Modera Traffic Study

Last updated: 30 Sep 2026

• Update notes from the 2026 September Public Meeting. Excerpt:

Parking:

• • There have been many community concerns regarding parking

  • Kirkland does not expect parking to be a significant problem due to monitoring/mitigation provisions built into project approval (see below)

  • A Transportation study was done, and there are some enforcement mechanisms (see below)

  • Code enforcement can ease the spillover concerns

  • Private Enforcement by Modera is expected

  • Specific complaints have to be made by neighbors via Our Kirkland

  • Fines can be levied for not parking on site

  • Studies can be triggered at 90% occupancy / 2 years of operation

    •  Spillover studies, Vehicle ownership report, Peak hr study etc 

  • Residents shall to escalate to the City (if issues arise that are not already addressed in project conditions), and City will have to hold Modera accountable for changes and trigger the studies and resulting actions

• 2023 SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) PDF Document: 

Highlights:

• The Transportation Impact Analysis is included from Pg 39 onwards (Table of Contents on Pg 40) with Summary & Mitigation section on Pg 73

• Pg 30 and Pg 73 of the SEPA pdf (images below) estimate 1,420 extra daily vehicle trips (Although Pg 333 suggests 249 PM peak person trips)

• In addition to the 117 morning and 115 evening peak hour cars, the study estimates 5 truck deliveries a day (for their 5400 / 7000 sf of retail) and 3-5 move-in, move-outs each week (Pg 30 of SEPA pdf)

• Pg 335 & 336 (last 2 pages of SEPA pdf, images below) details Modera's Transportation Management Plan, which includes:

  • Making a  vanpool available for staff and giving ORCA cards and transit money to at least 20 residents if the peak hour traffic is MORE than 174 trips

  • A subsequent study to be conducted 2 years after implementation or at 90% occupancy

  • Provision of secure bike parking (1 in 12) with 50% of them to NOT require lifting, as well as visitor bike parking as well (4 racks). 

  • Provision of  5 shared bicycles for resident use (will staff maintain them in working condition ?) 

  • Provision of basic equipment for bicycle maintenance and basic repair for resident use, and classes in safety and bike maintenance etc.

  • General parking is to be unbundled from the lease and at a rate of $108 per space, or market rate (whichever is higher). 

  • The definition of a Building Transportation Coordinator position

  • If there are complaints from spillover parking, then a study must be conducted (Modera would need a way to register neighbor's complaintsin some visible manner for resolution action! 

• Responses to Neighbors' questions by CoK Dept of Planning & Building
  asked at the 2026 September Public Meeting

• Jul 2023 Design Review Board & Modera Design response showing all design features

• Sep 20222 Modera Design Review Board Document

• Apartment website: https://www.moderabridletrails.com/