dow Constantine, the following mayors plan to participate: Bellevue, Covington, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, North Bend, Renton, Sammamish and Snoqualmie.

Representatives from regional agencies, including state legislators; Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT); King County councilmembers; King County Metro; Sound Transit; and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) also plan to attend, and participate in the dialogue.

The summit is also open to the public. It is scheduled for 1:30-4 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah.