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Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
01. Approval of Minutes Dated May 21, 2007 YES None 03 01
02. Amendment request of the King County
Interagency Agreement Amiga Center -
Floodplain Mitigation YES Alex Murillo 08 05
03. Consultant Contract/Drainage Master Plan YES Alex Murillo 08 13
04. Architectural Contract/Kent Russell Road
Operations Center (KRROC) YES Larry Blanchard 08 51
05. Contract/National Barricade-Trailer Mounted
Variable Message Signs YES Peter Tenerelli 05 63
06. Agreement/Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) YES Cathy Mooney 05 77
07. Information Only/DRAFT Commute Trip
Reduction Plan (CTR) Update NO Monica Whitman 05 95
08. Information Only/Anti-Racing inhibitor(s) NO Bill Thomas 05 --
09. Information Only/Neighborhood Meeting Reports:
a) South Kent
b) Autumn Glen NO Tim LaPorte 05 --
Item A. Committee Follow-up Items
Titus Street to Gowe Street – When is it scheduled to be overlayed?
Item B. Public Comment Follow-up Items
Item C. Access Modifications due to construction
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: June 11, 2007
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 18, 2007
From: Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager
Through: Tim LaPorte, Deputy Public Works Director
Subject: Amendment request of the King County Interagency Agreement Amiga
Center - Floodplain Mitigation
Item 2
Background/History: The King County Council and Kent City Council have passed an interagency
agreement allowing the King County Road Services Division to perform maintenance and other
services for Kent. The King County Road Services Division has available staff to complete work that
the City of Kent could perform on its own; however, the City has already programmed its workload
for the 2007 construction season.
The Amiga Center Floodplain Mitigation project will provide floodplain creation for mitigation of the
grading and filling proposed at the Amiga Center.
Summary: This amendment to the existing interagency agreement will allow the City of Kent to
contract with the King County Road Services to perform work on the Amiga Center Floodplain
Mitigation Project (estimated cost $994,165).
Recommendations: Recommend authorizing supplement to the King County Interagency
Agreement approved on March 15, 2005 to include the Amiga Center Floodplain Mitigation,
supplement shall be subject to an amount not to exceed $994,165 or the Mayor may award the
contract to the lowest bid, in the event that the bid is lower than $994,165, upon concurrence of the
language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Motion: Required Not Required For Information Only
Recommend authorizing supplement to the King County Interagency Agreement
approved on March 15, 2005 to include the Amiga Center Floodplain Mitigation,
supplement shall be subject to an amount not to exceed $994,165 or the Mayor may
award the contract to the lowest bid, in the event that the bid is lower than
$994,165, upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
Governing Policies Procedures Rules & Regulations:
RCW 35.77.010
Will document be required?
Ordinance Resolution Agreement Contract
Policy SOP’s Other
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: June 11, 2007
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 18, 2007
From: Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Drainage Master Plan Consultant Selection Contract
ITEM 3
Background/History: The Drainage Master Plan is a comprehensive review of all watersheds
within the City limits and includes the potential annexation area of Panther Lake. The plan
includes hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of all streams and major stormwater conveyance
pipes, determination of areas of replacement and/or improvement, alternative options and
projected costs of projects, and also includes aspects of the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System Phase II requirements. The project will be performed in two phases, with
Phase 1 consultant services at $400,002 and Phase 2 estimated at $486,993. Results from the
Drainage Master Plan study will establish a basis fro the City’s Stormwater Program.
Summary: The consultant contract agreement for Anchor Environmental LLC, in the amount of
$400,002 is for the analysis and reporting of Phase 1 of the Drainage Master Plan for the City of
Kent, Phase 2 services are estimated to be $486,993.
Recommendations: Recommend authorization for the Mayor to sign the Anchor Environmental,
LLC Contract Agreement for the Drainage Master Plan for $886,995 upon concurrence of the
language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Motion: Required Not Required For Information Only
Recommend authorization for the Mayor to sign the Anchor Environmental, LLC
Contract Agreement for the Drainage Master Plan for $886,995 upon concurrence of the
language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Will document be required?
Ordinance Resolution Agreement Contract
Policy SOP’s Other
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: June 12, 2007
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 18, 2007
From: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Architectural Contract/Kent Russell Road Operations Center (KRROC)
Item 4
Background/History:
The KRROC project has been planned for a number of years. We recently solicited Statements of
Qualifications for pre-design, design, bidding and construction administration services. Wagner
architects was one of five firms to submit for this project. The selection committee unanimously
select Wagner Architects to do the work for this facility which includes; Pre-schematic Design,
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding Services, and
Construction Services. The architect has completed the preliminary design and cost estimates and
the cost of the Phase 2 work has been negotiated. The agreed upon scope of work identified in the
contract will be completed from the signing of the contract to the estimated opening of the KRROC
in 2010.
Summary:
The estimated cost of the KRROC for the construction of the buildings is estimated at $9,500,000.
Design Services for this facility from the architect is $1,503,308.
Recommendations:
Recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for architectural services with Wagner
Architects Planners for pre-design, design, bidding and construction administration for the KRROC
for a total not to exceed contract amount of $1,503,308, upon concurrence of the language therein
by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
Motion: Required Not Required For Information Only
Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for architectural services with Wagner
Architects Planners for Design of the Kent Russell Road Operations Center for a total
not to exceed contract amount of $1,503,308, upon concurrence of the language
therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
Will document be required?
Ordinance Resolution Agreement Contract
Policy SOP’s Other
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EXHIBIT A: Scope of Architectural Services
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CONTRACT NUMBER: CONTRACT DATE:
REVISION NUMBER: REVISION DATE:
A. OVERVIEW
This Scope of Work describes consultant work necessary to get building permits and competitive bids for
remodeled and expanded facilities at the Kent Russell Road Operations Center hereinafter referred to as
KRROC. Development of these facilities will take several years. This scope of work and the associated
fees are intended to be flexible to meet changing needs and conditions over time and both are expected to
be revised as the project progresses.
This Scope of Work will be authorized in phases. At the end of the Schematic Design Phase and at the
end of the Design Development Design Phase, this scope of work and associated fees shall be reviewed
and revised to conform to design and budget decisions made by the City at that time.
This Architectural contract will provide all civil engineering services necessary at the Russell Road site.
Landscape design will be provided by the City. Coordination will be necessary with already funded
improvements to that site which are scheduled for completion prior to the commencement of construction
for work designed under this contract. Some early design work may be necessary to support these already
funded elements, and this scope describes early design work which has already been identified.
B. KENT EAST HILL OPERATIONS CENTER (KEHOC)
Work related to the East Hill Operations Center is not in this contract.
C. KENT RUSSELL ROAD OPERATIONS CENTER (KRROC)
C1. BASIC ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
The Architect’s Basic Services consist of the seven design phases described in Paragraphs C1.1
through C1.7, and include normal structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. Basic
services shall also include selection of special equipment to be provided as part of the construction
contracts. Each consultant shall incorporate Green Design goals into their work.
Civil engineering design of earthwork, water, storm water or waste water utilities, and pavements,
and landscape architecture are included.
Basic Services shall include estimates of the cost of construction provided by the mechanical,
electrical and civil engineers, by the landscape architect and by an independent cost estimator.
Drawings shall be provided in 11 x 17 and 22 x 34 in format to scale.
Drawings shall be in Auto-Cad and supplied digitally.
Reports shall be provided in 8 ½ x 11 format.
C1.1 PRE-SCHEMATIC DESIGN: IMMEDIATE DESIGN WORK FOR THE YEAR 2007 CONSTRUCTION
C1.1.1 The City has independently retained Wagner to review the condition of the existing buildings and
site, to assess compliance with code standards, and to refine earlier Master Plan concepts for use
of the site, including remodeling and expansion of existing buildings and construction of new
buildings. These architectural services will be based on the recommendations of that existing
contract. Construction of this work is expected to begin after completion of the East Hill facility.
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The City is also independently making changes to the facility which will be completed over the next
two years. This task is to provide design and support services for that work which must be
completed prior to the main renovation of the facility.
This could include civil engineering, electrical engineering, architectural work, specialty equipment,
and possibly landscape architecture. It may require geo-technical work or soils remediation.
The first identified requirement work relating to the existing underground fuel tanks and the design
of a new system with new above grade tanks. This will require consideration of existing and future
underground services, and the selection of the key card access and control system to used at East
Hill and throughout City sites.
C1.1.2 The choices, pros and cons, and costs of alternate key card access and fuel vending systems will
be presented for the City to choose from. Complete specifications and bidding documents will then
be prepared for the system necessary to monitor the new fuel system to be installed in 2007 or
2008 at Russell Road.
C1.1.3 Changes to the storm water, waste water, and water utilities necessary to support work at the
Russell Road site in the years 2007, 2008 and 2009 will be identified. Changes to paving, fencing,
and landscape installation will also be identified. At the direction of the City, complete bid
documents will be prepared for any of this work.
C1.1.4 Changes to the buildings, electrical systems, and mechanical systems necessary to support work
at the Russell Road site in the years 2006, 2007, and 2008 will be identified. At the direction of the
City, complete bid documents will be prepared for any of this work.
C1.1.5 Green design elements identified in the Master Plan for the site will be incorporated.
C1.1.6 DELIVERABLES
Studies and documents per tasks C1.1.1 through C1.1.5
C1.2 SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE
C1.2.1 Based on the Master Plan and the November 2006 construction budget and time schedule, and
based on any mutually agreed upon program, budget, plan, and schedule requirements, the
Architect shall prepare, for approval by the City, Schematic Design Documents consisting of
drawings and other documents illustrating the scale and relationship of Project components.
C1.2.2 SD DELIVERABLES
Drawings showing existing buildings and site
Demolition drawings
Phasing drawings showing construction allowing operations to continue during construction
For each Building:
Building Floor Plans with work stations and special equipment shown
Building Elevations
Building Sections
Structural Foundation Plans
Structural Framing Plans
Building Mechanical Drawings with systems identified
Building Electrical and Communication Layouts
Preliminary Power One Line Diagrams
Landscape Plans showing planting areas and general type of material
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Plans showing Areas where Irrigation will be necessary
Preliminary layout of camera locations for yard surveillance
Electrical Schematic Site Plan with Lighting, Power, and connections to transformers, and Gen
Set
Project Manual
Revised Program Summary and Summary of Key Project Elements
Refined development schedule
Outstanding Issues
Code Summary: Building, Energy, ADA, Zoning
Design Narratives describing major building systems
Architectural
Mechanical
Electrical
Communications
Outline Specification
Estimate of Probable Construction Cost
Three dimensional block diagram of the site.
C1.2.3 PRESENTATIONS
The Architect will present the Schematic Design Documents to:
The Steering Committee
The City staff using the facilities
The building and fire departments
C1.2.4 CITY RESPONSIBILITY
The City will review the Schematic Design submission, and provide approval or redirection to the
Architect. If the Estimate of Probable Construction Cost is higher than the City’s budget, the City
will work with the Architect to identify changes necessary to balance budget and estimated cost.
C1.3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
C1.3.1 Based on the approved Schematic Design Documents, and incorporating any adjustments
authorized by the City in the program, the design concept, or the Project budget, the Architect will
refine the Project design to fix the size and character of each component of the entire Project.
C1.3.2: DD DELIVERABLES
Drawings showing existing buildings and site
Demolition drawings
Phasing drawings showing construction allowing operations to continue during construction
Architectural Site Plan with Buildings, Paving, and Landscape areas
Drawings of major site features
For each Building:
Building Floor Plans
Building Floor Plans with work stations and special equipment shown
Reflected Ceiling Plans
Enlarged Floor Plans
Roof Plans
Building Elevations
Building Sections
Wall Sections
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Finish Schedules
Door Schedules
Window Schedules
Structural Notes
Structural Foundation Plans
Structural Framing Plans
Structural Sections
Typical Steel Details
Typical Concrete Details
Typical Wood Details
Building Plumbing Plans
Building HVAC Plans
Significant Mechanical Details
Building Lighting Plans
Building Power Distribution Plans
Building data and communication plans
Fire Alarm system plans
Equipment Plans showing location within each building
Equipment lists keyed to drawings
Detail sketches as necessary to explain equipment and installation
Floor plans showing furniture and partition systems
Site Power and Communications Distribution Plan
Site Lighting Plan
Project Manual
Summary of Changes to Key Project Elements since Schematics
Refined development schedule
Outstanding Issues
Code Summary: Building, Energy, ADA, Zoning
Draft specifications describing all building systems
with cut sheets on each piece of proposed equipment
with proposed basis for final bidding and construction phase
administrative boiler-plate
Estimate of Probable Construction Costs
Samples of Building Materials
Three dimensional block diagrams of the site.
C1.3.3 PRESENTATIONS
The Architect will present the Design Documents to
The City staff who will use the facilities
The City’s Building Department
C1.3.4 CITY RESPONSIBILITY
The City will review the Design Development submission, and provide approval or redirection to
the Architect. If the Estimate of Probable Construction Cost is higher than the City’s budget, the
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City will work with the Architect to identify changes necessary to balance budget and estimated
cost.
C1.4 CONTRACT DOCUMENT PHASE
C1.4.1 Based on the approved Design Development Documents, and incorporating any adjustments
authorized by the City in the program, the design concept, or the Project budget, the Architect will
prepare Construction Documents for each component of the entire project. These Construction
Documents will include all work necessary to obtain competitive bids and City of Kent building
permits.
C1.4.2 CD DELIVERABLES
Drawings at 65% and 95% and 100% completion
Project Manual with technical, contractual, and bidding requirements
Estimates of Probable Construction Costs at 95% and 100%
Application for Building Permits necessary to proceed with construction
This contract will be bid as a lump sum contract using normal architectural contractual language.
C1.4.3 PRESENTATIONS
The Architect will present 95 % Construction Documents to the Constructability Consultant, and
work with the Consultant to identify ways to avoid difficult construction details.
C1.4.4 CITY RESPONSIBILITY
The City will review the Construction Document submission, and provide approval or redirection to
the Architect. If the Estimate of Probable Construction Cost is higher than the City’s budget, the
City will work with the Architect to identify changes necessary to balance budget and estimated
cost.
C1.4.5. FINAL CHANGES
If the Estimate of Probable Construction Cost is higher than the proposed budget, and the City
identifies changes which will bring the estimate to within the budget, the Architect will make those
changes to the Final Construction Documents.
C1.5 PERMITTING
The architect will apply for building permits for the buildings and the site work.
This contract assumes mechanical and electrical permits will be secured by the Contractors.
C1.5.1 DELIVERABLES
City permits to construct the buildings and improve the site.
C1.6 BIDDING PHASE
The architect will provide Bidding Documents, answer questions from prospective bidders, attend a
pre-bid conference and site walk-thru, review the bids, and recommend award of contract.
C1.6.1 DELIVERABLES FOR EACH OF THE THREE CONTRACTS
Bidding Documents including draft Bid advertisement, Drawings, and Project Manuals
Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda
Minutes from Meeting
Written summary of Bidder Questions
Addendum as necessary for Document clarification
Summary of Bid Results
Letter documenting review of Bidders
Letter recommending award of Bid
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C1.7 CONSTRUCTION PHASE
The architect will provide Construction Phase Services with the goal of achieving a completed
project within budget and schedule. The City recognizes that the architect does not have control
over the Contractor, nor of his means and methods of construction, nor of any aspect relating to
safety of property or people on the site during construction. Management will include answering
questions about the intent of the contract documents, reviewing shop drawings and submittals,
reviewing pay requests, reviewing the apparent quality of the work, and generally monitoring
compliance with the contract documents.
Proposed fees are based on the completion schedule outlined in Attachment C, and on a
construction phase which does not encounter difficulties. If the schedule is extended, or if the
contractor is difficult, or if unexpected problems arise, the scope, consultant time, and fees will be
adjusted.
C1.7.1 DELIVERABLES FOR EACH CONTRACT
Minutes of weekly job meetings
Logs which include and respond to Requests for Information
Logs which include Field Directives to the Contractor
Change Orders
Reviews of Pay Requests and running cost summaries defining the total budget
Punch Lists
Recommendation for Acceptance of work
As-Built Drawings of the work in each contract
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional services are described separately for different reasons. Some services are necessary to the
basic architectural contract but are more easily described as separate tasks. Some are services which are
not now part of the scope of work, and these are mentioned to explain what is excluded. Some are
services which will be necessary, but the specific scope and fee is difficult to define before the project is
underway. In all cases, the fee schedule associated with this scope of work outlines which tasks are now
included and which are not.
C2. BUILDING COMMISSIONING
The consultant team will provide commissioning services for building systems to insure they
operate as intended. This will include training of staff and documentation of operational
procedures.
DELIVERABLES
Operational and Maintenance manuals.
Commissioning reports as necessary for LEED certification.
C3. APPLYING FOR LEED CERTIFICATION
Document compliance with LEED goals and apply for certification
C3.1 DELIVERABLE: Modify contract documents for LEED requirements.
On going memos on compliance
Application for certification
C4. GRAPHICS
Design all signage necessary for the project.
C4.1 DELIVERABLE: Preliminary and final design schedules. Documents which can be incorporated into
the overall bid package.
C5. VALUE ENGINEERING REVIEW
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The goal of the review is to review the design at a point where changes can be made without
having to make substantial, costly design revisions. This will occur at the end of the Schematic
Design stage.
C5.1 DELIVERABLES: An agenda and meeting minutes for workshop meeting with all consultants. A
report describing potential changes with cost impacts will be submitted.
C6. CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW
The goal of the review is to identify specific parts of the contract documents which may present a
problem or unnecessary cost during construction. This will occur at the 95% completion stage.
C6.1 DELIVERABLES: An agenda and meeting minutes for workshop meeting with all consultants. A
report describing potential problems and solutions will be submitted.
C7. BUILDING ENVELOPE REVIEW AND DESIGN
The goal of the review is to review the design for weather-tightness.
C7.1 DELIVERABLES: Recommended details and specifications for building envelope components.
C8. FUEL SYSTEM DESIGN
The status of the fuel system replacement is unclear. The goal of this task to provide complete
design documents for the fuel system, the enclosure, and the vending system. This may be
provided by a separate consultant, so no fees are included in the March 20 fee schedule.
C8.1 DELIVERABLES: Schematic, DD, and CD documents for complete systems. Permitting, bidding,
and construction phase services.
C9. SITE SURVEYS
Provide any survey work necessary. This work may be done by the City, so no fees are included
in the March 20 fee schedule.
C9.1 DELIVERABLES: A site survey in as much detail as necessary for design and construction.
C10. GEOTECHNICAL STUDIES
Provide any geo-technical work necessary for work on this site. The scope of work will be unclear
until a specific building is proposed. An allowance is included in the fee schedule.
C5.1 DELIVERABLES: A geo-technical report in as much detail as necessary for design and
construction.
C11. WORK TASKS AND COSTS NOT IN THIS CONTRACT
Work in this contract has been described above. This section only highlights work not included in
the contract, but is not meant to suggest that only this work is excluded.
Writing the environmental impact review documents.
Testing lab services.
Interior Design
The costs of printing documents is difficult to estimate in advance, so the fees associated with this
contract only include one copy of documents at each submission stage. The Consultant will
provide as many printed copies as requested by the City but the additional copies will be charged
as an extra cost.
C12. SCHEDULE
Services shall be provided per the attached schedule.
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C13. AUTHORIZED PHASE ONE SERVICES
Services shall be authorized per the attached fee schedule.
C14. COST OF SERVICES
The cost of services shall be per the attached fee schedule, Exhibit B.
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EXHIBIT B: FEE SCHEDULE FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
KENT RUSSELL ROAD OPERATIONS CENTER
KENT RUSSEL ROAD OPERATIONS CENTER (KRROC)ABCDEFGHIJK
FEE SCHEDULE C1.1 C1.2 C1.3 C1.4 C1.5 C1.6 C1.7
135 PRE SCHEMATIC DESIGN CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING BIDDING CONSTRUCTION FOLLOW
136 UP
137 1,213,601$ 320,499$ 465,877$ 18,355$ 24,141$ 384,731$
138 July, 2008 August November March, 2009 Aug Aug Ocotober, 2009
139 1345129
140 C KENT RUSSELL ROAD OPERATIONS CENTER July, 2008 October Februray, 2009 July Aug Sept June, 2010
141 Total Fees for KRROC 1,503,308$ 23,286$ 314,764$ 320,495$ 465,872$ 18,354$ 24,139$ 384,722$ 4,017$
142 C 1 Basic Services
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144 a Architectural Contract Wagner 707,620$ 19,425$ 149,180$ 180,095$ 191,640$ 2,640$ 11,780$ 152,860$
145 A Site 19,425$ 149,180$ 180,095$ 191,640$ 2,640$ 11,780$ 152,860$
146 B Buildings -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
147 Expenses by phase -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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149 SUBCONSULTANTS
150 b Structural Engineering Swenson Say Faget 62,000$ -$ 12,000$ 12,000$ 24,000$ 500$ 1,500$ 12,000$
151 A Site -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
152 B Buildings -$ 12,000$ 12,000$ 24,000$ 500$ 1,500$ 12,000$
153 Expenses by phase -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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155 c Electrical Engineering Tres West 99,913$ -$ 12,989$ 19,982$ 35,968$ 1,999$ 1,999$ 26,976$
156 A Site -$ 3,250$ 5,000$ 9,000$ 500$ 500$ 6,750$
157 B Buildings -$ 9,739$ 14,982$ 26,968$ 1,499$ 1,499$ 20,226$
158 Expenses by phase -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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160 d TeleCommunications Engineering Tres West 28,000$ -$ 3,640$ 5,600$ 10,080$ 560$ 560$ 7,560$
161 A Site -$ 1,040$ 1,600$ 2,880$ 160$ 160$ 2,160$
162 B Buildings -$ 2,600$ 4,000$ 7,200$ 400$ 400$ 5,400$
163 Expenses by phase -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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165 e Mechanical Engineering Tres West 121,526$ -$ 15,798$ 24,305$ 43,749$ 2,431$ 2,431$ 32,812$
166 A Site -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
167 B Buildings -$ 15,798$ 24,305$ 43,749$ 2,431$ 2,431$ 32,812$
168 Expenses by phase -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
169 Subtotal Tres West 249,439$ -$ 32,427$ 49,887$ 89,797$ 4,990$ 4,990$ 67,348$
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171 f Maintenance Equipment Design Maintenance Group 47,116$ -$ 13,467$ 12,671$ 9,408$ -$ 635$ 7,283$ 3,652$
172 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
173 A Services 38,695$ -$ 10,189$ 11,555$ 8,401$ -$ 525$ 5,380$ 2,645$
174 B Expenses by phase 8,421$ -$ 3,278$ 1,116$ 1,007$ -$ 110$ 1,903$ 1,007$
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176 g Green Design Specialist Paladino 47,900$ -$ 12,600$ 10,100$ 17,000$ -$ 500$ 7,700$
177 A Site 47,900$ -$ 12,600$ 10,100$ 17,000$ -$ 500$ 7,700$
178 B Buildings -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
179 Expenses by phase -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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181 h Cost Estimating Robinson 20,150$ 3,510$ 4,420$ 5,460$ 6,760$ -$ -$ -$
182 A Buildings 20,150$ 3,510$ 4,420$ 5,460$ 6,760$ -$ -$ -$
183 Expenses by phase -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
184
185 i Civil Engineering SvR 103,770$ -$ 18,535$ 22,700$ 35,655$ 8,095$ 2,910$ 15,875$
186 A Site 103,770$ -$ 18,535$ 22,700$ 35,655$ 8,095$ 2,910$ 15,875$
187 Expenses by phase included -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
188
189 j Landscape Architecture SvR -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
190 A Site -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
191 Expenses by phase -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
192 Total Sub Consultants 530,375$ 3,510$ 93,449$ 112,818$ 182,620$ 13,585$ 10,535$ 110,206$ 3,652$
193 10% 53,038$ 351$ 9,345$ 11,282$ 18,262$ 1,359$ 1,054$ 11,021$ 365$
194 583,413$ 3,861$ 102,794$ 124,100$ 200,882$ 14,944$ 11,589$ 121,227$ 4,017$
195 Architect 707,620$ 19,425$ 149,180$ 180,095$ 191,640$ 2,640$ 11,780$ 152,860$
196 C1 Total Basic Services 1,291,033$ 23,286$ 251,974$ 304,195$ 392,522$ 17,584$ 23,369$ 274,087$ 4,017$
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197 ABCDEFGHIJK
198 C1.1 C1.2 C1.3 C1.4 C1.5 C1.6 C1.7
199 PRE SCHEMATIC DESIGN CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING BIDDING CONSTRUCTION FOLLOW
200 SCHEMATIC DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS PHASE UP
201 C 2 Building Commissioning 31,240$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 31,240$ -$
202 A WAGNER 3,240$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,240$
203 C Tres West 12,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 12,000$
204 B Olympic 16,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 16,000$
205
206 C 3 Leeds Certification All 85,450$ -$ 4,500$ 7,000$ 12,600$ 700$ 700$ 59,950$ -$
207 A Wagner 31,000$ -$ 31,000$
208 B Tres West 34,950$ 4,500$ 7,000$ 12,600$ 700$ 700$ 9,450$ -$
209 C Paladino 19,500$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 19,500$ -$
210 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
211
212 C 4 Graphics Wagner 8,600$ -$ -$ 8,600$ -$ -$ -$ -$
213
214 C 5 Value Engineering Review All 43,440$ -$ 43,440$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
215 A WAGNER 9,440$ -$ 9,440$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
216 B Olympic 26,000$ -$ 26,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
217 C Swenson -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
218 D Tres West 8,000$ -$ 8,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
219 E Maintenance Design Group -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
220 F Paladino -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
221
222 C 6 Constructability Review All 46,440$ -$ -$ -$ 46,440$ -$ -$ -$
223 A WAGNER -$ -$ -$ -$ 9,440$ -$ -$ -$
224 B Olympic -$ -$ -$ -$ 26,000$ -$ -$ -$
225 C Swenson -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,000$ -$ -$ -$
226 D Tres West 8,000$ -$ -$ -$ 8,000$ -$ -$ -$
227 E Maintenance Design Group -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
228 F Paladino -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
229
230 C 7 Building Envelope Wetherholt 21,000$ -$ -$ -$ 8,500$ -$ -$ 12,500$
231
232 C 8 Fuel System -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
233 Wagner
234 Tres West
235
236 C 9 Site Survey -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
237 a WAGNER -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
238 b Surveyor -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
239 c Civil -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
240
241
242 C 10 Geo-tech work All 10,000$ -$ 10,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
243 A Wagner -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
244 B Landau allowance -$ -$ 10,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
245
246
247 Total Sub Consultants (C2 to C8) 145,450$ -$ 48,500$ 7,000$ 58,100$ 700$ 700$ 69,450$
248 10% 14,545$ -$ 4,850$ 700$ 5,810$ 70$ 70$ 6,945$
249 159,995$ -$ 53,350$ 7,700$ 63,910$ 770$ 770$ 76,395$
250 Architect 52,280$ -$ 9,440$ 8,600$ 9,440$ -$ -$ 34,240$
251 C Total Additional Services 212,275$ -$ 62,790$ 16,300$ 73,350$ 770$ 770$ 110,635$
252 C Basic Services 1,291,033$ 23,286$ 251,974$ 304,195$ 392,522$ 17,584$ 23,369$ 274,087$
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253 C Total Fees for KRROC 1,503,308$ 23,286$ 314,764$ 320,495$ 465,872$ 18,354$ 24,139$ 384,722$
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: June 12, 2007
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 18, 2007
From: Pete Tenerelli, Construction Engineering Manager
Through: Tim LaPorte, Deputy Public Works Director
Subject: Goods and Services Agreement with National Barricade/Variable
Message Signs (2)
Item 5
Background/History: The two trailer mounted variable message signs have been purchased
and have satisfactorily passed our inspection and are in service on 116th Avenue SE, between
SE 256th and Kent Kangley Road. The two trailer mounted signs conform to WSDOT purchase
contract cost data. Contingencies of our operations precluded advanced ordering and
processing of this request in advance. The purchase was made in an Emergency (rentals not
available) to notify Kent Customers the requisite number of days in advance of the 116th Road
Closure (June 4, to October 15) and prevented delaying the contractor from beginning work on
the project. Had the contract been delayed awaiting prior approval, delay costs would have
been approximately, $2,000 per day.
City Ownership of the Variable Message signs is included in Section 1-10.5 of L.I.D. 359: 116th
Avenue S.E. Street Improvements, Project #05-3004, funds are available.
Summary: Purchase of the signs prior to approval was necessary in order to begin the
project on time and to not accrue the cost of $2,000 per day. Rental for these types of signs
can run up to $200 per day.
Recommendations: Recommend authorization for the Mayor to sign the Goods and Services
agreement with National Barricade in the amount not to exceed $39,749, upon concurrence of
the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Motion: Required Not Required For Information Only
Recommend authorization for the Mayor to sign the Goods and Services agreement
with National Barricade in the amount not to exceed $39,749, upon concurrence of
the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Will document be required?
Ordinance Resolution Agreement Contract
Policy SOP’s Other
Governing Policies Procedures Rules & Regulations:
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: June 14, 2007
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 18, 2007
From: Cathy Mooney, Senior Transportation Planner
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Agreement/Commute Trip Reduction Grant
Item 6
Background/History: The City is required by state law to enforce the regulations specified in
RCW 70.94.521. The City is then reimbursed by the State for costs incurred based on a formula
devised by the State Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Office. Although this is
a two-year agreement, the amount of the reimbursement is determined on an annual basis. The
current year (July 2007-June 2008) funding for the City of Kent is identified as $62,500.37. This
is a reduction of $5,975 from last year’s allocation.
We were awarded an additional $5,975 last year to cover the direct costs incurred in the effort to
meet the requirements of the new 2006 CTR Efficiency Act. The development of a new local CTR
Plan and program goals, targets, measurement methodology and descriptions of service
strategies for achieving these goals and targets has consumed many months of staff time. The
state awarded those additional planning resources to cover this one-time cost of setting up the
new local CTR Plan.
Summary: This current Agreement GCA5394 returns us to our previous base funding amount of
$62,500.37.
Recommendations: Recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Commute Trip Reduction
Implementation Grant Agreement, WSDOT Agreement #GCA5394, upon concurrence of the
language therein by the City Attorney.
Motion: Required Not Required For Information Only
Recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Commute Trip Reduction
Implementation Grant Agreement, WSDOT Agreement #GCA5394, upon concurrence
of the language therein by the City Attorney.
Will document be required?
Ordinance Resolution Agreement Contract
Policy SOP’s Other
Governing Policies Procedures Rules & Regulations:
RCW 70.94.521
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: June 12, 2007
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 18, 2007
From: Cathy Mooney, Senior Transportation Planner
Through: Tim LaPorte, Deputy Public Works Director
Subject: Information Only/Commute Trip Reduction Plan
Item 7
Background/History: In 1991, the State of Washington passed legislation to create the
Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program to develop partnerships among large employers, local
jurisdictions, and transit agencies to encourage employees to reduce their reliance on single-
occupant vehicle trips. The program sought to encourage the use of transit, ridesharing,
walking, biking and telecommuting to:
Reduce congestion
Conserve energy, and
Improve air quality
Chapter 6, Title 12, of the City of Kent City Code defines the City’s roles in working with local
employers and other program partners in meeting these goals.
A CTR-affected work site is a site that has 100 or more employees that arrive at the site
between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. The City currently has 35 worksites participating in the program, 28
of them are legally bound to meet the requirements and 7 are participating voluntarily.
City Code specifies that CTR affected employers shall reduce both the vehicle miles traveled
(VMT) and the proportion of single-occupant vehicle (SOV) trips relative to 1992 base levels.
Reductions were expected to increase over time.
Motion: Required Not Required For Information Only
Will document be required?
Ordinance Resolution Agreement Contract
Policy SOP’s Other None at this time
Governing Policies Procedures Rules & Regulations:
RCW 70.94.521, WAC 468-63 and the guidelines provided by the Washington State
Legislature through the State CTR Board
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Employers are responsible for demonstrating a good faith effort by complying with the
requirements of Kent City Code 6.12. Employers must designate an employee transportation
coordinator, develop a CTR Program that they promote to their employees at least twice a year,
provide incentives and related promotional materials to employees, conduct a biennial survey of
their employees commuting behaviors, report progress to the local jurisdiction, and implement
new TDM measures that will help them achieve the goals and targets established by the City.
Statewide, the program has been very successful in reducing drive-alone rates at CTR-affected
companies. However, most employers in Kent have encountered difficulties in meeting their CTR
goals.
The two greatest barriers to success of the CTR Program in Kent have been:
(1) Inadequate public transit service between homes and worksites
(2) Abundant free parking at worksites
In 2006, the Washington State Legislature passed the Commute Trip Reduction Efficiency Act.
This law updates the previous law and requires local jurisdictions to prepare new CTR Plans. As
an affected jurisdiction, the City of Kent is required to prepare a draft CTR Plan and submit the
first draft for review by the Puget Sound Regional Council by July 2, 2007. A copy of that initial
draft document is attached. We would be happy to provide you with the missing appendices at
the next meeting.
The goals of the new CTR Efficiency Act are to:
Improve transportation system efficiency
Conserve energy
Improve air quality
As far as I can tell, the only difference to the City of Kent program is that we will be able to start
over with fresh goals. Over the years, some new companies move into the program and start out
with lower expectations and some move out because of employee down-sizing or relocating to
other jurisdictions. One way or another, this results in a variety of SOV and VMT goals among
the employer set in any given year. One employer may be required to meet a SOV rate of 65%
while another employer, facing the same challenges of few transit routes or other alternatives to
offer to employees, may only be required to meet a 75% SOV rate that year. Under the new
plan, all Kent employers will have a personal 10% SOV reduction goal and will be asked to
contribute toward a 10% citywide reduction in drive-alone trips during the morning commute
window.
However, the new CTR Efficiency Plan does have a significant increase in required documentation.
It begins with this Draft CTR Plan which will guide our efforts for the first four years of planning.
It contains a collection of policies, services and marketing strategies to help direct our work
during the years 2008 through 2011.
Summary: The City is required to submit its Draft CTR Plan to the Puget Sound Regional Council
by July 2, 2007. After reviewing the City’s Draft CTR Plan, the PSRC will send the draft plans to
the CTR Board in October 2007. The CTR Board will return the Draft Plan with any comments
and/or suggestions from either PSRC or the state and ask the City to make any final adjustments
by January 2008. In January 2008, the City will be required to prepare a new CTR Ordinance for
the CTR Plan and implementation activities will begin.
Recommendations: N/A
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City of Kent
Commute Trip Reduction Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
“The Washington State
legislature passed the
Commute Trip Reduction
Law in 1991 to reduce
traffic congestion, increase
air quality, and decrease
fuel consumption.”
INTRODUCTION
The Washington State legislature passed the Commute Trip
Reduction (CTR) Law (RCW 7094.521) in 1991 to reduce traffic
congestion, increase air quality, and decrease fuel
consumption. The CTR law is incorporated into the
Washington State Clean Air Act. The City of Kent adopted its
CTR ordinance (Ordinance No. 3474) in 1993. Since 1990 the
population of Kent has more than doubled, primarily due to
annexation1. The City acts as a liaison between the business
community and the county, regional, and state transportation
authorities. Currently, the City’s CTR program serves 35
worksites providing support to over 15,000 employees. Kent’s
CTR program is a public outreach program that is not limited
to CTR worksites that are affected by the law.
As the State of Washington’s population continues to grow, the
need for programs such as CTR has significantly increased.
The CTR program encourages companies to work with their
employees to reduce the drive-alone and Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT) rates. Since the start of the CTR program the
overall state Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) rate has
remained constant even though the volume of commuters has
increased2 indicating that commuters are regularly choosing
alternative modes of transportation. The CTR program has
proven to be a successful and cost effective program.
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“The City of Kent’s
Commute Trip Reduction
Program is a public
outreach program that is
not limited to CTR
worksites that are affected
by the law.”
“The CTR Law requires
that employers with more
than 100 full time
employees commuting to
work between the hours of
6 am and 9 am participate
in the CTR program.
Washington and Oregon where the only two states that were
able to reduce the number of drive alone trips between 1990
and 20003.
THE COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION LAW
The CTR law requires counties of 150,000 or more residents to
enact local CTR ordinances. The Law requires that employers
with more than 100 full time employees commuting to work
between the hours of 6 am and 9 am participate in the CTR
program. In order to be considered an affected employee the
employee must commute at least two days a week for a
minimum of twelve continuous months.
Employers are required to develop a CTR program, appoint an
Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC), regularly
distribute information promoting commute alternatives, report
their progress, and implement measures designed to achieve
their goals. The employer is also required to make a ‘good
faith’ effort towards achieving its goals. A good faith effort
means that the employer has met the minimum requirements
and is working collaboratively with the jurisdiction to develop
and implement their program.
The program is not limited to employers affected by the law;
the program includes any local business that has an approved
CTR plan which seeks to promote commute alternatives such
as ridesharing, teleworking, and flexible work schedules. The
Washington State CTR Law is unlike many of the required trip
reduction programs established in other states through federal
air pollution regulations. Washington’s CTR program relies on
a partnership between the public and private sectors to make
progress towards meeting goals. The CTR program is based on
cooperation and collaboration rather than an punitive
approach administered based on enforcement and regulation.
CHANGES TO THE CTR LAW
The Washington State Legislature passed the Commute Trip
Reduction Efficiency Act in 2006. The goal of the CTR
Efficiency Act is to improve the efficiency of the overall
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“The goal of the CTR
Efficiency Act is to
improve the efficiency of
the overall transportation
system. Modifications to
the CTR program are
intended to focus on the
most congested areas of the
state by increasing the
planning coordination
between local, regional,
and state organizations.”
transportation system. Modifications to the CTR program are
intended to focus on the most congested areas of the state by
increasing the planning coordination between local, regional,
and state organizations.
Local and regional CTR plans are required to be prepared in
accordance with RCW 70.94.521. The proposed plans are to be
developed through extensive involvement with employers,
transit agencies, organizations and individuals throughout the
jurisdiction who can help identify strategies and methods for
the reduction of SOV and VMT rates.
The Local Commute Trip Reduction Plan is intended to be a set
of jurisdiction-adopted goals and policies, facility and service
improvements, and marketing strategies to demonstrate
progress towards reducing drive alone trip and vehicle miles
traveled over the next four years. The new CTR plan allows
local jurisdictions to shape their program to meet their specific
needs by allowing the City to focus on worksites that require
more attention.
The CTR Efficiency Act requires Regional Transportation
Planning Organizations (RTPOs) to coordinate the
development of local CTR Plans, create a regional CTR Plan,
and to measure regional progress. Regional and local CTR
plans are then scheduled to be reviewed by the CTR board.
The CTR Board will establish new policies and will allocate
funding. The modified CTR Program is scheduled to begin in
January of 2008.
CITY OF KENT CTR WORKSITES
The City of Kent has a proactive approach for managing its
CTR program. Kent provides public outreach to the entire
business community, not just businesses required by law to
participate in the CTR program. The CTR program makes
good business sense for Kent employers. The City helps
employers meet their Growth Management Requirements and
retain good employees.
Kent’s CTR program provides information and connections for
employees to a variety of alternative commute options
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“Kent currently has
thirty-five CTR worksites,
twenty eight active and
seven voluntary, which
will be participating in the
new program.”
“The City actively
coordinates with local,
regional, and state
organizations to support
its local CTR programs.”
including flex schedules, compressed work weeks,
teleworking, transit, and ridesharing. The City also actively
coordinates with transit organizations that administer
marketing campaigns such as wheel options, rideshare, and
commuter challenge.
Currently Kent has thirty-five (35) CTR worksites, twenty eight
(28) active and seven (7) voluntary, which will be participating
in the new program. The City of Kent’s CTR program is the
fourth largest program in King County second to Seattle,
Bellevue, and Redmond. King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish
Counties are all part of the Puget Sound Regional Council
which contains the majority of the CTR sites in the State.
The majority of CTR employees surveyed in 2005 reported
commuting from within Kent or the neighboring jurisdictions
of Seattle, Tacoma, Renton, Puyallup, Auburn and Sumner.
The average daily commute for Kent CTR employees is
approximately thirty two (32) round trip miles per day4.
With the changes being made due to the new CTR Efficiency
Act Kent will be able to continue to reduce the SOV and VMT
rate by focusing on strategies specific to Kent. The local goal
for the new program is to reduce the SOV rate by ten (10)
percent and the VMT rate by thirteen (13) percent by 2011. The
2011 drive alone goal for the overall jurisdiction is eighty-three
(83) percent and the VMT goal is 13.69 miles per commuter per
day.
COMMUTE ALTERNATIVES
Transit Service
The current local transit service provider for the City of Kent is
King County Metro. In additional to regular local service
Metro provides Express service, Dial-A-Ride Transit (DART)
circulators, and Park-&-Ride facilities. Sound Transit is the
Central Puget Sound Regional Authority providing
transportation and park and ride services linking regional
urban centers. In addition to rail service Sound Transit offers
express bus service linking Pierce and King County urban
centers. Sound Transit rail is a popular commute alternative
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“The innovative commuter
shuttle is an example of
Kent’s commitment to
local businesses
community to provide an
accessible transportation
system.”
“The Vanshare program is
a convenient alternative
for employees that
commute by bus, train, or
ferry that need help
getting from the transit
center to their work
location.”
for employees commuting to Kent CTR worksites.
The innovative commuter shuttle is an example of Kent’s
commitment to local businesses community to provide an
accessible transportation system. The Commuter Shuttle links
Sound Transit and Metro Transit centers to CTR worksites
including: Boeing, REI, Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines, ACS, and
Flow International. The Commuter Shuttle provided over
3,141 door-to-door trips in November of 2006.
Rideshare Programs
Ridesharing, particularly carpooling, is one of the most
popular and convenient alternatives utilized by commuters.
Ridesharing is particularly helpful for employees that lack
reliable transit service.
Rideshare participants are able to utilize the High Occupancy
Vehicle (HOV) lanes which can greatly reduce their commute
time. Numerous Kent CTR worksites provide reserved parking
and financial incentives for rideshare participants. Online
ridesharing programs such as King County Metro’s
www.rideshareonline.com connects rideshare participants
throughout the region. Some of the Kent CTR worksites offer
internal ridesharing programs connecting their employees to
each other.
Fifty two (52) percent of the City of Kent’s CTR worksites
surveyed in 2005 indicated that they provided vanpool
subsidies for their employees4. CTR employees that are
currently utilizing the vanpool program are primarily
commuting from Seattle, Puyallup, and Tacoma. REI and
Boeing are the two leading City of Kent participates in the
Vanpool program5. Vanpool riders contribute a monthly rate
determined by the number of miles traveled and the number of
passengers. The Metro vanpool program provides the fuel,
insurance, and maintenance each for of their vehicles.
The Vanshare program is a convenient alternative for
employees that commute by bus, train, or ferry that need help
getting from the transit center to their work location. The
majority Kent of vanshare participants are commuting from the
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“Walking or biking to
work is beneficial to
employees overall health.”
“Alternative work
scheduling allows
employees to work their
schedules around transit
and ridesharing.”
Tukwila and Kent Sounder Rail Stations to Boeing, Alaska
airlines, and Barghausen engineering5. Several of the Kent CTR
employees use the Kent Transit Center as a main transfer point
as part of their commute to SYSCO, FSA, Boeing, REI, and the
Centerpoint Business Complex.
Non-Motorized Options
Kent is the City with the largest bicycle network outside of
Seattle. The City has made a significant effort to include the
entire business community on non-motorized planning efforts.
The City of Kent has numerous Bicycle and Pedestrian
Facilities that connect to CTR worksites including the Green
River Trail and the Interurban Trail. These trails are available
for all non-motorized transportation modes and provide
excellent urban connectivity in addition to beautiful scenery.
The interurban trail parallels the Union Pacific Rail road the
Kent valley and is known as the bicycle I-5 to cyclist that
regularly use the trail. This regional trail currently covers 14
miles from I-405 in Tukwila to 3rd Avenue SW, just south of
Pacific. The Green River Trail features spectacular views of
Mount Rainier and currently covers 12 miles. When the trail is
completed it will cover over thirty miles spanning from the
Green River in Kent to Alki Beach in West Seattle.
Metro and Sound Transit buses and trains are equipped to
accommodate passengers with bicycles. Bicycling can be a
practical travel mode for commuters that are located further
than walking distance from transit service and whose
schedules are too inflexible to utilize vanshare programs.
Alternative Work Schedules
Alternative schedules including flextime, compressed
workweeks, and staggered shifts are a significant component of
the CTR program in Kent. Flextime allows employees to work
a variable work schedule, contrary to a standard 9 am to 5 pm
work schedule. Flex schedules reduce employee anxiety over
being late and help facilitate carpools. Compressed
workweeks allow employees to work fewer days by working
longer shifts, reducing their total VMT by completely
eliminating a trip. Staggered shifts allow employees to start
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“Telecommuting
eliminates the travel time
for employees making their
time more productive and
allowing them more
flexibility within their
day.”
“One of the most
important elements of
promoting a successful
CTR program is the level
of commitment of the
Employee Transportation
Coordinator (ETC).”
and complete their workday outside the peak periods.
Alternative work scheduling is beneficial to both the employee
and the employer. Businesses are able to provide coverage for
additional hours and employees are able to work their
schedules around transit and ridesharing.
Telecommuting
Telecommuting is an arrangement that allows employees to
work from their home or a mobile location. Telecommuting is
a great way to reduce congestion and increase air quality by
completely eliminating a trip. A typical telecommuter is an
above average employee that is able to work productively
under minimal direction. Telecommuting eliminates the travel
time for employees making their time more productive and
allowing them more flexibility within their day. Employers are
able to use technology in order to increase productivity, retain
good employees, and keep operating cost low.
MARKETING AND INCENTIVES
Employee Transportation Coordinators
One of the most important elements of promoting a successful
CTR program is the level of commitment of the Employee
Transportation Coordinator (ETC). The ETC serves as an
employee representative promoting commute alternative
programs and providing information to employees. An
enthusiastic ETC is often the greatest promotional element of
the CTR program. ETC's are the transportation alternative
experts at their worksites and are aware of the commute and
scheduling needs and challenges of their employees.
Successful ETC’s get the word out to their employees through
new employee orientations, advertising in common areas,
flyers, posters, emails, company newsletters, paycheck inserts,
and promotional campaigns.
Guaranteed ride home
The Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program provides
employees who regularly commute to work with a free ride
when unexpected situations at work or home arise. This
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“Employees who commute
to work during
promotional campaigns are
eligible to win exciting
prizes like a vacation for
two or a shopping spree.”
“Showers and storage
lockers are key features for
promoting a successful
walking or biking
program.”
incentive eliminates the anxiety that many commuters have
over being stuck at work without a personal vehicle. GRH is a
cost effective solutions that employers can utilize to promote
their CTR program.
Promotional Events
Marketing Campaigns such as the October Rideshare week and
Wheel Options Campaigns promote increased ridership
through marketing and incentives. Employees who participate
during these campaigns are eligible to win exciting prizes like a
vacation for two or a shopping spree. The City facilitates
promotional events at CTR worksites that help encourage
employees to use the alternative commute options that are
available to them.
Employee Subsidies
Employers that are able to offer subsidies for parking, transit,
and/or ridesharing experience increased participation in their
CTR program. Employee subsidies are a great way to offset
commuting costs and encourage employees to break the habit
of driving alone. Common subsidies include discount bus,
ferry, or train passes, reduced vanpool fees, reserved HOV
parking, and/or vouchers for walking or biking to work.
On-Site Amenities
On-site amenities such as daycare, cafeterias, and ATM
machines produce long term benefits for employers. The
Boeing Company and Centerpoint Business Park in Kent offer
their employees many of these amenities. By investing in
employees work environment, CTR employers are able to
reduce employees need to make mid-day trips. Showers and
storage lockers are key features for promoting a successful
walking or biking program. Employees are very appreciative
of on site amenities. The top commuter places to work are
leading the way in on-site amenities, providing a positive work
environment that supports the needs of employees that choose
to use alternative commute options.
Tax Benefits
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“Employers can annually
claim up to fifty percent of
the amount paid on behalf
of each employee for ride
sharing, car sharing, using
public transportation, or
non-motorized
commuting.”
“Increased transit
frequency and the number
of routes would allow CTR
employees the flexibility
that they need to make
transit a realistic commute
alternative.”
There are tax benefits available for eligible employers and their
employees. Employers can offer their employees federal tax
commute-to-work fringe benefits. Employees are eligible for a
pre-tax payroll deduction to help offset the cost of transit or
vanpooling. Employers can annually claim up to fifty percent
of the amount paid to or on behalf of each employee for ride
sharing, car sharing, using public transportation, or non-
motorized commuting. The credit may not exceed a total of
$200,000 or $60 per employee per fiscal year.6
CHALLENGES FACING THE CTR PROGRAM
The City of Kent is currently performing at an average level
when compared to other jurisdictions. Some of the CTR
employers view the program as beneficial while others view
the program as an unnecessary burden. Company budgets are
often tight resulting in a lack of management support and
funding for CTR programs. Employee and ECT turnover is
high at many of Kent’s CTR sites. There is a sense of “what
more can we do?” amongst some of the CTR employers. It can
be very difficult to measure the impacts of the CTR system on
the overall transportation system. Investors want to confirm
that their CTR investments were the right decision.
One of the greatest challenges facing the CTR program is the
lack of frequent and accessible transit and rail service. The City
currently faces several transit challenges. Transit service is not
as accessible in Kent as it is in other major urban cities in the
region. Kent is a major industrial center with multiple
worksites that operate outside of the typical peak transit hours.
Several Kent CTR employees have expressed interest in riding
the bus or train but feel that the current transit service does not
meet their needs. Vanpool and Vanshare programs alone are
not flexible enough to meet the scheduling needs of CTR
employees. Inadequate transit service and ample free parking
greatly contributes to the high SOV rate at many CTR
worksites. Increased transit frequency and the number of
routes would allow CTR employees the flexibility that they
need to make transit a realistic commute alternative.
Since the start of the program in 1993 there have been several
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“Job growth has exploded
in King County in recent
years; whereas, the
majority of residential
population growth has
occurred outside of King
County.”
“The City will continue to
advocate for the
coordination of City
transit services through
King County Metro and
Sound Transit.”
changes throughout the Region. Job growth has exploded in
King County in recent years; whereas, the majority of
residential population growth has occurred outside of King
County. CTR employers are commuting from greater
distances, extending the hours of peak congestion.7 It is
becoming increasingly essential to develop specific strategies
that focus on VMT. Kent is located near the county line which
impacts several of our employees. Commuting across the
county line increases transit fares and can cause transfer
difficulty. At several of the CTR worksites the SOV rate has
been steadily decreasing; however, the VMT rate continues to
slowly rise. Employees have to travel greater distances to find
affordable housing and to connect with transit service, this
phenomenon is known as ‘urban sprawl.’
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
In the future the City plans to continue to work with King
County Metro and Sound Transit in order to increase local
transit service and programs. The City will continue to
advocate for the coordination of City transit services through
King County Metro and Sound Transit. Sound Transit is
planning on adding one new commuter train trip during the
peak morning and afternoon commute times. New South Line
trains are scheduled to be running by September 2007.8
King County Metro’s ten year Transit Now plan includes
upgrades to local service between the Kent Transit Center and
Covington, and extends it to Maple Valley. The City included
the Transit Now service partnership proposal as part of the
2008-2013 Six Year TIP. The Transit Now service partnership
requires a minimum contribution from the partner of $100,000
per year for five (5) years to add service on an existing route or
routes or $200,000 per year for five (5) years to add a new route
or routes. Some possibilities include shuttle service through
the Lakes and Riverview communities to the Kent Transit
Center, increased frequencies on the Route 153 between Kent
and Renton, increased frequencies on the Route 183 through
the West Hill of Kent, and all day service on the Route 918 to
serve CTR employment sites in the manufacturing and
industrial center.9
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“The City will plan for a
multi-model
transportation system
through transportation
improvements identified in
the Transportation Master
Plan.”
Future city, state, and regional construction projects will
greatly impact both regional and local congestion. Alternative
commute programs will become increasingly more critical.
The City plans to continue to promote alternative commute
programs particularly through ridematching programs which
link carpool, vanpool, and vanshare participants.
The City will continue to support commute alternatives
through implementation of the CTR Local Plan under the CTR
Efficiency Act. The City plans to coordinate with local,
regional, and state transportation agencies in order to provide
concurrency. The City will also continue to encourage the
participation of the business community whether they are
required to participate in the program or are voluntary. The
City plans to review and update the City’s CTR Ordinance in
order to meet the needs of employers and the community.
The City will plan for a multi-modal transportation system by
continuing to update the Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program and the Land Use and Transportation elements of the
Comprehensive Plan. Kent is planning for future
transportation system infrastructure, that will effect CTR
worksites, through transportation improvements identified in
the Transportation Master Plan.
1 City of Kent, Washington 1990 and 2000 Census.
2 CTR Task Force 2003 Report to the Washington State Legislature.
3 CTR Task Force 2005 Report to the Washington State Legislature.
4 2005 City of Kent WSDOT CTR Survey Results
5 Kent Vanpool/Vanshare information provided by King County Metro.
6 Washington State Department of Revenue Commute Trip Reduction Credit Program RCW 82.70.
7 Regional Transportation Commission 2006 Draft Report.
8 Sound Transit 2007 Service Implementation Plan (SIP)
9 City of Kent 2008-2013 Six Year TIP
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COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION
LOCAL PLAN
The City Of Kent
July 2008
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INTRODUCTION
Commute Trip Reduction Plan
In 2006, the Washington State Legislature passed the Commute Trip Reduction
Efficiency Act which requires local governments in those counties experiencing
the greatest automobile-related air pollution and traffic congestion to develop
and implement plans to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips. This plan has been
prepared in accordance with RCW 70.94.521.
The Commute Trip Reduction Plan is a collection of jurisdiction-adopted goals
and policies, facility and service improvements and marketing strategies about
how the jurisdiction will help make progress for reducing drive alone trip and
vehicle miles traveled over the next four years. Building upon the success of the
existing commute trip reduction program, the jurisdiction strives to meet the
goals of the plan for the future by working in partnership and coordination with
other agencies.
The proposed Plan has been developed through extensive involvement with
employers, transit agencies, organizations and individuals from throughout the
jurisdiction who helped identify strategies and ways for successful achievement
of the goals. This plan helps to support the achievement of the jurisdiction’s
vision and the goals of its comprehensive plan.
Agency: The City of Kent
Department: Public Works Engineering
Contact Person Monica Whitman
Address 1: 220 Fourth Avenue South
Jurisdiction: Kent
State: Washington
Zip Code: 98032
Phone #: (253) 856-5554
Fax #: (253) 856-6500
Email Address: mwhitman@ci.kent.wa.us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTEXT ...........................................4
II. & III. BASELINE, TARGETS AND GOALS .....................................................82
IV. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING LOCAL GOALS AND TARGETS.............84
V. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR EMPLOYERS ............................................97
VI. DOCUMENTATION OF CONSULTATION...................................................99
VII. A SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL PLAN ........................................................101
VIII. IMPLEMENTATION STRUCTURE...........................................................106
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I. LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTEXT
This section describes the existing and planned land use and transportation
context which affects the City of Kent’s ability to meet its goals for reducing
drive alone trips and vehicle miles traveled. The information in this section has
been prepared using the City’s existing comprehensive plan as well as other
planning documents. The following GIS maps were prepared by the City of
Kent’s GIS section in accordance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and King
County Metro transit data.
A. Location of CTR Worksites
The City of Kent’s CTR sites are primarily located along the valley floor. Several
of these sites are part of larger complexes or business parks. The majority of
employees at CTR worksites are commuting from within the City of Kent or zip
codes directly surrounding Kent. The bulk of CTR employees are coming from
the neighboring cities of Covington, Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, and Sumner.
The program is not limited to employers affected by the law; the program
includes any local business that has an approved CTR plan which seeks to
promote commute alternatives such as ridesharing, teleworking, and flexible
work schedules. The City of Kent has a proactive approach for managing its
CTR program. Kent provides public outreach to the entire business community,
not just businesses required by law to participate in the CTR program.
Kent currently has thirty-five (35) CTR worksites, twenty eight (28) active and
seven (7) voluntary, which will be participating in the new program. The City of
Kent’s CTR program is the fourth largest program in King County after Seattle,
Bellevue, and Redmond. King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties are all
part of the Puget Sound Regional Council which make up the majority of the
CTR sites in the State.
Map 1: Location of the City of Kent CTR worksites. The City of Kent CTR map
is a map of the Jurisdiction that includes the locations of the active and voluntary
worksites.
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B. Major Issues Regarding Land Use and Transportation Conditions
around CTR Work Sites or Work Site Cluster.
After assessing the land use and transportation conditions, the City identified
major issues surrounding CTR worksites including: existing land use conditions,
existing and planned transportation facilities, existing and planned transit
services and facilities, and existing parking conditions.
Table 1: The following tables are an inventory of the existing and planned land
use, transportation facilities, transit, and parking conditions at each of 35 City of
Kent active and voluntary worksites.
CenterPoint Business Park
CenterPoint Business Park CenterPoint Parking
CenterPoint Business park is a the largest business complex in Kent, 101,377
square feet, and is located at 18000 72nd Avenue South in the industrial corridor
of Kent. CenterPoint currently leases building space to three (3) active CTR
worksites Alaska Airlines, Boeing Employees Credit Union, and Patient Services
Center (ACS). CenterPoint also contains two (2) voluntary worksites Horizon
Airlines and the Washington State Department of Health. Metro Route 918, the
commuter shuttle, links the Sound Transit Commuter Rail and the Kent Transit
Center to CenterPoint businesses. The Alki Bakery and Café is on-site as well as
workout facilities, childcare, and ATMs.
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CenterPoint Covered Walkways On-Site Amenities
Alaska Airlines - 20435 72nd Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Alaska Airlines
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 336
Number of Affected Employees 226
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the 72nd
Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to
South 196th Street, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 6-15%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 247, and 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 918
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Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150, 154, 247
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 247, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 478
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
CenterPoint Bike racks on-site CenterPoint common areas
Boeing Employees Credit Union - 20610 68th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Boeing Employees Credit Union
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 212
Number of Affected Employees 182
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
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Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the 72nd
Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to
South 196th Street, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 6-15%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 247, and 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 918
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150, 154, 247
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 247, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 343
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 13
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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CenterPoint Free Parking CenterPoint On-site Dry Cleaner
Patient Accounting Services - 20819 72nd Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Patient Accounting Services (ACS)
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 290
Number of Affected Employees 290
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the 72nd
Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to
South 196th Street, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 6-15%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 247, and 918
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Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 918
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150, 154, 247
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 247, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 343
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 13
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2005 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
CenterPoint On-site Childcare CenterPoint On-site Café
Horizon Air - 20435 72nd Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Horizon Air
Status Voluntary
Total Number of Employees 114
Number of Affected Employees 40
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Program Offered to All Employees? No
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the 72nd
Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to
South 196th Street, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 3-5%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 247, and 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 918
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150, 154, 247
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 247, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 57
Leased Spaces 33
HOV Spaces 6
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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CenterPoint Common Areas CenterPoint Commuter Shuttle Bus Stop
Washington State Department of Health - 20435 72nd Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Washington State Department of Health
Status Voluntary
Total Number of Employees 71
Number of Affected Employees 55
Program Offered to All Employees? No
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the 72nd
Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to
South 196th Street, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 247, and 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 918
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Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150, 154, 247
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 247, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 343
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 3
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
The Boeing Company
Boeing Space Center Boeing Entrance
The Boeing Company is the largest employer in Kent with over 4,500 employees.
Boeing has two worksites in Kent that participate in the CTR program, Boeing
Benaroya and the Boeing Space Center.
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Boeing Benaroya - 20655 84th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Boeing Benaroya
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 272
Number of Affected Employees 194
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning Limited Industrial (M2)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the 72nd
Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to
South 196th Street, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 153, 247
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 153, 247
Routes Within 1/2 mile None
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 153, 247
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities The City is proposing to increase transit
frequency on Route 153 between Kent and
Renton by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
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Spaces Controlled by Employer 349
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 2
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Boeing Space Center - 20403 68th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Boeing Space Center
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 4368
Number of Affected Employees 3816
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the 72nd
Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to
South 196th Street, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 3-5%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 247, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 150, 154, 247, 918
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 247, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
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Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 7210
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 2
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Barghausen Building Barghausen Parking
Barghausen Consulting Engineers - 18215 72nd Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Barghausen Consulting Engineers
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 138
Number of Affected Employees 138
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
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Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? No
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 3-5%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 155
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 155
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150
Peak Only Service Routes Route 155
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 120
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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Cenveo Building Cenveo Parking
Cenveo - 6520 South 190th Street
Employer Information
Company Name Cenveo
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 212
Number of Affected Employees 212
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Limited Industrial (M2)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0 - 1%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 914, 916
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 150, 154, 914, 916
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Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154
60-min Midday Routes Routes 914, 916
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 135
Leased Spaces 135
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
City of Kent Employee Parking City of Kent City Hall Building
City of Kent - 200 Fourth Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name City of Kent
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 780
Number of Affected Employees 407
Program Offered to All Employees? No
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Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Urban Center (UC)
Zoning Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the Kent
Station Mitigation Projects which will widen
Willis Street at 4th Avenue and Central Avenue
at Willis Street, James Street Improvements
from the Union Pacific Railroad to 4th Avenue
North, the Interurban Trail Crossing Signal
Interconnect, the Smith Street Smart Growth
Initiative widening project, and pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 6-15%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 158, 159, 162, 564, 656, 150, 153,
154, 164, 166, 168, 180, 169, 183,
914, 916, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 158, 159, 162, 564, 565, 150, 154, 166,
180, 183, 914, 916, 918
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 153, 164, 168, 169
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 158, 159, 162, 564, 656,153,154,
164, 166, 168, 180, 169, 183, 918
60-min Midday Routes Routes 914, 916
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Metro Route 166 has a new weekday trip from
Kent to Des Moines.
Metro Route 180 is a new route which connect
Auburn, Kent, SeaTac and the Burien Park and
Ride.
The City is proposing to increase transit
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frequency on Route 153 between Kent and
Renton and Route 183 through the West Hill of
Kent by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 90
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 6
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Compass Aerospace Main Building Compass Aerospace Warehouse
Compass Aerospace - 821 Third Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Compass Aerospace
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 228
Number of Affected Employees 228
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
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Zoning Limited Industrial (M2)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? No
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the Smith
Street Smart Growth Initiative widening project,
and pedestrian, bicycle, and safety
improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 914, 916
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 914, 916
Peak Only Service Routes None
60-min Midday Routes Routes 914, 916
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities There are no planned transit service
improvements in this area.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 200
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 2
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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DSHS Building DSHS Parking
Department of Social and Health Services - 1313 West Meeker Street
Employer Information
Company Name Department of Social and Health Services
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 171
Number of Affected Employees 156
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Mixed Use (MU)
Zoning General Commercial (GC)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the Central
Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation from
the Green River Bridge to East Willis Street
(SR 516), and pedestrian, bicycle, and safety
improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 1-2%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 158, 159, 162, 150, 154, 166, 183, 914,
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916, 918.
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 183, 914, 916
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 159, 159, 162, 150, 154, 166
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 158, 159, 162, 154, 166, 183
60-min Midday Routes Routes 914, 916
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
The City is proposing to increase transit
frequencies on Route 183 through the West Hill
of Kent by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 252
Leased Spaces 252
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Exotic Metals Building Exotic Metals Parking
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Exotic Metals Forming Company - 5411 South 226th Street
Employer Information
Company Name Exotic Metals Forming Company
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 384
Number of Affected Employees 309
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the South
228th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from
Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd Avenue South, and
pedestrian, bicycle, and safety improvement
projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site No transit service
Routes Within 1/4 mile None
Routes Within 1/2 mile None
Peak Only Service Routes None
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities There are no planned transit service
improvements in this area.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 220
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Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 12
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Flow International Building Flow International Parking
Flow International - 23500 64th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Flow International
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 260
Number of Affected Employees 245
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
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that will impact this location include the South
228th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from
Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd Avenue South, and
pedestrian, bicycle, and safety improvement
projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 158, 159, 162, 150, 154, 166, 180, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 180, 918
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 158, 159, 162, 150, 154, 166
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 158, 159, 162, 154, 166, 180, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Metro Route 180 is a new route which
connects Auburn, Kent, SeaTac and the Burien
Park and Ride.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 168
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 5
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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Food Services of America Entrance Food Services of America Parking
Food Services of America - 18430 East Valley Highway
Employer Information
Company Name Food Services of America
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 486
Number of Affected Employees 273
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning Limited Industrial (M2)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 161, 153, 155, 247
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 153, 247
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 161, 155
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 161, 153, 155, 247
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities The City is proposing to increase transit
frequency on Route 153 between Kent and
Renton by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
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Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 250
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 30
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
NAPA Distributing Building NAPA Distributing Parking
Genuine Auto Parts - Napa Distributing - 8411 South 180th Street
Employer Information
Company Name Genuine Auto Parts - Napa Distributing
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 149
Number of Affected Employees 104
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
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Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0-1%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 161, 153, 155, 247
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 161, 153, 155, 247
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 161, 153, 155, 247
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities The City is proposing to increase transit
frequency on Route 153 between Kent and
Renton by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited
Spaces Controlled by Employer 65
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 4
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from 2005 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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Hexcel Vanpool Parking Hexcel Building
Hexcel Corporation - 19819 84th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Hexcel Corporation
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 316
Number of Affected Employees 307
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning Limited Industrial (M2)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include East Valley
Highway (84th Avenue South) Improvements
from SR 167 to South 212th Street, the 80th
Avenue South Widening from South 196th
Street to South 188th Street, and pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 6-15%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 153, 247
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 153, 247
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 153, 247
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities The City is proposing to increase transit
frequency on Route 153 between Kent and
Renton by entering into a direct financial
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partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 462
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 18
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Hytek Finishes Entrance Hytek Finishes Building
Hytek Finishes - 8127 South 216th Street
Employer Information
Company Name Hytek Finishes
Status Voluntary
Total Number of Employees 156
Number of Affected Employees 95
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial/Manufacturing Center (IMC)
Zoning General Industrial (M3)
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Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? No
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include East Valley
Highway (84th Avenue South) Improvements
from SR 167 to South 212th Street, the South
224th Street Extension from 84th Avenue South
to 104th Avenue Southeast (SR 515), and
pedestrian, bicycle, and safety improvement
projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 6-15%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 153, 247
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 153
Routes Within 1/2 mile Route 247
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 153, 247
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities The City is proposing to increase transit
frequency on Route 153 between Kent and
Renton by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 170
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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Kent School District Carpool Parking Kent School District Building/Walkways
Kent School District - 12033 Southeast 256th Street
Employer Information
Company Name Kent School District
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 338
Number of Affected Employees 216
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Single Family - 6 units (SF-6)
Zoning Single Family (SR-6)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? No
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the
widening of 116th Avenue SE from Kent
Kangley Road (SR 516) to SE 256th Street, the
widening of Southeast 256th Street SR 516
(Kent Kangley Road) to 116th Avenue
Southeast, the Southeast 256th Street
Intersection Improvements, and pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
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Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Route 168
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 168
Peak Only Service Routes Route 168
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities There are no planned transit service
improvements in this area.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 362
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 9
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
King County Journal On-site Bike Lane King County Journal Building/Washington Avenue
King County Journal - 600 Washington Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name King County Journal
Status Voluntary
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Total Number of Employees 281
Number of Affected Employees 85
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Mixed Use (MU)
Zoning General Commercial (GC)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? No
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the Kent
Station Mitigation Projects which will widen
Willis Street at 4th Avenue and Central Avenue
at Willis Street, the Central Avenue South
Pavement Rehabilitation from the Green River
Bridge to East Willis Street (SR 516), and
pedestrian, bicycle, and safety improvement
projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use Unknown
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 166, 183, 914, 916
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 914, 916
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150, 154, 166, 183
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 166, 183
60-min Midday Routes Routes 914, 916
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Metro Route 166 has a new weekday trip from
Kent to Des Moines.
The City is proposing to increase transit
frequencies on Route 183 through the West Hill
of Kent by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
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Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 191
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 6
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Regional Justice Center Parking Garage Regional Justice Center Main Entrance
King County Regional Justice Center - 401 Fourth Avenue North
Employer Information
Company Name King County Regional Justice Center
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 701
Number of Affected Employees 499
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Urban Center (UC)
Zoning Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
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Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the Kent
Station Mitigation Projects which will widen
Willis Street at 4th Avenue and Central Avenue
at Willis Street, the James Street
Improvements from the Union Pacific Railroad
to 4th Avenue North, the Interurban Trail
Crossing Signal Interconnect, and pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 3-5%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 158, 159, 162, 564, 656, 150, 153,
154, 164, 166, 168, 180, 169, 183,
914, 916, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 158, 159, 162, 564, 565, 150, 154, 166,
180, 183, 914, 916, 918
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 153, 164, 168, 169
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 158, 159, 162, 564, 656,153,154,
164, 166, 168, 180, 169, 183, 918
60-min Midday Routes Routes 914, 916
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Metro Route 166 has a new weekday trip from
Kent to Des Moines.
Metro Route 180 is a new route which
connects Auburn, Kent, SeaTac and the Burien
Park and Ride.
The City is proposing to increase transit
frequency on Route 153 between Kent and
Renton and Route 183 through the West Hill of
Kent by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 586
Leased Spaces 0
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HOV Spaces 18
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Long Painting Parking Long Painting Entrance
Long Painting - 21414 68th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Long Painting
Status Voluntary
Total Number of Employees 224
Number of Affected Employees 42
Program Offered to All Employees? No
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? Yes
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
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Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 180, 247, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 150, 154, 247
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 180, 918
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 180, 247, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Metro Route 180 is a new route that connects
Auburn, Kent, SeaTac and the Burien Park and
Ride.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited
Spaces Controlled by Employer 109
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2005 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Magnolia Audio Video Site/Interurban Trail Magnolia Audio Video Parking
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Magnolia Audio Video - 6305 South 231st Street
Employer Information
Company Name Magnolia Audio Video
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 135
Number of Affected Employees 99
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the South
228th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from
Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd Avenue South, and
pedestrian, bicycle, and safety improvement
projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 180, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 180, 918
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150, 154
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 180, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Metro Route 180 is a new route which
connects Auburn, Kent, SeaTac and the Burien
Park and Ride.
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Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 100
Leased Spaces 100
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2005 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Mikron Industries Warehouse Mikron Industries Parking
Mikron Industries - 1034 6th Avenue North
Employer Information
Company Name Mikron Industries
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 594
Number of Affected Employees 300
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning General Industrial (M3)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
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Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the
Railroad Grade Separation crossing at South
228th Street and Burlington the Northern/Santa
Fe Railroad, the South 228th Street Pavement
Rehabilitation from Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd
Avenue South, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Route 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile None
Routes Within 1/2 mile 918
Peak Only Service Routes Route 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities There are no planned transit service
improvements in this area.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 110
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 5
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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Oberto Sausage Company Building Oberto Sausage Company Parking
Oberto Sausage Company - 7060 South 238th Street
Employer Information
Company Name Oberto Sausage Company
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 487
Number of Affected Employees 287
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning General Industrial (M3)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 6-15%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 158, 159, 162, 150, 154, 166, 168, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 150, 154
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Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 158, 159, 162, 166, 168, 918
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 158, 159, 162, 154, 166, 168, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Metro Route 166 has a new weekday trip from
Kent to Des Moines.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 235
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Protective Coatings Inc. - 1215 2nd Avenue North
Employer Information
Company Name Protective Coatings Inc.
Status Active
Total Number of Employees New to the program
Number of Affected Employees New to the program
Program Offered to All Employees? New to the program
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning General Industrial (M3)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
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Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include East Valley
Highway (84th Avenue South) Improvements
from SR 167 to South 212th Street, the Railroad
Grade Separation crossing at South 228th
Street and Burlington the Northern/Santa Fe
Railroad, the South 228th Street Pavement
Rehabilitation from Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd
Avenue South, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use New to the program
Transit Routes Servicing Site Route 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 918
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities There are no planned transit service
improvements in this area.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is Free
Spaces Controlled by Employer New to the program
Leased Spaces New to the program
HOV Spaces New to the program
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from King County Metro transit data, and City CTR site inventories.
Puget Sound Energy Entrance Puget Sound Energy Parking
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Puget Sound Energy - 6905 South 228th Street
Employer Information
Company Name Puget Sound Energy
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 193
Number of Affected Employees 162
Program Offered to All Employees? No
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the
Railroad Grade Separation crossing at South
228th Street and Burlington the Northern/Santa
Fe Railroad, the South 228th Street Pavement
Rehabilitation from Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd
Avenue South, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 1-2%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 180, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 150, 154, 918
Routes Within 1/2 mile Route 180
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 180, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
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Metro Route 180 is a new route which connect
Auburn, Kent, SeaTac and the Burien Park and
Ride.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 235
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 6
Spaces within 3 blocks? Yes
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
REI Building Entrance REI Vanpool Parking
Recreational Equipment Inc. - 6720 South 228th Street
Employer Information
Company Name Recreational Equipment Inc.
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 704
Number of Affected Employees 685
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
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Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the South
228th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from
Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd Avenue South, and
pedestrian, bicycle, and safety improvement
projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use > 15%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 180, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 150, 154, 180, 918
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 180, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Metro Route 180 is a new route which connect
Auburn, Kent, SeaTac and the Burien Park and
Ride.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 566
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 13
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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Seattle Pacific Industries (Unionbay) Entrance Seattle Pacific Industries On-site 918/247 Bus Stop
Seattle Pacific Industries - 21216 72nd Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Seattle Pacific Industries - Unionbay
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 121
Number of Affected Employees 121
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning Limited Industrial
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 3-5%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154, 247, 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Routes 247, 918
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Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150, 154
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 154, 247, 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 242
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
South Seattle Auto Auction Parking South Seattle Auto Auction Building Entrance
South Seattle Auto Auction - 19711 77th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name South Seattle Auto Auction
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 298
Number of Affected Employees 110
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
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Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning General Industrial (M3)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the 72nd
Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to
South 196th Street, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0-1%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 150, 154
Routes Within 1/4 mile None
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 150, 154
Peak Only Service Routes Route 154
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes Route 150
Planned Transit Facilities Metro Route 150 recently increased its
frequency and starts its route in Kent rather
than Auburn providing faster and more reliable
service to Kent.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 752
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 14
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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Starbucks Coffee Company Walkway/Picnic Area Starbucks Coffee Company Building
Starbucks Coffee Company - 18411 77th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Starbucks Coffee Company
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 316
Number of Affected Employees 166
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning Limited Industrial (M2)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the 80th
Avenue South Widening from South 196th
Street to South 188th Street, and pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site No Transit Service
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Routes Within 1/4 mile None
Routes Within 1/2 mile None
Peak Only Service Routes None
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities There are no planned transit service
improvements in this area.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 180
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Sysco Food Services Building Sysco Reserved Carpool Parking
Sysco Food Services - 22820 54th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Sysco Food Service
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 596
Number of Affected Employees 186
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
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Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Industrial (I)
Zoning Industrial Park (M1)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the South
228th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from
Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd Avenue South, and
pedestrian, bicycle, and safety improvement
projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site No Transit Service
Routes Within 1/4 mile None
Routes Within 1/2 mile None
Peak Only Service Routes None
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities There are no planned transit service
improvements in this area.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
Spaces Controlled by Employer 299
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 10
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
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Unisource Building Unisource Parking
Unisource - 20213 89th Avenue South
Employer Information
Company Name Unisource
Status Active
Total Number of Employees 87
Number of Affected Employees 62
Program Offered to All Employees? No
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning Limited Industrial (M2)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? Yes
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? No
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 153, 247
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 153, 247
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Peak Only Service Routes Routes 153, 247
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities The City is proposing to increase transit
frequency on Route 153 between Kent and
Renton by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
Spaces Controlled by Employer N/A
Leased Spaces N/A
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2006 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Vectra Fitness - 7901 South 190th Street
Employer Information
Company Name Vectra Fitness
Status Voluntary
Total Number of Employees 105
Number of Affected Employees 21
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning Limited Industrial (M2)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? Yes
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include East Valley
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Highway (84th Avenue South) Improvements
from SR 167 to South 212th Street, the 80th
Avenue South Widening from South 196th
Street to South 188th Street, and pedestrian,
bicycle, and safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use N/A
Transit Routes Servicing Site Routes 153, 247
Routes Within 1/4 mile None
Routes Within 1/2 mile Routes 153, 247
Peak Only Service Routes Routes 153, 247
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities The City is proposing to increase transit
frequency on Route 153 between Kent and
Renton by entering into a direct financial
partnership through King County Metro’s
Transit Now Service Partnership Program.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is ample and free
Spaces Controlled by Employer 140
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 0
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2004 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
Weyerhaeuser Building Entrance Weyerhaeuser Parking
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Weyerhaeuser - 1225 6th Avenue North
Employer Information
Company Name Weyerhaeuser
Status Voluntary
Total Number of Employees 64
Number of Affected Employees 64
Program Offered to All Employees? Yes
Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions
Land Use Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC)
Zoning General Industrial (M3)
Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities
Sidewalks on Site? No
Sidewalks within 3 blocks? No
Bicycle Trails on-site? No
Bicycle Trails within 3 blocks? Yes
Planned Transportation Facilities Proposed Transportation improvement projects
that will impact this location include the
Railroad Grade Separation crossing at South
228th Street and Burlington the Northern/Santa
Fe Railroad, the South 228th Street Pavement
Rehabilitation from Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd
Avenue South, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
safety improvement projects.
Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities
Percentage of Employee Transit Use 0%
Transit Routes Servicing Site Route 918
Routes Within 1/4 mile Route 918
Peak Only Service Routes Route 918
60-min Midday Routes None
All Day Routes None
Planned Transit Facilities There are no planned transit service
improvements in this area.
Existing Parking Conditions
Parking Conditions Parking is free and limited.
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Spaces Controlled by Employer 30
Leased Spaces 0
HOV Spaces 2
Spaces within 3 blocks? No
* Information obtained from 2004 Employer annual reports, King County Metro transit
data, and City CTR site inventories.
C. Potential Actions for the Jurisdiction to Eliminate Barriers
Land Use Conditions:
Since the start of the City’s program in 1993 there have been several changes
throughout the Region. Job growth has exploded in King County in recent years;
whereas, the majority of residential population growth has occurred outside of
King County. CTR employers are commuting from greater distances, extending
the hours of peak congestion1. It is becoming increasingly important to develop
specific strategies that focus on VMT. At several of the CTR worksites the SOV
rate has been steadily decreasing; however, the VMT rate continues to slowly
rise. Employees have to travel greater distances to find affordable housing and
to connect with transit service, this phenomenon is known as ‘urban sprawl.’ In
order to reduce VMT the City plans to continue to support mixed use
development and to promote a pedestrian friendly environment.
One of the primary goals of the CTR Efficiency Act is to identify potential land
use actions that the City can take to increase density near the work site, allow
mixed-use development, and require transit-oriented and pedestrian friendly
development.
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires the City of Kent to coordinate
with citizens, communities, and the private sector in order to develop sustainable
land use plans. The CTR Efficiency act is in compliance with the GMA by
reducing urban sprawl through the reduction of vehicle miles traveled per
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person per day (VMT). The GMA and the CTR plans both intend to improve the
efficiency of the overall transportation system through comprehensive land use
and transportation policies and goals. Land Use requirements of CTR worksites
are consistent with the City’s adopted 2004 Comprehensive Plan. The Capital
Improvement Program includes transportation improvements which will
improve upon the existing conditions surrounding CTR worksites.
Land Use allowances that are not in compliance with the City’s transportation
priorities are required to provide mitigation in order to counterbalance the
adverse impact. As established in the City of Kent’s 2007-2012 Capital
Improvement Plan, the City of Kent recognizes that it is a growing community
and agrees to provide adequate transportation in compliance with the Growth
Management Act.
Future city, state, and regional construction projects will greatly impact both
regional and local congestion; therefore, alternative commute programs will
become increasingly more critical. The City plans to continue to promote
alternative commute programs particularly through ridematching programs
which link carpool, vanpool, and vanshare participants.
Map 2: The City’s Comprehensive Land Use Map including the locations of the
active and voluntary CTR worksites. The City's Potential Annexation Area
(PAA), while currently designated by King County, is included in this map. The
Comprehensive Land Use Map was revised May, 2006.
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The City’s land use policies support mixed land use development which
promotes multiple access modes including non-motorized transportation,
vanpools, carpools, and transit. Kent will plan for a multi-modal transportation
system by continuing to update the Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) and the Land Use and Transportation elements of the
Comprehensive Plan. Kent will also plan for future city transportation system
infrastructure through transportation improvements identified in the
Transportation Master Plan.
Transportation Facilities:
One of the City’s main objectives is to provide transportation services and
facilities that promote walking and bicycling. Kent is committed to safely
connecting pedestrians and bicyclists to key destinations, such as employment
centers, commercial districts, transit stations, schools, and recreational
destinations.
The City of Kent has numerous Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities including the
Green River Trail and the Interurban Trail. These trails are available for all non-
motorized transportation modes and provide excellent urban connectivity in
addition to beautiful scenery. The interurban trail parallels the Union Pacific Rail
road the Kent valley and is known as the bicycle I-5 to cyclist that regularly use
the trail. This regional trail currently covers 14 miles from I-405 in Tukwila to
3rd Avenue SW, just south of Pacific. The trail is maintained by the cities of
Tukwila, Kent and Auburn.
Map 3: The City of Kent existing Bike lanes and Trails including a one-quarter
mile buffer surrounding each CTR worksite. This map was produced using the
bicycle lanes and Trails established in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Map 4: The City of Kent existing sidewalks including a one-quarter mile buffer
surrounding each CTR worksite. This map was produced using the sidewalks
established in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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In the future the City will continue to build additional sidewalks and bicycle
lanes. The City has made a significant effort to include the business community
on non-motorized planning efforts. Information that has been collected through
the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) will be used to identify areas for
improvements to the pedestrian network and bicycle routes. The Non-motorized
portion of the TMP complies with the City’s Commute Trip Reduction Ordinance
by promoting non-motorized travel to work.
Transit Services and Facilities:
The current transit service providers for the City of Kent are King County Metro
and Sound Transit. King County Metro provides local and Express bus service;
as well as, Dial-A-Ride Transit (DART) circulators and Park-&-Rides. In addition
to standard bus service King County Metro Transit offers accessible service for
customers with special needs. Metro offers custom bus service to help meet the
needs of CTR sites.
Sound Transit is the Central Puget Sound Regional Authority. Sound Transit
provides commuter rail service, regional express bus service and several Park-&-
Rides. Sound transit provides transportation between urban centers linking
surrounding rural and urban communities to Kent CTR worksites. In addition to
rail service Sound Transit provides express bus service linking urban centers.
Commute travel to CTR worksites currently accounts for more than half of the
Sound Transit rail ridership. Sound Transit Commuter Rail Service currently
provides four trains in the morning and four trains in the evening corresponding
to typical commuting schedules. Sound Transit is planning on adding one new
commuter train trip during the peak morning and afternoon commute times.
New South Line trains are scheduled to be running by September 20072.
Sound Transit and King County provide nine (9) Park-&-Ride lots throughout
the jurisdiction including the Kent Transit Center, Easthill Friends Church, Kent
Covenant Church, Kent-Des Moines P&R, and the Kent/James P&R, Star Lake
P&R, Lake Meridian P&R, the Valley View Christian Church, and the Saint
Columba’s Episcopal Church . The Park-&-Ride demand is greatest at locations
near the I-5 Corridor and the Kent Transit Center. The majority of the Kent area
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Park-&-Rides have the capacity to service additional vehicles when additional
transit service is provided.
Table 2 Transit Routes, Type of Service, Reliability and the Number of Kent CTR
worksites served.
Rt. Destination Reliability CTR Sites
within ½ mile
Type of
Service
150 Auburn - Kent - Seattle 88.3% 20 30-min All Day
153 Kent - Renton 76.7 % 9 30-min Peak
154 Auburn - Kent - Kent Boeing 100.0 % 19 2 AM/2 PM
155 Southcenter - Fairwood N/A 3 60-min Peak
158 Kent - East Hill - Seattle 57.0 % 5 30-min Peak
159 Kent - Timberlane - Seattle 76.7 % 5 30-min Peak
161 Kent - East Hill - Seattle 100.0 % 2 30-min Peak
162 Kent - Seattle 83.3 % 5 30-min PM Peak
164 Kent Transit Cntr.- Green River 98.5 % 2 60-min Peak
166 Kent - Des Moines 96.8 % 6 30-min Peak
168 Kent - Timberlane 93.8 % 3 60-min Peak
169 Kent - Renton 58.3% 2 30-min Peak
180 Auburn - Kent - SeaTac 51.5% 8 30-min Peak
183 Kent - Federal Way 90.7% 4 30-min Peak
247 Overlake - Kent 70.9% 15 3 AM/3 PM
564 Auburn - Kent - Bellevue 86.5% 2 15/30-min Peak
565 Federal Way/S. Hill- Overlake 89.7% 2 30/60-min Peak
914 Kent Circulating Shuttle N/A 6 60 midday
916 Kent Circulating Shuttle N/A 6 60 midday
918 Kent Commuter Shuttle N/A 19 4 Morning/ 4 Evening
Rail Tacoma - Kent - Seattle N/A 2 4 Morning/ 4 Evening
Information provided by King County Metro.
Note: Kent Transit Routes 173, 174, 175, 190, 191, 192, 194, 197, 574, and 941 only service the
Kent Des-Moines Park and Ride and are not included.
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Regional, county, and local transit services connect within half of a mile of
several of the City of Kent CTR worksites. Issues that effect transit ridership in
Kent include the lack of transit frequency, routes, safety, and reliability. Low
density land use patterns and ample free parking also reduce transit ridership.
Poor sidewalk conditions, a lack of bicycle lanes, and inadequate street
connectivity make it challenging to provide adequate transit service to CTR
employees.
Map 5: The City of Kent Transit Route Map includes all of the Metro and Sound
Transit routes and major transit facilities. Transit Routes, numbers, and facilities
were provided by King County Metro.
Map 6: The City of Kent transit route frequency map distinguishes between peak
period routes running every 30-minutes, peak period routes with limited trips,
all day 30-minute routes, and all day routes with limited trips.
Map 7: The City of Kent Employee Transit Use and Transit Route Map
distinguishes the level of ridership at each individual CTR Worksite.
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In the future the City will continue to advocate for the coordination of transit
services through King County Metro and Sound Transit. Kent is currently
working with King County Metro in order to provide additional service and
frequency to residents and the business community. The City included a Transit
Now Service Partnership proposal as part of the 2008-2013 Six Year TIP. The
Transit Now Service Partnership requires a minimum contribution from the
partner of $100,000 per year for five (5) years to add service on an existing route
or routes or $200,000 per year for five (5) years to add a new route or routes.
Some possibilities include: increasing the 918 service to thirty (30) minute service
throughout the midday and sixty (60) minute service in the evening in order to
accommodate the multiple shifts at local businesses, shuttle service through the
Lakes and Riverview communities to the Kent Transit Center, increased
frequencies on the route 153 between Kent and Renton, and increased
frequencies on the route 183 through the West Hill of Kent3. Capital projects
ranging from bus stop improvements to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes
will also improve the quality of transit service and promote the use of public
transportation throughout the jurisdiction.
Parking Conditions:
Currently none of the Kent CTR worksites are charging their employees for
parking. The majority of Kent worksites have an ample supply of parking for
their employees. Although there is free parking available to employees, many of
the Kent worksites provide preferred parking to employees that carpool or
vanpool to work.
Kent imposes a maximum number of spaces for new development at CTR
worksites. The Parking Standards for specific land use activates include are
outlined in the City of Kent City Code chapter 15.05.040 Off-Street Parking and
Loading Requirements. Under current regulations, professional and business
offices are required to provide one (1) parking space for each two hundred fifty
(250) square feet of gross floor area, except when part of a shopping center.
Manufacturing, research and testing laboratories, creameries, bottling
establishments, bakeries, canneries, printing and engraving shops are required to
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provide one (1) Parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross
floor area. Warehouses and Storage Buildings are required to provide one (1)
parking space for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area.
Maximum office area of two (2) percent of gross floor area may be included
without additional parking requirements.
On Street Parking Regulations which effect CTR worksites include no parking in
no parking zones, fire lanes, loading zones, and on four (4) lane highways or
arterials, is prohibited. Thirty (30) minute, two (2) hour, holiday, seasonal, and
handicap parking spaces are enforced. According to the KCC 9.38.120 the
parking and storage of commercial trucks, vans, tractor trailers, and semi-trailers
with a maximum gross vehicle weight exceeding eight thousand (8,000) pounds
presents unacceptable risks and hazards to public health, safety and welfare
when such vehicles are parked or stored on city streets at times when such
vehicles are not engaged in business or commercial activity. Violation of any of
the on-street parking regulations shall be punished by a twenty dollar ($20)
penalty.
According to the Kent City Code 15.05.040 G. the planning director may reduce
the minimum number of off-street parking stalls for business which have a CTR
program filed by the city. Based upon a review of the CTR program and input
from other staff members, a reduction of up to twenty (20) percent of the
minimum standard may be approved. Any reduction in the amount of required
parking is only valid for as long as the approved CTR program is in effect. An
invalidated program or a change in use or operations would result in the
application of the underlying standards of the zoning code.
Map 5: The City Zoning District and CTR Worksite lcoations map identifies the
permitted uses and site development regulations that apply to land use
applications for any parcel located within the City limits. The zoning District
Map was revised January, 2007.
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In the future the City plans to continue to encourage the reduction of parking by
continuing to allow developers to build less parking, saving costs and increasing
useable square footage, when developing in areas where transit service is
available. The City will continue to encourage employers to designate HOV
spaces for employees that rideshare to work.
D. Comprehensive Plan Policies
The City of Kent’s Comprehensive Plan is updated each December. The new
CTR, Non-motorized, and Transit policies are scheduled to be updated
December of 2008. The Transportation element is one of the seven mandatory
elements of the City of Kent’s Comprehensive Plan, required by the Growth
Management Act. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the land use assumptions
used in estimating travel times. The overall goal of the Transportation element
is to provide for a balanced multimodal transportation system which will
support current and projected land use patterns and provide an adequate level of
transportation service.
Table 2: The following table is a list of the City of Kent’s Comprehensive Plan
Goals and Policies which Support the Commute Trip Reduction Program.
Transportation and Land use Goals and Policies
Goal TR-1 - Coordinate land use and
transportation planning to meet the needs of
the City consistent with the Growth
Management Act.
Policy TR-1.1 - Locate commercial, industrial,
multifamily, and other uses that generate high
levels of traffic in designated activity centers
around intersections of principal or minor
arterials or around freeway interchanges.
Policy TR-1.2 - Coordinate new commercial
and residential development in Kent with
transportation projects to assure that
transportation facility capacity is sufficient to
accommodate the new development, or a
financial commitment is in place to meet the
road improvement projects, or as part of land
use redevelopment projects.
Policy TR-1.5 - Ensure consistency between
land use and transportation plans so that land
use and adjacent transportation facilities are
compatible.
Policy TR-1.6 - Phase implementation of
transportation plans concurrently with growth
to allow adequate transportation facilities and
services to be in place concurrent with
development, or, if the transportation network
cannot be expanded to accommodate the
adopted land use plan and the adopted level-
of-service, for financial, geographic, or other
reasons, re-examine land use, level-of-service,
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adopted standard within six years, before
allowing it to proceed.
Policy TR-1.3 - Fund development of the
roads necessary for a complete arterial
system serving all travel needs in the City and
potential annexation area through
participation by new residential, commercial,
and industrial development.
Policy TR-1.4 - Manage access along all
principal and minor arterial corridors, and
access points to residential, commercial, and
industrial development. Consolidate access
points during development review, as part of
and economic inputs to establish a balance.
Policy TR-1.7 - Insure the transportation
system is developed consistent with the
anticipated development of the land uses, and
acknowledge the influence of providing
transportation facilities to accelerate or delay
the development of land uses, either by type or
area.
Policy TR-1.8 - Promote land use patterns
which support public transportation and
insure the development includes transit-friendly
features.
Street System Goals and Policies
Goal TR-2 - Provide a balanced
transportation system that recognizes the
need for major road improvements to
accommodate multiple travel modes. Create
a comprehensive street system that provides
reasonable circulation for all
users throughout the City.
Policy TR-2.1 - Assign a functional
classification to each street in the City based
on
factors including travel demand of motorized
and non-motorized traffic, access to adjacent
land use and connectivity of the transportation
network.
Policy TR-2.2 - Coordinate implementation of
street construction standards for each
functional classification with policies in the
Transportation Element to provide attractive,
safe facilities that complement the adjacent
land use.
Traffic Flow Goals and Policies
Goal TR-3 - Reduce disruptions which
degrade the safety and reasonable
functioning of the local transportation system.
Policy TR-3.1 - Develop strategies to improve
smooth traffic flows in areas experiencing
extreme congestion by employing strategies
that better accommodate various modes of
travel including automobiles, transit, trains,
pedestrian and bicycle modes.
Policy TR-3.2 - Develop a system of level-of-
service standards which promote growth
where appropriate while preserving and
Policy TR-3.5 – Work with major institutions,
Activity Centers, and employers via Commute
Trip Reduction Program and the promotion of
alternatives to single occupancy vehicle (SOV)
use to reduce congestion and enhance safety.
Policy TR-3.6 – Continue to place emphasis on
Transportation System Management
techniques such as intelligent transportation
systems and synchronization of traffic signals
to facilitate safe and efficient traffic flow on the
arterial street system.
Goal TR-4 - Balance the dual goals of
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maintaining the existing transportation
system.
Policy TR-3.3 - Establish a network of heavy
commercial freight routes to insure the
mobility of goods and services, as well as of
people, and to improve the reliability of freight
mobility.
Policy TR-3.4 - Utilize adopted Access
Management techniques to preserve the flow
of traffic on the road system while providing
adequate access to adjacent land uses.
These could include: limit the number of
driveways (usually one per parcel); locate
driveways away from intersections; and
connect parking lots and consolidate
driveways to create more pedestrian-oriented
street design and encourage efficiency of
both land uses and the adjacent
transportation system.
providing accessibility within the local street
system and neighborhood safety.
Policy TR-4.1 - Insure reliable traffic flow and
mobility on arterial roads, especially on
regional through routes, while protecting local
neighborhood roads from increased traffic
volumes.
Policy TR-4.2 - Where overflow traffic from the
regional system significantly impacts
neighborhoods, protect the residential area.
Policy TR-4.3 - Enhance the Neighborhood
Traffic Control Program (NTCP) to help
residents identify and resolve neighborhood
traffic concerns.
Facility Design Goals and Policies
Goal TR-5 - Design transportation facilities to
preserve and to be consistent with the natural
and built environments.
Policy TR-5.1 – Landscape transportation
facilities to complement neighborhood
character and amenities, incorporating street
trees in planting strips to improve air quality
and visual aesthetics as well as implementing
traffic calming effects.
Policy TR-5.2 - Maintain and incorporate
prominent features of the natural environment
into the landscape of transportation facilities.
Policy TR-5.3 - Arterial improvements inside
or adjacent to neighborhoods should employ
Context Sensitive Design strategies to
balance the mobility needs of the community
with neighborhood cohesiveness.
Policy TR-5.4 - Encourage pedestrian and
bicycle connections between residential
developments, neighborhood commercial
centers, recreation areas, and to serve as an
alternative to automobile use.
Policy TR-5.5 - Arrange streets and pedestrian
paths in residential neighborhoods
to form a grid network, providing multiple
choices as to path and mode.
Policy TR-5.6 – Foster connectivity of new
development with the surrounding
neighborhood, allowing cul-de-sacs where
appropriate.
Policy TR-5.7 - When designing signalized
intersections, consider acquiring the right of
way for potential right turn lanes to meet the
future demand.
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Rail Goals and Policies
Goal TR-6 - Maintain existing rail service to
commercial and industrial sites.
Policy TR-6.1 - Coordinate with BNSF
Railroad, UP Railroad, Washington Utilities
and Trade Commission (WUTC), and Sound
Transit to ensure maximum transportation
efficiency on both roads and rails.
Policy TR-6.2 - Locate new spur tracks to
provide a minimum number of street
crossings and to serve a maximum number of
sites.
Policy TR-6.3 - Minimize adverse impacts of
railroad operations on adjoining residential
property.
Policy TR-6.4 – Provide, when feasible, grade-
separated railroad crossings on arterial
corridors to eliminate conflict between rail and
road traffic and to enhance the safety and
efficiency of both transportation systems.
Policy TR-6.5 - Provide protective devices,
such as barriers and warning signals, on at-
grade crossings. Develop traffic signal
preemption that is activated by crossing
signals in order to maintain non-conflicting,
auto/truck traffic flow and to facilitate clearing
of the grade crossings prior to when crossings
are occupied by trains.
Non-motorized Transportation Goals and Policies
Goal TR-7 - Improve the non-motorized
transportation system for both internal
circulation and linkages to regional travel, and
promote the use of non-motorized
transportation.
Policy TR-7.1 - Provide non-motorized
facilities within all areas of the City.
Policy TR-7.2 - Use incentives or regulations
to encourage new construction to promote
pedestrian and bicycle connections to
schools, parks, community centers, public
transit services and facilities, and
neighborhoods and other services.
Policy TR-7.3 – Whenever practical, using
incentives or regulatory means, establish
trails to connect neighborhoods when roads
cannot practically be constructed due to
environmental concerns.
Policy TR-7.4 - Establish a network of bicycle
routes within the City to connect those land
Policy TR-7.8 - Whenever practical, using
incentives or regulatory means, encourage
bicycle storage facilities with adequate lighting
at residential development projects, park and
rides lots, employment and industrial centers,
schools, Activity Centers and retail areas.
Policy TR-7.9 - Whenever practical, using
incentives or regulatory means, encourage
employers to provide clothing change facilities
to facilitate bicycle and walking commute
alternatives by including appropriate facilities
at the worksites.
Policy TR-7.10 - Promote the use of non-
motorized travel through bicycle safety
programs addressing pedestrian and bicycle
travel.
Policy TR-7.11 - Implement a comprehensive
pedestrian and bicycle signage program for
directional information, identification of on/off
street routes, and a printed non-motorized
facilities map.
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uses likely to produce significant
concentrations of bicycle usage. Work with
interested parties in the planning of such a
network.
Policy TR-7.5 - Provide visibility and promote
safe crossings for pedestrians and bicycles
where streets intersect with rail facilities,
trails, paths and all areas where pedestrians
and/or bicycle movements are encouraged.
Policy TR-7.6 - Whenever practical, provide
safe access for pedestrians and bicyclists to
transit stops.
Policy TR-7.7 - Sign street intersections of
streets with major non-motorized trails for
both trail users and street users.
Policy TR-7.11 - Implement a comprehensive
pedestrian and bicycle signage program for
directional information, identification of on/off
street routes, and a printed non-motorized
facilities map.
Policy TR-7.12 - City standards for
transportation facilities shall incorporate
bicycle-friendly and pedestrian-friendly design
elements wherever possible.
Policy TR-7.13 - Ensure that trail systems
located in sensitive or conservation areas are
compatible with the environment in which the
trail is located as well as with the intended
uses.
Policy TR-7.14 – Create a Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan for the City of Kent
to define specific goals and priorities for the
non-motorized transportation system.
Transit/High Occupancy Vehicle Goals and Policies
Goal TR-8 - Encourage the development and
use of alternatives to single- occupancy
vehicles.
Policy TR-8.1 - Work with regional transit
providers to provide frequent, coordinated,
and comprehensive public transit services
and facilities in all residential and
employment areas in the Kent Planning Area.
(Public transit services and facilities include
train service, bus service, vanpool services,
vanshare services, Dial-A-Ride, Access, park
and ride lots, car-sharing services, as well as
marketing/promotional activities for all the
above).
E. Planning Coordination
Throughout the planning process, the City of Kent has made a concerted effort to
coordinate with local businesses and fellow agencies including the City of Kent
CTR worksites, neighboring jurisdictions, King County, Sound Transit,
Washington State Department of Transportation, and the Puget Sound Regional
Council.
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Table 3: The City of Kent’s plan has been coordinated with the following
agencies:
Agency Date Issues
Puget Sound Regional
Council
9/6/2006,
9/27/2006,
10/17/2006,
11/21/2006,
12/13/2006,
12/19/2006,
1/16/2007,
2/20/2007,
3/5/2007,
3/20/2007,
4/17/2007,
5/15/2007,
Discussion of Base Year for Local CTR Plans.
Discussion of draft review forms for RTPO review
and approval of Local CTR Plans and GTEC
applications. Overview of the regional CTR Plan
outline, mandates and responsibilities. Discussion
of coordinating the planning process.
King County Metro
9/20/2006,
1/25/2006,
2/22/2006,
3/6/2007,
3/9/2007,
4/5/2007,
Organization of Transit GIS Packages. Transit Now
Planning. Discussion of future State CTR Funding
for King County.
Washington State
Department of
Transportation
10/10/2006,
11/15/2006,
12/19/2006,
1/31/2007,
2/7/2007,
2/13/2007,
3/13/2007,
CTR Program review. Received Trip Reduction
Performance Program updates. Reviewed the CTR
Efficiency Act Program updates. Received updates
on program reviewer tools. Workshop for strategies
that can reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). CTR
strategies for reducing VMT. Presentation of ideas
for local governments to reduce VMT and increase
transportation efficiency. Washington State
coordinating meetings, conference calls, workshops,
and training.
King County Coordinating
Committee
9/12/2006,
1/25/2007,
5/21/2007
Organization of local jurisdictions. Discussion of the
CTR efficiency Act and updates to the program.
Sound Transit 10/16/2006 Public Commentary on the Draft Service
Implementation Plan.
City of Kent ETC’s 5/23/2007 ETC Coordinating meeting including updates on the
CTR Efficiency Act, baseline measurements and
goals, surveys, and transit updates.
City of Kent Community Task
Force
4/11/2006,
5/10/2006,
6/14/2006,
8/9/2006,
9/13/2006,
10/25/2006,
5/2/2007
Transit, non-motorized (pedestrian and bicycle),
CTR, and employer issues.
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II. & III. BASELINE, TARGETS AND GOALS
The City of Kent plans to work with each CTR worksite, on an individual basis,
in order to help them meet their goals. The City will use bi-annual surveys to
measure individual worksites progress.
Kent CTR worksites will be working together to reach common targets and goals.
The baseline single occupancy vehicle (SOV) and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
per commuter per day rates were determined by WSDOT based on survey
results provided by each of the affected CTR worksites. The City of Kent is
setting the same 2011 SOV and VMT targets across the entire urban growth area.
The 2011 drive alone rate goal is set at 10% and the 2011 VMT rate goal is set at
13%.
A. City of Kent
B. Major Employers Affected by the CTR Law
Area of Jurisdiction 2005 SOV
Rate
2011 SOV
Target Rate
2005
VMT
2011 Target
VMT
City of Kent 83% 74% 13.69 11.91
Employer 2005 SOV
Rate
2011 SOV
Target Rate
2005
VMT
2011 Target
VMT
1. Alaska Airlines Inc 78% 71% 14.23 12.38
2. Barghausen Consulting 83% 74% 14.90 12.96
3. BECU 83% 75% 11.77 10.24
4. Cenveo 87% 78% 14.51 12.63
5. City of Kent 74% 66% 10.64 9.25
6. Compass Aerospace 96% 86% 18.89 16.44
7. DSHS 83% 75% 13.03 11.34
8. Exotic Metals 83% 75% 11.62 10.11
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9. Flow International Corp. 86% 77% 14.06 12.23
10. Food Services of America 89% 80% 14.48 12.60
11. Genuine Parts NAPA 89% 80% 11.53 10.03
12. Hexcel Corporation 83% 74% 13.93 12.12
13. Kent School District 93% 84% 9.35 8.13
14. KC Regional Justice 82% 74% 13.07 11.37
15. Magnolia Audio Video 91% 82% 14.19 12.34
16. Mikron Industries Inc 77% 69% 11.67 10.15
17. Oberto Sausage Company 61% 55% 12.05 10.49
18. ACS 83% 75% 15.23 13.25
19. Protective Coatings Inc N/A N/A N/A N/A
20. Puget Sound Energy 80% 72% 16.87 14.67
21. REI 72% 64% 13.76 11.97
22. Seattle Pacific Industries 81% 73% 11.80 10.27
23. South Seattle Auto Auction 87% 78% 15.77 13.72
24. Starbucks Coffee Co. 83% 75% 13.05 11.36
25. Sysco Food Services 86% 77% 16.45 14.31
26. The Boeing Company 85% 77% 13.86 12.06
27. The Boeing Company 86% 78% 14.09 12.26
28. Unisource 94% 84% 14.86 12.93
Note : Protective Coatings recently re-entered the program and will be completing their 2007
survey prior to the start of the new program.
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IV. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING LOCAL GOALS AND
TARGETS
The City of Kent proposes to implement the following elements as part of its
Commute Trip Reduction plan. Implementation of the elements will be done in
partnership and coordination with other agencies. Listed below are the planned
local services and strategies for achieving the established goals and targets for
2011
A. Policies and Regulations
The City of Kent has identified the following policies and regulations that will be
updated and will help reduce drive alone trips and vehicles miles traveled. The
proposed changes are scheduled to be updated in December 2008.
1. Comprehensive plan policies
In addition to the existing Comprehensive Plan policies, the City of Kent is
considering revising and/or adding the following policies that will strengthen the
City’s policies for supporting Commute Trip Reduction:
Transportation Demand Management / Commute Trip Reduction Policies
Reduce congestion, air pollution, and fuel
consumption through programs which
decrease vehicle miles traveled and the
number of drive alone commute trips.
Serve as a liaison between the business
community and the county, regional and state
public agencies
Promote transit use by improving pedestrian
and bicycle linkages to the existing and
planned transit system.
Work with the transit providers to provide
transit service to all areas of Kent which
would make transit a viable option that is fast,
frequent and reliable.
Encourage employers to provide information
and marketing on commute alternatives such
as flex schedules, Teleworking, subsidies,
transit, rideshare and guaranteed ride home.
Develop, and coordinate with regional
partners, Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) strategies in support of mode-split
goals. These include, but are not limited to,
parking management, individualized marketing,
ridesharing and support of non-motorized
travel.
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2. Land use regulations
Transportation and Land Use Policies
Work actively and cooperatively with state,
regional and other South County jurisdictions
to plan, design, fund and construct regional
transportation projects that further the city’s
transportation and land use goals.
Manage access to all residential, recreational,
commercial, and industrial property along
principal, minor and collector arterials.
Consider consolidating access points
whenever feasible during development review
or design of road improvement projects.
When prioritizing projects, give high priority to
those which improve transportation facilities
and services within designated centers along
identified corridors connecting centers, those
which support the existing economic base,
the those which will aid the city in attracting
new investments to those centers.
Promote mixed-use development which
includes residential, commercial and
employment opportunities within
walking/bicycling distance so there is less
need for people to travel by automobile and
so that distances traveled are shorter.
Incorporate pedestrian and transit friendly
design features in new development through
the development review process. Examples
include:
1) Orient the major building entries to the
street and closer to transit stops rather than
to parking lots.
2) Avoid constructing large surface parking
areas between the building frontage and the
street.
3) Provide pedestrian pathways that provide
convenient walking distances to activities
and to transit stops.
4) Cluster major buildings within developments
to improve pedestrian and transit access.
5) Provide weather protection such as covered
walkways connecting buildings, and
covered waiting areas for transit and
ridesharing.
6) Design for pedestrian safety, including
providing adequate lighting and barrier free
pedestrian linkages.
7) Provide bicycle connections and secure
bicycle storage convenient to major transit
facilities.
8) Use design features to create an attractive,
interesting pedestrian environment that will
stimulate pedestrian use.
9) Locate buildings closer to corners rather
than mid-block which encourages mid-block
pedestrian crossings.
10) Design transit access to large
developments, considering bus stops, and
shelters as part of project design, and
11) Encourage the availability of restrooms for
public use.
3. Zoning code regulations ( N/A)
4. Street design standards
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Street System Policies
Goal: Establish and maintain a hierarchal
street classification that is designed to
balance street capacity needs with
compatibility of adjacent land uses,
emergency response efforts, and user safety.
Use the street classification system which
classifies streets according to function such
that needed traffic capacity may be preserved
and planned street improvements will be
consistent with those functions.
Establish procedures to implement the
authority granted to the city by RCW 35.79 to
inventory, evaluate, and preserve right-of-way
needs for future transportation purposes, and
wherever possible, make advanced acquisition
in order to minimize inconvenience to affected
property owners and to safeguard the general
public interest.
5. Concurrency regulations
Intergovernmental Coordination Policies
Coordinate with regional, state and federal
agencies, local governments and transit
providers when planning and operating
transportation facilities and services in order
to promote regional mobility for people and
goods and the urban center approach to
growth management.
Support innovative state and federal
transportation system management strategies
such as High Occupancy Toll (HOT) or Truck
Only Toll (TOT) Lanes which help keep the
regional traffic on the freeways rather than
spilling over onto the city arterials.
Coordinate with state, regional and
neighboring agencies to encourage pass-
through traffic to by-pass downtown Kent, thus
reducing unnecessary congestion and air
pollution.
6. Additional Regulations that will impact CTR Sites
Traffic Flow Policies
Preserve and expand capacity, mobility and
access management on the arterial network
Minimize through traffic on residential streets
by maximizing through traffic opportunities on
collector and arterial streets.
Wherever possible, separate pedestrians
from traffic lanes by the use of street trees
and landscaped strips, and avoid the
construction of sidewalks next to street curbs.
Avoid the creation of excessively large blocks
and long local access residential streets.
Minimize visual distractions, extraneous
objects, and excessive clutter in circulation
corridors.
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Rail Policies
Maintain Kent’s Manufacturing and Industrial
Center as a primary hub for regional goods
movement and as a gateway for international
gods distribution to the national marketplace.
Support investments in trucking and rail
facilities to enhance the freight transportation
system and strengthen the city’s economic
base.
Consider the needs for delivery and collection
of goods at local businesses by truck when
designing and reviewing new developments.
Establish a network of freight routes to ensure
the mobility of goods and services, as well as
of people, and to improve the reliability of
freight mobility.
Non-Motorized Policies
Provide non-motorized facilities within all
areas of the city to connect land use types
and facilitate short trips being made by
walking or bicycling.
Address the special needs of citizens with
various degrees of mobility in planning,
designing, implementing and maintaining non-
motorized facilities.
Transit / High Occupancy Vehicle Policies
Work with regional transit providers to
implement the Transit Element of the
Transportation Master Plan and provide high
quality travel options for local residents,
employees, students, visitors, businesses,
and other users of regional facilities.
Work with regional transit providers to
establish a hierarchy of transit services
focused on three major elements:
a) Kent-Kent connections
b) Kent-South County connections
c) Kent-Regional connections
Work with transit providers to maintain and
expand direct and frequent regional bus
routes to support the City of Kent’s land use
and mode split goals.
Coordinate with transit providers and the
Washington State Department of
Transportation to develop a network of park-
and-ride facilities in support of regional
connections.
Secure a share of regional transit system
facilities and service priorities for Kent
residents proportional to the City of Kent’s
Work with private developers and transit
providers to integrate transit facilities into
residential, retail, manufacturing, commercial,
office and other types of development in
support of local and regional land use and
mode-split goals. Include considerations of:
a) Land uses that support transit, including
mixed-use and night-time activities;
b) Transit-oriented development opportunities
with the private and public sectors;
c) Integrating multiple access modes,
including buses, carpools, vanpools,
bicycles and pedestrians;
d) Urban design and community character that
support and facilitate transit use.
Develop the Kent Transit Center with full center
components, including timed transfers between
most routes, passenger waiting areas, ITS bus
arrival notification, on-site route information,
and other amenities.
Coordinate with transit providers in the design
and placement of bus shelters and transit
supportive facilities. This will include the
facilities that are needed at both ends of the
transit trip when the transit rider becomes a
pedestrian or a bike rider. These include but
are not limited to transit shelters, bike racks or
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contributed share of regional transit
revenues.
Work with regional transit providers to ensure
that the regional transit system includes park
and ride lots in outlying areas of SE King
County which could:
a) Intercept trips by single occupant vehicles
closer to the trip origins;
b) Reduce traffic congestion; and
c) Reduce total vehicle miles traveled
Coordinate with transit providers to enhance
transit service information and provide
incentives to encourage and facilitate transit
use.
lockers, good (illuminated) pedestrian paths to
and from transit stops and covered walkways
wherever possible. The city will work with
transit agencies and developers to design
transit facilities that are compatible with
neighborhood character.
Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions on
regional projects in support of the Regional
Transportation Plan and in response to
regional transit funding opportunities.
Funding Policies
Identify and evaluate alternative land use and
transportation scenarios, including
assumptions about levels and distribution of
population and employment densities, types
and mixes of land use, and transportation
facilities and services, and assess their
affects on transportation funding needs. The
City may then revise the Comprehensive Plan
as warranted to ensure that level-of-service
standards will be met.
Support regional, state and federal initiatives
to increase transportation funding.
Fund development of the roads necessary for
a complete arterial system serving all travel
needs in the City and potential annexation area
through participation by new residential,
commercial, and industrial development.
Emphasize investments for the preservation of
the existing transportation facilities. Seek
funding from a variety of sources and consider
pursuing new opportunities for roadway
maintenance revenue.
B. Services and Facilities
As part of its Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the City of Kent is planning
the following improvements that will help reduce drive alone trips and vehicle
miles traveled. In addition to the City’s investments, Kent is working with King
County Metro and Sound Transit to improve transit services and facilities.
Elements that are being planned and/or being implemented include:
1. High occupancy vehicle lanes
HOV priority lanes promote ridesharing during heavy commute times and can
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greatly improve transit reliability. As identified in the City’s Comprehensive
plan, the City plans to add HOV lanes to existing major arterials and to new road
construction to enhance and support the regional HOV system4. The I-5 and
272nd Interchange Improvement project includes providing transit and HOV
lanes from Military Road to 26th Avenue South, and Pacific Highway. The City
of Kent engineering staff will continue to support the State Route 167 Corridor
Plan which includes the completion of the HOV system.
2. Transit services
King County Metro’s ten year Transit Now plan includes upgrades to local
service between the Kent Transit Center and Covington, and extends to Maple
Valley. The City included the Transit Now service partnership proposal as part
of the 2008-2013 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The
Transit Now service partnership requires a minimum contribution from the
partner of $100,000 per year for five (5) years to add service on an existing route
or routes or $200,000 per year for five (5) years to add a new route or routes.
Some possibilities include shuttle service through the Lakes and Riverview
communities to the Kent Transit Center, increased frequencies on the Route 153
between Kent and Renton, increased frequencies on the Route 183 through the
West Hill of Kent, and all day service on the Route 918 to serve CTR employment
sites in the manufacturing and industrial center5. The City will continue to work
with King County Metro to promote the new transit routes as service becomes
available.
Sound Transit is adding one new commuter train trip during the peak morning
and afternoon commute times as well as a new South Line train which is
scheduled to be running September of 20076. The City plans to work with King
County Metro to extend the hours of the 918 commuter shuttle in order to
accommodate the new train service. Kent is proposing to increase the 918
service to thirty (30) minute service throughout the midday and sixty (60) minute
service in the evening in order to accommodate the multiple shifts at local
businesses. In the future, the City will continue to pursue grants and
partnerships which will allow CTR businesses to offer frequent and reliable
4 City of Kent 2004 Comprehensive Plan
5 City of Kent 2008-2013 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
6 Sound Transit 2007 Service Implementation Plan (SIP)
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transit service to their employees.
3. Vanpool services and vehicles
Kent plans to continue to encourage CTR employees to participate in Vanpool
and Vanshare programs. Kent and King County are available to help facilitate
rideshare events at CTR worksites. King County Metro is planning on adding
additional vanpools to their fleet before 2011. Several of the City’s CTR
worksites do not have frequent or accessible transit service. The Vanshare
program provides the missing link in order make connections between the Kent
Transit Center and CTR worksites. A future recommendation is that the City of
Kent consider subsiding the Vanshare program for CTR worksites. Several Kent
worksites are not within walking distance of Transit Service. Vanshare would
make it possible for those worksites to promote transit as a commute alternative.
4. Ride matching services
Ridesharing is currently one of the most popular and cost effective alternative
commute modes in Kent. Carpooling is a popular option for employees who
commute outside of the peak times. A number of Kent CTR sites offer their
employees internal ridematching services (IRS). IRS’s are particularly effective
for people who prefer ridesharing with someone they are familiar with or for
employees with language barriers. Rideshare online is an external ridematching
service that links thousands of commuters together, matching people for
carpools and vanpools. Several of Kent’s CTR worksites participate in rideshare
online. The City of Kent will continue to encourage the business community to
use internal ridematching services as well as www.rideshareonline.com.
5. Car sharing services
Flex car is not a practical option for Kent businesses at this time; however, the
City will continue to encourage CTR worksites to provide fleet vehicles for
employees who ride the bus or rideshare to work. In the future the City will
support the implementation of the Flex car program in South King County if the
program develops enough to become a viable option for Kent employees.
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6. Transit facilities
The City of Kent’s 6 Year Transportation Improvement Program identifies the
need for a left turn pocket and signal at Smith and Lincoln Streets. This project
will facilitate the redevelopment of a portion of King County Metro Transit’s
Park and Ride Lot. The City will continue to work with King County Metro to
provide bus shelters at locations that have more than 25 customers per day. King
County Metro and the City are planning to continue to increase the parking
capacity at local park and rides.
A number of CTR businesses have expressed a concern for employee safety at
bus stops near their worksite. The City will continue to work with King County
to provide well established bus stops with amenities such as Eye Stops. Eye
Stops are solar powered lights which signal bus drivers to stop during non-
daylight hours. Increased transit frequency, resulting in shorter wait times will
also help reduce employees personal safety concerns. Increased security
presence at the Kent Transit Center and Kent park and ride facilities will also
help increase transit ridership.
7. Bicycle and sidewalk facilities
The City of Kent contains the largest bicycle network in the region outside of
Seattle. The City has made a significant effort to include the entire business
community on non-motorized planning efforts. Kent has an ongoing bicycle and
pedestrian improvement program which makes improvements to the City’s
bicycle routes and pedestrian network. Information that has been collected
through the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) will be used to identify areas for
improvements to the pedestrian network and bicycle routes over the next
twenty-five (25) years.
The City Comprehensive plan contains bicycle and pedestrian strategies
including: adding bicycle lanes to cross-valley roadways to connect with the
regional bicycle facilities; and connecting bicycle and pedestrian access between
businesses and residential areas to facilitate non-motorized mobility for
residents. Bike racks and lockers have been installed at most of the CTR
worksites as well as local Park and Rides. The City requires new development
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to support a positive pedestrian and bicycle environment through new
sidewalks, transit facilities, and bike paths. In the future the City will continue to
link major bike routes and walkways so that biking, walking, or riding the bus to
work is a safe and enjoyable commute alternative.
C. Marketing and Incentives
The City of Kent plans to implement the following marketing and incentive
programs that will help reduce drive alone trips and vehicle miles traveled.
1. Employer outreach
The City of Kent has a proactive approach for managing its CTR program. Kent
provides public outreach to the entire business community, not just businesses
required by law to participate in the CTR program. The CTR program makes
good business sense for Kent employers. The City helps employers meet their
Growth Management Requirements and retain good employees. The City will
continue to provide CTR updates to the business community through
newsletters, the CTR webpage, business inquiries, and promotional events.
2. Area wide promotions
The City promotes Marketing Campaigns such as the October Rideshare week
and Wheel Options Campaigns to increase ridership through marketing and
incentives. Employees who participate during these campaigns are eligible to
win exciting prizes like a vacation for two or a shopping spree. The City also
facilitates promotional events at CTR worksites which helps encourage
employees to use the alternative commute options. Promotional events also help
make employees aware of the commute options and subsidies that are available
to them. The City will continue to support marketing campaigns and rideshare
events to any City of Kent business that is interested in participating. In the
future, Kent is planning on hosting CTR events that are citywide in order to
encourage ridesharing between neighboring businesses.
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3. Transit pass discounts
Kent CTR employers are encouraged to provide transit pass discounts to their
employees. There are a variety of options available to employers including pre-
pay passes and ticket books, pre-tax transit passes, and flex passes. More than
half of the CTR worksites currently provide transit subsidies for their employees.
In the future the City will continue to work with King County Metro to promote
new transit service in Kent through promotional giveaways and free ride tickets.
4. Parking cash-out programs
Although none of the Kent CTR worksites currently charge for parking,
companies could choose to charge employees for preferred parking spaces and
place the profits back into their CTR program. In the future the City will
continue to encourage employers to reduce the number parking stalls at locations
that lease parking spaces.
5. Rideshare subsidies
Employers that are able to offer subsidies for parking, transit, and/or ridesharing
experience increased participation in their CTR program. Employee subsidies
are a great way to offset commuting costs and encourage employees to break the
habit of driving alone. Common subsidies include vanpool, vanshare, or
carpool subsidies. The City will continue to encourage rideshare subsides in
order to reach employee and City targets and goals.
6. Parking charges and discounts
Currently none of the Kent CTR worksites are charging their employees for
parking. The majority of Kent worksites have an ample supply of parking for
their employees. Although there is free parking available to employees, many of
the Kent worksites provide preferential parking to employees that carpool or
vanpool to work. Worksites that do not have on-street parking within walking
distance and currently have limited parking, may be able to charge a small fee
for parking in order to encourage employees to use commute alternatives.
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7. Preferential parking
Several Kent CTR worksites provide preferential parking for carpool, vanpool,
and vanshare participants. HOV parking spaces are typically near major
entrances or covered parking stalls. Preferential parking is one of the most cost
effective and visible ways that a company can show support for its CTR
program. In the future, the City will continue to encourage employers to
designate HOV parking.
8. Flexible work schedules
Flex schedules have been one of the most beneficial CTR program elements in
Kent; therefore, the City will continue to encourage businesses to allow flexible
work schedules at their sites. Flextime allows employees to work a variable
work schedule, contrary to a standard 9 am to 5 pm work schedule. Flex
schedules reduce employee anxiety over being late and help facilitate carpools.
Compressed workweeks allow employees to work fewer days by working longer
shifts, reducing their total VMT by completely eliminating a trip. Staggered
shifts are another strategy for allowing employees to start and complete their
workday outside of the peak periods.
9. Telecommuting
The City will continue to promote telecommuting allowing employers to use
technology in order to increase productivity, retain good employees, and keep
operating cost low. The City will also encourage the business community to
initiate a telecommuting program as part of their incident response plan.
Telecommuting is an excellent way to reduce congestion and increase air quality
by completely eliminating a trip. Telecommuting is still a relatively new concept;
therefore, the City will provide additional outreach and education to the
businesses community through newsletters and the Kent CTR webpage.
10. Individualized marketing programs
CTR programs can be a part of a company’s Growth Management Act (GMA)
requirements, incident response plans, and wellness programs. The City
encourages companies to collaborate with Kent to promote other programs and
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requirements at their worksites.
11. Neighborhood social marketing programs
The City also has a collaborative approach for working with neighborhood
groups in our community. CTR programs are not limited to the business
community. CTR program information and updates are available on the City of
Kent CTR website. The CTR Efficiency Act Law and local planning guide will
be posted on the City’s website prior to the start of the new program.
12. Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) Program
The City will continue to encourage CTR worksites to provide a guaranteed ride
home (GRH) program for their employees. GRH typically provides a taxi or fleet
vehicles for emergencies. GRH programs provide a solid foundation for
implementing successful CTR programs and operating cost are relatively low.
13. Tax Benefits
Tax benefits are available for eligible employers and their employees. Employers
can offer their employees federal tax commute-to-work fringe benefits.
Employees are eligible for a pre-tax payroll deduction to help offset the cost of
transit or vanpooling. Employers can annually claim up to fifty percent of the
amount paid to or on behalf of each employee for ride sharing, car sharing, using
public transportation, or non-motorized commuting. The credit may not exceed
a total of $200,000 or $60 per employee per fiscal year7. The City will continue
provide employers information and updates pertaining to tax benefits.
D. Special Programs for Construction Mitigation
The City of Kent is planning for a number of construction projects that are
expected to impact the transportation system. To help mitigate the impacts of
the construction activities, the City is planning to use the CTR program. Major
7 Washington State Department of Revenue Commute Trip Reduction Credit Program RCW 82.70.
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City construction projects that will occur before 2011 are included in the City’s
Capital Improvements Program and the Six Year TIP. There are no State
construction projects scheduled before 2011 that will adversely impact Kent.
Strategies for mitigating construction impacts include the following elements:
The City will continue to provide updates to employers from Sound Transit and
WSDOT regarding construction projects. These messages are forwarded to
Employee Transportation Coordinators (ETC). The City also belongs to the
Regional Public Information Network http://www.rpin.org/rpinweb. Regional
construction projects which affect the City’s transportation network are posted
on the Kent website. The City also provides email updates concerning street
closures to City offices, emergency providers, ambulance services, schools, the
transit systems, and to ETC’s.
Construction notices are posted in the IN BOX newsletter that is mailed to City of
Kent customers through their utility Bills. Major Construction projects are also
highlighted in the CTR Commuter newsletter. The City has a Kent Information
Radio, 1650 AM, which is updated daily and includes road closures due to
construction. The City radio is updated more often if there is emergency
information that needs to be announced.
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V. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Required Element Description
Designate Employee
Transportation
Coordinator
The Employee Transportation Coordinator is the point of contact
between the employer and its workforce to implement, promote and
administer the organization’s CTR program. He/she is also the point
of contact between the employer and the local jurisdiction to track the
employer’s progress in meeting CTR requirements
Regular Distribution of
Information to
Employees
Information about commute alternatives will be distributed regularly to
employees. Examples of information that will be distributed will
include:
1) Description of the employer’s commute options program
2) Transit system maps and schedules
3) Vanpool rider alerts
4) Weekly traffic alerts
5) Wheel Options campaign promotional materials
Regular Review of
Employee of Commuting
and Reporting of
Progress
The employer is required to complete the Employer Annual Report
and Program Description Form and submit to the local jurisdiction.
Every two years, the employer shall conduct a program evaluation to
determine worksite progress toward meeting the CTR goals. As part
of the program evaluation, the employer shall distribute and collect
Commute Trip Reduction Program Employee Questionnaires
(surveys) to achieve at least a 70 percent response rate.
Implementation of a Set
of Measures
The employer is required to implement a set of measures that are
designed to increase the percentage of employees using the following
modes:
1) Transit
2) Vanpool
3) Carpool
4) Bicycle or walking
5) Alternative Work Schedules
6) Telework
7) Other non-single occupant vehicle modes
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Implementation of a Set
of Measures (Continued)
Measures to reduce drive alone trips and vehicle miles traveled
include, but are not limited to:
1) Provision of preferential parking or reduced parking charges for
high occupancy vehicles
2) Instituting or increasing parking charges for single-occupant
vehicles
3) Provision of commuter ride matching services
4) Provision of subsidies for transit fares
5) Provisions of vans for vanpools
6) Provisions of subsidies for carpooling or vanpooling
7) Permitting the use of the employer’s vehicles for carpooling or
vanpooling
8) Permitting flexible work schedules
9) Cooperation with transportation providers to provide additional
regular or express service to the worksite
10) Construction of special loading and unloading facilities for
transit, carpool, and vanpool users
11) Provision of bicycle parking facilities, lockers, changing areas,
and showers
12) Provision of a program for parking incentives such as a rebate
for employees who do not use the parking facility
13) Establishment of a program to permit employees to work part or
full time at home or at an alternative worksite closer to their
homes
14) Establishment of a program of alternative work schedules such
as compressed work week schedules
15) Implementation of other measures designed to facilitate the use
of high-occupancy vehicles such as on-site day care facilities
and emergency taxi services
16) Employers or owners of worksites may form or utilize an existing
transportation management association or other transportation-
related associations by RCS 35.87A.010 to assist members in
developing and implementing commute trip reduction programs.
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VI. DOCUMENTATION OF CONSULTATION
This section describes the consultation process that was used to develop the local
City of Kent Commute Trip Reduction plan. The plan was developed in
consultation with the following organizations and individuals:
A. The City of Kent
The CTR local plan was coordinated with the Senior Transportation Planner and
the Transportation Engineering Manager of the Public Works Engineering
Department. The City’s plan was presented to the Public Works Committee in
June 2007.
B. Washington State Department of Transportation
The City coordinated its local plan with WSDOT through regional planning
meetings, workshops, and teleconferences.
C. Regional Planning Organization
This Plan was coordinated with the Puget Sound Regional Council. The City’s
Local CTR plan will be incorporated into the Regional CTR Plan which will be
adopted in 2008.
D. County/ Transit Organizations
The City coordinated with King County metro and Sound Transit. Issues
discussed included funding, transit services and facilities, local and regional
transit planning.
E. Neighboring Jurisdictions
The City’s plan was coordinated with neighboring jurisdictions in South King
County through King County Coordinating Meetings. Issues discussed included
CTR efficiency Act updates, eliminating barriers, and funding.
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F. CTR Employers
The City hosted an ECT coordinating meeting which updates regarding the CTR
Efficiency Act and CTR program changes. ETC’s were given the opportunity to
discussed the benefits and challenges facing the CTR program at their worksite.
G. Public
This plan was coordinated with local businesses, community groups, special
interest groups, and individuals through the Transportation Master Plan (TMP)
Community Task Force . The CTR program is included in the TMP. Task Force
members addressed CTR issues including non-motorized (pedestrian and
bicycle) improvements and transit issues near CTR worksites.
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VII. A SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL PLAN
The City of Kent has prepared a financial analysis to identify revenues and
expenses that are associated with the City’s Commute Trip Reduction Plan. The
following is a description of the available funding sources that the Jurisdiction
may use to implement its CTR Plan. After identifying the available funding
sources, the Jurisdiction has identified the expenses which include program
administration, training, employer assistance, policy and regulation
development, promotional activities, transit and ridesharing services, and
implementation of supporting facilities.
A. Funding Sources
1. WSDOT CTR grant
The WSDOT CTR Grant is the annual allocation that is given to jurisdictions to
help them administer their CTR programs.
2. Local jurisdiction operating funds and capital investment
program funds
Local jurisdictions resources include funds from their operating budgets and
capital investment programs. Capital investment programs funds are usually
earmarked for certain projects such as bicycle and sidewalk facilities, ITS
equipment and road improvements.
3. Federal funds
Federal funds include the grants from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement program, Surface Transportation Program, and the Federal Transit
Administration.
4. Employer contributions
These funding sources include contributions both financial and in-kind from
employers.
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5. Other state funding sources
The funding sources include other state programs that provide assistance to
programs that can contribute to helping make progress toward CTR goals.
Funding sources may include the Safe Route to Schools Program, Competitive
Public Transportation grants, etc.
6. Construction TDM funds ( N/A)
There are no state Construction Projects are planned within the City of Kent
before 2011.
Source of
Funding
Respon-
sible
Agency
Estimated
Revenue
FY 2008
Estimated
Revenue
FY 2009
Estimated
Revenue
FY 2010
Estimated
Revenue
FY 2011
Total
Estimated
Revenue
CTR Grants WSDOT $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Other State
Funds
WSDOT,
CTED
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
CMAQ Funds RTPO $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Local Funds
from
Operating
Budgets
Local
Jurisdiction
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Capital
Investment
Program
Local
Jurisdiction
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Transit
Revenue
Transit
Agency
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Employer
Contributions
TMA or
Local
Jurisdiction
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Developer
Contributions
Local
Jurisdiction
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Mitigation
Funds for
Construction
Projects
Local
Jurisdiction
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
TOTAL $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
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B. Program Expenses
1. Administration
Program administration includes activities such as identifying and notifying
affected employers, reviewing employer progress reports, evaluating employer
programs, coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and transit agencies, and
preparing annual reports on the CTR program.
2. Facilities
Facilities include capital elements that help to reduce the number of drive alone
trips. Elements include high occupancy vehicle lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
transit signal priority improvements, and bus shelters.
3. Services
Services include elements that support transit and ridesharing. Elements include
transit services, assistance with the formation of vanpools, car sharing and ride
matching services.
4. Marketing
Marketing includes activities that help to promote and increase awareness of
commute options among commuters and residents. Activities include the
development and distribution of transit and ridesharing information,
promotional campaigns, web sites to promote commute options programs, and
outreach to employers.
5. Incentives
Incentives include transit pass discount programs, subsidies for vanpool
programs, and other contributions to encourage employers to participate in
commute options programs.
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6. Training
Training includes activities for both employer and local jurisdiction staff.
Training may include workshops on various topics to address CTR, attendance
at conferences and other training opportunities that will help improve program
performance.
Expense Respon-
sible
Party
Estimated
Cost FY
2008
Estimated
Cost FY
2009
Estimated
Cost FY
2010
Estimated
Cost FY
2011
Total
Estimated
Cost
Prepare local
CTR plan and
ordinance
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Administer
CTR program
(contract
management,
annual
reporting,
survey process,
coordination
meetings)
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Training $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Conduct
employer
outreach
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Implement
supporting
transit services
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Implement
supporting
transit facilities
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Implement
supporting
vanpool
services
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Implement
bicycle and
pedestrian
facilities
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Offer program
incentives
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Car sharing
services
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
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Conduct
special area
wide
promotions
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Prepare
updates to
Comprehensive
Plans
$ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
Total $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA $ TBA
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VIII. IMPLEMENTATION STRUCTURE
As part of its strategic plan for implementing the Commute Trip Reduction
program, the City of Kent plans to work in partnership with the Washington
State Department of Transportation, Puget Sound Regional Council, Sound
Transit, King County Metro, neighboring jurisdictions, and CTR worksites.
A. City of Kent
The City of Kent will be responsible for developing and implementing the local
CTR plan. Kent is responsible for ensuring that CTR plans are consistent the
local comprehensive plan. As part of the CTR plan, the City will set the goals
and targets for the affected employers. For CTR program administration, the
City will be responsible for ensuring that affected employers are in compliance
with the CTR law. The City of Kent will provide employer outreach, program
review and annual reporting of employer progress.
B. King County Metro and Sound Transit
King County Metro and Sound Transit will be responsible for providing transit
and ridesharing services to the major employers.
C. Transportation Management Association ( N/A)
Transportation Management Associations will be responsible for conducting
employer outreach activities, promoting and educating employees about drive
alone options and administering special programs, i.e., transit discount
programs, guaranteed ride home, etc. that will help affected employers make
progress toward meeting their goals.
D. CTR Affected Employers
The CTR affected employer will be responsible for complying with the
requirements of the State CTR Law. These requirements include designating an
employee transportation coordinator, regular distribution of information to
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employees, regular review of employee commuting and reporting of progress to
the local jurisdiction, and implementing a set of measures that will help achieve
progress toward meeting goals.
CTR Implementation Plan
The City of Kent has identified the following schedule for implementing the CTR
program strategies and services. The agency responsible for implementing the
strategy or service is also listed.
Policies and Regulations
Program Strategy or Service Agency Responsible Scheduled Date for
Implementation
Provide updates to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Kent 2008
Services and Facilities
Program Strategy or Service Agency Responsible Scheduled Date for
Implementation
Transit Now and Sound
Transit Service improvement
Programs.
Kent, King County Metro,
and Sound Transit.
2007-2011
Marketing and Incentive Programs
Program Strategy or Service Agency Responsible Scheduled Date for
Implementation
Participate in the
Transportation Fairs,
Rideshare, and Wheel Options
Campaigns.
Kent and King County
Metro.
2007-2011
Construction Mitigation Programs
Program Strategy or Service Agency Responsible Scheduled Date for
Implementation
There are no state
Construction Projects planned
within the City of Kent before
2011.
Washington State
Department of
Transportation and King
County Metro
N/A
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