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2 issues in roads with low priority

LowRoads

Madrona Street East Renaming to I Street

Duplicate street names across the Independence/Monmouth line could send police, fire and Google Maps to the wrong address. Renaming solves it before anyone moves in.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026

LowRoads

Rogers Road left-turn lane question

A commissioner asked about adding a left-turn lane at Rogers Road, where drivers waiting to turn risk getting rear-ended. It's likely outside city jurisdiction and there's little room, so it may go nowhere, but the concern was flagged.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 17, 2026