HomeMy WebLinkAbout1515RESOLUTION NO. /.£1S
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City
of Kent, Washington, adopting the 1999 -2004 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan.
WHEREAS, after proper notice, the City Council of the City of Kent held
a public hearing at the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00p.m. on October 20,
1998, to consider public testimony on the City's proposed 1999-2004 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan and, having considered public testimony to the Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The 1999 through 2004 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Plan, set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and herewith filed with the City
Clerk, is hereby adopted.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington
-~ ~ this~dayof~ , 1998.
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Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this __M_ day of
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. !.5;5 ,
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the ~ day of
&c~ , 1998.
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CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION Il\'IPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
1999-2004
Don E. \Vickstrom, P .E.
Director of Public Works
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project
Number Project Name Page
1 South 272°d/277th Street Corridor Project 4
Auburn Way North to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516)
2 South 196th/200th Street Corridor Project 5
Orillia Road to West Valley Highway (State Route 181) ·
3 South 196th/200th Street Corridor Project 6
4
West Valley Highway (State Route 181) to East Valley Highway
Reith Road!West Meeker at Kent-Des Moines Road
Intersection Improvement Project
Reith Road/Meeker Street at Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
7
5 Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 8
Citywide South County POP Project
6 Citywide Guardrail and Safety Improvements 9
Citywide
7 Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect at Meeker Street, 10
and E. Smith Street Signal Systems
Interurban Trail Crossing!RR Interconnections
8 Washington Avenue (State Route 181) High Occupancy Vehicle 11
Lanes Project
James Street to Green River Bridge
9 Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes-Phase I 12
Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) to South 252nd Street
10 Green River Valley Traffic Signal Coordination Project 13
West Valley Highway-Kent-Des Moines Road to South 1801h Street
South 180'h Street-West Valley Highway to Benson Highway
11 James Street at Central Avenue Intersection Improvement Project 14
James Street at Central Avenue
12 Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad/Union Pacific 15
Railroad Grade Separation Project
South 2121h Street, James Street and/or Willis Street/State Route 516
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project
Number Project Name Page
13 Southeast 2401h Street Widening Project 16
1161
h Avenue Southeast to 136'h Avenue Southeast
14 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair 17
and Rehabilitation Program Project
Citywide
15 Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus Project 18
Downtown
16 Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project
Alvord Avenue to 97'h Pl. South
19
17 West Meeker Street Widening Project-Phase I
Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to 64 1h Avenue South
20
18 Southeast 256 1h Street Widening Project-Phase I
1161h Avenue Southeast to 1361h Avenue Southeast
21
19 1161h Avenue SE Street Widening Project 22
SE 25 6'h Street to Kent-Kangley Highway (SR 516)
20 Sound Transit Rail Station/Transit Center 23
21 Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes-Phase II
South 252nd Street to South 272nd Street
24
(Southerly City Limits)
22 132"d Avenue Southeast Street Widening Project-Phase I 25"
Southeast 256'h Street to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516)
..,~ _ _, South 212 1h Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project 26
Green River Bridge to West Valley Highway (State Route 181)
24 Military Road at Reith Road Intersection Improvement Project 27
25 West Meeker Street Widening Project-Phase II 28
Green River Bridge to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
26 94 1h Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516) Traffic Signal System 29
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project
Number Project Name Page
27 84 1h Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project
South 2Iih Street to State Route 167
30
28 West Valley Road at South 2771h Street Intersection Improvement 31
Project
29 Military Road at South 272"d Street Intersection Improvement 32
Project
30 Southeast 2241h/228 1h Street Corridor Project 33
Military Road to 54 1h Avenue South
31 Military Road Widening Project-Phase I 34
Reith Road to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 5 I 6)
32 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal System Installation 35
33 Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project 36
Willis Street (SR 5 I 6) to Green River Bridge
34 South 224 1h/228 1
h Street Corridor Project 37
841h Avenue to Benson (State Route 5 I 5)
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
1999
South 272nd/277 1h Street Corridor Project
Auburn Way North to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516)
Construct a new five-lane roadway from Auburn Way to the Kent-
Kangley Road (State Route 516), via South 277th Street, Southeast 274th
Street, and ll61h A venue Southeast, including a new bridge over the Green
River, and a modification to the traffic signals at the intersections of South
2771h Street and Auburn Way North and at 116 1h Avenue Southeast and the
Kent-Kangley Road (State Route ~ 16). Project will include the
construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks,
street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths, landscaping, utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering .............. $1 ,900,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $3,200,000
Construction .............................. $21 ,400,000
TOTAL ..................................... $26,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, City of Kent, LID
Funded, LID Pending, Portions under construction as of 7 /1996
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Canyon Drive/SR 516 is infeasible to widen to accommodate either
existing or forecast traffic volumes. based upon existing topographic
constraints through the Mill Creek ravine, and pre-existing development.
Additional constraints are created by the discontinuity in the route of SR
516. Adequate additional east-west capacity to accommodate growth in
the Lake Meridian and Covington areas is only available through
construction of a new arterial roadway. Provides continuous arterial from
Kent East Hill to SR 167 to Interstate 5.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, UATA-Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999
PROJECT: South 1961b/200 1b Street Corridor Project
Orillia Road to West Valley Highway (State Route 181)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five-lane roadway form Orillia Road to Russell Road, and
widen Russell Road/South 1961h Street to West Valley Highway (State
Route 181 ), including a new bridge over the Green River, Signalization of
the intersection of South 200 1h Street at Orillia Road, and a modification to
the traffic signal at the intersection of South 1961h Street at West Valley
Highway. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike
paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $781 ,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $2.32.3,000
Construction ................................ $9,396,000
TOTAL ..................................... $12,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, King County, City of Kent, LID
Funded. LID Pending, Portions under construction as of6/l997
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The South 180 1h Street/Carr Road and South 208 1h/212'h Street 'corridors'
are infeasible to widen to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without
additional east-west capacity, based upon existing development and
topographic constraints. Additional capacity is required to accommodate
existing and continued development in the northern industrial area of the
City. Both South !80th Street and South 212th Street have at-grade
crossings for both the UP and BNSF railroads, which hampers east-west
freight mobility. Adequate additional east-west grade-separated capacity
is also required to accommodate growth in the South Renton and Kent
East Hill areas. Provides first phase of continuous arterial from 140 1
h
Avenue Southeast to Benson Highway to Interstate 5.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
5
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
\1EAJR: 1999
PROJECT: South 196 1h/200 1h Street Corridor Project
West Valley Highway (State Route181) to East Valley Highway
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five-lane roadway from West Valley Highway to East
Valley Road, including a new bridge over the Union Pacific and the
Burlington Northern Railroads' mainlines; Widen South 1961h Street
between West Valley Highwav and 72nd Avenue South, signalization of
the intersection of South 196 1r, Street at East Valley Road. Widen 801
h
A venue South. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
bridges, concrete curbs. gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, bike paths [from West Valley Highway to the Interurban Trail],
landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. Portion under construction as of
711998.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering .............. $1 ,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $4. 700.000
Construction .............................. $15.800.000
TOTAL ..................................... $22,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, City of Kent. LID
Funded. LID Pending, RIW acquired
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The South 1801h Street/Carr Road and South 208 1h/2lth Street 'corridors'
are infeasible to widen to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without
additional east-west capacity, based upon existing development and
topographic constraints. Additional capacity is required to accommodate
existing and continued development in the northern industrial area of the
City. Both South 180th Street and South 212th Street have at-grade
crossings for both the UP and BNSF railroads, which hampers east-west
freight mobility. Adequate additional east-west grade-separated capacity
is also required to accommodate growth in the South Renton and Kent
East Hill areas. Provides second phase of continuous arterial from 1401h
Avenue Southeast to Benson Highway to Interstate 5.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal), (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement. (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account. UATA-Urban Trust Account [State); LID-
Local Improvement District
6
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
1999
Reith Road/W. Meeker Street at Kent-Des Moines Road Intersection
Improvement Project
DESCRIPTION: Widen Reith Road and West Meeker Street from a point 500 feet west of
the Kent-Des Moines Road to the Frager Road. Construct paving,
concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike
paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $17,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ..................................... $83.000
TOTAL .......................................... $! 00,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City of Kent
Funded, Design approval by DOT pending
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: West Meeker Street experiences considerable congestion during the
morning and evening commute hours -in part, as a consequence of the
signal system phasing, the high commuter traffic volumes resulting from
the 'attraction· to the commercial land-uses between Washington Avenue
and Russell Road. and the constriction created by the two-lane bridge
over the Green River. Additional capaCity is required to accommodate
existing and continued development m this area of the City. These
interim improvements will partially accommodate these conditions until
the long-term, ultimate widening of West Meeker Street.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal]. (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account. UATA-Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local improvement District
7
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999 -2004
PROJECT: Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous improvements to the City's Bicycle Route and
Pedestrian system. Potential projects include improvements to 1 00 1h
A venue Southeast north of James Street, Southeast 248th Street east of 94 1h
Avenue South, and 152"d Way southeast. north of Southeast 272"d Street.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $40,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Constructlon ................................... $460.000
TOTAL .......................................... $500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), City of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute
Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, to reduce
peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips, encourage the use of non-
motorized transportation modes. and provide safe routes for school-age
pedestrians and cyclists.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal), rU) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account. UATA-Urban Trust Account [State); LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999 -2004
PROJECT: Citywide Guardrail and Safety Improvements
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance
motorist safety. Candidate projects include the westerly shoulder at the
intersection of 94th Avenue/South 222"d Street, Frager Road, lOOth Avenue
Southeast (near the 22600 block), West Valley Road (north of the 27200
block). Upgrade existing guardrail end-treatments as mandated by State
and Federal regulations.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $15,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $165,000
TOTAL .......................................... $180,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with Federal and State
regulations, and the requirement to eliminate potentially hazardous
roadway conditions.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, UATA-Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
9
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999 -2000
PROJECT: Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect at, Meeker Street, and
E. Smith Street Signal Systems
DESCRIPTION: Interconnect the existing traffic signals at the interurban Trail crossings at
Meeker Street, and Smith Street to the UP crossing signals at said streets.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $\ 0,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $195,000
TOTAL .......................................... $205,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is required in order to upgrade the existing warning system
originally installed by the Union Pacific Railroad a number of years ago.
These improvements will provide the necessary improved advanced
warning required to meet the increasing rail traffic demands that are
projected with the addition of Commuter Rail service and increased
commercial freight ·usage. By improving the Interurban Trail signals at
Meeker Street and Smith Street, this will enable them to be activated by
approaching trains and thus eliminating any potential traffic backups
across the railroad tracks.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
10
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999
PROJECT: Washington Avenue (State Route 181) High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes
Project
James Street to Green River Bridge
DESCRIPTION: Widen Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to seven lanes [two general
purpose lanes each direction, one H.O.V. lane in each direction, plus turn
lanes} from Harrison Street to State Route 516 (Kent-Des Moines Road),
and four lanes south to the Green River Bridge, and modify the existing
traffic signal systems at the intersections of Washington Avenue at West
Meeker Street and Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516). Project will
include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and
1 0-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways, street lighting, storm drainage, bike
paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. Add curbs, gutters,
sidewalks and drainage (Harrison Street to James only).
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $160,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $300,000
Construction ................................... $946,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,406,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), UATA, City of Kent, LID
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute
Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, and the
Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2020 to reduce peak hour single-
occupant vehicle trips by encouraging high occupancy vehicle capacity.
Washington Avenue is a regionally-significant north-south arterial
heavily used by commuters for access from SR 516 and SR 167, to the
industrial/commercial land uses in the Green River Valley.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID -·
Local Improvement District
II
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999
PROJECT: Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes-Phase I
Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) to South 252 8 d Street
DESCRIPTION: Widen Pacific Highway South to provide a ,pair of High Occupancy
Vehicle lanes from the Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) to South
252 8 d Street, reconstruct existing sidewalks, provide a ten-foot wide
concrete sidewalk/bicycle path, and modify the existing traffic signal
systems at the Kent-Des Moines Road, South 240th Street, and at South
252"d Street. Project will include paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-
foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways, storm drainage syst~ms, utilities,
landscaping, and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $466,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $500,000
Construction ................................ $3.772,000
TOTAL ....................................... $4,688,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), TIA, UATA, City of Kent, LID
P.E. Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute
Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, and the
Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2020 to reduce peak hour single-
occupant vehicle trips by encouraging high occupancy vehicle capacity.
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) is a regionally-significant north-south
arterial heavily used by commuters for access from South King county to
the employment centers in South Seattle, and provides alternative access
to Interstate 5 to Sea-Tac airport.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, [/ATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
1999
Green River Valley Traffic Signal Coordination Project
West Valley Highway-Kent -Des Moines Road to South 1801b Street
South 180 1h Street-West Valley Highway to Benson Highway
Complete the design report for the Inter-agency traffic signal coordination
project involving the Cities of Kent, Tukwila, and Renton, King County,
and the Washington State Department of Transportation. Signal
coordination recommendations to be made for West Valley Highway,
from Kent-Des Moines Road to Interstate 405, and on South 2801h Street
form West Valley Highway to Benson Highway (State Route 515),
implement the recommendations. therein. and monitor the net level-of-
service improvements.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ..................... $5,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ........................................... $-0-
TOTAL .............................................. $5,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
Funded, Project Ongoing
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Optimize the efficiency of north-south traffic flow along the most critical
north-south surface street and the highest volume east-west arterial in the
northern Green River Valley.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
llEAJR: 1999
PROJECT: James Street at Central Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
DESCRIPTION: Widen the easterly leg of the James Street at C!'!ntral Avenue intersection
to provide an exclusive right-tum lane for westbound traffic on James
Street, and widen the northerly leg of the intersection to provide an
exclusive right-tum lane for southbound traffic bound for the King County
Regional Justice Center, King County/METRO Downtown Kent Park and
Ride Lot, and the (potential) RTA Station site. Project will also modify
the existing traffic signalization system. Project will include the
construction of paving, concrete curbs. gutters and sidewalks; street
lighting; storm drainage facilities; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $25,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $200,000
Construction ................................... $525.000
TOTAL .......................................... $750,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, RTA. City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This intersection is heavily_ impacted by traffic coming off of the Kent
East Hill, and traffic bound to/from the King County Regional Justice
Center, to accommodate the heavy right-tum volumes in the southbound
and westbound directions -in both the morning and evening commute
hours. Southbound traffic is severely impacted by the congestion further
south on Central A venue -and the consequent impacts to southbound
through traffic at this intersection. This results in a significant 'cut-
through' across the private property on the northwest comer of the
intersection. Project will support improved access into the Downtown
area. as well as to the R T A Commuter Rail station site, and the increased
traffic generated by the changes in land-use in the Downtown area.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF .KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999 -2004
PROJECT: Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad/Union Pacific Railroad Grade
Separation Project
South 212 1h Street, James Street and/or Willis Street/State Route 516
· DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separations of both the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe
Railroad's and Union Pacific Railroad's main line tracks at the South 212th
Street, and at either James Street or Willis Street/State Route 516. Project
will support the increased number of trains through the City resulting from
the re-opening of the BNSF Railroad's Stampede Pass line and increased
activity through the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, as well as the commuter
rail operations of the RTA. Project will ultimately include the
construction of bridge structures, ground-water pumping systems, full-
width paving, concr:ete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting,
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering .............. $5,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $3,000,000
Construction .............................. $38,000,000
TOTAL ..................................... $46,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): P.E.: City ofKent, State, RTA
P.E. (Prelim. Study Only)
Funded ·
PROJECT
Construction: STP (U), State, City of Kent, Regional
Transit Authority, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad
and Union Pacific/Southern Pacific Railroad
JUSTIFICATION: The level of freight and passenger rail traffic on both the UP/SP and
BNSF Railroads' mainlines is dramatically increasing as a consequence
of positive economic conditions in the Puget Sound area and the
approved RTA plan. East-west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green River Valley will soon reach a point of being significantly
impacted by continued private development competing with the increased
rail traffic -also created by private development activities and regional
trade. Grade-separations are required to mitigate past and future
development and increased rail traffic to maintain east-west mobility.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination. TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
~AJR; 1999
PROJECT; Southeast 2401h Street Widening Project
1161h Avenue Southeast to 1361h Avenue Southeast
DESCRIPTION; Widen Southeast 240 1h Street to provide a fiv~-lane roadway, including
four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, and a Class II
bicycle facility. Modify the existing traffic signal systems at the
intersections of 132"d Avenue SE, ll61h Avenue Southeast, and construct a
new signal at the intersection of 120 1h Avenue SE. Project will include the
construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks;
street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $! 00,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $400,000
Construction ................................ $3.326,000
TOTAL ..................................... $3,826,000*
*City Share
FUNDING SOURCE(S): King County, City of Kent
Funded, Construction 8197 [by King County-Lead AgenCJ}
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development of the East Hill/Panther Lake area in King Co.
and northern Kent East Hill has reached the point whereby a consistent
five-lane roadway section is required to provide safe left-tum access into
the adjoining properties. and accommodate past development in the area.
Further, shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks. and
bicycle-ways, are required to provide control of roadway drainage and
prevent impacts to adjacent property owners. and to provide safe access
for school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access needs to the
area surrounding the Meridian Junior High School.
STP -Surface Transportation Program (Federal], (U} Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
1999-2004
American With Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair and
Rehabilitation Program Project
DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct and repair ex1stmg sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, and
install new hard surfaced sidewalks to implement the requirements of the
Federal Government's American With Disabilities Act. Project will
include an inventory of the City's sidewalk/walkway facilities,
identification and correction of existing deficiencies. Project will include
the construction of concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; minor storm
drainage, and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $180.000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................ $1.620,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,800,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
Funded. Project on-going
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by the Federal Government's American's with
Disabilities Act. Repairs ex1stmg sidewalks, replaces
deficient/substandard and/or missing wheelchair/pedestrian ramps, and
brings same into compliance with the adopted Federal standards.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (Uj Urban, (Cj Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality: HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
17
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
1999-2004
Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus Project
Provide enhanced transit service in the Dowt1town Kent business area
through the use of a fixed route shuttle service, with demand-responsive
routing capabilities. Service route points to include AM/PM peak hour
service to new Sound Transit rail station, Aukeen District court, South
King County Activity Center [SKCAC), South King County Regional
Justice Center, and D.S.H.S.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ......................... $-0-
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $503,000
TOTAL ........................................ $503,000*
*City share Lead Agency-King County Department of Metropolitan Services
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
STP (CMAQ). Metro. City of Kent
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, UATA-Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
18
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999
PROJECT: Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project
Alvord Avenue 971h Place South
DESCRIPTION: Improve Canyon Drive (State Route 516) by extending the ex1stmg
sidewalks along the southerly side of Canyon Drive, and construct new
concrete sidewalks along the southerly side of Canyon Drive, between
Alvord Avenue and 94th Avenue South. and widen the pavement along the
southerly side of the roadway to provide a bicycle facility. Project will
include the construction of paving, concrete curbs, gutter~, and sidewalks;
street lighting, minor storm drainage. and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $46,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $630,000
TOTAL .......................................... $676,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute
Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, to reduce
peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips. and encourage the use of non-
motorized transportation modes. Project is rated by SCATBd as one of
the highest priority projects in South King County.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State); LID-
Local Improvement District
19
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1nEAJR: 1999
PROJECT: West Meeker Street Widening Project-Phase 1
Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to 641h Avenue South
DESCRIPTION: Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five-lane roadway, including four
general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, and a bicycle facility,
and modify the existing traffic signal system at the intersections of 64th
Avenue South and Washington Avenue. Project will include the
construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 1 0-foot
wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways: street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and
appurtenances
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $175,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $250,000
Construction ................................ $1.075.000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Meeker Street has reached
the point whereby a consistent five-lane roadway section is required to
accommodate through traffic. Existing traffic volumes that exceed
25.000 ADT, west of the intersection of Washington Avenue, mandate a
five-lane section to accommodate additional development. Shoulder
improvements consisling of 1 0-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-paths are
required to provide safe access for school-age pedestrians to/from the
new elementary school south of Meeker. on 64 1h Avenue South. and
maintain this street as a primary bicycle route.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal), (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account. UATA-Urban Trust Account [State); LID-
Local Improvement District
20
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
1999
Southeast 2561b Street Widening Project-Phase I
116 1h Avenue Southeast to 136 1h Avenue Southeast
Widen Southeast 240th Street to provide a thre~-lane roadway, including
two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, plus additional
laneage at key intersections, and a bicycle facility. Modify the existin~
traffic signal systems at the intersections of 1161
h Avenue Southeast, 1241
Avenue Southeast and 132nd Avenue SE. Widen cross-streets to construct
curb returns at the proper locations at same intersections. Project will
include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and
10-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways; street lighting, storm drainage
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $340,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $500.000
Construction ................................ $4.767,000
TOTAL ....................................... $5,407 ,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA. City of Kent, LID
TIA Funding Secured [Transportation from King County}
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development in the Lake Meridian and Meridian Country
Club areas of the City, the City of Covington, and nearby areas within
King Co. has rt:ached the point whereby a consistent three-lane roadway
section is required to provide safe left-turn access into the adjoining
properties, and accommodate past development in the area. Further,
shoulder improvements: concrete curbs. gutters. sidewalks and bicycle-
ways, are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent
impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide safe access for
school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access needs to the area
surrounding the Meridian Elementary School.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (Uj Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account. UATA-Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
21
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1nEAUR: 2000
PROJECT: 116 1h Avenue Southeast Street Widening Project
SE 2561h Street to Kent-Kangley (SR 516)
DESCRIPTION: Widen !16th Avenue Southeast to provide a thr~e-lane roadway, including
two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, and a Class II
bicycle facility. Project will include the construction of paving, concrete
curbs, gutters, and 1 0-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle ways; paved shoulders,
street lighting, storm drainage. utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $! 00,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $150,000
Construction ................................... $800,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,050,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City ofKent. LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic studies have denoted that once the 277 1h Corridor project is
opened for use, heavy traffic demand will be placed on this section of
!16th A venue which will act to funnel east/west movement on Southeast
256 1h Street to the 277th Corridor route.
STP -Surface Transportation Program (Federal], (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account (State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999
PROJECT: Sound Transit Commuter Rail Stationffransit Center
DESCRIPTION: Perform supplementary engineering analysis ~th regard to access and
rail/motor vehicle issues associated with the site of the RTA commuter rail
station. Design and construct related roadway and pedestrian
improvements attributed to the station. Project will include paving,
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, storm drainage systems, utilities,
landscaping, and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $150,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $300,000
Construction ................................ $1.050,000
TOTAL ....................................... $! ,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): RTA, STP (U), UATA, CMAQ, HES, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The RTA commuter rail station is expected to generate approximately
290 new trips (580 trip ends and not including METRO bus trips), in
2010. These new trips will have a significant impact on the City's
transportation system, in terms of traffic congestion. Further the logistics
associated with railroad tracks and the proximity thereof to Central
Avenue. present rail/motor-vehicle and rail/pedestrian concerns. As
such. this project is required to assure reasonable movement of motor-
vehicles and pedestrians into this commercial sub-area of Downtown
Kent; and assuring that traffic safety issues are minimized.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
23
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999
PROJECT: Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes-Phase II
South 252nd Street to South 272nd Street
(Southerly City Limits)
DESCRIPTION: Widen Pacific Highway South to provide a pair of High Occupancy
Vehicle lanes from South 252"d ·street to South 272"ct Street, reconstruct
existing 1 0-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways, provide a ten-foot wide
concrete sidewalk/bicycle path, and modify the existing traffic signal
systems at the Fred Meyer Shopping Center, South 2601h Street, and South
272"ct Street. Project will include paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-
foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways. storm drainage systems, utilities,
landscaping, and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $400.000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $500,000
Construction ................................ $4.000,000
TOTAL ....................................... $4,900,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U). TIA. UATA, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute
Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, and the
Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2020 to reduce peak hour single-
occupant vehicle trips by encouraging high occupancy vehicle capacity.
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) is a regionally-significant north-south
arterial heavily used by commuters for access from South King County to
the employment centers in South Seattle. and provides alternative access
to Interstate 5 to Sea-Tac airport.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
24
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
\1EAJR: 1999
PROJECT: 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening Project-Phase I
Southeast 256th Street to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516)
DESCRIPTION: Widen 132"d Avenue Southeast to provide a fi~e-lane roadway, including
four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, and a bicycle
facility, modifying the existing traffic signal systems where appropriate, at
the intersections of Southeast 256th Street, and Kent-Kangley Road.
Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs,
gutters, and 10-foot wide sidewalks/bicycl~-ways; street lighting, storm
drainage, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $480,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $500,000.
Construction ................................ $3 .877,600
TOTAL ....................................... $4,857 ,600
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent. LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132"d Avenue has already
reached the point whereby a consistent five-lane roadway section is
required to provide safe left-tum access into the adjoining propertied and
accommodate forecast traffic volumes. Existing traffic volumes that
exceed 20,000 ADT (near the intersection of 132"d A venue Southeast and
the Kent-Kangley Road) mandates an augmentation to a five-lane section.
Further, shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, and 1 0-foot
wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways. are required to provide control of roadway
drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide
safe access for school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access
needs to the METRO Park and Ride lot.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (Cj Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
25
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1999
PROJECT: South 212 1h Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Green River Bridge to West Valley Highway (State Route 181)
DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add additional
lifespan to the roadway, between the Green River Bridge and the West
Valley Highway (State Route 181 ). Project will include the removal and
the replacement of the upper two inches (2") of the existing pavement in
the curb (#2) travel lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphaltic
concrete overlay of the entire roadway. Project will also include the
selective replacement of catch basin inlets and aprons, ·driveways, and
curbs and gutters.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $43,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $607,000
TOTAL .......................................... $650,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of South 21 ih Street is exhibiting
signs of distress. as demonstrated by alligatoring, longitudinal cracking,
and cracking of the curbs and gutters. The design lifespan of the roadway
has been reached, necessitating reconstruction of the paving to extend the
lifespan of the roadway. and prevent further degradation.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
26
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2001
PROJECT: Military Road at Reith Road Intersection Improvement Project
DESCRIPTION: Widen the east and west legs of the Milit~ Road at Reith Road
intersection to provide exclusive left-tum lanes for traffic on Reith Road,
and an exclusive right-tum lane for northbound traffic on Military Road.
Modify the existing traffic signalization system. Project will include the
construction of paving, paved shoulders; street lighting, storm drainage,
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $65,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $485,000
TOTAL .......................................... $550,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development on the Kent West Hill, coupled with the growth
in the Puget Sound area and the regularly-occurring congestion along
both Pacific Highway South and Interstate 5, results in significant
congestion at this intersection in the morning and evening peak hours.
Forecast v/c ratios will exceed the adopted standard unless interim
improvements are made to provide additional capacity.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (Cj Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
'1[AJR: 2001
PROJECT: West Meeker Street Widening Project-Phase II
Green River Bridge to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
DESCRIPTION: Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five-lane roadway, including four
general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, and a bicycle facility.
Construct second bridge over the Green River parallel to the existing
structure. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
concrete curbs, gutters, and 1 0-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways; street
lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances. Project will also
include the construction of a concrete span bridge over the river.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $376,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $60,000
Construction ................................ $2, 130,000
TOTAL ......................................... $2,566,00
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (BR), UATA. City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Meeker Street has already
reached the point whereby the existing three-lane roadway section is
inadequate to accommodate existing or forecast traffic volumes. Existing
traffic volumes that exceed 26,000 ADT (west of the Riverbend Golf
Course) mandate an augmentation to a four-lane section. Further.
shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, and 1 0-foor wide
sidewalks/bicycle-ways. are required to provide control of roadway
drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide
safe access for school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access
needs to the area.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
~AJR: 2001
PROJECT: 94 1h Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516) Traffic Signal System
DESCRIPTION: Install a multi-purpose traffic signalization sys,tem at the intersection of
94th Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516). Project will include
pavement widening of 94th Avenue South from South 248th Street to
Canyon Drive (SR 516), construction of curbs, gutters and concrete
sidewalks, bicycle-ways, retaining walls/rockeries, construction of a turn
island at the intersection of Canyon Drive, and construct safety
improvement in the form of a right-tum deceleration lane on westbound
Canyon Drive. Along the northerly side of Canyon Drive, reconstruct the
existing curbs and walkways to meet current City Standards.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $60,000
Construction ................................... $540,000
TOTAL .......................................... $650,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): U AT A, City of Kent. Mitigation Agreements, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development activity in this area has reached the stage, and
the combination of travel speeds and traffic volumes along Canyon Drive
have reached the levels, whereby a traffic signalization system is
appropriate to provide safe access into the local residential areas bounded
by 94th Avenue South, 104th Avenue South, and Southeast 240th
Street/James Street. Further, signal improvements are required to provide
safe access for pedestrians to/from the METRO bus routes along the
Canyon Drive.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2001
PROJECT: 84 1h Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project
South 212'h Street to State Route 167
. .
DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadwal pavement to add additional
lifespan to the roadway, between South 212 Street and State Route 167.
Project will include the removal and replacement of the existing pavement
in the curb (#2) travel lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphaltic
concrete overlay of the entire roadway. Project will also include the
selective replacement of catch basin inlets and aprons. driveways, and
curbs and gutters.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $46,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $454.000
TOTAL ............................................ $500,00
-FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of 84°' Avenue South is showing
signs of structural distress, as demonstrated by alligatoring, longitudinal
cracking, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. Along many of the
sections of the street that have been widened in conjunction with private
development, there exists an inverted crown at the former curb line. This
results in pending of stormwater in the street along the seam line.
increasing the rate of failure of the roadway paving.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U} Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
)1[AJR: 2001
PROJECT: West Valley Road at South 2771h Street Intersection Improvement
Project
DESCRIPTION: Widen West Valley Road to extend the existing southbound left turn and
right-tum lanes at the intersection of South 2771h Street. Project will also
include the construction of paved shoulders, street lighting, storm
drainage, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $45,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $50,000
Construction ................................... $225,000
TOTAL .......................................... $350,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, UATA, City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes at this intersection have reached the point whereby
an extension of the existing right-tum and left-tum lanes are required to
mitigate the congestion at the intersection and to accommodate additional
development in the Green River Valley. Further, shoulder improvements
are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts
to adjacent property owners.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, UATA-Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
\1[~: 2001
PROJECT: Military Road at South 272"d Street Intersection Improvement
Project
DESCRIPTION: Widen South 272"d Street and Military Road t~ extend the existing left-
turn pockets on the west and north legs of the intersection. Widen the
north leg of the intersection to extend the existing southbound left turn and
add a right-tum lane at the intersection of South 272"d Street. Project will
also include the construction of paving. concrete curbs and gutters, paved
shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage, utilities. and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $75.000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $] 00.000
Construction ................................... $575.000
TOTAL .......................................... $750,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, UATA, City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes at this intersection have reached the point whereby
an extension of the existing right-tum and left-tum lanes are required to
mitigate the congestion at the intersection and to accommodate additional
development in the Green River Valley. Further, shoulder improvements
are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts
to adjacent property owners.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2002
PROJECT: South 2241h/228 1h Street Corridor Project
Military Road to 541h Avenue South
DESCRIPTION: Preliminary engineering and construction of a new five-lane roadway from
SR 516 along Milita;:r Road to approximately the 2241h block, than from
Military Road to 541 Avenue South, including a new bridge over the
Green River. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
bridges. concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. Potentiitlly may
include the installation of traffic signalization systems at the Corridor's
intersections of military Road and Lakeside Boulevard.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering .............. $1 ,400.000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1 ,000,000
Construction ................................ $8.968.000
TOTAL ..................................... $11 ,368,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA. City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The James Street and Meeker Street 'corridors' are infeasible to widen
sufficiently to accommodate forecast traffic volumes and future
devdopment without additional east-west capacity, based upon existing
development patterns and topographic constraints. Additional capacity is
required to accommodate existing and continued development in the
northern industrial area of the City. South 2lih Street has at-grade
crossings for both the UP and BNSF railroads, which also hampers east-
west freight mobility. Meeker Street currently represents the only east-
west arterial which crosses the Green River between the State Route 516
and Orillia Road/South 188th Street interchanges on Interstate 5.
Provides first phase of continuous arterial from Benson Highway to
Interstate 5 though the industrial center of Kent.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2002
PROJECT: Military Road Widening Project-Phase I
Reith Road to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
DESCRIPTION: Widen and re-channelize Military Road to provide an interim three-lane
roadway, including two general-purpose travel lanes, and a center left-tum
lane. Project will include the construction of paving; street
channelization; street lighting, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $40,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $11 0,000
TOTAL .......................................... $150,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
.ruSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Military Road has reached
the point whereby a three-lane roadway section is required to
accommodate through traffic and provide safe left-tum access into the
commercial center southwest of the National Guard facility.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
)lEAJR: 2003
PROJECT: Miscellaneous Traffic Signal System Installation
DESCRIPTION: Install a multi-phase traffic signalization system as determined to
warranted.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $20,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $230,000
TOTAL .......................................... $250,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development activity in various locations in the City has, or
will, reach the stage whereby the combination of travel speeds and traffic
volumes will warrant the installation of traffic signalization systems. The
City· s Traffic Signal Priority List will be used to evaluate the
recommended location.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2003
PROJECT: Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Willis Street (SR 516) to Green River Bridge
DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add additional
lifespan to the roadway, between Willis Street (State Route 516) and the
Green River Bridge. Project will include the removal and replacement of
the upper two inches (2") of the existing pavement in the curb (#2) travel
lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphaltic concrete overlay of the
entire roadway. Project will also include the selective replacement of
catch basin inlets and aprons, driveways, and curbs and gutters.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $15 ,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $360,000
TOTAL .......................................... $375,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of Central Avenue is exhibiting
signs of distress, as demonstrated by alligatoring, longitudinal cracking,
and c"racking of the curbs and gutters. The design lifespan of the roadway
has been reached. necessitating reconstruction of the paving to extend the
lifespan ofthe roadway, and prevent further degradation.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA -Transportation Improvement Account. UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2004
PROJECT: South 224 1h/228 1h Street Corridor Project
84 1h Avenue to Benson (State Route 515)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new three to five-lane roadway fro}ll 84th Avenue to Benson
Highway (SR 515), including a new bridge over SR 167, and modification
to the traffic signal at the intersection of South 224th Street and 84th
A venue. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike
paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $781 ,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $2.323,000
Construction ................................ $9.396.000
TOTAL ..................................... $12,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA. King County, City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The James Street and South 208lh/212lh Street 'corridors' are infeasible to
widen to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without additional east-
west capacity, based upon existing development and topographic
constraints. Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing and
continued development in the East Hill area of the City.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR} Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality~ HES -Hazard
Elimination, TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, UATA-Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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