HomeMy WebLinkAbout1654RESOLUTION No./6S'f
A RESOLUTION of the City Council ofthe City of
Kent, Washmgton, adopting the 2004-2009 Six Year
TransportatiOn hnprovement 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 September 16,
2003, to consider public testimony on the city's proposed 2004-2009 Six Year
Transportation hnprovement 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 2004 through 2009 Six Year TransportatiOn
hnprovement Plan, set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and herewith filed with the city
clerk, IS hereby adopted.
1 2004-2009 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan
PASSED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the C1ty of Kent, Washmgton
this Jk_ day of September, 2003.
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CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the C1ty of Kent, this £day of September,
2003.
ATTEST·
~~~ BRENDA JACOBER, ITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. I {:,5 '/,
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the _!k_ day of September,
2003.
Au.-£. '2t.'C·~ (SEAL) BRENDAJACOBER~TYCLERK
2 2004-2009 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2004-2009
KENT
WASHINGTON
Mayor Jim White
Don E. Wickstrom, P.E.
Director of Public Works
EXHIBIT .... A....__
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Pro jed
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Pro;ect Locatwn and Extellt
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOV Lanes-North Phase
South 252''d Street to Kent-Des Momes Road (SR 516)
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOV Lanes -South Phase
South 272"11 Street to South 252'111 Street
Kent Station Infrastructure Improvements
V1cm11y of 4111 Aven11e North and Ramsay Way
41h A venue North and West Smith Street
Intersectwn Improvement
Second Avenue North and West Smith Street
IntersectiOn Improvements
Central Avenue North and Pioneer Street
Intersection 1mproveme11ts and w1denmg of P1oneer Street
Military Road South at Reith Road
Intersection Improvement
South 2281h Street Corridor Project-Phase I
M1l!tary Road South to 54 1h Avenue South
Central Avenue/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Grade Crossings Signals Intertle
Interconnection of mtersectwn traffic szgnals along Central Avenue
Wuh BNSFRR grade-crossmg s1gnals
South 2281 ~ Street Extension/Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad Grade Separation Project
Grade separatzon crossmg at Burlmgton Northern Santa Fe RR
South 22s'h Street Extensioo/Union Pacific Railroad Grade
Separation Project
Grade SeparatiOn Crossmgs at Umo11 Pacific Railroad
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Project Project Name
Number Pro1ect Locatron and Extent Page
12. Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Intercoooect with West Meeker 12
Street and West Smith Street Signal Systems
13 South 2121h Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project 13
Green Rtver Brzdge to West Valley Hrghway (SR 181)
14 84 1h Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project
SR 167 to South 2121h Street
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15. 72nd Avenue South Extension IS
South 20fih Street to South 196111 Street
16. South 2771h Street Corridor Extension 16
11 (jh Ave Southeast Wrdenmg Kent-Kang/ey Road (SR 51 6) to
Southeast 25fl' Street
17. Central Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation 17
Green Rtver Br~dge to East Wllhs Street (SR 51 6)
18. Military Road South Widening-Phase I 18
Reith Road to Kent-Des Momes Road (SR 516)
19 Willis Street (SR516)/Uuion Pacific Railroad Grade Separation 19
Project
Grade Separatwn Crossmg at Umon Pacific Rat/road
20 Willis Street (SR 516}/Burlington Northern Santa Fe 20
Railroad Grade Separation Project
Grade Separatron Crossmg at Bwlmgto11 Northem/Sama Fe Rmlroad
21. 80th Avenue South Widening 21
South }96th Street to South /88th Street
22. South 272nd Street Widening-Phase I 22
26'h Avenue South to Mzlttary Road South
23 South 272"d Street Widening-Phase J[
Pacific Hrghway South (SR 99) to 2(/h Avenue South
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Project Project Name
Number Pro;ect Locatwn and E-.:tent Page
24 South 272nd Street Widening· Phase III 24
Pacific Hzghway South to Mlllfary Road South and I-5 HO V Loop-Ramp
25. South 2281h Street Corridor Project • Pbase III 25
84'h Avenue South to JOIJh Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515)
26 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 26
Ongomg CJtywzde Program
27 Guardrail and Safety rmprovements 27
Ongomg CJtywzde Program
28 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk
Repair and Rehabilitation
Ongozng Otywzde Program
29 Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus Project 29
Ongomg Cltywule Program
30 MAP OF THE PROJECTS 30
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CITYOFKENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
Pacific Hi,Shway South (SR 99) HOV Lanes -North Phase
South 252 Street to Kent-Des Momes Road (SR S 16)
Wtden Pactfic Highway South to provide a patr ofHOV (High Occupancy
Vehtcle) lanes from South 252nd Street to the Kent-Des Momes Road (SR
516). The proJect will also provtde a seven foot Wide concrete Sidewalk
and modtfy ex1stmg traffic s1gnal systems at South 240'h Street, and at
South 252"d Street The project will mclude construction of full w1dth
pavmg, concrete curbs and gutters, landscapmg; storm dramage, utlhtles;
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . .. . $1,200,000
Right of Way Acqmsttlon . $530,000
Construction . .. $6,720,000
TOT AL ..................... M ....... _ ........ $8,450,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, TIB, TIA, City ofKent, WSDOT
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This proJect will reduce peak hour smgle-occupant vehicle tnps by
encouragmg htgb occupancy vehicle usage Pactfic Highway South
(SR 99) JS a regionally stgntficant north-south artenal heavtly used by
commuters for access from South Kmg County to the employment
centers m South Seattle, and provides alternative access to I-5 and Sea-
Tacauport
AlP· Artcrtdllmprmcmcnt Program [State], CMAQ-Coogcsuon Mtttgauon and Atr Qu4hty [Fedcrdl], FA5T-Fretght Actton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle· Tacoma Comdor; FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admmtstratton [Federal], 1/ES-Haz.trd Ehmmatoon [Federal], iTS-Jntelhgcnt Trdnsportatmn Systems (Federal], UD-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Publtc Works Trust Fund lean [State]. 'iTP-Surface Transponatton Program [Federal],
TIA-TransportatJOR Improvement Account, TIB-Transportatton Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportauon Partnership
Progr 4m {State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
Pacific Hi!hway South (SR 99) HOV Lanes-South Phase
South 272 Street to South 252nd Street
W1den Pacific Htghway South to provide a pair ofHOV (Htgh Occupancy
Vehtcle) lanes from South 272nd Street to South 252"d Street The proJect
will also provtde a seven foot wide concrete sidewalk, and mod1fy existmg
traffic signals at the Fred Meyer Shoppmg Center, South 2601b Street, and
South 272nd Street The proJect will mclude construction of full width
paVIng, concrete curbs and gutters; landscapmg; stonn dramage; utthtJes;
and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prelimmary Engmeenng .. . $900,000
$1,600,000
$6,100,000
Rtght of Way AcquJSihon
Construction
TOT AL ........................................ $8,600,000
FUNDlNG SOURCE (S): STP, TIB, AlP, TPP, City of Kent, WSDOT Funds
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The proJect Will reduce peak hour smgle-occupant vehtcle tnps by
encouragmg htgh occupancy vehtcle usage Pactfic Htghway South
(SR 99) 1s a regtonally sJgntficant north-south artenal heavily used by
commuters for access from South Kmg County to the employment
centers m South Seattle, and provtdes addthonal access to 1-5 and Sea-
Tac Airport
AlP-Artendllmprovemcnt Progrdm [State], CMAQ-Congcstmn Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal), rAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMS/8-Freight Mobthry Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt AdmmJstratton [federal], l-IES-HazMd Ehmmatton [Fedcral],ITS-lntelhgent Tr.tnsportatJOn Systems [Federal], L/D-
Locallmprovement Otstnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [Stale], STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal],
TIA-Transportatton Improvement Account, TIB-Transportatton Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportation Partnership
Progr<~m [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
Kent Station Infrastructure Improvements
V1cmJty of 41h Avenue North and Ramsay Way
W1den 2nd Avenue North to prov1de two travel Janes w1th left tum
pockets at mtersect1ons, and on-street parking between West Smtth Street
and West Temperance Street. Construct the north half of West
Temperance Street between 2nd Avenue North and 1st Avenue North
Construct Ramsay Way from West Temperance Street to 4th Avenue
North and mstall a traffic s1gnal at 4th Avenue North and Ramsay Way.
W1den 1st Avenue North to three lanes from West Temperance Street to
West James Street The proJect Will mclude full wtdth pavmg; concrete
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, landscapmg; stonn dramage; ut1ht1es, and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
R1ght of Way Acqutsthon
Construction . .
$390,000
0
. $1,930,000
TOT AL ........................................... Sl,3l0,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): CMAQ, Ctty of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Thts proJect prov1des the necessary transportation mfrastructure for
development of Kent Stanon and adJacent properttes The proJect 1s
coordmated wtth trans1t and commuter nul Improvements m and around
the V!Cmlty of Kent Stat10n and the Kent Trans1t Center sites The prOJect
mcludes street 1mproven1ents requtred for the development of the s1te, as
well as m1t1gat1on measures (traffic s1gnal) to accommodate access to the
C1ty artenal street system
AlP-Artcndl Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion Mmgauon and Atr Quality [Fedcr<~l], FAST-frCJght Act1on
Strategy for Everen-Seanle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fn:1ghl Mobohl)' Strategic Investment Board [Stale}, FTA-Federal
Trans11 AdmomstraiJon [Fedcrdl], H£S-Hazard Ehmtnauon [federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems (Federal], LID-
Locallmprovemeat D1stnc:t, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface TransponatJon Program (Federal),
TlA-Transportallon Improvement Account, TlB-Transportation Improvement Board [State), TPP-Transportation Partnership
Progr.tm [State)
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
4'h Avenue North and West Smith Street Intersection lmpronments
IntersectiOn Improvement
Reconstruct the 4th Avenue North and West Sm1th Street mtersect10n by
w1demng each approach to add a left tum pocket wtth appropnate left tum
storage and upgrade the traffic s1gnal. Th1s proJect w11l mclude
constructiOn of full w1dth paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks;
landscapmg, storm dramage, ut1ht1es, and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . . ..... $185,000
Right of Way Acqms1t10n
Construction .
... $140,000
. $635,000
TOT AL ......... , ................................. $960,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): FTA, Ctty of Kent, ITS
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The mtersectton currently has four Janes on each approach Volumes are
such that 1t 1s necessary to operate the stgnal to serve only one approach
at a time Thts proJect Widens each approach to provide for a separate
left tum pocket w1th appropriate storage Th1s allows a much more
effictent operation of the s1gnal at th1s mtersecl!on, and sigmficantly
enhances the traffic s1gnal progression along both of these heavlly
traveled artenal comdors Th1s proJect also Improves traffic operations
and provtdes arterial capac1ty for urban revttahzatlon and serves as a key
transit comdor.
AlP-Artcn~J Improvement Program (State], CMAQ-Congcsnon M•t•gatton and A.r Quahty [Federal), r.AST-Fre•ght Act1on
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Fre•ght Mob•hty Strateg•c ln•estment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Trans11 AdmJnlstrallon (Federal), HES-Hazard EhmmaiJon [Federal), ITS-Intelhgcnl Transportation Systems [Federaq, LID-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal),
TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, T/B-Transportation lm)ll'ovement Board [Stille), 11'P-Transportat1on Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
Second Avenue North and West Smith Street
Mmor w1demng on West Sm1th Street to provide separate left tum lanes,
traffic sJgnahzatlon, traffic s1gnal mterconnect, and an mtertte to the
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad grade crossing s1gnal
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng. $200,000
. .... $0
$800,000
Rtght of Way AcquisitiOn
Construction . .
TOT AL ........................................ $1,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): Ctty of Kent, ITS
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The s1gnal prov1des access to/from the Kent Transit Station winch
mcludes the bus center plus connect:Jons to each of the commuter ratl
platforms and the downtown Park & Rtde parkmg structure Th1s
mtersect10n also prov1des the pnnc1pal pedestnan connect1on between the
htstonc downtown area, the Kent Transit Stahon, and the planned Transit
Onented Development (TOD) referred to as Kent Statton
AlP-Artenallmprovcmcnt Progr.1m [State], CMAQ-Congestion M1t1ga110n and Au Quallty [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght ActiOn
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fre1gh1 Mob!llly Strategic ln>estment Board [Stale], FTA-Federal
Transrt Admm&stratJOn [federal), liES-Hazard Ehmmatlon [Federdl), ITS-Jntelhgcnt Transportation Systems (Federal], UD-
Local Improvement 0Jslrlct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transpmtauon Program [Federal],
TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, TIR-Transportation Improvement Board [State), TPP-Transportallon Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
Central Avenue North/Pioneer Street
Intersection improvement and WJdemng ofP1oneer Street
W1demng of Central Avenue North and P10neer Street mtersect1on,
wtdemng of Pioneer Street, and traffic s1gnal1mprovements
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Rtght of Way AcqulSltiOD
ConstructiOn .
$100,000
$0
$336,000
TOT AL ........................................... $436,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, ITS
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Improvements to the comer radn and w1demng of Ptoneer Street w11l
enhance t rans1t access tot he Kent T ranstt Center. The s 1gnal upgrade
mcludes traffic s1gnal mterconnect to the traffic s1gnal system. Th1s
project ts crucial to providmg adequate access for the regional trans1t
servtces to maneuver the1r buses mto the Kent Transtt Center and
cuculate through the Transit Center wtth mtmrnal conflict from
pedestnan or vehtcle traffic
AlP· Ancrl~llmprovemcnt Progrdm (State), CMAQ-Congestion M111gat1on and A1r Quahty [Federal), rAST-Frc1ght Act1on
Strategy for Everen-Seallle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fre1ghl Mob1llty StrategiC Investment Board [Slate], FTA -Federal
Transit Adnumstrat1on [Federal], HES-Hazard Ehmmatlon [Fedcr41), ITS-Jntelhgent Tr4nsportatton Systems [FedcraiL UD-
Local Jmpro"Vemeot Orstrrct, PWTF-Pubhc: Works Trust Fund Loan {State], STP-Surface TransportaJIOn Program (Federal),
TJA -Transponatmn Improvement Account, TIB-Transponat1on Improvement Board [SI:ite), TPP-Transportatton Pannersh1p
Program {State)
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
Military Road South at Reith Road
Intersection Improvement
Wtden all approaches of MIIttary Road South at Retth Road mtersectlon to
provtde exclustve left tum lanes for each approach, and exclusive
nght tum lanes for northbound and southbound traffic on MJ11tary Road
South and westbound traffic on Re1th Road Mod1fy the extstmg traffic
signal The proJect wJll mclude the construction of full w1dth pavmg,
paved shoulders, street hghtmg. storm dramage, ut11JtJes and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engmeenng. $100,000
$50,000
$900,000
Right of Way Acqutsltlon
ConstructiOn .
TOTAL ....................................... .$1 ,050,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): AlP, CttyofKent, STP
Partially Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development on the Kent West Htll, coupled w1th the growth
m the Puget Sound area and the regularly occumng congestion along
both Pac1fic H1ghway South and Interstate 5 results m s1gmficant
congestiOn at this intersectlon in the monnng and evemng peak hours
AlP-Artcn~llmprovemcnt Program [Stale], CMAQ-Congcst10n M1t1gat1on and A1r Quahty [FcdcrJI], FAST-Frc1ght Achon
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor, FMS/8-Fre1ght Mob1hty Stra1eg1c: Jn,estment Board [State], FTA-federal
Transit Adnumstrataon [Fcdcrol], HES-Hazard Ehmmat1on [Fedcroi],JTS-Jntclltgent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Lo-cal Improvement D1stnc1, PWTF-Pub he Wooo Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal],
T/A -Transportat1011 Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board (State], TPP-Transportauon Pnrtnersh1p
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCR1PTION:
2004
South 228th Street Corridor-Phase I
Mtlttary Road South to 54111 Avenue South
Prelinunary engmeenng and constructiOn of a new five-lane roadway from
SR-516 along Mt1ttary Road South to approxtmately Bolger Road, then
from Mthtary Road South to 54th Avenue South, mcludmg a new bndge
over the Green River. The proJect wtll mclude the construction of full-
width pavmg; a bndge, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and/or paved
shoulders; street hghting, storm dramage, landscapmg, uhhttes and
appurtenances. The proJect may mclude the mstallatJon of traffic stgnals
at the Comdor's mtersechons w1th M1Jitary Road South and Lakestde
Boulevard.
PROJECT COST: Prelumnary Engmeenng. $4,800,000
$1,800,000
$20,400,000
R1ght of Way Acqutsthon
ConstructiOn ..
TOT AL ...................................... $27,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): TPP, City of Kent, LID, TIB, FMSIB, PWTF
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: James Street and Meeker Street 'corridors' are not feastble to wtden
suffictently to accommodate forecast traffic volumes and future
development West Meeker Street currently represents the only east-west
artenal that crosses the Green Rwer between SR 516 and South 21th
Street Thts project will provtde requtred east-west capactty
AlP-Artcnallmprovemcnt Program [State], CMAQ -Congcsuon M111gat1on and A1r Quality [Fedcr.lf], FAST-Fretght ActiOn
Strategy for Everett·Seanle· Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1bly Stratrgtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transll Admmtstrat1on [Fedcr.ll), liES-Haz.trd Elumnauon [.Feder,!l], ITS-Intelhgent Transportatton Systems [Federal], UD-
Locollmpro~ement Otstnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportal! on Program [Federal],
TIA -Transponallon Improvement Account, TIB-Transponatton Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transponatton Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECf:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
Central Avenue and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Crossings Signals lntertie
Improvements to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Ra1lroad grade
crossmg s1gnals Includes mstallatton of detector loops near the grade
crossmg and the mtert1e cable m underground conduit between the railroad
grade s1gnal and the correspondmg traffic s1gnal on Central Avenue at five
artenals (East James Street, East Sm1th Street, East Meeker Street, East
Gowe Street, and East WJ!hs Street).
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng ... $20,000
..... $0
.. $120,000
RtghtofWay Acquisttlon
Construction .
TOT AL ................... -...................... $140,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, ITS
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: These 1 mprovements to the r atlroad grade c rossmg s tgnals enhance the
safety of the artenal street crossmgs of the Burlington Northern!Santa Fe
Railroad, a requ1rement of the Washmgton Uhltt1es and Trade
CommiSSion (WUTC) to allow mcreased train operatmg speeds for
passenger and freight rail The mcrease m operatmg speed (with
appropnate safety upgrades) IS essential to mcreasing the number of
trams through the reg~ on, 1mprov1ng mob1hty and capac1ty for fre1ght rail
and passenger ratl. Central Avenue JS a Pnnc1pal Artenal street, roughly
parallel to the BNSFRR and approximately 480 feet easterly of the
center] me of the BNSFRR tracks
AlP· Artcno~l Improvement Progro~m [State], CMAQ-Consesuon M111gat1on and A1r Quahly [Fcdero~l], FAST-Fre1ght At11on
Strategy for Everett·Seanle·Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty StrategiC Investment Board (State], FTA-Federal
Transit Adrmmstrat1on [Feder<~l], liES-Hazard Ehmtnallon [Fcderdi],ITS -Jntelhgcnt Transportation S)'litems [Fedml), LID-
Local Improvement OJStnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [Slate], STP-Surface Transportation Program (Federal],
TIA-TtanSportatJon Improvement Account,17B-Transportation Improvement Board [State), TPP-Transportat1on Partnership
Program (State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
South 228th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation Project
Grade SeparatJon crossmg at Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Ra1lroad
Construct grade separatiOn of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
mamhne tracks at South 228 1h Street. The proJect will mclude the
construction of a ratlroad bndge, road underpass, full-width pavmg,
concrete curbs, gutters, and s1dewalks, street hghtmg, ut1bt1es and
appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prelimmary Engmeenng. $2,250,000
$1,000,000
.$13, 750,000
R1ght ofWay Acquis1t1on
Construction
TOT AL ...................................... $17 ,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1ty of Kent, TIB, PWTF loan, FAST, FMSIB, Burlmgton
Northern/Santa Fe Rallroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The proJect wdl lead to a seamless connectiOn between maJor fretght
handlers and the1r pnmary destmanons Thts proJect w1ll support freight
movmg through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Sea-Tac Auport
and the freeway system Grade separatmg the artenal Will mcrease both
raJ! and roadway capac1ty, decrease congestion, enhance safety, and
unprove fre1ght mob1hty m thts comdor and throughout the reg10n Thts
proJect w11l prov1de reg10nal connectiOns between thousands of
busmesses, employers, and 40 mllhon square feet ofwarehouse/mdustnal
space The level of fretght and passenger ratl traffic on the BNSF
Railroad mamline IS rismg as a consequence of 1 ncreased traffic m the
Puget Sound area, and new Sound Transit and Amtrak servtce
AlP· Artcnallmprovemcnt Progr.1m [State), CMAQ-Congestion M1t1gat1on and Au Quahty (federal), FAST-Fretgbt Achon
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategtc lmestment Board [State). FTA-Federal
Transtt Admomstraflon [Federal], HES-Hazard Ehm.natlon (Federal], ITS-lntelhgcnt TransportatiOn Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Publ.e Works Trust F1111d Loan [State], STP-Surface Transponahon Program [Fedetal],
TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, T/8-Transportation Improvement Board [State), TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [State)
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
South 2281
• Street/Union Pacific: Railroad Grade Separation Project
Grade Separation crossmg at Umon Pacific Railroad
Construct grade separatiOn of the Umon Pactfic Railroad mamhne tracks
at South 2281h Street The prOJect w1ll mclude the construct10n of a
railroad bndge structure, a bicycle and pedestnan bndge, and a road
underpass; full-w1dth pavmg; concrete curbs, gutters and Sidewalks; street
hghtmg, utJht1es and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng ...... $3,000,000
R1ght of Way Acquts1t1on
ConstructiOn
.$1,000,000
$17,000,000
TOTAL ...................................... $21, 000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1ty of Kent, TIB, PWTF loan, FAST, FMSIB, Umon Pac1fic
Ra!lroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The prOJect w11l lead to a seamless connection between maJor fretght
handlers and the1r pnmary destmatlons Th1s project wtll support fretght
movmg through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Sea-Tac Auport
and the freeway system. Grade separatmg th1s artenal w!ll mcrease both
rat! and roadway capactty, decrease congestion, enhance safety, Improve
fre1ght mobtbty m thts comdor and throughout the regiOn. This proJect
Will prov1de reg1onal connections for thousands ofbusmesses, employers,
and the 40 m1lhon square feet of warehouse/mdustnal space m the valley
11./P-Artcn.LIImprovcmcnt Program [State), CMAQ-Coogcs11on Mitigation and A1r Quahty [Federal], FAST-Frc1ght Ati\Dn
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Freight Mob1hty Strategic Investment Board [Stale), FTA-Federal
Trans11 Admmtstrat1on [Federal), liES-Hazard Ehmmallon [Federal), ITS -lntelhgent Tr.msportatiOn SySiems (Federal], L/D-
Locallmprovement D1stn~t. PWTF-Pub he Workli Trust Fund Loan [Stale], STP-Surface Transponallon Program [Federal],
TIA-TransportatiOn Improvement A((Ounl, TJB-Transponauon Improvement Board (State], TPP-Transportat1on Partnership
Program l State)
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect
West Meeker Street and West Smtth Street
Interconnect the existing traffic stgnals at the Interurban Tratl crossmgs at
West Meeker Street and West Sm1th Street to the Union Pacific crossmg
stgnals at satd streets
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng. . . . $30,000
.$240,000
. $-0-
Constructton
Rtght of Way Acquisthon
TOT AL ........................................... $270,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, Ctty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTlFICA TION: This project IS requrred m order to mterconnect the eXIstmg street stgnals
wtth the railroad crossmg signals It will ehmmate potential conflict
where traffic could backup across the ratlroad tracks
AlP· Artenal Improvement Program (State], CMAQ-Congcs11on M1t1g&l10n and A1r Quahty [Fcdcrdl], rAST-Frc1ght Act1on
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Taroma Comdor, FMS/B-FreJght Mob1h1y StrategiC Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Adm•ms1rat1on [Federdl], liES-Hazard Ehmma11on [Federal], ITS -lntelhgent Transportat1011 Systems [Fedenl], UD-
Locallmpro•ement D1stnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Fedenl],
TIA-TransportatiOn lmprovement Account, TJB-Transportation lmprovement Board [State], TPP-TransportatiOII Pannersb1p
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2004
PROJECT: South 212 1h Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Green R1ver Bndge to West Valley H1ghway (SR 181}
DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabJlttate the exastmg roadway pavement to add addJtJOna]
servtce hfe to the asphalt roadway between the Green Rtver bndge and
West Valley Htghway (SR 181). Tlus project wtll include the removal and
replacement of the upper two mches of the ex1stmg asphalt pavement m
the curb lanes m both dtrections, and a full-w1dth asphalt pavement
overlay of the entire roadway Tius project will also mclude the selective
replacement of catch basm mlets and driveway approach aprons, and
secttons of concrete curbs and gutters
PROJECT COST: Preltmmary Engmeenng. $45,000
$-0-R1ght of Way Acqwsttlon ..
Construction. .. . . . ..... .. .. $635,000
TOTAL •.•..••..•.•..•• ._ ........................ $680,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, C1ty of Kent
F11nded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The extstmg asphalt pavement along th1s sect1on of South 21th Street IS
exh1b1tmg s1gns of d1stress, as demonstrated by "alhgatonng",
longitudmal crackmg, and crackmg of the concrete curbs and gutters The
end of the serv1ce hfe of th1s roadway has been reached Reconstruction
of the pavement to extend the serv1ce bfe of the roadway and prevent
further degradation as required
lllP-Artcnallmprovcmcnt Progr.om [Stale}, CMAQ-Conges110n Mmgat10n and A1r Qual1ty [Federal), FAST-Frt~gbt Act1on
Strategy for Everett-Seattle· Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Frc1ght Mob1l11y Strategic Invesmtent Board (State], FTA -Federal
Transit AdmmJstratJon (Fcdcr~I],//I:S-Hazard Elumnat1on [federal], ITS -lntelbgcnt Transponatton Systems (Federal], UD-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportallon Program [Federal],
TIA-Transponatmn Improvement Account, TJB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board [StateJ, TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [State J
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004
84tb Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation
SR 167 to South 212th Street
Remove and rehabilitate the extshng roadway pavement to add additiOnal
servtce hfe to the roadway between SR 167 and South 2121h Street Thts
proJect wtll mclude the removal and replacement of the extstmg pavement
m the curb lanes m both duecttons, and a full-wtdth asphalt concrete
overlay of the entue roadway, and will also mclude the selective
replacement of catch basin mlets and dnveway approach aprons, curbs and
gutters
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng .. $145,000
. . $-0-
.$585,000
Rtght of Way Acqu1sthon
Construction
TOTAL ............................................ S730,0{)C)
FUNDrNG SOURCE (S): STP, C1ty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The extstmg pavement along thts sectton of 841h Avenue South IS
sbowmg stgns of structural dtstress as demonstrated by "alhgatonng",
Jongttudmal crackmg, and crackmg of the curbs and gutters An mverted
crown section also occurs at the former curb lme along many of the
secttons of tb1s street. Thts mverted crown section results m the pondmg
of stonnwater m the street along the seam hne, wh1ch mcreases the
fat lure rate of the roadway pavement
AlP-Artcndllmprovcmcnt Program [State], CMAQ-Congcsuon MtiJgat•on and Atr Quahty (Feder.1l], rAST-FTCJght ACIIon
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSTB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc ltwestment Board (State], FTA-Federal
Transtt AdmmtstratJon (Federal], H£8-Hazo~rd EhmmatJon [Feder• I), ITS-lntclhgent Transportatton Systems [Federal), LID-
Local fmprovcmcnl D>stnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Ttust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal),
TTA-Transponatton Improvement Account, TJB-Tronsportatton Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportatton Partnershtp
Program [State)
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
72"d Avenue South Extension
South 200lh Street to South l961h Street
Construct a new four-lane roadway from South 2001
h Street to South 1961
h
Street. The project wall mclude the crossing of Mall Creek and
construction of full-w1dth pavmg, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks,
street hghung, storm dramage; landscapmg; utthtaes and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng. .. $160,000
$680,000
$580,000
Rtght of Way Acqmsatton
Constructaon
TOT AL .......................•................ $1 ,420,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1tyofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Contmued development m the northern Kent mdustnal area, and h1gh
levels of congestton along West Valley Haghway between the South 180"'
Street and South 196lh Street comdors, mandate addttaonal north-south
artenal capacaty. This prOJect prov1des some rehef for South l801h Street,
South 1961h Street, and South 212lh Street mtersectJons along West Valley
Haghway It also prov1des Improved access to the South 1961h Street
comdor from mdustnal development along 72Dd Avenue South
AlP-Anenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congesnon MKtgauon and Atr Quahty [fcdcr~l], FAST-Fretght Actton
Slralegy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corrtdor, FMSIB-Fte~ghl Mobtllty StrategiC Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt Adrrnmstratton [Fedcral),/J£S-Hazard Elnnmatmn [Federal], ITS-lntclhgenl Trmsponauon Systems [federal), UD-
Locallmpro>emenl Dt!ilrtct, PWTF-Publtc Works Trust food Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [federal],
TIA-Transponatton Improvement Account, TJB-Transponatron Improvement Board [State], TPP-TransportatiOn Pannershtp
Program [State)
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
South 2771k Street Corridor Extension
Widen 116\h Avenue Southeast from Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516) to
Southeast 2561h Street
Widen 1161h Avenue Southeast to provide a five-lane roadway, mcludmg
four general-purpose travel lanes, a two-way left turn lane and a bicycle
facthty. Also mcluded m th1s proJect will be the w1demng of the
mtersect10n ofKent-KangleyRoad and ll61h Avenue Southeast to add an
additiOnal left turn lane to prov1de dual left tum Janes westbound on Kent-
Kangley Road to southbound 1161h Avenue Southeast The proJect will
mclude the construction of pavmg; concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks;
bicycle lanes; paved shoulders; street hghtmg; storm dramage, utihtJes and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng. . ... $300,000
...... $210,000
$1,450,000
Right of Way AcquiSihon .
Construction
TOT AL ••.•.......... .-....................... $1 ,960,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): TIB, C1ty of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This proJect extends the South 2771h Street Comdor northward to
Southeast 256'h Street. Traffic studies have mdtcated that traffic demand
wtll contmue to 1ncrease on th1s section of ll61h Avenue Th1s roadway
facilitates traffic from Southeast 2561h Street to the 272nd/277 1h Street
Comdor
AlP-Arten,lllmprovemcnt Program (State], CMAQ-Congestion M111gat1on and A If Quahty [Federdl), FAST-Frc1ght Actton
Strategy for Everett·Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobility StrategiC ln\-estment Board (State), FTA-Federal
Trans1t Admtmstrat1on [Federal), HES-Hazard Ehmmat1on [Federal), ITS-Intelhgtnt Transportation Systems [Federal), UD-
Locallmprovement D1s1nct, PWTF-Pub he Worlts Trust Fund toan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program !federal],
nA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TJB-Transportallon Improvement Board (State), TPP-Transportation Partnersh1p
Program [State)
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CITY OF KENT .
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2005
PROJECT: Central Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation
Green R1ver Bndge to East Wdlts Street (SR 516)
DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabdttate the extstmg roadway pavement to add addd•onal
serv1ce hfe to the roadway, between the Green R1ver Bndge and East
Wtlhs Street (SR 516. Th1s proJect w1ll mclude the removal and
replacement of the upper two mches of the extsting pavement m the curb
lanes in both directiOnS, and a full-w1dth asphalt concrete overlay of the
entue roadway, and w1ll also mclude the selective replacement of catch
basin mlets, and driveway approach aprons, as well as curbs and gutters
PROJECT COST: Prel1mmary Engtneenng.
Right of Way AcqmsttJon
Constructton ....
$50,000
. .... $0
. $550,000
TOT AL. .......................................... $600,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, C1ty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFlCATION: The ex1stmg pavmg along this section of Central Avenue South IS
exlnb1tmg signs of distress, as demonstrated by "alhgatonng", longitudmal
crackmg, and crackmg of the curbs and gutters. The servtce ltfe o fthts
roadway has been reached, necessttatmg reconstructton of the pavement to
extend the servtce hfe of the roadway, and prevent further pavement
degradation
AlP· Artenallmprovemcnt Program [State), CMAQ-CongestiOn Mmgat1on and Arr Quahty [Federal], FAST-Fmght Action
Str!ltegy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fre~gbt Mob111ty Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transu Adrrnmstranon (Federal], IJI:S-Hazard t::bmmauon (Federdl], /TS-Intelhgcnt Tr.~nsponauon Sys1ems [Federal]. LID-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Publ1c Works Trust Fund loan [State), STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program (Federal],
TJA-Transportation Improvement A~ount, TIB-TransportlJt•on Improvement Board [State), TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [Stale)
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
Military Road South Widerdnl-Pbase I
38th A venue South to South 248 Street
W1den and re-channehze M1htary Road South to prov1de an mtenm three-
Jane roadway, mcludmg two general-purpose travel lanes, and a two-way
left tum lane. The proJect will include the construction of full w1dth
pavmg, street channehzation. street hghtmg, uuht1es and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engineering .. . .$55,000
. $-0-
$135,000
Right of Way AcquJSJtJon
Construction .. .. . . . .
TOT AL ............................................. $190,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1tyofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along thiS section of Military Road South has
reached the pomt where a three-lane roadway section 1s required to
accommodate through traffic and prov1de safe left tum access into the
commercial center southwest of the National Guard facility.
AlP-Anendllmprovcmcnt Progmm (State], CMAQ-Congestion Mmganon and A1r Quahty [Federal], TAST-Fre1ght Act1on
Strategy for Evereu-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSJB-Fre1ght Mob1hly Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admmlstratwn [Federal], H£S-Hazard Elnnmat1on [Fedcr<~l], iTS -lntclhgcnt Trdnsponatlon Systems [Federal], UD-
Local Improvement DJStnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan (State], SfP-Surface Transponat1on Program [Federal],
TIA-Transportation Improvement AccoWJI, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportatton Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
Willis Street (SR 516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Project
Grade Separation Crossmg at Umon Pac1fic Ra1lroad (UPRR)
Construct grade separation of the Umon Pacific Rrulroad's mamhne tracks
at Wtlhs Street (SR 516) The proJect w1ll prov1de more effic1ent
movement of goods and serv1ces and will relieve congestion due to train
traffic on the UPRR of approximately 20 trains per day. Th1s results tn an
accumulated delay of more than 32 mmutes per day at thts mtersect10n
alone The project w11l mclude the construction of a ra1lroad bndge, a
roadway under crossmg, full-w1dth pavmg; concrete curbs, gutters, and
Sidewalks, street hghtmg; utihhes and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng ... . $4,000,000
. $0
$16,000,000
Right of Way Acqu1sit1on .
Constructton . ..
TOT AL ............................. _ ....... $20,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): Ctty of Kent, FAST, FMSIB, Umon Pactfic Ratlroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Tlus project supports east-west freight and commuter mob1ltty m the
Green Rtver Valley. More than 27,000 vehicles per day travel on Wtlhs
Street, mcludmg over 800 fretght-bearmg trucks The level of fre1ght
traffic on the UP Ra1lroad mamhne IS also increasmg as a consequence of
economtc cond1ttons m the Puget Sound area. Grade separatiOns prov1de
the solution to the costly problem of congestion. The RR crossmg will no
longer 1mpede fre1ght and other traffic flow Reductions m traffic
congest1on on adJommg streets and reduced environmental tmpacts
caused by traffic congestion is also expected Th1s proJect will enhance
Kent as an economic generator and prov1de regional connections for
thousands ofbusmesses, employers, and commuters
AlP-Artenallmprovcmcm Progr.un [State), CMAQ -Congest1on M1t1gat1on and A1r Quality [Federal], FAST-Fmght ActiOn
Strategy for Everett·Seatlie-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Trans1t Ad1111mstrat1on [federal], HCS-Hazard Ehmmahon [Federai],/TS-lntelhgent Transportation Systems [federal), LID-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Flmd Loan (State), STP-Surface Transportallon Program [Federal],
TIA-Transportatllllllmprovement Ae~:ount, T/8-Transportallon Improvement Board [State], TPP-TransportatlDn Pannershtp
Program (S~te]
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CITY OF .KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006
PROJECT: Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation Project
Grade Separallon Crossmgs at Burlmgton Northem/Santa Fe Railroad
(BNSFRR)
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Ra1lroad
mamhne tracks at WI1l1s Street (SR 516) The proJect wJll provide more
effictent movement of goods and services and wtll relieve congestion due
to tram traffic on the BNSFRR of approximately 40 trams per day. Th1s
results m an accumulated delay of an hour each day at th1s tntersectlon
alone The proJect Will mclude the construction of a ratlroad bndge;
vehtcle under crossmg, full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks, street lightmg, uhltties and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng . .. . . $3,000,000
R1ght of Way Acquisition .. $3,000,000
Construction .. . . .. . . ..$11 ,000,000
TOTAL ........................................ 17,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1ty of Kent, FAST, FMSm, Burhngton Northern/Santa Fe
Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Th1s proJect supports east-west fre1ght and commuter mobility m the
Green River Valley More than 27,000 veh1cles per day travel on W1lhs
Street, mcludmg over 800 fre1ght-beanng trucks The level of freight and
passenger ra1l traffic on the BNSF Ratlroad mainline is also mcreasmg as
a consequence of economtc condtt1ons m the Puget Sound area Grade
separation prov1des the solut1on to the costly problem of congestion The
railroad crossmg w1ll no longer 1mpede fre1ght and other traffic flow
ReductiOns m traffic congest1on on adJotmng streets and reduced
envtronmentaltmpacts caused by traffic congestiOn IS also expected Th1s
proJect Will enhance Kent as an economiC generator and proVtde reg10nal
connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and commuters
AlP· Artcno~J Improvement Progr"m [State], CMAQ-Congcsuon Mmgauon and A1r Quahty [Fcderdl], TAST-Fre1ght ActiOn
Sttntegy for Everett·Seanle· Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fmght Mob1lrty Strateg1c ln\eotment Board [State), FT A -Federal
Transit Admm•strat1on [federal], lfES-Hazard Ehmmat1on [federal), /TS-lntelhgent Transportation Systems (Federal], LID-
Local lmprovelllt"nt D1stt1ct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund 1M111 [State], STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal],
TIA -Transportauon Improvement Account, T!B-Transportation Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [Slate]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2007
80111 Avenue Sauth Widening
South 196th Street to South 188th Street
W1den goth Avenue South from South I 96th Street to South !88th Street
to five lanes This will include four general-purpose lanes and a two-way
left tum lane The proJect will also mclude the construction of full-wtdth
pavmg; concrete curbs, gutters, and Sidewalks; street bghtmg; stonn
drainage; ut1ht1es and appurtenances .
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng. .. ... $130,000
. . $285,000
.. $515,000
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction .
TOT AL ........................................... $930,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): C1ty of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The opemng of the 196th Street Comdor on the south end of the proJect
and Renton's complet1on of Oaksdale Avenue South w1l1 result in 80111
Avenue South bemg a stgmficant north/south corr1dor serving the
mdustna1 area As a result, the mcreased traffic volumes along th1s section
of 80"' Avenue South could reach the pomt where a consistent five-lane
roadway sect1on IS required to proVIde safe left tum access mto the
adJommg properties Further, concrete curbs and gutters are requ1red to
prov1de control of roadway d ramage and top revent 1 mpacts to adjacent
property owners Sidewalks and street lighting are to provJde safe access
for pedestnans.
AlP· Anenal Improvement Progr•m [State}, CMAQ-Congestion Muoganon and Air Quahty (Fedcro~l], rAST-Frc1ght Act1on
Strategy for Everett-Seattle· Tacoma Corrodor, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategic ln•estment Board [Stale), FTA-Federal
Trans1t Admomstrat1on [FcdCilll), HCS-Hazard Elnmna110n [Federal), ITS -Intelligent Transponat•on Systems [federal], UD-
Locallmprove~mnt Oostnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan (State], STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal];
n.~-Trausponat1on l~vement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Boaro [State], TPP-Transportation l'artnerslnp
Program [State)
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: EAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2007
South 272nd Street Widening-Phase I
26t11 Avenue South to M1lltary Road South
Widen the mtersechon of South 272"d Street and M1htary Road South to
extend the existmg left tum pockets on the west and north approaches and
also add an 1100 foot nght tum lane on the north approach. The South
272nd Street 1-5 undercrossmg W111 be excavated and the ex1stmg four
lanes under the bndge widened to seven lanes. These lanes will mclude
four general-purpose Janes, a two-way left turn lane, and two lanes held m
reserve for Phase III of this project. Th1s project Will also include the
construction of full width paving (mcludmg shoulders), dramage, utlhbes
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prelnmnary Engmeenng. . $1,100,000
$900,000
.. .. $5,700,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ..
Construction
TOT AL ......................................... $7, 700,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, Ctty of Kent, Ctty of Federal Way, Kmg County,
Sound Transtt, TPP
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes along this section of South 272nd Street have reached
the pomt where additiOnal lanes are requ1red to reduce congestion.
Additional lanes are also required under 1-5 to reduce congestion The
additional length ofthe right turn lane from Mtlitary Road South wtll help
prevent extens1ve backups an the southbound lane The project wtll also
relieve congestion near the norths1de Park and Rlde lot
AlP-Artendllmprovemcnt Program [State], CMAQ-Congcstton Motogauon and Aor Quahty (Federal], FAST-Freoght Actoon
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corrodor, FMSIB-Fretgbt Mobohty Strategoc Investment Board (State), FTA-Federal
Transtt Admtnostrahon [Federal], JI£S-Hazard Elnmnat1on [Federai),/TS-Intelhgcnt Trmsportatton Systems [Federal], UD-
Locallmprovement Dostnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transponatton Program [Federal],
TIA-Transportahon Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportallon Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1nEAUR: 2007
PROJECT: South 272nd Street Widening-Phase II
Pac1fic Htghway South (SR 99) to 26th Avenue South
DESCRIPTION: W1den South 272nd Street to add one westbound left turn lane at the
mtersecuon of South 272"6 Street and Pactfic H1ghway South and left tum
lanes at the South Star Lake Road mtenect10n. If feas1ble, construction of
curb, gutter, and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage fac1ht1es,
utihtJes and appurtenances w1l1 be deferred u nhl Phase Ill oft he South
272nd Street W1denmg ProJect
PROJECT COST: PrehmmaryEngmeenng $100,000
Right of Way Acqutsltion. . .. . ... $50,000
Construction .. .. .. .. .. .. . $650,000
TOT .A L ............................................. $800,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, C1tyofKent, Tffi
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes along tlus section of South 27200 Street have reached the
pomt where w1denmg and additional tum lanes are requned to reduce
congestion at the mtersecnons and prevent backups between Pac1fic
Highway South and 1-5. Thts proJect w1ll coordinate w1th access to the
site of a proposed southside Park and Ride lot and w1th C1ty of Federal
Way 1mproventents west ofPacJfic H•ghway South.
AlP-Artenallmprovemcnt Program [State), CMAQ-Congesi1Dn M111gat10n and Air Quahty (Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seatt1e-1acoma Comdor, FMSIB-fraght MGb1hty Strateg•c ln\'Cstment Board [Slate), FTA -federal
Trans1tAdrrumstrallon (Federal), HES-Hazard Eltmmat1on (fcdl:ml], ITS-lnlelll8ent Transportation Systems [federal], UD-
Local Improvement DJstnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund lo1n (State], STP-Surface Transportauon Program [Federal],
TlA-Transportation Improvement Actount, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board [State), TPP-Transportation PartnefSlup
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2008
South 272nd Street Widening-Phase Ill
Pacific Highway South to Mthtary Road South and 1-5 HOV Loop Ramp
Add two HOV Lanes from Pacific H1ghway South (SR 99) to Mihtary
Road South An HOV loop-ramp from eastbound South 272nd Street to
northbound I-5 will also be constructed Construction wtll mclude full
wtdth pavmg, concrete curb, gutter, and s1dewalks, street lightmg; stonn
dramage, utlhties, and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Rlght of Way AcqutsitJOn .
Construction ... . . . .
$800,000
$500,000
..$6,200,000
TOT AL .............. -. ....................... $7,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent, Tffi
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes between Pactfic Highway South and Mllttary Road
South have reached the pomt where Improvements supportmg HOY-
added capacity are requtred to reduce congestion at the mtersections and
reduce backups approachmg I-5 The HOV lanes will prov1de access to
the northside Park and Rlde lot and the site of a proposed souths1de Park
and Rtde lot. Addmg HOV lanes and HOV access to I-5 supports vanous
County and City of Federal Way transportatiOn and tranSit Improvement
proJects
AlP-Artcr~al Improvement Progroim [State], CMAQ-CongestlOII Mitigation and A1r Quality [Federal], FAST-Fmght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Frcaghl Mob1hty Strateg1c Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Trans1t Admmtstrauon [Fedcr~IJ, HES-Haurd Ehmmanon [Fedcrdi],/TS-Intelligent iransporta!lon Systems [Federal], L/D-
Locallmprovement DlSlnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal],
TIA -Transportation Improvement Acc()unt, TIB-Transportallon Improvement Board [State}, TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [State]
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94
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT: Soutb 228tb Street Corridor-Phase III
841b Avenue South to J041h Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new three to five-lane roadway from 841
h Avenue South to
1041h Avenue Southeast (Benson H1ghway) (SR 515), mcludmg a new
bridge over SR 167, and modtfy the traffic stgnals at the mtersect10n of
South 2241h Street and 84111 Avenue South. The proJect w11l mclude the
constructiOn of full-wtdth pavmg, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks,
street hghtmg; stonn dramage, bicycle lanes; landscapmg; utihttes and
appurtenances
PROJECf COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng
Rlgbt of Way AcqUtsttton
$1,500,000
$4,800,000
s 18,700,000 Construction . .
TOT AL ...................................... $25,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): TPP, Kmg County, Ctty ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATJON: Add1t1onal capactty IS requtred to accommodate extstmg development m
the East Htll area of the Ctty The James Street and South 2081"/21th
Street 'comdors' are mfeastble to wtden to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes wtthout addttlonal east-west capactty, based upon extsting
development and topographic constramts
AlP-Artcnal Jmprovemcnt Program [SratcJ, CMAQ-Congcstron M1t1gat1on and A1r Quahty [Fcdcr.ll], FAST-Fre1ght Actton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Frerght Mobllrry Strategrc ln•estment Board [State], FTA-Federal
TranSit Admrmstratron [Fedc~]. HES-Hazard Ehmmauon [Feder.tl), ITS-lntelhgent Tr.tnsportallon Systems [Federal], LID-
Low! Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-PubliC Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP -Surface Transponauon Program [Federal],
TU-Transportation Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transponat1on Partnershrp
Program [State}
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004-2009
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Ongomg Cttywtde Program
Make m1scellaneous Improvements to the C1ty's B1cycle Route and
Pedestnan system Potential projects include Improvements to lOOth
Avenue Southeast north of South 24011> Street; Southeast 248 1h Street east
of941h Avenue South, and 152nd Way Southeast north of Southeast 272nd
Street.
PROJECT COST: Prelimmary Engineenng . $60,000
. . $-0-R1ght of Way Acquisition.
Construction .. . . .. . . . .. $562,000
TOT AL ............................... .-..•.•..• $625,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Th1s project complies w1th the C1ty's CTR (Commute Tnp ReductJon)
Ordmance and the City Comprehensive Plan This project helps to reduce
peak hour smgle-occupant vehlcle tnps, encourage the use of non-
motonzed transportation modes, and prov1de safe routes for school-age
pedestrians and cycbsts
AlP· Ancnallmprovtmcnt Progr•m [State], CMAQ-Congesllon Mmgat1on and Au Quahty [Federal), rAST -l'relgbt Act1on
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategic Jn,estment Board (State], FTA-Federal
Transtt Admmtstralton [Federal); HES-HaZdrd Ehmmanon [Fedcro~l), ITS -lntclhgcnt TransportatiOn Systems [federal], UD-
Local Improvement D1stncl, PWTF-Publoc Works Trust Fund l..oaJl [State], STP-Surface Transponahon Program [Federal],
T!A -Transportation Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State). 71'P-Transportauon Partnersb1p
Program [State]
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96
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004-200!1
Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongomg Cttywtde Program
Make miscellaneous guardrail Improvements each year to enhance
motorist safety Candidate proJects mclude Frager Road and 1001h Avenue
Southeast (near the 22600 block) Upgrade ex1stmg guardrail end-
treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulations.
PROJECT COST: Prelimmary Engmeenng ..•. $20,000
.. $-0-
.$175,000
R1ght of Way AcqutsttiOn .
Construction .
TOT AL. .......................................... $195,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, HES, C1ty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Th1s proJect 1s mandated by compliance w1th Federal and State
regulations, and the requuement to ehmmate potentially hazardous
roadway condthons.
AlP· Artenallmprovement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion M1t1gat1on and Arr Quahty [FedcJal], FAST-Frt1ght Achon
Strategy for Everett·Seattle-Tacoma Cormlor. FMSIB-Fre1ghl Mob1h1y Slrateg1c Investment Board [Slate], FTA-Federal
Transit Adm1mstrat1on [Federal], HES-Hazard Ehrrunauon [Fedcroi),/TS-lntclhgent Transportallon Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan (Stale], STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program (Federal],
17A -Transportation Improvement Account, TIB-Tra115portat1on Improvement Board [State), TPP-Transportation Pannersh1p
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004-2009
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair and
Rehabilitation
Ongomg C1tyw1de Program
Reconstruct and repa1r existmg s1dewalks and pedestnan ramps, and
mstall new hard-surfaced Sidewalks to Implement the requirements of the
Federal Government's Amencans With Disab1lttJes Act (ADA) Thts
proJect will mclude an mventory of the City's sJdewalk/walkway fac1htJes,
and 1dentlticat1on and correction of ex1stmg deficJencJes Th1s project Will
also mclude the construction of concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks;
nunor storm dramage; and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng. $200,000
$-0-
$1,750,000
Rtght ofWay AcqmsJtJon
Constructton . . .
TOTAL ....................... _ ............... $1 ,950,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): CJtyofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Thts proJect IS mandated by the Amencans w1th DJsabJhties Act (ADA).
It repaus ex1stmg sidewalks, replaces deficient/substandard and/or
m1ssmg wheelchau/pedestnan ramps, and bnngs same mto compl1ance
w1th the adopted Federal standards
.4/ P -Arten.al Improvement Progr ~m [State), CMA Q-Congestion M 111gatton and A1r Qual 1ty [Federal), FAST-Fre1ght Act10n
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMS!B-Fre1ght Mobllrty Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit AdmmJSITallon [Federal], HES-Hazard Ehmmat1on [Federal}, ITS-Intelligent Transportauon Systems [Federal], liD-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal},
TIA-Transponat1on Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportat1on Par1nersh1p
Program [State]
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98
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
2004-2009
Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus
Ongomg Cttywtde Program
Contmue to prov1de enhanced transit servtce m the Downtown Kent
busmess area through the use of a fixed-route shuttle serv1ce, w1th
demand-responstve routmg capabthties. Serv1ce route points wtll mclude
Kmg County Metro Park and Rtde, South Kmg County Reg1onal Jusbce
Center, and Kent CJty Hall, as well as local shoppmg and med1cal
facthttes.
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng .... .$-0-
..$-0-
$140,000
Rtght of Way AcquiSition
Operations
TOT AL ........................................... $140,000 *
*City share, whtch IS equivalent to the lost fare box revenue that the county could have collected
were not the city wanting a free service, (based on 6 years operatmg cost With 3% mflatton)
FUNDING SOURCE (S): Kmg County, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Shopper Shuttle provides mob1hty and mdependence to many of the
ctty's semors as well as school chtldren and other Citizens With limited
mobihly ophons. The service addresses a s1gmficant transtt market that
may not be able to use the county's more tradtbonal routes, and helps the
City meet 1ts road safety and transportation demand management goals
AlP-Artcrao~J Improvement Progro~m [State], CMAQ-Congcstoon M1t1gat1on IIIICI AJT Quahty [Federal], rA3T-Freoght Actaon
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategoc ln\estment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transn Admomstranon [Federai),//ES-Haurd Ehmmatoon [Federal), ITS-Jntelhgcnt Transportation Systems [Federal), UD-
Local Improvement Dostnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund UJIJI [State], STP-Surface Trlllsportahon Program [Federal),
TIA-TmnsportatiOIIImprovernent Account, TJB-Transportatoon Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportation Partnershop
Program {State}
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