Public invited to help shape future transportation needs along US 12 near Naches

Survey on safety and pedestrian, bicycle connection open through June 15

NACHES – The town of Naches, the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments and the Washington State Department of Transportation are studying ways to improve safety and bicycle and pedestrian connections along US 12 in Naches.

Residents and other corridor users are invited to provide feedback through an online or in-person survey about pedestrian and bicycle activity and improvements they would like to see in the future.

Located in the Naches River valley at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains along the US 12 corridor, Naches has a rich history in agriculture and logging and provides access to local produce distributors and outdoor recreational opportunities. The town’s growing popularity and seasonal heavy traffic present safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians.

US 12 Naches survey information

When: June 1-15, 2023

Where: Online in English or Spanish or in person at Naches Town Hall, 29 E. Second Street, Naches

Details: Naches Town Hall is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Free WiFi access is available at the following location for people who wish to participate in the online survey.

  • Naches Community Library, 303 Naches Ave., Naches

Additional free Wi-Fi Hotspots locations are listed on the Washington State Department of Commerce website.

Slow down – lives are on the line. 

In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.

Even one life lost is too many.

Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.

It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.

95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.