HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967RESOLUTION NO. _I _Cf_(o_1 __
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, adopting the 2019
through 2024 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
RECITALS
A. After proper notice, the City Council of the City of Kent held a
public hearing at the regular meeting of the City Council at 7 p.m. on June
19, 2018, to consider public testimony on the City's proposed 2019
through 2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
B. Having considered public testimony on the plan, the Council
would like to adopt the 2019 through 2024 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. -Adoption. The 2019 through 2024, Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program, set forth in Exhibit "A," which is
attached and filed with City Clerk, is hereby adopted.
1 2019-2024 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program
SECTION 2. -Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. -Corrections by City Clerk. Upon approval of the city
attorney, the city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 4. -Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, this \C\tk day of Jun~ , 2018.
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this t9 -n-,. day of
JunQ..-. , 2018.
ATTEST :
ZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
2 2019-2024 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program
EXHIBIT "A"
2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
CITY OF KENT
WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2019 -2024
Mayor Dana Ralph
June 19, 2018
Timothy J. LaPorte, PE,
Director of Public Works ---~ ~KENT
WASHINGTON
2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Table of Contents:
Resolution ........................................................................................... i
Introduction ....................................................................................... iii
Project List ......................................................................................... v
2019 -2024 Six-Year TIP Cost Estimates .............................................. vii
Map of Projects ................................................................................. viii
Project Descriptions ............................................................................. 1
Contact Information .......................................................................... 29
On the Cover: Kent Regional Trails Connector -Green River Trail to
Interurban Trail at S 218th Street -Heading west between West Valley
Highway and 64th Avenue South (left) and -72ND Avenue South Extension
from South 200th Street to South 196th Street (right)
2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Introduction
Overview
The Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-range planning
document that is updated annually based on needs and policies identified in the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TIP
represents Kent's current list of needed projects that are anticipated to begin
preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition or construction within the next six
years. The TIP also includes ongoing citywide transportation programs. Projects and
programs included in the plan are those that are considered to be regionally
significant.
The document identifies secured or reasonably expected revenue sources for each
project or program. The TIP serves as a draft work plan for the development of the
local transportation network. Once adopted, the TIP will guide funding and
implementation priorities during the development of the transportation portion of
the Six -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP shows the City-funded
portion of projects and is constrained by current budget forecasts, whereas the TIP
shows a complete project list with the variety of funding sources and partners
involved.
Historically, the largest sources of funding for TIP capital projects have been grants.
Funding for transportation projects is available from federal, state and local
resources. Each funding source has specific rules and guidelines about what types
of projects it will fund, how much of a project will be funded and timelines for
expenditure of funds. Additionally, most grant programs require a funding match,
which means that the City must also contribute funding to the cost of a project.
The City of Kent funds transportation capital projects using the General Fund,
Street Fund, Local Improvement Districts, Transportation Impact Fees, Business
and Occupation Tax, Solid Waste Utility Tax, and grant revenue from local, state
and federal governments. One reason the TIP is updated annually is that many
revenue sources are closely tied to the health of the economy and can therefore be
unpredictable.
Document Structure
Each project or program listed in the TIP includes an estimated cost, the amount of
funding secured or unsecured and the funding source(s). If grant funding has been
secured from a specific source, it is identified. Projects listed that are necessary to
accommodate growth and allow the City to maintain its adopted Levels of Service
may be funded in part by transportation impact fees. The costs for projects
programmed in the first three years of the TIP have been developed with a higher
level of certainty whereas those in the latter three years have been developed with
less specificity, as those projects are generally less defined.
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Requirements
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated annually
(RCW 35.77.010). It represents an important planning component under the State's
Growth Management Act. The TIP must be consistent with the transportation
element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The TIP may be revised at any time
during the year by a majority of the Council, after a Public Hearing. In order to
compete for transportation funding grants from federal and state sources, granting
agencies require projects to be included in the TIP.
Changes to the TIP
The City updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2015. The first six years of the
Comprehensive Plan are financially constrained, meaning that secured funding is
demonstrated within an approved budget or similarly approved funding action.
Subsequently, the 2019-2024 TIP has been revised to reflect projects that will likely
be constructed using existing funding sources as well as the City's historical record
of average grant disbursements. Capital Streets Projects that do not have any
identified funding sources have been removed from the plan. Projects and programs
were reclassified where appropriate.
Table 1
Projects Added
PROJECT NAME
Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Neeley-O'Brien Elementary -Traffic Signal
at 64th Avenue South and South 236th Street
South 212th Street from East Valley Hiqhway to 72 nd Avenue South -Preservation
East Valley Hiqhway from South 196th Street to South 212th Street -Preservation
Kent Transit Center -Access Mobility and Safety Improvements
Auburn to Renton Rapid Ride -Access Improvements
Central Avenue -Traffic Siqnal Communication
Table 2
Projects Removed
PROJECT NAME
72 nd Avenue South Extension-South 200th Street to South 196th
Street
Kent Regional Trails Connector -Green River Trail to Interurban Trail
at South 218th Street
Southeast 208th Street and 108th Avenue Southeast Intersection
Improvements -Intersection Operations Enhancement
132nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements -Kent-Kangley Road to
Southeast 248th Street
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COMMENTS
Completed
Completed
Completed
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Project List
Project Name
Project Location and Extent
South 224th Street Extension (Phase I)
84th Avenue South to 88th Avenue South
Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancement
Naden Local Access Road
Willis Street to Naden Site
Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows
Northern Industrial Valley
South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade-Separated Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
Transportation Master Plan
Meet Me on Meeker
Intersection Improvements at 4 th Avenue South
South 224th Street Extension (Phase II)
88th Avenue South to 94th Place South
Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center
Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads
Willis Street Roundabout
Willis Street at 4 th Avenue South
Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary
Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast
Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancement
Southeast 248th Street Improvements
104th Avenue South to 116th Avenue South
Panther Lake Signal System Integration
Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Neeley-O'Brien
Elementary
64th Avenue South and South 236th Street
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16. Kent Transit Center
Access Mobility and Safety Improvements
17. Auburn to Renton Rapid Ride
Access Improvements
18. Central Avenue
Traffic Signal Communication
19. Veteran's Drive Extension
Military Road to 1-5 Southbound Off-ramp
20. Meeker Frontage Improvements
Driving range from Colony Park apartment driveway to western edge
of private development property ( east of Russell Road)
21. South 212th Street
East Valley Highway to 72 nd Avenue South
22. East Valley Highway
South 196th Street to South 212th Street
23. 76th Avenue South
22400 Block to 21700 Block
24. South 224th Street Extension (Phase III)
South 216th Street/South 218th Street from 94th Place South to 108th
Avenue Southeast (State Route 515/Benson Highway)
ONGOING CITYWIDE PROGRAMS
25. Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program
26. Traffic Signal Management Program
27. Channelization and Pavement Markings Maintenance Program
28. Guardrail Safety Improvement Program
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2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT COSTS PHASES Project Costs Secured Preliminary Start Total Unsecured Phases Total Other Engineering Right of Way Construction No. Project Year Past Future 1 South 224th Street Extension 2019 $ 22,840,000 $ 8,620,000 $ 14,220,000 $ . $ 22,840,000 $ $ 3,440,000 $ 1,350,000 $ 18,050,000 {Phase I) l\laden Avenue and Willis 2 Street Intersection 2019 $ 830,000 $ . $ 300,000 $ 530,000 $ 830,000 $ . $ 75,000 $ 175,000 $ 580,000 Improvements 3 Naden Local Access Road 2019 $ 1,900,000 $ . $ . $ 1,900,000 $ 1,900,000 $ . $ 200,000 $ 100,000 $ 1,600,000 4 Flashing Yellow Left Turn 2019 $ 869,000 $ 21,561 $ 847,439 $ . $ 869,000 $ -$ 56,000 $ . $ 813,000 Arrows South 228th Street/Union 5 Pacific Railroad Grade 2019 $ 43,100,000 $ 9,272,000 $ 20,729,000 $ 13,099,000 $ 43,100,000 $ . $ 5,280,000 $ 5,060,000 $ 32,760,000 Separation 6 Transportation Master Plan 2019 $ 800,000 $ -$ 390,000 $ 410,000 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ . $ -$ . 7 Meet Me on Meeker 2019 $ 250,000 $ . $ 250,000 $ -$ 250,000 $ . $ 50,000 $ . $ 200,000 (/) 8 South 224th Street Extension 2019 $ 13,670,000 $ 1,133,056 $ 6,866,943 $ 5,670,001 $ 13,670,000 $ -$ 1,020,000 $ 1,160,000 $ 11,490,000 ti {Phase II) w 9 Railroad Quiet Zone for 2019 $ 3,150,000 $ 114,000 $ 3,036,000 $ . $ 3,150,000 $ . $ 220,000 $ 80,000 $ 2,850,000 ~ Downtown Urban Center 0 Cl:'. 10 Willis Street Roundabout 2019 $ 3,000,000 $ . $ 3,000,000 $ . $ 3,000,000 $ . $ 350,000 $ . $ 2,650,000 a. Safe Routes to Schools 11 Improvements at Meridian 2020 $ 961,019 $ . $ . $ 961,019 $ 961,019 $ 110,887 $ -$ 850,132 Elementary E Willis Street and Central 12 Avenue South Intersection 2020 $ 500,000 $ . $ 168,000 $ 332,000 $ 500,000 $ -$ 44,000 $ 166,000 $ 290,000 Improvements 13 South 248th Street 2020 $ 10,000,000 $ . $ $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ . $ 500,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 8,500,000 Improvements 14 Panther Lake Signal System 2020 $ 400,000 $ -$ -$ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ . $ 50,000 $ . $ 350,000 Integration Safe Routes to Schools 15 Improvements at Neeley-2020 $ 960,914 $ . $ -$ 960,914 $ 960,914 $ 92,241 $ 100,000 $ 768,673 O'Brien Elementary 16 Kent Transit Center 2020 $ 3,000,000 $ . $ -$ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 150,000 $ 713,000 $ . $ 2,137,000 OlY OF KENT
2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT COSTS PHASES Project Costs Secured Preliminary Start Total Unsecured Phases Total Other Engineering Right of Way Construction No. Project Year Past Future 17 Auburn to Renton Rapid Ride 2020 $ 10,000,000 $ -$ -$ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 2,500,000 $ 1,875,000 $ -$ 5,625,000 18 Central Avenue 2020 $ 5,000,000 $ -$ -$ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 250,000 $ 1,188,000 $ -$ 3,562,000 19 Veterans Drive Extension l/) 2021 $ 51,620,000 $ -$ 45,374,000 $ 6,246,000 $ 51,620,000 $ -$ 2,765,000 $ 10,270,000 $ 38,585,000 I-Meeker Frontage u 20 2021 $ 3,191,000 $ -$ -$ 3,191,000 $ 3,191,000 $ -$ 370,000 $ 100,000 $ 2,721,000 UJ Improvements ..., 0 a: 21 South 212th Street 2021 $ 3,000,000 $ -$ -$ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ -$ 200,000 $ 240,000 $ 2,560,000 a. 22 East Valley Highway 2021 $ 3,000,000 $ -$ -$ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ -$ 225,000 $ 175,000 $ 2,600,000 23 76'" Avenue South 2022 $ 5,000,000 $ -$ -$ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 $ -$ 500,000 $ -$ 4,500,000 24 South 224th Street Extension 2023 $ 15,500,000 $ $ 100,000 $ 15,400,000 $ 15,500,000 $ $ 1,500,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 13,000,000 (Phase III) --Total Projects $ 202,541,933 $ 1g,160,617 $ 95,281,382 $ 88,099,934 $ 202,541,933 $ 3,700,000 $ 20,824,128 $ 20,976,000 $ 157,041,805 25 Street and Sidewalk $ 106,200,000 N/A $ 38,400,000 $ 67,800,000 $ 106,200,000 $ $ 14,868,000 $ 1,062,000 $ 90,270,000 l/) Preservation and Repair -::E ~ 26 Traffic Signal Management $ 4,200,000 N/A $ -$ 4,200,000 $ 4,200,000 $ -$ 600,000 $ -$ 3,600,000 t!) Channelization and Pavement 0 27 Markings Maintenance $ 4,800,000 N/A $ 3,390,000 $ 1,410,000 $ 4,800,000 $ -$ 720,000 $ -$ 4,080,000 a: a. Guardrail Safety 28 Improvements $ 600,000 N/A $ -$ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ -$ 60,000 $ -$ 540,000 Total Programs $ 231,600,000 N/A $ 115,800,000 $ 115,800,000 $ 115,800,000 $ -$ 16,248,000 $ 1,062,000 $ 98,490,000 Grand Total $ 434,141,933 $ 19,160,617 $ 211,081,382 $ 203,899,934 $ 318,341,933 $ 3,700,000 $ 37,072,128 $ 22,038,000 $ 255,531,805 OTY OF KENT
The City of Kent ("City") reasonably believes that making this information available for your inspection is not an infringement or other violation of any intellectual property rights. To the extent copyright in said information is held by the City you are hereby permitted by the City to copy, distribute, and otherwise use the information with one exception. No one is permitted to sell this information except in accordance with a written agreement with the City. ~ ~=~====;;;;!J City of Kent 2019 -2024 Transportation Improvement Program Legend State Route Roads D Rivers and Lakes • -TIP Projects 0 Projects 4, 6, 14, 25, 26, 27, and 28 are not depicted on this map. 0.5 ~ ~NT .... , ...... Mile Revised May 15, 2018
2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
PROJECT #1: South 224th Street Extension (Phase I)
84th Avenue South to 88th Avenue South
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane road from 84th Avenue South to 88th
Avenue South, including a new bridge over SR 167. The project
will include full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and
sidewalks; five foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. Construction
began in 2017 and will be completed in 2019.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $3,440,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,350,000
Construction ................ $18,050,000
TOTAL ........................ $22,840,000
Secured Funding ............ $22,840,000
City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Local Improvement District,
Special Assessments), Developer Mitigation, Transportation
Improvement Board
JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent's East Hill
and the Green River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 208th /212th Street and James/Southeast 240th
Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing
development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to
widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208th/212th
Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capacity.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #2: Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection
Improvements
Intersection Operation Enhancement
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Build right-in/right-out intersection on Willis Street (State Route
516) at Naden Avenue consistent with Washington State
Department of Transportation approval.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering $75,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $175,000
Construction ..................... $580,000
TOTAL ............................. $935,000
Secured Funding ................. $300,000
City of Kent (Local Improvement District, Transportation Capital
Fund)
JUSTIFICATION: This project will provide access to the City's Naden site. The Naden
site is placed strategically at the entrance to Kent's Downtown,
highly approachable and visible from State Route State Route 167
and State Route 516. The Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan
describes this area as critical to projecting a good image of the City.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #3: Naden Local Access Road
Willis Street to Naden Site
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Build local access road from Willis Street to the Naden site to
prepare the site for development.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $200,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $100,000
Construction .................. $1,600,000
TOTAL .......................... $1,900,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, General Fund, Local
Improvement District, Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund)
JUSTIFICATION: This project will build upon the Naden Avenue and Willis Street
intersection improvements, allowing for greater development
potential for the Naden site. This area is adjacent to State Route 167
and State Route 516 and serves as a gateway to visitors. The Kent
Downtown Subarea Action Plan describes this area as critical to
projecting a good image of the City. Landscaping will buffer
development from Puget Sound Energy overhead distribution power
lines. Additionally, this project will provide on-street parking, which
will improve access to the Interurban Trail.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #4: Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows
North Industrial Valley
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Purchase and install five traffic signal cabinets, 34 controllers
and applicable communications capable of supporting flashing
yellow left turn arrow (FYLTA) displays for permissive left turns
at 14 intersections in the north Kent Valley.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $56,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction ..................... $813,000
TOTAL ............................. $869,000
Secured Funding ................. $869,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax) Federal Highway
Safety Improvement Program
JUSTIFICATION: This project builds upon a previous Federal Highway Safety
Improvement Program funded project that included replacement
of the master signal controller unit and installation of the FYLTAs
in the downtown area. This type of signal display has been
demonstrated to be much more readily understood by motorists
and has resulted in reduced collision rates involving vehicles
turning left during permissive left turn signal phases. The
upgrade to the legacy central traffic signal control system and
more advanced intersection traffic signal controllers will allow
greater operation flexibility and improved transportation system
efficiency.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #5: South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade-Separated Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad
mainline tracks at South 228th Street. The project will include
the construction of a bridge; four-lane vehicle crossing; full-
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; bicycle
facilities; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances.
Construction is underway, utilities are being relocated. This
project has also been added to the Washington State Freight
Plan. Construction began in 2016.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $5,280,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ... $5,060,000
Construction ................ $32,760,000
TOTAL ........................ $43,100,000
Secured Funding ............ $30,001,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund,
Local Improvement District, Street Fund, and Water Fund),
Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor,
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, Port of Seattle,
Union Pacific Railroad
JUSTIFICATION: The project will lead to a seamless connection between major
freight handlers and their primary destinations. It will support
freight moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma,
SeaTac Airport and the freeway system. Grade separating this
arterial will increase roadway capacity, decrease congestion,
enhance safety and improve freight mobility in this corridor and
throughout the region. This project will provide regional
connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and the 40
million square feet of warehouse/industrial space in the valley.
Construction is underway.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #6: Transportation Master Plan
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Major update to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including
near-term and long range planning of the City's transportation
system needs. Project elements will include consultant contracts
for assistance with the TMP development. The transportation
network includes non-motorized infrastructure such as bicycle
facilities and sidewalks. The current TMP was completed in 2008
and needs to be updated.
PROJECT COST: Contractor ........................ $250,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
TOTAL ............................ $800,000
Secured Funding ................ $390,000
City of Kent (General Fund)
JUSTIFICATION: The Kent Transportation Master Plan (TMP), as incorporated into
the City's Comprehensive Plan, is the City's blueprint for long-
range transportation planning in Kent. When the City's
Comprehensive Plan was approved by the Puget Sound Regional
Council in 2015, the City deferred an update to the
Transportation Master Plan to 2017. This update will include a
multi-year transportation financing plan. The plan will also
consider subarea and functional plans adopted since 2008 and
newly-funded major corridors serving Kent:
• Midway Subarea Plan
• Downtown Subarea Action Plan
• Federal Way Link Extension
• State Route 509 extension
• State Route 167 improvements
• Let's Go Kent
• Park & Open Space Plan 2016
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #7: Meet Me on Meeker
Intersection Improvements at 4 th Avenue South
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Install curb bulb outs at the intersection of 4th Avenue South on
the west side. The curb bulb outs project has been preliminarily
assessed with respect to the complete streets requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ........ $50,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Construction ..................... $200,000
TOTAL ............................ $250,000
Secured Funding ................ $250,000
Complete Streets Award from the Transportation Improvement
Board
JUSTIFICATION: The project is intended to make the intersection more inviting
for pedestrians, as part of the overall Meet Me on Meeker vision
for the corridor. The project supports visitors to local
businesses, as well as residents, seniors and commuters. The
project supports and originates from the Economic Development
Plan, adopted by City Council-particularly the strategies to
beautify Kent streetscapes and strengthen sense of place by
designating and improving key gateways into Kent.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #8: South 224th Street Extension (Phase II)
88th Avenue South to 94th Place South
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane road from 88th Avenue South to 94th
Place South, including a new bridge over Garrison Creek. The
project will include full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters
and sidewalks; five foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. Construction
will begin in 2018.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,020,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,160,000
Construction ................ $11,490,000
TOTAL ........................ $13,670,000
Secured Funding .............. $8,000,000
City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Local Improvement District,
Special Assessments, Transportation Impact Fee), Developer
Mitigation, Transportation Improvement Board
JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent's East Hill
and the Green River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 208th /212th Street and James/Southeast 240th
Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing
development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to
widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208th/212th
Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capacity.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #9: Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center
Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Establish a railroad quiet zone for the Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railway (BNSF) tracks and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
tracks through the City. The grade crossings to be included in
the quiet zone on the BNSF railroad mainline are: South 259th
Street, Willis Street, Titus Street, Gowe Street, Meeker Street,
Smith Street, James Street, and South 212 th Street. The grade
crossings included in the quiet zone for the UPRR mainline
tracks are: Willis Street (State Route 516), West Smith Street,
West Meeker Street, West James Street and South 212th Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $220,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
CITY OF KENT
Right of Way Acquisition ........ $80,000
Construction .................. $2,850,000
TOTAL .......................... $3,150,000
Secured Funding .............. $3,150,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Washington Utilities
and Transportation Commission
Locomotive engineers begin sounding the train-mounted horn
approximately a quarter mile from the intersection of a
highway/railroad crossing. Train horns are an effective warning
of a train approaching grade crossings, but they expose the
local community to significant noise. Reducing that noise
through a quiet zone will improve the quality of life for those
living and working closest to the railroad facilities, and could
eliminate a barrier to attracting new businesses and residents.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #10: Willis Street Roundabout
Willis Street at 4th Avenue South
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Construct a roundabout on Willis Street (State Route 516) at 4 th
Avenue South. The project will include the construction of the
roundabout, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting,
storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. The
roundabout will accommodate bicycle riders, consistent with the
Transportation Master Plan which calls for a shared travel lane
(sharrows) on 4th Avenue South. This project must be assessed
with respect to the complete streets requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ...... $350,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $0
Construction ................. $2,650,000
TOTAL ........................ $3,000,000
Secured Funding ................. $3,000,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation
Impact Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington
State Department of Transportation Local Programs
JUSTIFICATION: This gateway project will provide an aesthetically pleasing
welcome to commuters into the heart of Kent and provide the
typical benefits of a roundabout including: improved safety,
improved traffic flow and decreased maintenance costs over the
long run.
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DRAFT 2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
PROJECT #11: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary
Southeast 256 th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Install a traffic signal at Southeast 256th Street and 140th
Avenue Southeast and construct an asphalt pavement walkway
along Southeast 256th Street from approximately 134th Avenue
Southeast to 140th Avenue Southeast. The traffic signal will
include a traffic surveillance camera and interconnect cable to
connect this signal to the City's traffic control system. This
project must be assessed with respect to the complete streets
requirements. The Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle
lanes on Southeast 256th Street and shared travel lanes on 140th
Avenue Southeast.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $110,887
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
CITY OF KENT
Construction ...................... $850,132
TOTAL ............................. $961,019
Secured Funding ........................... $0
City of Kent, Washington State Department of Transportation's
Safe Routes to Schools Program
Meridian Elementary School is located near the intersection of
Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast. The school
provides adult crossing guards to help students cross Southeast
256th Street. Traffic in that neighborhood and in the
communities to the east of the school has become especially
heavy at the afternoon bell times. Intersection control
improvements would assist pedestrians and motorists to
maneuver in an orderly way during times of heavy conflict.
Currently students must walk or bike along a wide shoulder on
Southeast 256th Street.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #12: E Willis Street and Central Avenue South Intersection
Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Improve the intersection of E Willis Street and Central Avenue
South to provide a right turn lane from southbound on Central
Avenue South to westbound E Willis Street. Project includes
sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement and improvements to
traffic signal system. Although there are no bicycle facilities
planned at the E Willis Street and Central Avenue South
intersection, this project must be assessed with respect to the
complete streets requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $44,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $166,000
Construction ..................... $290,000
TOTAL ............................. $500,000
Secured Funding ................. $168,000
City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, Transportation Impact Fee)
JUSTIFICATION: This project is a traffic mitigation requirement for additional
trips generated by the Kent Station Development. The City will
be implementing this project for which money was contributed
by the Kent Station developer. The transportation analysis
prepared for the ShoWare project assumed construction of this
project would be complete.
CITY OF KENT 12
DRAFT 2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
PROJECT #13: Southeast 248th Street Improvements
104th Avenue South to 116th Avenue South
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Improvements on Southeast 248th Street between 104th Avenue
South and 116th Avenue South. This project must be assessed
with respect to the complete streets requirements. The
Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this
segment of Southeast 248th Street. This segment will include a
five-foot landscape buffer between each sidewalk and bicycle
lane.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $500,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,000,000
Construction .................. $8,500,000
TOTAL ........................ $10,000,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Economic Incentive Grants
JUSTIFICATION: In support of future development, this area will be connected to the
bicycle and pedestrian networks. Nearby pedestrian generators
include Morrill Meadows Park, East Hill Park, Daniel Elementary
School, the YMCA and the project will include improved turning
operations into these attractors.
CITY OF KENT 13
DRAFT 2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
PROJECT #14: Panther Lake Signal System Integration
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: This project includes extension of the fiber optic communications
network to traffic signals in the Panther Lake area to allow
remote monitoring, management and coordination. The project
also includes replacement of the existing controllers to ones
capable of working with the new central traffic signal control
system and displaying Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows (FYLTA).
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $50,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction ..................... $350,000
TOTAL ............................. $400,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic signals in the Panther Lake area are not connected to
the City's new central traffic signal control system; hence, they
cannot be remotely monitored or managed from the City's
Traffic Management Center. The existing traffic signal
controllers are not capable of displaying FYLTA for permissive
left turn movements. It has been demonstrated that this type
of signal display is much more readily understood by motorists
and results in reduced collision rates involving vehicles turning
left during permissive left turn signal phases. The integration of
these signals into the City's signal system will allow operation
flexibility and improved transportation system efficiency.
CITY OF KENT 14
DRAFT 2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
PROJECT #15: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Neely-O'Brien
Elementary
64th Avenue South and South 236th Street
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Install a traffic signal with pedestrian crosswalk at 64th Avenue
South and South 236th Street. The traffic signal will include a
traffic camera and interconnect cable to connect this signal to
the City's traffic control system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $92,241
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $100,000
Construction ...................... $768,673
TOTAL ............................. $960,914
Secured Funding ........................... $0
City of Kent, Washington State Department of Transportation's
Safe Routes to Schools Program
JUSTIFICATION: Neely O'Brien Elementary School is located near the intersection
of 64th Avenue South and South 236th Street. Students walking
to and from school cross 64th Avenue South, a minor arterial.
This signal project will provide an alternative walking route for
those students that live to the east of 64th Avenue South.
CITY OF KENT 15
DRAFT 2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
PROJECT #16: Kent Transit Center
Access, Mobility and Safety Improvements
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: This project will create an eastbound right-turn lane on East
James Street to Railroad Avenue North extending from 1st
Avenue North to Railroad Avenue North. This project will also
extend the eastbound bicycle facility on James Street that
currently terminates approaching the 1st Avenue North
intersection. In addition, improved pedestrian facilities are
planned along the south and north side of East James Street,
improving mobility and safety for these users.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $713,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Equipment ......................... $150,000
Construction ................... $2,137,000
TOTAL .......................... $3,000,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
King County METRO, Washington State Department of
Transportation Regional Mobility Grant
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve mobility for transit vehicles, bicyclists,
and pedestrians accessing the Kent Transit Center (Kent
Station) via East James Street. Kent Station serves as a vital
transportation hub for the south King County. In addition to
Sound Transit (ST) Sounder service, a King County METRO or
ST bus accesses the transit center once per minute during the
peak periods. By 2040, a bus will access the transit center every
30 seconds during peak periods. In addition, voter approved ST
3 will increase Sounder service. East James Street in the vicinity
of Kent Station has high congestion and low mobility during
peak periods. Eastbound James Street approaching Central
Avenue has large queues and poor level of service. East James
Street has two eastbound travel lanes through the BNSF rail
crossing. A short eastbound left and right turn lane approaching
Central Avenue starts at Railroad Avenue North. Existing
geometrics on East James Street west of Railroad Avenue North
are constrained by the close proximity of the Washington Cold
Storage Inc. building. Improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities
in this area are needed.
CITY OF KENT 16
DRAFT 2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
PROJECT #17: Auburn to Renton Rapid Ride
Access Improvements
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: This project is to upgrade passenger facilities and increase
access to transit within Kent along the new King County Metro
Auburn to Renton Rapid Ride corridor expected to open in
2021/2022. This project will improve access to transit and
passenger amenities throughout the new Rapid Ride corridor.
Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities, shelter
improvements, real time arrival information, lighting, off-board
payment kiosks, and other transit facility improvements will
increase safety for transit users, induce transit ridership, and
improve transit speeds throughout the City and other
jurisdictions along the route. The new Rapid Ride corridor will
run north-south along Central Avenue from Auburn to the Kent
Transit Center, connect to the East Hill area, and then north-
south along the State Route 515 corridor to Renton, with over
seven miles of the corridor within the City.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,875,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Equipment ...................... $2,500,000
Construction ................... $5,625,000
TOTAL ........................ $10,000,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
King County METRO, Washington State Department of
Transportation Regional Mobility Grant
JUSTIFICATION: Current frequent service along this corridor includes route 180
(Southeast Auburn to Kent Station to Sea-Tac Airport to Burien
Transit Center) and route 169 (Kent Station to Renton Transit
Center). The corridor currently has 31 northbound and 29
southbound transit stops serving these two routes. This corridor
currently has deficiencies in bus stop facilities as well as areas
with poor pedestrian and bicycle access to transit. All bus zones
identified for Rapid Ride service will require upgraded facilities
(e.g., new RapidRide shelters and amenities) to align with King
County Metro's Rapid Ride branding and standards. The City will
work with King County Metro to identify bus zone locations for
improvements.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #18: Central Avenue
Traffic Signal Communication
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: The project will implement the required detection and
communication networks along the Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railway (BNSF) rail corridor to allow area signals the ability
to adjust signal timing in anticipation of, during, and after train
events. In addition, signals along the Central Avenue corridor,
from South 259 th Street through South 212th Street, will be
upgraded to use this interconnection. Signal upgrades may
utilize newer technology such as adaptive signal control
systems, transit signal priority, and other intelligent
transportation systems applications in signal control. Additional
signals adjacent to at-grade rail crossings may also be upgraded
to take advantage of the new communication connections.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,188,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Equipment ......................... $250,000
Construction ................... $3,562,000
TOTAL .......................... $5,000,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
King County METRO, Washington State Department of
Transportation's Regional Mobility Grant
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve mobility for transit vehicles and
motorists in the vicinity of the Kent Transit Center along the
Central Avenue corridor, from South 259th Street through South
212th Street. A King County METRO or Sound Transit bus
accesses the transit center once per minute during the peak
periods. By 2040, a bus will access this regional transit center
every 30 seconds during peak periods. Downtown Kent, along
the Central Avenue corridor, experiences poor level of service
due to heavy congestion affecting movements from multiple
directions. There are more than 70 daily trains on the BNSF
corridor adjacent to Central Avenue. With no downtown grade-
separated rail crossings, the volume of daily rail crossing events
contributes to the congested conditions. Today, the traffic signal
system cannot communicate signal timing modifications to
manage changes in traffic patterns during or after a train event.
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DRAFT 2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
PROJECT #19: Veteran's Drive Extension
Military Road to 1-5 Southbound Off-ramp
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Complete a missing link by constructing a new roadway from
Military Road to the 1-5 Southbound off-ramp, including an
intersection with the northbound on-ramp to 1-5 and an
undercrossing of 1-5. The project will include the construction of
full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pedestrian
pathway, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $2,800,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ........ $10,200,000
Construction ............................. $33,800,000
TOTAL ............................... $51,600,000
Secured Funding ...................... $47,104,000
Connecting Washington Account (State), City of Kent,
Transportation Improvement Board Grant, Federal Surface
Transportation Program Grant
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve the connection between the Sea-Tac
International Airport, the Port of Seattle and the Kent
Manufacturing/Industrial Center {MIC). This project reduces
traffic congestion on local roads and highways by completing a
direct connection between Seattle and the Kent Valley. The
project will redistribute traffic away from State Route 516,
improving operations of the interchange.
CITY OF KENT 19
DRAFT 2019-2024 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
PROJECT #20: Meeker Frontage Improvement
Driving range from Colony Park apartment driveway to western
edge of private development property (east of Russell Road)
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Complete a missing link by constructing new sidewalk and
multimodal pathway along city-owned driving range frontage on
the south side of Meeker Street and along private property
(within the public Right-of-way) east of Russell Road. The
project will include construction of concrete curbs, gutters,
multimodal path, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage,
landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $370,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
CITY OF KENT
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $100,000
Construction .................. $2,721,000
TOTAL .......................... $3,191,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
City of Kent (Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund, Business and Occupation Tax) Puget Sound
Regional Council Grants (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
/Non-Motorized Set Aside)
Private development on the former Par-3 property ("Marquee on
Meeker") will construct the Meet Me on Meeker promenade
along approximately 1,200 feet of frontage. Private
development at 64 th Avenue South and Meeker Street will
construct the promenade along approximately 1,000 feet of
property frontage, mandating connections between these two
large segments. This project provides approximately 700 feet of
promenade connection between Russell Road and the eastern
edge of the Marquee project and approximately 700 feet of
promenade connection between Russell Road and the western
edge of the 64th Avenue South and Meeker Street project. The
project will connect the two privately developed segments for a
total promenade length of approximately 3,500 feet. This will
improve aesthetics along this important commercial corridor.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #21: South 212 Street
East Valley Highway to 72 nd Avenue South
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: The South 212th Street project includes grinding, replacement of
failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from South 180th St to
South 196th Street Curb ramps will be upgraded as required to
meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $200,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
CITY OF KENT
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $240,000
Construction .................. $2,560,000
TOTAL .......................... $3,000,000
Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business
and Occupation Tax
This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC). The Kent MIC, located between the ports of
Seattle and Tacoma supports significant regional growth and
development, with one of the highest concentrations of jobs in
the region. The asphalt pavement on South 212th Street has
reached a critical level of degradation, rated at 50 on the
Pavement Condition Index--data collected in April of 2016. The
road surface is heavily impacted by the high percentage of
heavy vehicle traffic in the valley. An overlay is necessary to
prevent further costly damage that may require more extensive
reconstruction of the roadway to this critical multimodal freight,
bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #22: East Valley Highway
South 196th Street to South 212 th Street
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: The East Valley Highway project includes grinding, replacement
of failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from South 180th Street
to South 196th Street. Curb ramps and pedestrian signals will be
upgraded as required to meet Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) standards.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $225,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $175,000
Construction .................. $2,600,000
TOTAL .......................... $3,000,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent Business and Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC). The asphalt pavement on East Valley Highway
has reached a critical level of degradation, rated at 42 on the
Pavement Condition Index--data collected in April of 2016. The
road surface is heavily impacted by the high percentage of
heavy vehicle traffic in the valley. Overlay is necessary to
prevent further costly damage that may require more extensive
reconstruction of the roadway to this critical multimodal freight,
bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #23: 76th Avenue South
22400 block to 21700 block
YEAR: 2022
DESCRIPTION: Construct drainage and road improvements on 76th Avenue
South from the 22400 block to the 21700 block. The project will
include raising the existing road; a full width overlay, concrete
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, and
channelization. This project must be assessed with respect to
the complete streets requirements. The Transportation Master
Plan calls for "possible re-striping" on this segment of 76th
Avenue South.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ...... $500,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
CITY OF KENT
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $0
Construction ................. $4,500,000
TOTAL ......................... $5,000,000
Secured Funding .......................... $0
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Storm Drainage
Utility Fund), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Program, Developer Mitigation, Surface
Transportation Program, Transportation Improvement Board
76th Avenue South floods several times per year, resulting in
road closures. The roadway is located in the heart of the City's
Industrial zoning area and has heavy truck traffic. Large
industrial and manufacturing companies and a large solid waste
company that serves several adjacent jurisdictions are located
in the immediate vicinity of the project. Road closures
negatively impact these businesses and create congestion in
other parts of the City as a result of traffic detours around the
closure. Improving the road to current standards will also
improve traffic flow on 76th Avenue South.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #24: South 224th Street Extension (Phase III)
South 216th Street/South 218th Street from 94th Place South to
108th Avenue Southeast (State Route 515/Benson Highway)
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane road on South 216th Street/South 218th
Street from 94th Place South to 108th Avenue Southeast (State
Route 515/Benson Highway). The project will include full-width
paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; five-foot paved
shoulders; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities
and appurtenances. This project must be assessed with respect
to the complete streets requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,500,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,000,000
Construction ................ $13,000,000
TOTAL ........................ $15,500,000
Secured Funding ................. $100,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund,
Local Improvement District, Special Assessments,
Transportation Impact Fee), Developer Mitigation,
Transportation Improvement Board
JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent's East Hill
and the Green River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 208th /212th Street and James/Southeast 240th
Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing
development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to
widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208th/212th
Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capacity.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #25: Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2019 -2024
DESCRIPTION: Preserve the existing transportation system by resurfacing the
existing asphalt and concrete streets throughout the City.
Reconstruct sidewalks as related to curb ramps upgrades
consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act {ADA). The
project limits must be assessed in accordance with the complete
streets requirements
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .. $14,868,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,062,000
Construction ................ $90,270,000
TOTAL ...................... $106,200,000
Secured Funding ............ $38,400,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Solid Waste Utility
Tax), Surface Transportation Program
JUSTIFICATION: The City assessed the condition of its street network in 2016.
CITY OF KENT
Many of the streets exhibit deficiencies that reflect they are
beyond their expected performance life and are in need of a
maintenance or rehabilitation overlay, or some amount of
reconstruction. This preservation work also requires curb ramps
and sidewalks be made accessible to persons with disabilities,
according to the ADA. This program constructs and repairs the
City's sidewalks and begins to address the pedestrian
improvements identified in the Transportation Master Plan.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #26: Traffic Signal Management Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2019 -2024
DESCRIPTION: Analyze intersections for potential replacement of traffic signals
or other traffic control systems to ensure safe and efficient use
of the existing and planned transportation network. Analysis of
turn movements and crash history will be used to prioritize new
traffic signal installations. This program budgets for projects
needed to meet the increasing demand for signalized
intersection control and the constant need for traffic counts to
monitor vehicle volumes and behavior. New traffic signals will
include bicycle detection.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $600,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction .................. $3,600,000
TOTAL .......................... $4,200,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
JUSTIFICATION: This program also helps the City maintain level of service
standards necessary to maintain concurrency as required by the
Growth Management Act.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #27: Channelization and Pavement Markings Maintenance
Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2019 -2024
DESCRIPTION: Refresh and replace pavement markings including paint,
thermoplastic, and raised pavement markers throughout the
City to separate and regulate conflicting movements, define
paths of travel, and facilitate safe and orderly movement on City
streets.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $720,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction .................. $4,080,000
TOTAL .......................... $4,800,000
Secured Funding .............. $3,390,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
JUSTIFICATION: This ongoing program maintains roadway channelization
throughout the City. The City has approximately 1,700,000
linear feet (LF) of channelization striping, 450,000 raised
pavement markers, 22,012 LF of access control curb and 7,200
LF of painted access control curb. Roadway channelization helps
to reduce conflict points and direct motorists through areas of
complexity. This project preserves the capacity and efficiency of
the existing roadway system.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #28: Guardrail Safety Improvements Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2018 -2023
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to
enhance motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager
Road, Southeast 240th /148th Avenue Southeast hillside, Lake
Fenwick Road north or South 272 nd Street, South 208th /212 th
and 100th Avenue Southeast. Upgrade existing guardrail end-
treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $60,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S):
PROJECT
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction ..................... $540,000
TOTAL ............................. $600,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Highway Safety
Improvement Program and Hazard Elimination Program
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated for compliance with Federal and State
regulations and the requirement to mitigate potentially
hazardous roadway conditions.
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CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2019 -2024
WASHINGTON
For more information or additional copies of this document contact:
April Delchamps, MPA
Senior Transportation Planner
City of Kent, Public Works, Engineering
400 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA 98032-5895
253-856-5564
adelchamps@kentwa.gov
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