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Marysville approves $804K pedestrian safety contract

Meeting: 2026-05-11Agenda item Item 91 source references

Marysville City Council approved a contract to install pedestrian-activated flashing beacons and related sidewalk, curb-ramp and pavement-marking upgrades at 12 citywide locations.

Source-backed: This article is tied to official meeting records, transcript excerpts and agenda references available at the end.
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Why it matters

Rectangular rapid flashing beacons are the bright, pedestrian-triggered lights used at crossings; adding them can make people walking more visible to drivers, while construction may bring temporary traffic control around the work sites.

What happened

At the May 11 meeting, council authorized the mayor to execute a Citywide Pedestrians Safety Improvements contract with Earthwork Solutions, LLC. Approved minutes record the vote as AYES: ALL.

The details

  • The contract amount is $730,755, with a 10% management reserve of $73,075.50, for a total allocation of $803,830.50.
  • The agenda packet says the project includes pedestrian-actuated, solar-powered rectangular rapid flashing beacons at 12 locations.
  • The scope also includes material removals, new curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps, new pavement, pavement markings, signing, erosion control and temporary traffic control.
  • The packet says the project is funded in part by federal funds administered through WSDOT and lists a WSDOT grant of $878,237.
  • Staff said Earthwork Solutions became the low responsive bidder after the apparent low bidder withdrew.
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What's next

The mayor can execute the contract. Residents should watch for city construction notices once the city schedules work at the 12 crossing locations.

Sources

Official records for this story1 reference
  • Marysville City Council regular meeting
    2026-05-11 - Agenda item Item 9 - 00:20:00
    AgendaApproved May 11 minutes

    Agenda packet, Item 9: 12 solar-powered RRFB locations, related curb, sidewalk, ramp, pavement-marking and signing work, and total allocation of $803,830.50. Approved minutes record the contract vote as AYES: ALL.