Help Shape the Future of Cherry Street

The City of Sumas is gathering resident feedback to help shape the future of State Route 9/Cherry Street. The City is partnering with Western Washington University students and faculty from the Urban Planning & Sustainable Development program to turn community input into potential design concepts.

The project focuses on Cherry Street between Garfield Street and Front Street and explores improvements such as safer sidewalks, bridge options, flood resilience, and opportunities to support local businesses. The goal is to create a safer, more vibrant Cherry Street—shaped by the people who live here.

Your voice matters. Please click the link below to take the survey and help guide the future of Cherry Street.

Project Priorities

  • Sidewalk and Corridor Improvements

    Identifying opportunities for safer crossings, better pedestrian connections, and a more walkable Cherry Street.

  • Bridge Safety & Reslience

    Exploring options for the Cherry Street/Johnson Creek Bridge that improve safety, flood resilience, and long-term reliability.

  • Economic & Community Vitality

    Identifying priorities and strategies for supporting local businesses, strengthening Cherry Street as a community hub, and creating opportunities for resident-serving development.