HomeMy WebLinkAbout1601RESOLUTION NO I t-ot
A RESOLUTION of the C1ty Council of the City of
Kent, Waslnngton, adoptmg the 2002 -2007 Six Year
TransportatiOn Improvement Plan
WHEREAS, after proper notice, the C1ty Council of the City of Kent held
a pubhc hearmg at the regular meetmg of the City Council at 7·00 p m on September 4,
2001, to consider pubhc testimony on the City's proposed 2002-2007 S1x Year
Transportation Improvement Plan and, havmg considered pubhc testimony to the Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS.
SECTION 1 The 2002 through 2007 SIX Year Transportation
Improvement Plan, set forth m Exlnbit "A" attached hereto and herewith filed with the City
Clerk, IS hereby adopted
PASSED at a regular meetmg of the City Council of the City of Kent, W ashmgton
tlns__f_dayof 4~ ,2001
1 Six Year Transportation Plan
tJ,.. 4 CONCURRED m by the Mayor of the C1ty of Kent, th1s
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ATTEST·
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BRENDA JACOBE CITY CLERK
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I hereby cerl!fy that this IS a true and correct copy of ResolutiOn No I {,o f ,
passed by the C1ty Counc!l of the C1ty of Kent, Washmgton, the _j___ day of
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~ .;2.._, '(it~ (SEAL) BRENDAJACOBER~YCLERK
P \Cm\\ResoluMniSIXYEAR-2002 RES doc
2 Six Year Transportation Plan
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2002-2007
•• KENT
WASHINGTON
Mayor Jim White
Don E. Wickstrom, P.E.
Director of Public Works
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Project Name
Number ProJect Locatron and E<tent Page
132"" Avenue Southeast Widening 1
Southeast 2451h Street to Southeast 252"d Street
2 Washington Avenue (SR 181) HOY Lanes 2
James Street to Green Rzve1 Brzdge
3 Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOY Lanes -North Phase 3
Kent-Des Mornes Road (SR 516) to South 25 2"d St1 eet
4 Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Alvord Avenue to 97'" Place South
4
5 West Meeker Street Widening-Phase I 5
Washzngton Avenue (SR 181) to 64th Avenue South
6 Southeast 2561h Street Widening-Phase I 6 • 116'h Avenue Southeast to 136'" Avenue Southeast
7 94'h Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516) 7
Traffic Szgnal System Improvement
8 James Street at Central Avenue 8
Intersectzon Improvement
9 Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOY Lanes-South Phase
South 252"d Street to South 272"d Street
9
10 132"d Avenue Southeast at Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516) 10
Intersectzon Improvement
11 South 212'h Street Pavement Rehabilitation 11
Green Rzver Brzdge to West Valley Hzghway (SR 181)
12 72"" Avenue South Extension 12
South 196'" Street to South 20d1' Street
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Project Name
Number Pro1ect Locatzon & Extent Page
13 South 277 111 Street Corridor -Phase II 13
SR 167 to Auburn Way North
14 Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect 14
West Meeker Street and West Sm1th Street
15 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 15
Ongozng C1tyw1de Program
16 Guardrail and Safety Improvements 16
Ongozng Cztyw1de Program
17 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad/Union Pacific 17
Railroad Grade Separation
South 21 f' Street, James Street and/or Wz/lls Street!SR 516, and • South 228'" Street
18 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair 18
And Rehabilitation
Ongozng Cltywzde Program
19 Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus 19
Ongozng Cltywzde Program
20 Willis Street (SR 516) at 4'11 Avenue Roundabout Construction 20
Replace Szgnal at lntersectzon wzth Roundabout
21 84'11 Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation 21
South 212'" Street to SR 167
22 West Valley Highway at South 277'11 Street 22
llltersectzon Improvement
23 South 228th Street Corridor-Phase I 23
Mzlztmy Road to 54'" Avenue South
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SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project
Number
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Project Name
Pro;ect Locatzon & Extent
116'h Avenue Southeast Widening
Southeast 2561h Street to Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516)
Military Road at Reith Road
lntersectzon Improvement
Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
Wzlbs Street (SR 516) to the Green Rzver Brzdge
South 272"d Street Widening-Phase I
M1htary Road to 26'h Avenue South
Military Road Widening -Phase I
Rezth Road to Kent-Des Momes Road (SR 516)
South 228th Street Corridor-Phase III
84 1h Avenue South to Benson Road (SR 515)
80th Avenue South Widening
South 196th Street to South 188th Street
South 272"d Street Widening-Phase II
26'h Avenue South to Pac1fic H1ghway South (SR 99)
South 272"d Street Widening-Phase III
Mzbtary Road to Pacific Hzghway and 1-5 HOV Loop-Ramp
4'h Avenue & Smith Street Intersection Improvements
lntersectzon Improvement
Kent Station Infrastructure Improvements
V1c1mty of I" Avenue North and Temperance Street
MAP OF THE PROJECTS
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
132"d Avenue Southeast Widening
Southeast 245'h Street to Southeast 252nd Street
Widen 132"d Avenue Southeast to provide a three-lane roadway, mcludmg
two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, paved shoulders,
storm dramage and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Right of Way AcquiSitiOn
Constructwn . ..
$250,000
0
.. $1,000,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,250,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City ofKent, AlP, STP (U)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this sectiOn of 132"d Avenue Southeast
has reached the pomt where a consistent three-lane roadway sectiOn IS
reqmred to provide safe left-tum access mto the adJommg properties
Roadway Improvements are also reqmred to provide safe access for
mcreased traffic and school age pedestnans to and from the East Hill
Youth Sports Complex, and the Martm Sortun Elementary School
Shoulder Improvements Will also provide contJ·ol of roadway dramage and
prevent Impacts to adJacent property owners
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard EhmmatiOn, FMSIB-Fretght Mob1ltty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportallon Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
4/P-Arlena] Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2002
Washington Avenue (SR 181) HOY Lanes
James Street to Green River Bndge
Widen Washmgton Avenue (SR 181) to provide two general purpose lanes
m each directiOn, one HOY (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane northbound
between SR 516 and West Meeker Street, and southbound between West
Smith Street and Willis Street. This prOJect will also mclude four general
purpose lanes and a two way left tum lane between Smith Street and
James Street and a new nght tum only lane from northbound Washmgton
A venue to eastbound SR 516 The ex1stmg traffic signal systems at the
mtersectwns ofWashmgton Avenue at West Meeker Street and Kent-Des
Momes Road (SR 516) Will be modified The proJect will mclude
constructiOn of full-width pavmg, Sidewalks, street hghtmg, stonn
dramage, landscapmg, concrete curbs, gutters, utlhl!es, and appurtenances
Prehmmary Engmeenng
Right of Way AcquiSitiOn
ConstructiOn
$300,000
.. $630,000
$3,100,000
TOTAL ...................................... $4,030, 000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): AlP, TIB, C1ty of Kent, LID, WSDOT overlay,
Funded, LID Formed
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This proJect IS reqmred for compliance with the C1ty's concurrency
ordmance It will reduce peak hour smgle occupant vehicle tnps by
encouragmg high occupancy vehicle usage. Washmgton Avenue IS a
regiOnally Significant north-south artenal used by commuters for access
from SR 516 and SR 167, and to the mdustnal/cornrnercJa! land uses m
the Green River Valley
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) u, ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board,
-UP-A.rtenal Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement Distnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOV Lanes-North Phase
Kent-Des Momes Road (SR 516) to South 252"d Street
Widen Pacific Highway South to provide a pair ofHOV (High Occupancy
Vehicle) lanes from the Kent-Des Momes Road (SR 516) to South 252"d
Street The proJect will also provide a seven foot Wide concrete sidewalk
and modify existmg traffic signal systems at the Kent-Des Momes Road,
South 240'h Street, and at South 252"d Street. The project mcludes
landscapmg, pavmg, concrete curbs, gutters, storm dramage systems,
utilities, and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . . . $1,200,000
Right ofWay AcqulSltiOn. . ...... $530,000
ConstructiOn . $6,720,000
TOTAL ....................................... $8,450,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (U), TPP, AlP, City of Kent, WSDOT Funds
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This prOJect IS reqmred for compliance With the City's concurrency
ordmance It will reduce peak hour smgle-occupant vehicle tnps by
encouragmg high occupancy vehicle usage Pacific Highway South
(SR 99) IS a regwnally sigmficant north-south artenal heavily used by
commuters for access from South Kmg county to the employment centers
m South Seattle, and provides alternative access to I-5 and Sea-Tac
airport
STP-Surface Transportal!on Program [Federal]; (U) U1 ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (State],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIE-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
AlP-Artenallmprovement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestnan Facilities
Alvord A venue to 97'h Place South
Improve Canyon Dnve (SR 516) by extendmg the ex1stmg s1dewalks
along the southerly s1de of Canyon Dnve, between Alvord Avenue and
97'h Avenue South, and w1den the pavement along the southerly s1de of
the roadway to prov1de a b1cycle fac1hty The proJeCt Will mclude
constructwn of pavmg, Sidewalks, street hghtmg, mmor storm dramage,
and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng. $120,000
$30,000
$850,000
Right of Way Acqms1t10n
ConstructiOn
TOTAL ....................................... $1,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1ty of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Canyon Dnve 1s a c1ty des1gnated b1cycle route and 1s the key route to the
east h1ll area It w1ll reduce peak hour smgle-occupant veh1cle tnps by
encouragmg the use ofnon-motonzed transportatiOn modes
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) U1ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-HazaJd Ehmmat10n, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobl11ty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -Trnnsportatwn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportatwn Improvement Board,
~IP-Artenal Improvement Pro1,•:ram (State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
West Meeker Street Widening-Phase I
Washmgton Avenue (SR 181) to 64th Avenue South
Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five-lane roadway mcludmg four
general-purpose travel lanes, a center turn lane, and a bicycle facility The
traffic Signal system at the mtersectwn of 64th Avenue South will also be
modified The proJect Will mclude constructiOn of full-width pavmg,
concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, street hghtmg, storm
dramage, u!Jh!Jes and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Right of Way AcqulS!hon
$110,000
$330,000
$1,800,000 ConstructiOn . . ..... .
TOTAL ....................................... $2,240,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): AlP, City ofKent, LID
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this sectiOn of Meekei Street has reached
the pomt where a consistent five-lane roadway sectiOn IS reqmred to
accommodate through traffic Traffic volumes exceedmg 25,000 ADT,
west of the mtersectwn ofWashmgton Avenue, mandate a five-lane road
to accommodate additiOnal development
STP-Surface Transportatwn Program [Federal], (U) U1 ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmal!on, FMSJB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportal! on Improvement Account, TIB-Transportal!on Improvement Board,
AlP-Artenal Improvement Pro!,>ram [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2002
Southeast 2561h Street Widening-Phase I
!16'h Avenue Southeast to 136 1h Avenue Southeast
Widen Southeast 256'h Street to provtde a three-lane roadway, mcludmg
two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, plus additiOnal
tum lanes at key mtersectwns, and a bicycle facthty Modtfy the existmg
traffic s1gnal systems at the mtersectwns of 1161h Avenue Southeast, 1241h
Avenue Southeast and !32"d Avenue Southeast The cross-streets wtll
also be widened to construct curb returns at the same mtersectwns The
project wtll mclude the constructiOn of full-width pavmg, concrete curbs,
gutters, stdewalks, bicycle paths, street hghtmg, storm dramage, ul!htJes
and appurtenances
Prehmmary Engmeenng .
Right of Way Acqms1t10n ..
ConstructiOn
$555,000
$360,000
$5,165,000
TOTAL ....................................... $6,080,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): TPP, City of Kent,
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development m the Lake Mendian and Mendian Country
Club areas of the City of Kent, the City of Covmgton, and nearby areas
wtthm Kmg County has reached the pomt where a consistent three-lane
roadway sectwn IS reqmred to provide safe left-tum access mto the
adJommg properties, and accommodate this past development Further,
shoulder Improvements such as concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
bicycle paths are reqmred to provtde control of roadway dramage and
prevent 1mpacts to adjacent property owners, and to provtde safe access
for school-age pedestnans and cychsts, and general access needs to the
area surroundmg the Mendmn Elementary School.
STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements.
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State],
TJA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Imptovement Board,
AlP-Artenal Improvement Prot,'Tam [State], LID -Local Improvement D1strJct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
94th Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516)
Traffic Signal System Improvement
Install a traffic signal at the mtersectwn of 94th Avenue South at Canyon
Dnve (SR 516) The pro] eel also mcludes the reconstructiOn &
reahgnment of the 248'h Street SE & 94'h Avenue mtersectwn along w1th
pavement w1demng of 94'h Avenue South from South 248'h Street to
Canyon Dnve (SR 516) It also mcludes constructwn of a tum 1sland at the
mtersectwn of Canyon Dnve, and constructiOn of retaimng walls/rockenes
and b1cycle paths Along the northerly side of Canyon Dnve, ex1stmg
curbs and walkways will be reconstructed to meet C1ty Standards The
proJect Will also mclude constructwn of curbs, gutters s1dewalks and
appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
R.Jght of Way AcqulSltJOn
Constructwn . ..
$55,000
... $70,000
.. $555,000
TOTAL .......................................... $680,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): AlP, C1ty of Kent, Mil!gal!on Agreements, LID
Partzally Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: A traffic signal 1s appropnate because of the level of development m this
area and the combmation of travel speeds and traffic volumes along
Canyon Dnve The s1gnal will prov1de safe access mto the local
residenl!al areas bounded by 94'h Avenue South, 104'h Avenue South, and
Southeast 240'h Street/James Street This s1gnal Improvement w!ll also
help provide safe access for pedestnans to/from the METRO bus routes
along Canyon Dnve
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements.
HES-Hazard Ehmmal:lon, FMSIB -FTelght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State],
TIA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
AlP-Arlena! Improvement Proh'lam [State], LID -Local Improvement Dtstnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
James Street at Central Avenue
IntersectiOn Improvement
W1den the easterly leg of James Street at Central Avenue mtersectwn to
prov1de an exclus1ve nght-tum lane for westbound traffic on James Street,
and construct a second south-bound to east-bound left tum pocket The
proJect w1ll also modify the ex1stmg traffic sJgnal The proJect w1ll
mclude the constructiOn of pavmg, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks,
street hghtmg, storm dramage fac!IJlies, ulihlies and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . $270,000
$170,000
.. $760,000
Right of Way AcqulSltJOn
ConstructiOn
TOTAL ....................................... $1,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): AlP, C1ty of Kent
Partzally Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Th1s mtersectwn 1s heavily impacted by traffic commg off and headed to
the Kent East Hill The proJect Will support improved access mto the
downtown area and the mcreased traffic generated by the changes m land
use m the downtown area
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) U1ban. (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Elrmmatwn, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State],
Tl4 -Transportal! on Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
4/P-Arlena! Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement Dtstnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOY Lanes-South Phase
South 252"d Street to South 272"d Street
Widen Pacific H1ghway South to prov1de a pa1r ofHOV (H1gh Occupancy
Veh1cle) lanes from South 252"d Street to South 272"d Street. The proJect
w11l also prov1de a seven foot w1de concrete Sidewalk, and modify ex1stmg
traffic s1gnal systems at the Fred Meyer Shoppmg Center, South 260'h
Street, and South 272"d Street The proJect will mclude constructiOn of
pavmg, landscapmg, storm dramage systems, concrete curbs, gutters,
ulihlies, and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . $900,000
. $1,600,000
$6,100,000
Right of Way AcquiSitiOn
ConstructiOn . . . . .. . .
TOTAL ....................................... $8,600,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (U), TPP, AlP, C1ty of Kent, WSDOT Funds
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This pro] ect 1s reqmred for compliance With the C1ty' s Concurrency
Ordmance and the City Comprehensive Plan The proJect w1!1 reduce
peak hour smgle-occupant vehicle tnps by encouragmg l::ugh occupancy
vehicle usage PaCJ:fic H1ghway South (SR 99) IS a regwnally s1gmficant
north-south artenal heavily used by commuters for access from South
Kmg County to the employment centers m South Seattle, and provides
alternalive access to Interstate 5 from airport
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Pro6'Tllm [Federal], (U) U1 ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Fre~ght Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State],
TJA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
"IP-Arlena] Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
132"d Avenue Southeast at Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516)
IntersectiOn Improvement
W1den the north leg of 132"d Avenue Southeast at South 272"d Street
(Kent-Kangley) mtersectwn to provide an exclusive nght-tum lane for
southbound traffic on 132"d Avenue Southeast The proJect mcludes
mod1fymg the ex1stmg traffic signal system and reconstructiOn of pavmg,
street hghtmg, storm dramage facilities, concrete curbs, gutters,
sidewalksl'b!cycle paths, utJhties and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . $20,000
.$30,000
$200,000
Right of Way Acqmsil!on
Construction
TOTAL .......................................... $250,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1ty of Kent, AlP, SIP (U)
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This mtersectwn IS heavily Impacted by traffic commg down 132110
A venue Southeast and supports throughput to the Southeast 272"d Street
Comdor The comer turmng Improvement Will he mto the curb and
gutter Improvements at the nearby shoppmg center The proJect Will
support Improved access onto the cross-valley comdor and Kent East
Hill
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) U1ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmat10n, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strateg1c Investment Board [State],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TJB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
AlP -Arlena! Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2003
South 212 111 Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Green River Bndge to West Valley H1ghway (SR 181)
Remove and rehabilitate the ex1stmg roadway pavement to add additional
serv1ce hfe to the asphalt roadway between the Green River bndge and
West Valley H1ghway (SR 181) Th1s proJect will mclude the removal and
replacement of the upper two mches of the ex1stmg asphalt pavement m
the curb lanes m both d1rectwns, and a full-w1dth asphalt pavement
overlay of the entire roadway. Tlus proJect w1ll also mclude the select1ve
replacement of catch basm mlets and dnveway approach aprons, and
sectwns of concrete curbs and gutters
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng ............ $45,000
Right of Way AcqulSltJOn ...
ConstructiOn . . . . .
. $-0-
$635,000
TOTAL .......................................... $680,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (U), C1ty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The ex1stmg asphalt pavement along this sectwn of South 212'11 Street IS
exh1b1tmg s1gns of distress, as demonstrated by "alhgatonng",
long1tudmal crackmg, and crackmg of the concrete curbs and gutters The
end of the serv1ce hfe of th1s roadway has been reached ReconstructiOn
of the pavement to extend the serv1ce life of the roadway and prevent
further degradatiOn IS reqmred
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) U1ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmal10n, FMSIB-Freight Mob1hty Strateg1c Investment Board [State],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIE-Transportahon Improvement Board,
4/P-Artenal Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2003
72"d Avenue South Extension
South !96th Street to South 200th Street
Construct a new four-lane roadv.-ay from South !96th Street to South 200'h
Street The proJect w11l mclude the crossmg of M1ll Creek and
constructiOn of full-w1dth pavmg, concrete curbs, gutters, s1dewalks, street
hghtmg, storm dramage, landscapmg, ul!hl!es and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Right of Way Acqms1l!on ..
ConstructiOn
$160,000
$680,000
$580,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,420,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1ty of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Contmued development m the northern Kent mdustnal area, and lugh
levels of congestiOn along West Valley H1ghway between the South ISO'h
Street and South !96th Street comdors, mandate add1t1onal north-south
artenal capac1ty Th1s proJect prov1des some rehef for South !80th Street,
South !96'h Street, and South 212th Street mtersectwns along West Valley
H1ghway It also prov1des 1mproved access to the South !96th Street
comdor from mdustnal development along 72"d Avenue South
STP-Surface Transportal!on Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobthty Strateg1c Investment Board [State],
TIA-Transportatwn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportatwn Improvement Board,
4IP-Artenal Improvement Prot,>ram [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
South 277'h Street Corridor -Phase II
SR 167 to Auburn Way North
Study, design and construct the w1demng of South 277'h Street from three
lanes to five lanes, mcludmg grade separatwn at the UPRR and BNSF raJ!
crossmgs, utility Improvements (water, sewer, and storm), two-way left-
tum lane, and accommodatiOns for bicycle and pedestrian fac!IJ!Jes from
SR 167 to Auburn Way. Th1s mcludes mod1ficatwns to the traffic signals
at the mtersectwns of South 277'h Street and Auburn Way North/East
Valley Highway The project W1ll mclude the constructiOn of full-w1dth
pavmg, concrete curbs, gutters and Sidewalks, street hghtmg, storm
dramage, landscapmg, utJhlies and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng .. ... $5,500,000
$5,100,000 Rlght of Way AcqmsJtJon ....
ConstructiOn .. . .. .......... . . $24,800,000
TOTAL ..................................... $35,400,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): TPP, LID, C1ty of Auburn, Kmg County, WSDOT, ISTEA,
TEA21, TIB, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, Port ofTacoma, BNSF, and
UPRR
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Th1s project w1ll Improve safety and mob1hty on an ex1stmg east-west
comdor, provide multi-modal facJhlies, and ensure that the lmk w1ll
salisfy concurrency m the near future The project mvolves and benefits
the C1lies of Auburn and Kent, as well as Kmg County and WSDOT It 1s
not feasible to w1den alternate routes to accommodate e1ther ex1stmg or
forecast traffic volumes to the Kent East H1ll Th1s project provides a
contmuous artenal from Kent East Hill to SR 167 to Interstate 5
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1h1y Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
4/P-Artenal Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1s!nct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect
West Meeker Street and West Sm1th Street
Interconnect the ex1stmg traffic s1gnals at the Interurban Tra!l crossmgs at
Meeker Street and Sm1th Street to the UP crossmg s1gnals at smd streets
PROJECT COST: Prel!mmary Engmeenng
Right of Way Acqu!Sltwn ..
. $30,000
$-0-
$220,000 Constructwn ...
TOTAL .......................................... $250,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (E), C1ty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Th1s proJect IS reqmred m order to mterconnect the ex1stmg street s1gnals
w1th the rmlroad crossmg s1gnals It w1ll ehmmate potential confhct
where traffic could backup across the rmlroad tracks
STP-Surface Transportauon Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmahon, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob!l1ty StrategiC Investment Board [State],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, T!B-Transportahon Improvement Board,
AlP-Arlena] Improvement Prob>ram [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002-2007
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Ongomg Citywide Program
Make miscellaneous Improvements to the City's Bicycle Route and
Pedestnan system Potential proJects mclude Improvements to lOO'h
Avenue Southeast north ofJames Street, Southeast 248'h Street east of94'h
Avenue South, and 152"d Way Southeast north of Southeast 272"d Street
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng .. $60,000
Right of Way AcqUisition. .. .. . ... . ... $-0-
Constructwn . .. . . ... . . .... $550,000
TOTAL .......................................... $610,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): SIP (E), C1ty of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Tlus proJect complies With the City's CTR (Commute Tnp Reduction)
Ordmance and the City Comprehensive Plan Th1s proJect helps to reduce
peak hour smgle-occupant vehicle tnps, encourage the use of non-
motonzed transportatiOn modes, and prov1de safe routes for school-age
pedestnans and cyclists.
STP-Surface Transportahon Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmahon, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportatwn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportatwn Improvement Board,
AlP-Artenal Improvement Pro!,>ram [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002-2007
Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongomg Citywide Program
Make miscellaneous guardrail Improvements each year to enhance
motonst safety Candidate projects mclude the westerly shoulder at
Frager Road, 1001h Avenue Southeast (near the 22600 block), and West
Valley Road (north of the 27200 block) Upgrade ex1stmg guardrail end-
treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulatiOns
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng ... .$20,000
$-0-
.. $170,000
Right of Way AcquiSitiOn .
Construcl!on ..
TOTAL .......................................... $190,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (E), HES, C1ty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project IS mandated by compliance w1th Federal and State
regulatiOns, and the reqUirement to ehmmate potentially hazardous
roadway conditions
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
AlP-Artenallmprovement Pro>.>ram [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2003-2007
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad/Union Pacific Railroad Grade
Separation
South 212'h Street, South 228'h Street, James Street and/or Wtlhs Street/SR
516
Construct grade separatiOns of both the Burlmgton Northern Santa Fe
Ratlroad's and Umon Pactfic Railroad's mamlme tracks at South 212'h
Street, and at etther James Street or Wtlhs Street/SR 516, and at South
228'h Street The proJect wtll support the mcreased number of trams
through the Ctty resultmg from the re-opemng of the BNSF Ratlroad's
Stampede Pass 1me and mcreased acttvtty through the Ports of Seattle and
Tacoma, as well as the commuter rat! operatwns of the RTA The proJect
wtll ulttmately mclude the constructiOn of bndge structures, full-wtdth
pavmg, concrete curbs, gutters, stdewalks, street hghtmg, utthlles and
appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Right of Way Acquistt!on
Constructwn . .. . . .....
... $15,000,000
. $9,000,000
$60,000,000
TOTAL ..................................... $84,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): P.E.: Ctty of Kent, State, FMSIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Construction: STP (U), State, Ctty of Kent, FMSIB
Burlmgton Northern/Santa Fe Ratlroad and Umon
Pactfic/Southem Pactfic Ratlroad
The level of fretght and passenger rat! traffic on both the UP and BNSF
Rat1road mamlmes ts dramattcally mcreasmg as a consequence of
posttlve economtc condtllons m the Puget Sound area and the approved
RTA plan East-west fretght and commuter mobthty m the Green River
Valley wtll soon reach a pomt of bemg stgmficantly tmpacted by
contmued pnvate development competmg wtth the mcreased rat! traffic -
also created by pnvate development acttvttles and regwnal trade Grade-
separatiOns are reqmred to mtttgate past and future development and
mcreased rat! traffic to mamtam east-west mobthty
STP-Surface Transportallon Program [Federal), (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazatd Ehmmat!On, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportatwn Improvement Account, TJB-Transportatlon Improvement Board,
AlP-Art en a! Improvement Progt am [State], LID -Local Improvement Dtstnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002-2007
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair and
Rehabilitation
Ongomg Citywide Program
Reconstruct and repau existmg sidewalks and pedestnan ramps, and
mstall new hard-surfaced sidewalks to Implement the reqmrements of the
Federal Government's Amencans with Disabih!Jes Act (ADA) Tills
proJect wlll mclude an mventory of the City's sidewalk/walkway facihties,
and Identdicatwn and correctiOn of existmg deficiencies This proJect wJ!l
also mclude the constructiOn of concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks,
mmor storm dramage, and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Right of Way AcqulSltJOn
ConstructiOn
$195,000
$-0-
$1,705,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,900,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This proJect IS mandated by the Amencans with Disabihlles Act (ADA)
It repairs existmg sidewalks, replaces deficient/substandard and/or
missmg wheelchmr/pedestnan ramps, and bnngs same mto comphance
With the adopted Federal standards
STP-Surface TransportaTion Program [Federal], (U) U1 ban. (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazmd Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Freight Mob1hty Strateg1c Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
-UP-Arlena! Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002-2007
Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus
Ongomg Citywide Program
Contmue to provide enhanced transit service m the Downtown Kent
busmess area through the use of a fixed-route shuttle service, With
demand-responsive routmg capabilities Service route pomts will mclude
Kmg County Metro Park Ride, South Kmg County Regwnal Justice
Center, and Kent City Hall, as well as local shoppmg and medical
facilities
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Right of Way AcqulSltion ..
$-0-
$-0-
$140,000 OperatiOns . . .
TOTAL .......................................... $140,000 *
*City share, which IS equiValent to the lost fare box revenue that the county could have collected
were not the City wantmg a free service, (based on 6 years operatmg cost With 3% mflatwn)
FUNDING SOURCE (S): Kmg County, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Shopper Shuttle provides mobility and mdependence to many of the
city's semors as well as school children and other citizens with limited
mobility optiOns. The service addresses a sigmficant transit market that
may not be able to use the county's more traditiOnal routes, and helps the
city meet Its road safety and transportation demand management goals
STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) U1ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmahon, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportatton Improvement Account, TIB-Transportalton Improvement Board,
AIP-Artenal Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement Dtstnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2003
Willis Street (SR 516) at 4th Avenue Roundabout Construction
Replace S1gnal at IntersectiOn w1th Roundabout
Rechannel all four legs of the W!lhs Street and 4th Avenue mtersectlon
and replace the s1gnal With a 150-foot diameter roundabout, mcludmg 14-
foot center med1ans m each leg The proJect w!ll also mclude the
construction of curb, gutter, Sidewalks, street hghtmg, stom1 dramage,
ut1ht1es and appurtenances
Prehmmary Engmeenng .
Right of Way Acqms1t1on
Construction .
$130,000
$-0-
. .$570,000
TOTAL .......................................... $700,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1ty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of congestwn, traffic volumes, and number of mtersectwns
along th1s sectwn of W!lhs Street (SR 516) reqmre a roundabout to
accommodate through traffic, and prov1de safe access mto 4th Avenue,
and the abuttmg res1dent1al and downtown areas Roundabout des1gn w11l
also fully accommodate proposed changes m access to 74th Avenue South
w1thout requmng an add!llonal s1gnal at 74th Avenue and W!lhs Street
STP-Surface Transportal::ton Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehnunatwn, FMSIB-Fretght Mob1hty Strategtc Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportatwn Improvement Account, TIE-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
AlP-Arlena! Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
84 1h Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation
South 2121h Street to SR 167
Remove and rehabihtate the ex1stmg roadway pavement to add additional
service life to the roadway between South 212'h Street and SR 167 This
proJect Will mclude the removal and replacement of the ex1stmg pavement
m the curb lanes m both directiOns, and a full-width asphalt concrete
overlay of the entire roadway, and will also mclude the selective
replacement of catch basm mlets and dnveway approach aprons, and curbs
and gutters
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . .. .. $145,000
.... $-0-
$585,000
Right of Way AcqulSltJOn .....
ConstructiOn
TOTAL .......................................... $730,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (U), C1ty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The ex1stmg pavement along this sectiOn of 841h Avenue South IS
showmg signs of structural distress, as demonstrated by "alhgatonng",
longitudmal crackmg, and crackmg of the curbs and gutters An mverted
crown section also occurs at the former curb !me along many of the
sectiOns of this street This mverted crown sectiOn results m the pondmg
of stom1water m the street along the seam !me, which mcreases the
failure rate of the roadway pavement
STP-Surface Transportatwn Program [Federal], (U} Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmal!on, FMSIB -Freight Mobihty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIE-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
~IP. Artenal Improvement Pro!,'lam [State]. LID -Local Improvement Distnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
West Valley Highway at South 277'h Street
IntersectiOn Improvement
W1den West Valley H1ghway to extend the ex1stmg southbound left turn
and nght-turn lanes at the mtersectwn of South 277'h Street The project
w1ll mclude the construction of paved shoulders, street hghtmg, storm
dramage, utJhties and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Right of Way AcquiSitiOn
Constructwn
$50,000
$50,000
$235000
TOTAL .......................................... $335,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (E), HES, AIP, C1ty of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes at th1s mtersectwn have reached the pomt where
extenswn of the ex1stmg nght-turn and left-tum lanes are reqmred to
mitigate the congestiOn at the mtersectwn and to accommodate additiOnal
development m the Green River Valley Shoulder Improvements are
reqmred to prov1de control of roadway dramage and prevent 1mpacts to
adjacent propert1es
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) Urban. (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board,
AlP -Arlena! Improvement Pro!,>ram [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
South 228th Street Corridor -Phase I
Military Road to 54 1h Avenue South
Prehmmary engmeenng and constructwn of a new five-lane roadway from
SR-516 along Military Road to approximately Bolger Road, then from
M1litary Road to 54th Avenue South, mcludmg a new bndge over the
Green R1ver The proJect Will mclude the constructiOn of full-w1dth
pavmg, a bndge, concrete curbs, gutters, Sidewalks, street lightmg, storm
dramage, landscapmg, utilities and appurtenances The proJect may
mclude the mstallatwn of traffic Signal systems at the Comdor's
mtersectwns w1th Military Road and Lakes1de Boulevard.
PROJECT COST: Prelimmary Engmeenng.. . $1,500,000
R.J.ght of Way Acqms1tion ... . $1,100,000
ConstructiOn $19,000,000
TOTAL ..................................... $21,600,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): TPP, C1ty of Kent, LID, Tffi, FMSffi
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The James Street and Meeker Street 'comdors' are mfeas1ble to w1den
sufficiently to accommodate forecast traffic volumes and future
development Without additional east-west capacity Add1t10nal capac1ty
1s reqmred to accommodate ex1stmg development m the northern
mdustnal area of the C1ty South 212 Street has at-grade crossmgs for
both the UP and BNSF railroads, wh1ch also hampers east-west fre1ght
mob1hty Meeker Street currently represents the only east-west artenal
that crosses the Green R.J.ver between the SR 516 and South 2121
h Street.
Th1s proJect prov1des the first phase of a contmuous artenal from Benson
H1ghway to Interstate 5, though the mdustnal center of Kent
STP-Surface Transportatwn Program [Federal], (U) Urbtm, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TJA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board,
AlP-Artenal Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
116'h Avenue Southeast Widening
Southeast 256'h Street to Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516)
Widen 116'h Avenue Southeast to provide a five-lane roadway, mcludmg
four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane and a bicycle
facility The proJect will mclude the constructiOn of pavmg, concrete
curbs, gutters, Sidewalks, biCycle lanes, paved shoulders, street l!ghtmg,
storn1 dramage, ul!l!l!es and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng.
fught of Way AcqulS!twn
Constructwn
. .$275,000
$370,000
$1,770,000
TOTAL ....................................... S2,415,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): AlP, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic studies have mdicated that traffic demand will contmue to mcrease
on this sectiOn of 116'h Avenue This roadwa6' fmmels east/west
movement on Southeast 256'h Street to the 272"d/277' Street Comdor
STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Freight Mob1hty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportallon Improvement Account, TIB-Transportallon Improvement Board.
AlP-Artenal Improvement PrO!,'fam [State], LID -Local Improvement Distnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
Military Road at Reith Road
Intersection Improvement
Widen the east and west legs of the M1htary Road at Re1th Road
mtersect10n to provide exclusive left-tum lanes for traffic on Reith Road,
and an exclusiVe nght-turn lane for northbound traffic on M1htary Road
Modify the extstmg traffic stgnal The proJeCt wtll include the
constructiOn of pavmg, paved shoulders, street hghtmg, storm dramage,
utthttes and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng .. $70,000
Right of Way Acqmsitwn.. $-0-
Constructwn .. ... . ... $510,000
TOTAL .......................................... $580,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): AlP, Ctty of Kent, STP (U)
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development on the Kent West Htll, coupled wtth the grov:th
m the Puget Sound area and the regularly occumng congestion along both
Pactfic Highway South and Interstate 5, results m significant congestiOn at
this mtersectwn m the mornmg and evemng peak hours Forecast v/c
ratws Will exceed the adopted standard unless intenm Improvements are
made to provtde additional capactty
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty StrategiC Investment Board [State),
TIA -Transportatwn Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatJon Improvement Board,
AlP-Artenal Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
Willis Street (SR 516) to the Green River Bndge
Remove and rehabilitate the existmg roadway pavement to add addJtwnal
service hfe to the roadway, between Willis Street (SR 516) and the Green
RlVer Bndge This proJect will mclude the removal and replacement of the
upper two mches of the ex1stmg pavement m the curb lanes m both
d1rectwns, and a full-width asphalt concrete overlay of the entire roadway,
and will also mclude the selective replacement of catch basm mlets, and
dnveway approach aprons, and curbs and gutters
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng .. ... $20,000
$-0-
$366,000
Right of Way Acqms1t10n
Construction
TOTAL .......................................... $386,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): SIP (U), C1ty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The ex1stmg pavmg along this sectwn of Central Avenue IS exhJbJtmg
signs of distress, as demonstrated by "alhgatonng", longitudmal crackmg,
and crackmg of the curbs and gutters The service hfe of th1s roadway has
been reached, necess1tatmg reconstruction of the pavement to extend the
service life of the roadway, and prevent further pavement degradatwn
STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Freight Mob1hty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportat:ton Improvement Board,
AlP-Artenal Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: EAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2005
South 272"d Street Widening-Phase I
Mihtary Road to 26'h Avenue South
W1den the mtersectwn of South 272"ct Street and Military Road to extend
the ex1stmg left-tum pockets on the west and north legs and also add an
1100 foot nght-turn lane on the north leg The South 272nd Street I-5
undercrossmg will be excavated and the existmg four lanes under the
bndge Widened to seven lanes These lanes will mclude four general
purpose lanes, a center turn lane, and two lanes held m reserve for Phase
III of th1s proJect Tlus proJect w1ll also mclude the constructiOn of paved
shoulders, storm dramage, utiht1es and appurtenances
Prehmmary Engmeenng .
Right of Way AcqmsJtwn
ConstructiOn
.$1,100,000
....... $900,000-
...... $5,700,000
TOTAL ....................................... $7,700,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (E), City of Kent, Federal Way, Kmg County,
Sound Transit, TPP
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes along th1s sectiOn of South 272"d Street have reached
the pomt where additiOnal lanes are reqmred to reduce congestion
AdditiOnal lanes are also reqmred under I-5 to reduce congestiOn The
additiOnal length of the nght turn lane from Mihtary Road Will help
prevent extensive backups m the southbound lane. The project Will also
reheve congestiOn near the northside Park and Ride lot.
STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmation, FMSIB-Freight Mob1hty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, TIE-Transportation Improvement Board,
4IP-Artenal Improvement Pro!,'fam [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
Military Road Widening -Phase I
Rerth Road to Kent-Des Memes Road (SR 516)
Widen and re-channehze Military Road to provrde an mtenm three-lane
roadway, mcludmg two general-purpose travel lanes, and a center left-tum
lane The prOJect wrll mclude the constructiOn of pavmg, street
channelizatiOn, street lrghtmg, ut!lrtres and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prelrmmary Engmeenng
R:tght of Way Acqmsrtwn
Construction
$45,000
.... $-0-
$115,000
TOTAL .......................................... $160,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this sectiOn ofMrhtary Road has reached
the pomt where a three-lane roadway sectiOn IS reqmred to accommodate
through traffic and prov1de safe left-tum access mto the commercial
center southwest of the NatiOnal Guard fac1lrty.
STP-Surface Transportation Prob>Tam [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Elmunatwn, FMSIB-Freight Mobrhty Strategrc Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportatwn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportatwn Improvement Board,
4/P-Artenal Improvement Program (State], LID -Local Improvement Drstnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2007
South 228th Street Corridor-Phase III
841h Avenue South to Benson Road (SR 515)
Construct a new three to five-lane roadway from 841h Avenue to Benson
Highway (SR 515), mcludmg a new bndge over SR 167, and mod1ficatwn
to the traffic signal at the mtersectwn of South 224'h Street and 841h
Avenue South The proJect w!ll mclude the constructiOn of full-w1dth
pavmg, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street hghtmg, storm dramage,
bicycle lanes, landscapmg, utJhtJes and appurtenances
Prehmmary Engmeenng ......... .. . $800,000
Right of Way AcqmsJtJOn ..
ConstructiOn
$2,500,000
... $9,575,000
TOTAL ..................................... $12,875,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): TPP, Kmg County, City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The James Street and South 208 1h/212'h Street 'comdors' are mfeas1ble to
Widen to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without additiOnal east-
west capacity, based upon ex1stmg development and topographic
constramts AdditiOnal capacity 1s reqmred to accommodate existmg
development m the East H1ll area of the C1ty
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) U1ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatlon, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatJon Improvement Board,
AlP-Artenallmprovement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2007
801
h Avenue South Widening
South !96th Street to South !88th Street
Widen 80'h Avenue South !96th Street to South !88th Street from four
lanes to five lanes and add general Improvements This will mclude four
general-purpose lanes and a center left-tum lane The project Will also
mclude the constructiOn of full-width pavmg, concrete curbs, gutters,
sidewalks, street hghtmg, storm dramage, utihlles and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . $130,000
$285,000
. ... $515,000
Right of Way Acqu!Sltwn
Construction . . ........ .
TOTAL .......................................... $930,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The openmg of 196 1h Street Comdor on the south end of the project and
Renton's completiOn of Oaksdale Avenue will result m 80 1h Avenue bemg
a significant north/south comdor servmg the mdustnal area As a result,
the mcreased traffic volumes along this sectiOn of 80 1h Avenue South
could reach the pomt where a consistent five-lane roadway sectron IS
reqmred to provide safe left-tum access mto the adjOining properties
Further, concrete curbs, gutters, Sidewalks, and street hghtmg are reqmred
to provide control of roadway dramage, to prevent Impacts to adjacent
property owners, and to provide safe access for pedestnans
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmal!On, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board (State],
T!A -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board,
AlP-Artenal Improvement Pro!,'Tam [State], LID -Local Improvement Dtstnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2007
South 272nd Street Widening-Phase II
26'h Avenue South to Pac1fic H1ghway South (SR 99)
W1den South 272nd Street to add one westbound left tum lane at the
mtersectwn of South 272"d Street and Pac1fic H1ghway South and left tum
lanes at the Star Lake Road mtersectwn If feas1ble, constructwn of curb,
gutter, and s1dewalks, street hghtmg, storm drrunage fac1ht1es, ullhlles and
appurtenances Wlll be deferred untll Phase III of the South 272nd Street
W1demng Project
PROJECT COST: Prehrmnary Engmeenng. $100,000
$50,000
.$650,000
Right of Way Acqu!Slt!On
Constructwn
TOTAL .......................................... $800,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (E), C1ty of Kent, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes along th1s sectlon of South 272nd Street have reached the
pomt where w1demng and add1t10nal tum lanes are reqmred to reduce
congestlon at the mtersectwns and prevent backups between Pac1fic
H1ghway and I-5 Th1s project w1ll coordmate w1th access to the s1te of
the proposed souths1de Park and Rlde lot and w1th C1ty of Federal Way
1mprovements west ofPac1fic H1ghway
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], ([!) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard EhmmahOn, FMSIB-Freight Mobihty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportal!on Improvement Account, TIE-Transportal!on Improvement Board,
~IP-Artenal Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement Distnct
31
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2007
South 272nd Street Widening-Phase III
M!l1tary Road to Pac1fic H1ghway South and I-5 HOY Loop Ramp
Add two HOY Lanes from M1htary Road to Pac1fic H1ghway South
(SR 99) An HOY loop-ramp from eastbound South 272nd Street to
northbound I-5 Will also be constructed ConstructiOn will mclude curb.
gutter, Sidewalks, street hghtmg, storm dramage fac1hties, ul!ht1es and
appurtenances
Prehmmary Engmeenng
Right ofWay Acqu!Sl!!On.
Constructwn
$800,000
.$500,000
$6,200,000
TOTAL ....................................... $? ,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP (E), C1ty of Kent, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes between Pac1fic H1ghway South and M1htary Road have
reached the pomt where Improvements supportmg HOY-added capacity
are reqmred to reduce congesl!on at the mtersectwns and reduce backups
approachmg I-5 The HOY lanes Will prov1de access to the norths1de Park
and Ride lot and the Site of the proposed southstde Park and Ride lot
Addmg HOY lanes and HOY access to I-5 supports vanous County and
C1ty of Federal Way transportatiOn and trans!! Improvement proJects
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmatwn, FMSIB-Freight Mobihty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportatwn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportatwn Improvement Board,
AlP-Arlena! Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement Distnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2003
4'h Avenue & Smith Street Intersection Improvements
Intersectzon Improvement
Reconstruct the 4th Ave & Smith St mtersectwn by Widenmg each
approach to add left turn pocket With appropnate left turn storage on each
of the four legs, and upgrade the traffic signal accordmgly
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . . .. . $200,000
Right of Way AcquiSitiOn .... $270,000
ConstructiOn .. $750,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,220,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): FTA, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The mtersectwn currently has four lanes on each approach. Volumes are
such that It IS necessary to operate the signal to serve only one approach at
a time This proJect would Widen each approach to provide for a separate
left tum leg, with appropriate left tum storage, which would allow a much
more efficient operation of the signal at this mtersectiOn, and significantly
enhance the traffic signal progressiOn along both of these heavily traveled
artenal comdors Tlus proJect also provides necessary transportatiOn
capacity for the redevelopment of the Borden Site and adJacent properties
recently purchased by the City as an urban revitalizatiOn measure.
STP-Surface Transportatwn Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard EhmmatJOn, FMSIB-Freight Mobihty Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIE-Transportat10n Improvement Board,
AIP-Artenallmprovement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement Distnct
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2002
Kent Station Infrastructure Improvements
VIcimty of I" Avenue North and Temperance Street
Improve the west half of 1 '' Ave S to the city street standard, construct a
new city street (2"d Ave/Borden Way) from Smith Street to 4'h Avenue
South to city street standards Install a traffic signal at the mtersechon of
Borden Way and 4th Avenue South, Improve the north half of Temperance
Street to city street standards, construct other transit and/or commuter rat!
Improvements m, around and m the VICmity of the Kent StatiOn and
Commuter Rail Stat10n sites The proJect mcludes Iandscapmg, pavmg,
concrete curbs, gutters, storm dramage systems, uhhties, and
appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeermg
Right of Way AcquiSitiOn
ConstructiOn
$325,000
. 0
$1,450,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,775,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): FTA, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This proJect provides the necessary TransportatiOn mfrastructure for the
redevelopment of the Borden and adJacent properties that the city recently
purchased The proJect mcludes street Improvements reqmred by the
development of the Site, as well as mitigatiOn measures (traffic signal), to
accommodate access to the City artenal street system
STP-Surface Transportat10n Program [Federal], (U) U1 ban, (E) Enhancements,
HES-Hazard Ehmmahon, FMSIB-Fmght Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State],
TIA -Transportatwn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportatwn Improvement Board,
AlP-Arlena] Improvement Program [State], LID -Local Improvement D1stnct
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