HomeMy WebLinkAbout1550RESOLUTION NO. /~s-o
A RESOLUTION ofthe City Council of the City
of Kent, Washington, adopting the 2000-2005 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 August 17, 1999,
to consider public testimony on the City's proposed 2000-2005 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 2000 through 2005 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__l__Ldayof ~ , 1999.
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Concurred m by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this _j_2__ day of
~~~~0U~~~-----' 1999
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. I 5.5 ° ,
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the _j_]__ day of
/1~~ ,1999.
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project
Number Project Name Page
1
2
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South 272°d/277th Street Corridor Project
Auburn Way North to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516)
South 196th/200th Street Corridor Project
West Valley Highway (State Route 181) to East Valley Highway
Reith Road/\\lest Meeker at Kent-Des Moines Road
Intersection Improvement Project
Reith Road/Meeker Street at Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
4
5
6
4 Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect at Meeker Stree~ 7
and E. Smith Street Signal Systems
Interurban Trail Crossing!RR Interconnections
5 ·washington Avenue (State Route 181) High Occupancy Vehicle 8
Lanes Project
James Street to Green River Bridge
6 Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes-Phase I 9
Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) to South 252nd Street
7 James Street at Central Avenue Intersection Improvement Project 10
James Street at Central Avenue
8 Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project 11
Alvord Avenue to 97th Pl. South
9 West Meeker Street \Videning Project-Phase I 12
Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to 64th Avenue South
10 Southeast 256th Street Widening Project-Phase I 13
1161h Avenue Southeast to 1361h Avenue Southeast
11 Sound Transit Rail Station/Transit Center 14
12 Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes-Phase II 15
South 252nd Street to South 272m1 Street
(Southerly City Limits)
13 132"d Avenue Southeast Street Widening Project-Phase I 16
Southeast 2561h Street to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516)
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project
Number
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
24
26
Project Name
South 212th Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Green River Bridge to West Valley Highway (State Route 181)
Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Citywide Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Cizv•vide
Page
17
18
19
~urlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad/Union Pacific 20
Railroad Grade Separation Project
South 2 I 2'h Street, James Street and/or rVillis Streer!Srare Route 5 I 6
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair 21
and Rehabilitation Program Project
Cif)rwide
Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus Project 22
Downtown
116th A venue SE Street Widening Project 23
SE 2 5 61
" Street to Kent-Kangley Highway (SR 516)
Military Road at Reith Road Intersection Improvement Project 24
\Vest Meeker Street Widening Project-Phase II 25
Green River Bridge to Kent Des-Moines Road (State Route 516)
94th Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516) Traffic Signal System 26
84th Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project 27
South 2Ji11 Street to State Route 167
West Valley Road at South 2771h Street Intersection Improvement 28
Project
Military Road at South 272"d Street Intersection Improvement 29
Project
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project
Number
27
28
29
30
31
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34
Project Name
132"d Avenue Southeast Widening Project-Phase II
Southeast 24dh Street to Southeast 2561h Street
72"d Avenue South Extension Project
South 196111 Street to South 20d" Street
Southeast 224th/228th Street Corridor Project
Military Road to 54 111 Avenue South
l\1ilitary Road Widening Project-Phase I
Reith Road to Kem-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
Miscellaneous Traffic Signal System Installation
Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Willis Street (SR 516) to Green River Bridge
Southeast 256th Street Soos Creek Bridge Replacement Project
(Vicinity 14!11! A venue)
South 224th/228th Street Corridor Project
8l" Avenue to Benson (State Route 515)
Paoe ·b
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2000
PROJECT: South 272°d/2771h Street Corridor Project
Auburn Way North to Kent-KangJey Road (State Route 516)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five-lane roadway from Auburn Way to the Kent-
Kangley Road (State Route 516), via South 27th Street, Southeast 274 1h
Street, and 1161h A venue Southeast, including a nev-.· bridge over the Green
River, and a modification to the traffic si!mals at the intersections of South
277'h Street and Auburn Way North and ~t 1161h Avenue Southeast and the
Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516). Project will include the
construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks,
street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths, landscaping, utilities and
appunenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering .............. S2,900,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ S3,200,000
Construction .............................. S24,400,000
TOTAL ..................................... $30,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TV\, City ofKent, LID
Funded, LID Pending, much of the projecr has been concluded
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 Transponation 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: 2000
PROJECT: South 1961h/2001ft 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 Highway and 72nd A venue South, signalization of
the intersection of South 196 1h Street at East Valley Road. Widen 801h
Avenue 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
7/1998 .
. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........... .S4,700,000
Construction .............................. $25,530,000
TOTAL ..................................... $32, 730,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TV\, City ofKent, LID
Funded, RIW acquired, Bridge under construction
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The South 1801h Street/Carr Road and South 208 1h/2lih 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 1801
" Street and South 21th 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 1401
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, TJA-Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State); LID-
Local Improvement District
5
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
2000
Reith RoadM'. 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 ................... $37,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... 5247,000
TOTAL .......................................... $284,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City ofKent
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-Jane bridge
over the Green River. Additional capacity is required to accommodate
existing and continued development in 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 Mitigat1on! Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TJA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
6
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 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 ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... $195.000
TOTAL .......................................... $205,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), City ofKent
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
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2000
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
TOT .o<\.L ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• $} ,406,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), UATA, City ofKent, LID
Funded, LID Pending
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance \\·ith 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, TJA -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: 2000
PROJECT: Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes-Phase I
Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) to South 252nd 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
252nd 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 240 1h Street, and at South
252nd Street. Project will include paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-
foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways, stonn drainage systems, utilities,
landscaping, and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. 5466,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ Sl,OOO,OOO
Construction ................................ $6,344,000
TOTAL ....................................... $7,810,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), TIA, VAT A, 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.
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
9
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2000
PROJECT: James Street at Central Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
DESCRIPTION: Widen the easterly leg ofthe James Street at Central Avenue intersection
to provide an exclusive right-turn 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, guners 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-turn 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 corner 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
10
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2000
PROJECT: Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project
Alvord A venue 941
h 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 A venue and 94th A venue 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, gutters, and sidewalks;
street lighting, minor stonn drainage, and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $46,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... $630,000
TOTAL .......................................... $676,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent
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
11
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2000
PROJECT: West Meeker Street Widening Project-Phase 1
Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to 64t11 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 64 1h
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 ................. 5175,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... 5250.000
Construction ................................ $ 1,075,000
TOTAL ....................................... $! ,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UA T A, City of Kent
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 consisting 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 A venue 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, TJA -Transportation Improvement Account, VATA -Urban Trust Account [State); LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2000
Southeast 2561h Street Widening Project-Phase I
116th Avenue Southeast to 136th Avenue Southeast
Widen Southeast 240 1h Street to provide a three-lane roadway, including
two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, plus additional
language at key intersections, and a bicycle facility. Modify the existing
traffic signal systems at the intersections of 116 1h A venue Southeast, 124 th
A venue Southeast and 132nd A venue 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
1 0-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways; street lighting, storm drainage
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $540,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $350,000
Construction ................................ $5,017,000
TOTAL ....................................... $5,907,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): Tl-\, City ofKent, 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 reached the point whereby a consistent three-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 ovmers, 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], (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: 2000
PROJECT: Sound Transit Commuter Rail Stationrrransit Center
DESCRIPTION: Perform supplementary engineering analysis with regard to access and
rail/motor vehicle issues associated with the site of the RT A commuter rail
station. Design and construct related roadway and pedestrian
improvements attributed to the station. Project will include paving,
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, stonn drainage systems, utilities,
landscaping, and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. S 150,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... 5300.000
Construction ................................ S 1,050,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): RTA, STP (U), uATA, CM..AQ, HES, City ofKent
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
A venue, 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
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2000
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 252nd Street to South 272nd 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
272nd 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 ................. S400.000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... S800,000
Construction ................................ $5,300,000
TOTAL ....................................... $6,500,000
FUl"DING 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
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
)18AJR: 2000
PROJECT: 132"d 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 five-lane roadway, including
four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a bicycle
facility, modifying the existing traffic signal systems where appropriate, at
the intersections of Southeast 2561h Street, and Kent-Kangley Road.
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 ................. $480,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $500,000
Construction ................................ $5,356,000
TOTAL ....................................... $6,336,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent, UATA, STP (U)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132nd A venue 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 132nd Avenue Southeast and
the Kent-Kangley Road) mandates an augmentation to a five-lane section.
Further, shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-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, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TJA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRA.NSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2000
PROJECT: South 212t" 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 fuver 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 ................... S43,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... $607,000
TOTAL .......................................... $650,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of South 212 1h 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
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2000 -2005
PROJECT: City"·ide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous improvements to the City's Bicycle Route and
Pedestrian system. Potential projects include improvements to 1 OOth
Avenue Southeast north of James Street, Southeast 248th Street east of 94th
A venue South, and 152nd Way southeast, north of Southeast 2 72nd Street.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... $550,000
TOTA .. L .......................................... $600,000
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], (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: 2000 -2005
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 94 1h Avenue/South 222nd Street, Frager Road, 1001h 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 ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... Sl 65,000
TOTAL .......................................... $180,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, City ofKent
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
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2000 -2005
PROJECT: Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad/Union Pacific Railroad Grade
Separation Project
South 21zth 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 21ih
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 Pons 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, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting,
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering .............. 55,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $3,000,000
Construction .............................. $38,000,000
TOTAL ..................................... $46~000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
P.E. (Prelim. Study OnZvJ
Funded
PROJECT
P.E.: City ofKent, State, RTA
Construction: STP (U), State, City ofKent, 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 posi6ve 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
YEAR:
PROJECT:
2000-2005
American With Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair and
Rehabilitation Program Project
DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct and repair existing sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, and
install new hard surfaced sidewalks to implement the requirements of the
Federal Governmenfs 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 ................. S 180,000
llight of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................ $ 1,620,000
TOTAL ....................................... $! ,800,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent
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], (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: 2000 -2005
PROJECT: Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus Project
DESCRIPTION: Continue to provide enhanced transit service 1n the Downtown 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 ......................... S-O-
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... $360,000
TOTAL ........................................ $360,000*
*City share, which is equivalent to the lost fare box revenue that the county could have collected
were not the city wanting a free service.
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
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2001
PROJECT: 116th Avenue Southeast Street Widening Project
SE 256th Street to Kent-Kangley (SR 516)
DESCRIPTION: Vhden 1161h Avenue Southeast to provide a five-lane roadway, including
four 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 ................ .S250,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......... : ..... $350,000
Construction ................................ $] ,680,000
TOTAL ....................................... $2,280,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic studies have denoted that once the 27ih Corridor project is
opened for use, heavy traffic demand will be placed on this section of
116 1h A venue which will act to funnel east/west movement on Southeast
2561h Street to the 2771h 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
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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 Military Road at Reith Road
intersection to provide exclusive left-turn 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 ......... : ............. S-O-
Construction ................................... $485,000
TOTAL .......................................... $550,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA City ofKent, STP (U)
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, (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: 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 ful1-width paving.
concrete curbs, guners, and I 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 ................. 5376,000
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 fuverbend Golf
Course) mandate an augmentation to a four-lane section. Further,
shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, guners, 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 rstate); LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2001
PROJECT: 94th Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516) Traffic Signal System
DESCRIPTION: Install a multi-purpose traffic signalization system at the intersection of
94 1h Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516). Project will include
pavement widening of 94 1h A venue South from South 248 1h 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 walk"""Ways to meet current City Standards.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... S50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................ .$60,000
Construction ................................... S540,000
TOTAL .......................................... $650,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UA T A, City of Kent, Mitigation Agreements, LID
PROJECT
.nJSTIFICATION: 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 941h Avenue South, 1041h Avenue South, and Southeast 2401h
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), (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
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2001
PROJECT: 84 1h Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project
South 2121h Street to State Route 167
DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add additional
lifespan to the roadway, between South 2lih 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 ................... S46,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... S454,000
TOT . .<\L ............................................ $500,00
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of 84th 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 fonner curb line. This
results in ponding 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
YEAR:
PROJECT:
2001
West Valley .Road at South 277th Street Intersection Improvement
Project
DESCRIPTION: Widen West Valley Road to extend the existing southbound left turn and
right-turn 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 ................................... S225,000
TOTAL .......................................... $350,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, UATA, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATIO~: The traffic volumes at this intersection have reached the point whereby
an extension of the existing right-turn 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
YEAR:
PROJECT:
2001
Military Road at South 272"d Street Intersection Improvement
Project
DESCRIPTION: Widen South 272nd Street and Military Road to extend the existing left-
tum pockets on the west and north legs of the intersection. Widen the
north leg of the intersection to extend the existing southbound left tum and
add a right-tum lane at the intersection of South 272nd 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 ............... $ 1 00,000
Construction ................................... $575,000
TOT.U .......................................... $750,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES. UATA, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes at this intersection have reached the point whereby
an extension of the existing right-tum and left-tum lanes are required to
mitigate the congestion at the intersection and to accommodate additional
development in the Green River Valley. Further, shoulder improvements
are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts
to adjacent property owners.
STP -Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) ·Urban, (C) Statewide Competitlve, (BR) Bridge
Replacement. (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination. TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, UATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2001
PROJECT: 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening Project-Phase II
Southeast 240th Street to Southeast 2561h Street
DESCRIPTION: Widen 132nd Avenue Southeast to provide a three-lane roadway, including
two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, and a Class lib
bicycle facility. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
paved shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. 600,0005
Right of Way Acquisition ............... 600,0005)
Construction ................................ 5, 136,0005
TOTAL ....................................... 6,336,000$
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent, UATA, SIP (U)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132nd Avenue has reached
the point whereby a consistent three-land roadway section is required to
provide safe left-turn access into the adjoining properties. Further,
shoulder improvements required to provide control of roadway drainage
and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide safe
access for school-age pedestrians to/from the Martin Sortun Elementary
School, and general pedestrian access needs.
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: 72"d Avenue South Extension Project
South I 96th Street to South 200th Street
DESCRIPTION: Construct new four lane roadway from South 1961h Street to South 2001h
Street. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting, crossing ofMill Creek, storm
drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. S 150,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... S650,000
Construction ................................... S550,000
TOTAL ....................................... $1,350,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the northern Kent industria] area, and high
levels of congestion along West Valley Highway, between South 1801
h
Street and South 1961h Street Corridor, mandate additional north-south
arterial capacity. Provides some relief for South 1801h Street, South 1961
h
Street, and South 212'h Street intersections along West Valley Highway.
Provides improved access to South 1961h Street Corridor from industrial
development along 72nd A venue South.
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: South 224th/228th Street Corridor Project
Military Road to 54th Avenue South
DESCRIPTION: Preliminary engineering and construction of a new five-lane roadway from
SR 516 along Milit~ Road to approximately the 224 th block, than from
Military Road to 54 1 A venue 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. Potentially may
include the installation of traffic signalization systems at the Corridor's
intersections of military Road and Lakeside Boulevard.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering .............. Sl ,400,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,000,000
Constmction ............................. .$ 15,600,000
TOTAL ··················:··················$18,000,000
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
development 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 21 ih 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 188 1h 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-turn
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 ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... S 110,000
TOTAL .......................................... $150,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 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-turn 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
YEAR: 2003
PROJECT: Miscellaneous Traffic Signal System Installation
DESCRIPTION: Install a multi-phase traffic signalization system as determined to
warranted.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................... S20,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... 5230,000
TOTA .. L .......................................... $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 fuver 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 Preliml.nary Engineering ................... $15,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ......................•............ $360,000
TOTAL .......................................... $375,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): SIP (U), City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of Central A venue 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
Repiacement, (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: Southeast 256 1h Street Soos Creek Bridge Replacement Project
(Vicenity 148 1h Avenue)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new bridge crossing at Soos Creek and Elevate South 256 1h
Street approaches above the 100 year flood plain.
PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering ................. $200,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... 300.000$
Construction ................................... 900.000$
TOTAL ....................................... $1,400,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing bridge and roadway are overtopped during any significant
rainfall event. Southeast 2561h Street is classified as a minor arterial and
supports a significant amount of traffic. Its overtopping presents a safety
issue to the motoring public as well as inhibiting emergency responses by
police and fire services.
STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (Uj Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge
Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES -Hazard
Elimination, TJA -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:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
South 224th/228th Street Corridor Project
84th Avenue to Benson (State Route 515)
Construct a new three to five-lane roadway from 841h Avenue to Benson
Highway (SR 515), including a new bridge over SR 167, and modification
to the traffic signal at the intersection of South 2241h Street and 841
h
Avenue. 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 ................. S781 ,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $2,323·.000
Construction ................................ 59,396,000
TOTAL ..................................... $12,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, King County, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The James Street and South 208 1h/212 1h 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, VATA -Urban Trust Account [State]; LID-
Local Improvement District
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