With cold weather in the forecast, Ferndale Public Works has been applying de-icer, sand and salt to Ferndale streets and preparing our four snowplows for deployment. In 2020, the City asked for help naming their plows and receiving over 2,000 votes and suggestions. After consulting with Public Works staff, the City is proud to announce that Golden Eagle, Plowtallica, SanderYacht and Jam On are ready to hit the streets.
“Thank you to everyone who helped us name our snowplows but don’t stop there,” said Mayor Greg Hansen. “You can also help us by moving your vehicle into your driveway. When cars are parked along the street, some neighborhoods become too narrow for our plows to navigate. Help us help you by moving your vehicle before the snow needs clearing.”
Once the snow arrives, residents can assist by clearing the sidewalk in front of their property, staying home if they don’t need to be out and if they do have to drive, proceeding slowly and carefully.
Public Works staff will be monitoring the snowy conditions and clearing the snow priority routes throughout the weather event. For more information and the snow priority routes, visit www.cityofferndale.org/snow.
To remind Ferndale residents to drive carefully near our schools, Ferndale patrol officers will be conducting a safety emphasis over the next couple of months. Officers will be located on or near school property with their lights on to encourage safer driving in school zones.
“We’ve tried being stealthy and writing some tickets and folks continue to go way too fast near our schools,” said Chief Kevin Turner. “We are hoping the flashing lights will do the trick.”
“So if you see one of our patrol vehicles lit up near a school, do not be alarmed,” said Turner, “but do ease off on that accelerator.”
School zones often have pedestrians that may not be aware of passing vehicles. Drivers are encouraged to keep their eyes open and be ready to stop.
The City of Ferndale is in the process of developing an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan to guide when and where mobility improvements need to be made. City staff are conducting an inventory of current pedestrian facilities throughout the entire city to find gaps in and barriers to accessibility.
To assist with this effort, the City is hosting an online open house and community survey to gather input from residents as to what needs to be improved. Regardless of whether or not someone has difficulty moving through Ferndale, the City wants to hear their voice as part of this process.
Online open house and survey are available here: www.cityofferndale.org/FerndaleADA
The City has a number of Boards and Commissions that work to advise the City Council on a broad array of subjects. These are volunteer positions but absolutely essential to providing quality input to the City’s decision-making process.
There is currently a vacancy on the Equity Advisory Committee, for an four-year term ending December 31, 2026. The Equity Advisory Committee is charged with examining issues of diversity and equity and promoting solutions to the City that help us embrace our diverse community and create a more fair and just future for Ferndale.
To apply for this position, please fill out this application and email it to City Clerk Susan Duncan at susanduncan@cityofferndale.org Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. December 28, 2022.
The City has a number of Boards and Commissions that work to advise the City Council on a broad array of subjects. These are volunteer positions but absolutely essential to providing quality input to the City’s decision-making process.
There are two upcoming vacancies on the Planning Commission for four-year terms beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026. The Planning Commission plays a vital role in City government by reviewing, conducting hearings where applicable, and making recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Titles 16 through 18 of the Ferndale Municipal Code, the City’s Official Zoning Map, and Shoreline Master Program.
To apply for one of these positions, please fill out this application and email it to City Clerk Susan Duncan at susanduncan@cityofferndale.org Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. December 26, 2022.
Thornton Overpass Girder Delivery
Drivers should expect delays from Friday, November 4th through Friday, November 11th, as girders for the Thornton Overpass bridge will be delivered to the project site. Maneuvering the massive girders and other equipment through Ferndale city streets to the overpass work zone will cause intermittent traffic delays at various pinch points on Thornton Street and at the I-5 Exit 263 and Portal Way roundabouts.
Parking will be restricted around the intersections of Vista/Thornton and Malloy/Thornton on some days. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic when girders are moving through. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006.
Planned schedule:
Friday, November 4th 7am-1pm
Potential impacts to traffic near the Portal Way Roundabout as cranes and equipment mobilize to the worksite.
Monday, November 7th 7am-5pm
Intermittent impacts to traffic near the intersections of Vista/Thornton and Malloy/Thornton as girders are delivered to the worksite. No parking in the vicinity of these intersections. No parking signage will be posted.
Tuesday, November 8th 7am-5pm
Intermittent impacts to traffic near the intersections of Vista/Thornton and Malloy/Thornton as girders are delivered to the worksite. No parking in the vicinity of these intersections. No parking signage will be posted.
Wednesday, November 9th 7am-5pm
Intermittent impacts to traffic near the intersection of Vista/Thornton as girders are delivered to the worksite. No parking in the vicinity of this intersection. No parking signage will be posted.
Thursday, November 10th 7am-5pm
Potential impacts to traffic near the Portal Way Roundabout as cranes and equipment mobilize to the worksite.
Friday, November 11th 7am-5pm
Intermittent impacts to traffic near the I-5 Exit 263 Roundabout and the Portal Way Roundabout as girders are delivered to the worksite.
Main Street between Barrett Rd. and Old Settler Dr.
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic on Main Street between Barrett Rd. and Old Settler Dr. on Tuesday, November 1st. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Work will take place at one work area at a time and the traffic revision will shift locations throughout the day. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
This closure is for preliminary work associated with the Main Street: Barret Rd. to Old Settler Dr. Improvement Project.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006
