School Zones

Following City Council direction on June 18, 2024(PDF, 16MB), Kirkland is conducting a comprehensive review of all 17 school zones within the city. Signage will be revised to comply with legal requirements, improve clarity and consistency, and improve safety.

Project Schedule

• May 2025: Begin development of new school zone signing policy
• August 2025: Begin Phase 1 signing changes
• September 24, 2025: Transportation Commission meeting
• November 18, 2025: City Council meeting
• Early 2026: Expected completion of Phase 1; Implementation of Phase 2 signing changes begins
• Late 2026: Expected project completion
  
  

Phase 1

New signage has been posted in August 2025 in advance of all (8) school zone automated safety cameras to increase awareness and visibility.

Additional signage will be posted to alert drivers to the presence of school zones when entering from major side streets.

Signage will be posted to clarify allowed areas of parking around schools.

Phase 2

Changes to be determined – pending further discussion with City Council.