​KIRKLAND TRANSIT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - LEARN AND PARTICIPATE
Explore this ONLINE OPEN HOUSE and SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK  about improving transit service in Kirkland.   Open online through June 11.
https://ktip.participate.online/ 
 
This is a very informative tool to improve transit in Kirkland.  Input gathered through this online open house will be used to guide transit improvement priorities in Kirkland and to identify specific projects to enhance transit service.

​The City's project web page for the KTIP can be COMMUNITY SURVEY ONLINE - AVAILABLE THROUGH MAY 21
The City of Kirkland is currently conducting the biennial Community Survey to gauge community attitudes about the quality of life in Kirkland, priorities for the future and satisfaction with City government and services.  An online survey is now available for those who were not contacted in the random sample but still want to participate.  Please take it and encourage your neighbors to as well!  https://www.research.net/r/2018KirklandCommunitySurvey.

The city's project web page for the KTIP can be accessed at:
www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Public_Works/Transportation_and_Traffic/KTIP.htm

The agenda for the May 8, 2018 CHNA meeting is provided below. We have the pleasure to welcome Police Chief Harris to our meeting. Come and meet Chief Harris and learn about her vision for Kirkland’s Police Services.  Potential topics of discussion include the following, and we will have time for questions from the audience.   

• Summary of the types of crimes in Central Houghton Area (and how those compare to the rest of the city)
• Police in schools
• Traffic enforcement – especially related to crosswalks, neighborhood speeding/traffic calming, and illegal parking
• Solicitors and strategies for dealing with people that come knocking on your door
• National Night Out/ Block Watch/ What the neighborhood association can do to help

  
We will have time for questions from the audience as well.
 
We also will be discussing the planning for the celebration of 50th anniversary of the merger of Houghton with the City of Kirkland.
 
Election of officers for the 2018/2019 CHNA also will be conducted. We are looking for a new treasurer. Please let us know if you are interested in being part of our Board, we would appreciate hearing from you and getting your input to help guide the future of the association. It doesn't take much time and you can learn a lot and help create a better community by being engaged in your neighborhood association.  

The agenda for the April 10, 2018  CHNA meeting is provided below. We will have Jennifer Matison, the City's Animal control officer, at the meeting to present the city's new animal control services program and responsibilities. David Wolbrecht, the City's Neighborhood Services Coordinator, will update us on the Housing Strategy plan, City Council Communications/Engagement programs with the community, and other citywide neighborhood topics. We also will present the status of the Neighborhood Safety projects, Rapid Flashing Beacons, and other upcoming events, such as the planning for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the merger of Houghton with the City of Kirkland. We also will discuss the need for new Board members for the CHNA. Please let us know if you are interested in being part of our Board, we would appreciate hearing from you and getting your input to help guide the future of the association. It doesn't take much time and you can learn a lot by being engaged in your neighborhood association. 

If you have any comments on the agenda or ideas for future topics, please email us at:
​​centralhoughton@gmail.com