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["Beginning August 1, 2004"]
CON0=0164 -Arterial Street Program
Passed -9/7/2004
2004-2009 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan
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A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, adopting the 2005 through 2010 Six-
Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
RECITALS
A. 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 7, 2004, to
consider public testimony on the City's proposed 2005 through 2010 Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Plan.
B. Having considered public testimony to the plan, the Council would like to
adopt the 2005 through 201 0 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. -Adoption. The 2005 through 2010 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Plan, set forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached and 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 City of Kent, Washington
this __ day of September, 2004.
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CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this~ day of September,
2004.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. /6 1¢,
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the ____2_ day of September,
2004.
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2 2004-2009 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2005-2010
KENT
WASHINGTON
Mayor Jim White
Don E. Wickstrom, P.E.
Director of Public Works
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005-2010
Table of Contents
1. Resolution adopting the 2005-2010 Six Year TIP ................................................... i
2. Statement of Purpose ........................................................................................... ' .. iii
3. Map of the Projects ................................................................................................ iv
4. Listing of the Projects .............................................................................................. v
5. Section 1 Projects ............................................................................................. ! -17
6. Section 2 Projects ........................................................................................... l8-33
7. Section 3 Projects ........................................................................................... 34-37
8. Contact Information .............................................................................................. .38
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005-2010
PURPOSE
Mandated by State Law
State law requires that each city develop a local Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and
that it be annually updated (RCW 35.77.010). Projects must be included in the TIP in order for
cities to compete for transportation funding grants from most Federal and State sources. Federal
grant funded and regionally significant projects from the first three years of the City's TIP are
included in the Regional TIP, which is assembled by the Puget Sound Regional Council for
King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. The regional TIPs (RTIP) from around the state
are then combined to form the State TIP (STIP), which is approved by the Governor and then
submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Authority for their review
and approval.
What is the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)?
The Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-range planning document
that is annually updated based on needs and policies identified through a variety of sources. It
represents Kent's current complete list of needed projects for the next six years. The document
also identifies secured or reasonably expected revenue sources for each of the projects included
in the TIP. Typically, projects listed in the first three years of the document are shown as having
secured funding while projects in the last three years may be only partially funded at this time.
Development of the Six-Year TIP is an On-Going Process
Within the Public Works Department, Transportation Planning works with engineers and
engineering managers in Design, Construction, Transportation, Project Management,
Accounting, and Maintenance and Operations to identify and prioritize transportation
improvement projects. TIP project and fmancial development also involve interactions with
many groups and agencies at the local, regional, state and federal levels such as those involving
King County Metro Transit, Sound Transit, the Washington Transportation Plan, Destination
2030, and coordinating with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads.
Within the City of Kent, there are actions and interactions involving other departments and
divisions, the private sector, and the City Council and the Administration which influence the
direction of the transportation program.
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For example, the transportation program is impacted by land use decisions and private
development proposals such as the Kent Station development in the downtown urban center
which will increase transportation demand by making possible higher density and a significant
intensity of land uses. Such proposals need to be monitored and analyzed in regard to how they
individually and collectively create the need for transportation improvements.
Transportation Planning attempts to anticipate such increases in transportation system demand
through periodic updates to the Kent Transportation Planning Model. By entering all known
private and public development projects into the model as well as additions to the transportation
system on a systematic basis, the model inputs can be modified to represent future conditions,
making it possible to project future traffic volumes. This gives transportation planners and
engineers the ability to determine the impact of different roadway or land use scenarios on the
traffic network. This, in turn, helps decision makers evaluate the economic merits of competing
potential capital improvements as far as 15 years into the future.
Finally, with its heavy dependence on many different and unpredictable sources of outside
funding and with the impacts created by on-going local, regional and state-wide decisions,
transportation project development is a continuous activity comprised of land use development,
environmental regulations, legislative politics, and financial constraints.
Structure of the Program
The 2005-20 I 0 Six-Year Transportation Program is divided into three general sections. The first
section covers Projects 1-17. These are projects which are currently underway or expected to be
underway by the end of2005.
The second section covers Projects 18-31. These are projects which are expected to begin in
2006 or later. The details of these projects will become more defmed both in scope and
fmancial partnership positions as the construction dates approach.
The third section, Projects 32-35, are ongoing city-wide projects or programs in which the City is
making continuous improvements and enhancements.
City Of Kent
Six Year
Transportation
Improvement
Program
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SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005-2010
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Project Location and Extent
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOV Lanes-North Phase
South 252riil Street to Kent-Des Moznes Road (SR 516)
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOV Lanes-South Phase
South 272m Street to South 25r Street
Kent Station Infrastructure Improvements
V1cimty of 4th Avenue North and Ramsay Way
41b Avenue North and West Smith Street
Intersection Improvement
West Smith Street Improvements
East of 4th Avenue North to Railroad Avenue North
Pioneer Street Improvements
Central Avenue North to Railroad Avenue North
Military Road South at Reith Road
Intersection Improvement
South 2281h Street Corridor -Phase I
Military Road South to 6/h Avenue South
Central Avenue/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Grade Crossings Signals lntertie
Interconnection of intersection traffic signals along Central Avenue
With BNSFRR grade-crossing signals
South 228tb Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Grade Separation
Grade separation crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR
South 228tb Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect
West Meeker Street and West Smith Street
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005-2010
Project Project Name
Number Prozect Location and Extent Page
13. South ll2th Street Pavement Rehabilitation 13
Green River Bridge to West Valley Highway (SR 181)
14. Smart Growth Initiative 14
Smith Street and Willis Street improvements
15. 84th Avenue South Widening & Pavement Rehabilitation 15
SR 167 to South 21Zh Street
16. South 277th Street Corridor Extension 16
Wzden 11 rJh Ave SE Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516) to SE 25rJh Street
17. South 277th Street Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail 17
Green River Road to 1 Otfh Avenue Southeast
18. 72nd Avenue South Extension 18
South 20(/h Street to South I 96th Street
19. Central Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation 19
Green River Bridge to East Willis Street (SR 516)
20. Willis Street (SR516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation 20
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
21. South 272 ... Street Widening-Phase I 21
26th Avenue South to Military Road South
22. South 212th Street/Railroad Gate Demonstration 22
Demonstration of new type of Railroad Crossing Gate
23. Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 23
Grade Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Razlroad
24. 801h Avenue South Widening 24
South 19(/h Street to South 18tfh Street
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SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005-2010
Project Project Name
Number ProJect Location and Extent Page
25. South 228tb Street Corridor Project -Phase III 25
841h Avenue South to 1 041
h Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515)
26. South 272ad Street Widening -Phase II 26
Pacific Highway South to Military Road South and 1-5 HOV Loop-Ramp
27. South 272ad Street Widening-Phase ill 27
Pacific H1ghway South to Military Road South
28. South 196tb/192 8 d Street Corridor-Phase ill 28
84th Avenue South to lOll' Avenue Southeast (Benson Road)
29. Military Road South Widening -Phase II 29
South 272nd Street to Reith Road
30. SR 167 WIDENING 30
31. 1-5/S. 272•d Street Interchange Reconstruction -Phase I
Prov1de trans1t and HOV Direct-Access at S. 27? & 1-5
31
32. West Meeker Street Widening Project-Phase I 32
64th Avenue South to the Green R1ver Bridge
33. West Meeker Street Widening Project-Phase II 33
SR 516 to the east side of the Green River, including a bridge
34. Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 34
Ongoing Citywide Program
35. Guardrail and Safety Improvements 35
Ongomg Citywide Program
36. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk 36
Repair and Rehabilitation
Ongoing Citywide Program
37. Community Based Circulating Shuttles 37
Ongomg Citywide Program
VII
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005-2010
SECTION 1
PROJECTS 1 -17
These projects are currently underway or are expected to
begin by the end of 2005
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#!:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOV Lanes-North Phase
South 252°a Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516)
Widen Pacific Highway South to provide a pair ofHOV (High Occupancy
Vehicle) lanes from South 252nd Street to the Kent-Des Moines Road (SR
516). The project will also provide a seven foot wide concrete sidewalk
and modify existing traffic signal systems at South 240th Street, and at
South 252nd Street. The project will include construction of full width
paving; concrete curbs and gutters; landscaping; storm drainage; utilities;
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,300,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ............... $850,000
Construction ................................ $7,700,000
TOT AL ........................................ $9,850,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, TIB, TIA, City of Kent, WSDOT
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will reduce peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips by
encouraging high occupancy vehicle usage. 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 I-5 and Sea-
Tac airport.
AlP • Artenal Improvement Program [State], CMA.Q -Congestton Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Fl'elght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investtnent Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admimstra!Jon [Federal], HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS -lntelligent Transportstton Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement District, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transporta!Jon Program [Federal];
TIA -Transportation hnprovernent Account, TIB-Transporta!Jon hnprovernent Board [State], 7J>P-Transporta!Jon Partnerslup
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#2:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
Pacific Hi!hway South (SR 99) HOY Lanes-South Phase
South 272° Street to South 252nd Street
Widen Pacific Highway South to provide a pair ofHOV (High Occupancy
Vehicle) lanes from South 272nd Street to South 252nd Street. The project
will also provide a seven foot wide concrete sidewalk, and modify existing
traffic signals at the Fred Meyer Shopping Center, South 260th Street, and
South 272nd Street. The project will include construction of full width
paving; concrete curbs and gutters; landscaping; storm drainage; utilities;
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,800,000
Construction ................................ $6,900,000
TOT AL ........................................ $9, 700,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, TIB, AlP, TPP, City of Kent, WSDOT Funds
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The project will reduce peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips by
encouraging high occupancy vehicle usage. 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 additional access to 1-5 and Sea-
Tac Airport.
AlP -Artenal Improvement Program (State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mlbgation and Air Qualtty [Federal]; FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB-Freight Mobd1ty Strategic lnvesbnent Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Admtrustrabon [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportabon Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportabon Program (Federal];
TlA -Transportation Improvement Account; 11B-Transportation Improvement Board [State], 17' P-Transportabon Partnershtp
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#3:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
Kent Station Infrastructure Improvements
Vicinity of 4th Avenue North and Ramsay Way
Pave Ramsay Way from West Temperance Street to 4th Avenue North
and install a traffic signal at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and
Ramsay Way. Widen the west half of 1"1 Avenue North from West Smith
Street to Temperance Street. The project will include full width paving,
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; landscaping; storm drainage;
utilities; and appurtenances on Ramsay Way and the same improvements
will be provided on the west half of 1"1 Avenue North between West Smith
Street and Temperance Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $450,000
TOT AL ........................................... $500,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project provides the necessary transportation infrastructure for
development of Kent Station and adjacent properties. The project is
coordinated with transit and commuter rail improvements in and around
the vicinity of Kent Station and the Kent Transit Center sites. The project
includes street improvements required for the development of the site, as
well as mitigation measures (traffic signal) to accommodate access to the
City arterial street system.
AlP • Artenal Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mttlgatton and Au Qualtty [Federal], FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor; FMSIB-Freight Mobihty Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admmtstratton [Federal]; HES-Hazard Eliminatton [Federal], ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Localltuprovement District, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportatton Program [Federal],
T1A -Transportal! on ltuprovement Account, 17B -Transportation ltuprovement Board [State}, TP P-Transportation Partnerslnp
Program [State]
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SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
~AUR: 2005
PROJECT #4: 4th Avenue North and West Smith Street
Intersection Improvement
DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct the 4th Avenue North and West Smith Street intersection by
widening each approach to add a left turn pocket with appropriate left turn
storage and replace the traffic signal. This project will include
construction of full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks;
landscaping; storm drainage; utilities, and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $185,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $140,000
Construction ................................... $635,000
TOT AL ........................................... $960,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, ITS
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The intersection currently has four lanes on each approach. Volumes are
such that it is necessary to operate the signal to serve only one approach
at a time. This project widens each approach to provide for a separate
left turn pocket with appropriate storage. This allows a much more
efficient operation of the signal at this intersection, and significantly
enhances the traffic signal progression along both of these heavily
traveled arterial corridors. This project also improves traffic operations
and provides arterial capacity for urban revitalization and serves as a key
transit corridor.
AlP-Artenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Au Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor, FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Administration [Federal], HES-Hazard Elimmauon [Federal1 /7S-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Distnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
TIA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State], J7>P-Transportatlon Partnerslup
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#S:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
West Smith Street Improvements
Improvements to West Smith Street from east of 4th Avenue North to
Railroad Avenue North
Widening on West Smith Street to provide separate left turn lanes at 2nd
Avenue North and Railroad Avenue North, installation of a new traffic
signal at the intersection of West Smith Street and 2nd Avenue North.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $200,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $800,000
TOT AL .....•.•••••.•.••••...•...........••.... $1 ,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, ITS
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The new signal at 2nd Avenue North will provide access to/from the Kent
Transit Center which includes the bus center plus connections to each of
the commuter rail platforms and the downtown Park & Ride parking
structure. The intersection at West Smith Street and 2nd Avenue North
will also provide the principal pedestrian connectidn between the historic
downtown area, the Kent Transit Center, and the planned Transit
Oriented Development (TOO) referred to as Kent Station.
AlP· Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quahty [Federal]; FAST-Fretght Actton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor, FMSJB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admunstralion [Federal], HES-Hazard Ehminatlon [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstrict, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportatton Program [Federal],
TIA -Transportation hnprovement Account, TIB -Transportation Improvement Board [State], 11' P-Transportallon Partnerslup
Program [State I
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#6:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
Pioneer Street Improvements
Central A venue North to Railroad A venue North
Widen Pioneer Street between Railroad Avenue North and Central
A venue North including signal improvements at Central A venue North
and Pioneer Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $1 00,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
Construction ................................... $336,000
TOT AL ........................................... $436,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, ITS
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Improvements to the comer radii and widening of Pioneer Street will
enhance transit access to the Kent Transit Center. The signal upgrade
includes traffic signal interconnect to the traffic signal system. This
project is crucial to providing adequate access for the regional transit
services to maneuver their buses into the Kent Transit Center and
circulate through the Transit Center with minimal conflict from
pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
AlP· Arterial Improvement Program [State); CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Qual1ty [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Action
Slrategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB-Freight Mobll1ty Slrategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
TraDSlt Adnumstralion [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elinunatlon [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Worlcs Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Smface Transportation Program [Federal];
11A -Transportation Improvement Account; TIB -Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 11' P-Transportalion Partnershtp
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2005
PROJECT #7: Military Road South at Reith Road
Intersection Improvement
DESCRIPTION: Widen all approaches of Military Road South at Reith Road intersection to
provide exclusive left tum lanes for each approach, and exclusive
right tum lanes for northbound and southbound traffic on Military Road
South and westbound traffic on Reith Road. Replace the existing traffic
signal. The project will include the construction of full width paving,
paved shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $50,000
Construction ................................... $900,000
TOT AL ........................................ $1 ,050,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): AlP, City of Kent, STP
Partially Funded
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.
AlP· Arterial Improvement Program {State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mttlgation and Air Quality {Federal]; FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor, FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transtt Adnunistration (Federal], HES-Hazard Ehminatlon [Federal], ITS-Intelhgent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local hnprovement Dtstnct, PWTF-Public Worlts Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal],
TIA-Transportation Intprovement Account, 71B-Transportatton Intprovement Board [State]; 17'P-Transportatton Partoerslup
Program (State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#8:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
South 228th Street Corridor -Phase I
Military Road South to 64th Avenue South
Construction of a new five-lane roadway from SR-516 along Military
Road South to approximately Bolger Road, then from Military Road South
to 64th Avenue South, including a new bridge over the Green River. The
project will include the construction of full-width paving; a bridge;
concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage;
landscaping; utilities and appurtenances; installation of traffic signals at
the corridor's intersections with Military Road South and Lakeside
Boulevard; sound barrier along The Lakes community; and widening of
the existing roadway where required.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $4,800,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,800,000
Construction .............................. $20,400,000
TOTAL ......••.••...••.•..••..•..•..•..•..•. $2 7,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): TPP, City of Kent, LID, Till, FMSIB, PWTF
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: James Street and Meeker Street 'corridors' are not feasible to widen
sufficiently to accommodate forecast traffic volumes and future
development. West Meeker Street currently represents the only east-west
arterial that crosses the Green River between SR 516 and South 212th
Street. This project will provide required east-west capacity.
AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congcstton Mitigation and Atr Quality [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor; FMSJB-Fre1ght Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Trans1t Admmistration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelhgent Transportatton Systems [Federal], UD-
Local Improvement D1strict, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; Sl'P-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, 11B-Transportation Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#9:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
Central Avenue and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Crossings Signals Intertie
Improvements to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad grade
crossing signals. Includes installation of detector loops near the grade
crossing and the intertie cable in underground conduit between the railroad
grade signal and the corresponding traffic signal on Central A venue at five
arterials (East James Street, East Smith Street, East Meeker Street, East
Gowe Street, and East Willis Street).
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $20,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $120,000
TOT AL ........................................... $140,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, ITS
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: These improvements to the railroad grade crossing signals will enhance
the safety of the arterial street crossings of the Burlington Northern/Santa
Fe Railroad, a requirement of the Washington Utilities and Trade
Commission (WUTC), to allow increased train operating speeds for
passenger and freight rail. The increase in operating speed (with
appropriate safety upgrades) is essential to increasing the number of
trains through the region, improving mobility and capacity for freight rail
and passenger rail. Central A venue is a Principal Arterial street, roughly
parallel to the BNSFRR and approximately 480 feet easterly of the
centerline of the BNSFRR tracks.
AlP • Artenal Improvement Program [State], CU4Q-Congestion Mittgat!on and Alr Qualtty [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Actton
Strategy for Everett·Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSJB-Freight Mobll1ty Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Trans1t Admmistration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Eliminatton [Federal], ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement DIStrict, PWTF-Pubhc Worlcs Trust Fund Loan [State], SIP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal],
71A -Transportatton Improvement Account; 11B -Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 11' P-T ransportatton Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #10:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
South 228th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad
Construct grade separation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
mainline tracks at South 228th Street. The project will include the
construction of a railroad bridge, road underpass; full-width paving;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,250,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,000,000
Construction .............................. $17,750,000
TOT AL ...................................... $20,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City ofKent, TIB, FAST, FMSIB, Burlington
Northern/Santa Fe Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Partially Funded
The project will lead to a seamless connection between major freight
handlers and their primary destinations. This project will support freight
moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Sea-Tac Airport
and the freeway system. Grade separating the arterial will increase both
rail and roadway capacity, decrease congestion, enhance safety, and
improve freight mobility in the corridor and throughout the region. This
project will provide regional connections between thousands of
businesses, employers, and 40 million square feet of warehouse/industrial
space. The level of freight and passenger rail traffic on the BNSF
Railroad mainline is rising as a consequence of increased traffic in the
Puget Sound area, and new Sound Transit and Amtrak service.
AlP -Artenallmprovement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion M1tigation and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor; FMSIB-Freight Mob1hty Strategic Invesbnent Board (State], FTA-Federal
Transit Adnumstration [Federal], HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan (State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
11A -Transportallon Improvement Account; TIB -Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TP P-Transportation Partnerslup
Program (State]
10
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #11:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad mainline tracks
at South 228th Street. The project will include the construction of a
railroad bridge structure, a bicycle and pedestrian bridge, and a road
underpass; full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street
lighting; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1 ,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,000,000
Construction .............................. $19,500,000
TOT AL ...................................... $22,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, TIB, FAST, FMSIB, Union Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The project will lead to a seamless connection between major freight
handlers and their primary destinations. This project will support freight
moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Sea-Tac Airport
and the freeway system. Grade separating this arterial will increase both
rail and roadway capacity, decrease congestion, enhance safety, improve
freight mobility in this corridor and throughout the region. This project
will provide regional connections for thousands of businesses, employers,
and the 40 million square feet of warehouse/industrial space in the valley.
AlP -Artenal Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ -Congestion Mittgation and Atr Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimmatton [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Swface Transportation Program [Federal];
TlA-Transportatton Improvement Account; 11B-Transportation Improvement Board [State],11'P-Transportation Partnersbtp
Program [State]
11
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #12:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect
West Meeker Street and West Smith Street
Interconnect the existing traffic signals at the Interurban Trail crossings at
West Meeker Street and West Smith Street to the Union Pacific crossing
signals at said streets.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $30,000
Construction .................................... $240,000
Right ofWay Acquisition .................. $-0-
TOT .AL ........................................... $2 70,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is required in order to interconnect the existing street signals
with the railroad crossing signals. It will eliminate potential conflict
where traffic could backup across the railroad tracks.
AlP -Arterial Improvement Program [State!; CMAQ -Congestion Mitigation and Atr Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor; FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], UD-
Local Improvement District, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal],
TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 11'P-Transportatton Partnership
Program [State]
12
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2005
PROJECT #13: South 212* Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Green River Bridge to West Valley Highway (SR 181)
DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadwa~ pavement to add additional
service life to the asphalt roadway on S. 212 Street from 300 feet east of
the Green River bridge to West Valley Highway (SR 181). This project
will include the removal and replacement of the upper two inches of the
existing asphalt pavement in the curb lanes in both directions; and a full-
width asphalt pavement overlay of the entire roadway. This project will
also include the selective replacement of catch basin inlets and driveway
approach aprons, and sections of concrete curbs and gutters.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............... $25,000
Right of Way Acquisition .................... $0
Construction ........................... $450,000
TOTAL ................................. $475,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing asphalt pavement along this section of South 212th Street is
exhibiting signs of distress, as demonstrated by "alligatoring",
longitudinal cracking, and cracking of the concrete curbs and gutters.
The end of the service life of this roadway has been reached.
Reconstruction of the pavement to extend the service life of the roadway
and prevent further degradation is required.
AlP· Artenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and A1r Qualtty [Federal], FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor; FMSJB-Freight Mobthty Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transtt AdministratiOn [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elintination [Federal], 11S-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Distnct, PWTF-Pubhc Wodcs Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Traosportallon Program [Federal],
TIA -Traosportallon Improvement Account; TlB -Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 17'P-Traosportallon Partnership
Program [State]
13
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #14:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
Smart Growth Initiative
Widen Smith Street to provide a left turn lane from eastbound Smith
Street onto northbound Lincoln A venue. Project includes the
construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Smith and
Lincoln as well as the reconstruction of existing curb, gutter and
sidewalks along Smith Street.
Widen Willis Street to provide a left turn lane from eastbound Willis
Street to northbound 2nd AvenueS. Thi~roject includes construction of
new curb, gutter and sidewalks along 2 A venue between Willis Street
and Saar Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $196,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $265,000
Construction ................................. $1 ,090,000
TOT AL ........................................ $1,551,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: These projects will improve traffic flow within the Kent
Urban Center and improve access to Kent Station and the downtown
business district. The left turn pocket at Willis and 2nd Streets will
improve access to the City's Central Business District and stimulate
economic development by providing a direct connection between
downtown Kent and State Route 516. The left turn pocket and signal at
Smith and Lincoln Streets will facilitate the redevelopment of a portion of
King County Metro's Park & Ride Lot.
AlP-Artenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion MttJgatton and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor, FMSJB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt Admtntstratton [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], UD-
Local Improvement District, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportallon Program [Federal],
17A-Transportatton Improvement Account, TIB-Transportatton Improvement Board [State], Tl'P-Transportalton Partnership
Program [State]
14
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT # 15:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
841h Avenue South Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation
SR 167 to South 212th Street
Construct 3 continuous Southbound lanes from S 212th St to S 224th St.
where such lanes do not currently exist. Construct continuous sidewalks
from S 21zth St to SR 167. Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway
pavement along the existing curb lanes in both directions to add additional
service life to the roadway between SR 167 and South 212th Street.
Overlay the entire roadway area with asphalt concrete pavement. Finally
include the selective replacement of catch basin inlets, driveway approach
aprons and curbs and gutters.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $145,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $585,000
Construction ................................ $2,025,000
TOT AL ........................................ $2, 755,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent, Tffi, LID
Partially funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing pavement 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. An inverted
crown section also occurs at the former curb line along many of the
sections of this street. This inverted crown section results in the ponding
of stormwater in the street along the seam line, which increases the
failure rate of the roadway pavement.
AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State); CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quahty [Federal], FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-T81:0llla Corridor; FMS/B-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], 11S-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement District; PW7F-Public W orlcs Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
TIA -Transportation Improvement Account; TJB -Transportation Improvement Board [State); Tl' P-Transportatton Partnersbtp
Program [State]
15
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #16:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
South 2771b Street Corridor Extension
Widen 116th Avenue Southeast from Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516) to
Southeast 256th Street
Widen 116th Avenue Southeast to provide a five-lane roadway, including
four general-purpose travel lanes, a two-way left tum lane and a bicycle
facility. Also included in this project will be the widening of the
intersection of Kent-Kangley Road and I 16th A venue Southeast to add an
additional left turn lane to provide dual left tum lanes westbound on Kent-
Kangley Road to southbound I 16th A venue Southeast. The project will
include the construction of paving; concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks;
bicycle lanes; paved shoulders; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $484,500
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $375,500
Construction ................................ $2, 140,000
TOT AL ........................................ $3,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): Tm, City of Kent
Partially funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project extends the South 277th Street Corridor northward to
Southeast 256th Street. Traffic studies have indicated that traffic demand
will continue to increase on this section of 116th A venue. This roadway
facilitates traffic from Southeast 256th Street to the 272nd/277th Street
Corridor.
AlP -Artenal Improvement Program [State); CMAQ -Congestion Mttlgation and A1r Quality [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategic Inveatment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Trans1t Admmistration [Federal), HES-Hazard Eliminatlon [Federal], ITS -Intelligent Transportatlon Systems [Federal); IJD-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal],
71A-Transportation Improvement AccoWit; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State), Tl'P-Transportation Partoersbip
Program [State)
16
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #17:
DESCRIPTION:
2005
SOUTH 271h STREET BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN TRAIL
Green River Road to l08th Avenue SE
Construct a I 0 foot wide paved asphalt bicycle/pedestrian trail from the
Green River Road to I 08tli A venue SE, just South of South 277th Street.
This trail will have a grade from 2% to l 0% slope over the approximately
one mile length.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $1 00,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................ $1,156,070
TOT AL ........................................ $1,256,070
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The trail will provide a major non-motorized access connection between
the Green River Valley and the East Hill area of Kent. It will provide a safe and scenic route
through a wooded hillside for cyclists and pedestrians to connect with other trail systems along
the Green River and the Interurban Trail via South 277th Street with bicycle/pedestrian facilities
on SE 274th Way. This project will help to achieve the goals of the Kent Comprehensive Plan
and PSRC's Destination 2030.
AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Alr Quality [Federal], FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Cotridor; FMSJB-Fretght Mobihty Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Traostt Admiotstratton [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID-
Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Worlcs Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Traosportatton Program [Federal],
TIA -Traosportatton Improvement Account, 17B-Traosportation Improvement Board [State], 11' P-Traosportation Partnership
Program [State]
17
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005-2010
SECTION2
PROJECTS 18-33
These projects are expected to begin construction in
the years 2006 through 2010
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #18:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
72nd Avenue South Extension
South 200th Street to South 196th Street
Construct a new four-lane roadway from South 200th Street to South !96th
Street. The project will include the crossing of Mill Creek and
construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks;
street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $170,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... $600,000
TOT AL ........................................... $700,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the northern Kent industrial area, and high
levels of congestion along West Valley Highway between the South !80th
Street and South !96th Street corridors, mandate additional north-south
arterial capacity. This project provides some relief for South I 80th Street,
South I 96th Street, and South 212"' Street intersections along West Valley
Highway. It also provides improved access to the South l96th Street
corridor from industrial development along 72"d A venue South.
AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mtbgation and Air Quahty [Federal], FAST-FreightAcbon
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSJB-Freight Mobihty Strategic Investment Board (State], FTA -Federal
Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Eliminabon [Federal], ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Distnct; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
TIA -Transportabon Improvement Account; 17B -Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 11' P-Transportation Partnership
Program (State]
18
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #19:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
Central Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation
Green River Bridge to East Willis Street (SR 516)
Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add additional
service life to the roadway, between the Green River Bridge and East
Willis Street (SR 516. This project will include the removal and
replacement of the upper two inches of the existing pavement in the curb
lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphalt concrete overlay of the
entire roadway, and will also include the selective replacement of catch
basin inlets, and driveway approach aprons, as well as curbs and gutters.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......................... .$0
Construction ................................... $550,000
TOT AL ........................................... $600,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of Central Avenue South is
exhibiting signs of distress, as demonstrated by "alligatoring", longitudinal
cracking, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. The service life of this
roadway has been reached, necessitating reconstruction of the pavement to
extend the service life of the roadway, and prevent further pavement
degradation.
AlP· Artenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion Mtllgatton and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit AdmirustratJon [Federal], HES-Hazard EluninatJon [Federal], ITS-Intelhgeot Transportation Systems [Federal); LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Public Worlcs Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State], 11'P-Transporta1Jon Partnerslnp
Program [State]
19
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #20:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
Willis Street (SR 516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad's mainline tracks
at Willis Street (SR 516). The project will include the construction of a
railroad bridge; a 4-lane roadway under crossing; full-width paving;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $4,000,000
Right ofWay Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................. $16,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $20,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, FAST, TIB, Union Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green River Valley. More than 27,000 vehicles per day travel on Willis
Street, including over 800 freight-bearing trucks. The level of freight
traffic on the UP Railroad mainline is also increasing to approximately 20
trains a day. Grade separations provide the solution to the costly problem
of congestion. The RR crossing will no longer impede freight and other
traffic flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on adjoining streets and
reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestion is also
expected. This project will enhance Kent as an economic generator and
provide regional connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and
commuters.
AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestton Mittgatton and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor; FMSJB-Fretgbt Mobihty Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Adnumstration [Federal), HES-Hazard Ehmination [Federai],J7S-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement District, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
TJA-Transportatton Improvement Accowtt, 11B-Transportation Improvement Board [State); TPP-Transportatton Partnerslnp
Program [State]
20
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #21:
DESCRIPTION:
2007
Soutb 212•d Street Widening -Pbase I
26th A venue South to Military Road South
Widen the intersection of South 272nd Street and Military Road South to
extend the existing left turn pockets on the west and north approaches and
also add an 11 00 foot right turn lane on the north approach. The South
272nd Street 1-5 undercrossing will be excavated and the existing four
lanes under the bridge widened to seven lanes. These lanes will include
four general-purpose lanes, a two-way left turn lane, and two lanes held in
reserve for Phase III of this project. This project will also include the
construction of full width paving (including shoulders), drainage, utilities
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1, I 00,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $900,000
Construction ................................ $5, 700,000
TOTAL ........................................ $7, 700,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent, City of Federal Way, King County,
Sound Transit, TPP
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes along this section of South 272nd Street have reached
the point where additional lanes are required to reduce congestion.
Additional left turn lanes are also required under 1-5 to reduce backups in
the through lanes. The additional length of the right turn lane from
Military Road South will help prevent extensive backups in the
southbound lane. The project will also relieve congestion near the north
side Park and Ride lot.
AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State], CMA.Q-Congestion Mttlgatton and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB-Freight Mobtbty Strategic Investlnent Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt Admmistration [Federal], HES-Hazard Elimmation [Federal],/TS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID-
Local bnprovement Distnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program (Federal];
77A -Transportation Improvement Account; TIB -Transportation bnprovement Board [State], 11' P-Transportation Partnership
Program [State]
21
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #22:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
South 212 111 Street Railroad Crossing Demonstration
Demonstration of new type of Railroad Crossing Gate
Install barrier gate on South 212th Street at the Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railroad tracks in conjunction with the Washington State Department
of Transportation Rail Office, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad,
and the Federal Highway Administration to demonstrate new railroad
track crossing safety equipment.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............................ $0
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $200,000
TOT AL ....••••..•••••••..••••.•.•••..•••..••.•••• $200,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): WSDOT, FHWA, BNSF
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is designed to test the advantages of new railroad gate
crossing technology at one of the region's most imjortant freight and
automobile at-grade railroad crossings. South 212 Street carries an
average of 30,000 vehicles daily while 45 to 50 freight and passenger
trains cross South 212th Street every day. Trucks, vehicles and trains are
all vital to the region's economy and this project will test new technology
that may enhance the movement and safety of all these modes.
AlP· Artena1 Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion M1tigation and Air Quahty [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSJB-Freight Mob1hty StrategiC Investtnent Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Adm1mstration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elunination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Distnct; PWTF-Public Wotks Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
11A -Transportation Improvement Account; 11B -Transportation Improvement Board [State], 11' P-T ransportatlon Partnership
Program [State]
22
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #23:
DESCRIPTION:
2008
Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation Crossings at Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad
(BNSFRR)
Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
mainline tracks at Willis Street (SR 516). The project will include the
construction of a railroad bridge; 4-lane vehicle under crossing; full-width
paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $3,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $3,000,000
Construction .............................. $11,000,000
TOTAL ........................................ 17,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City ofKent, FAST, TIB, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green River Valley. More than 27,000 vehicles per day travel on Willis
Street, including over 800 freight-bearing trucks. The level of freight and
passenger rail traffic on the BNSF Railroad mainline is also increasing to
approximately 45 trains a day. Grade separation provides more efficient
movement of goods and provides a solution to the costly problem of
congestion. The railroad crossing will no longer impede freight and other
traffic flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on adjoining streets and
reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestion is expected.
This project will enhance Kent as an economic generator and provide
regional connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and
commuters.
AlP • Arlena! Improvement Program [State); CA«Q-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal); FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor; FMSJB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State), FTA-Federal
Transit Administratton [Federal); HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal), ITS-lntelltgent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct; PWTF-Pubhc Worlcs Trust Fund Loan [State), STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
11A-Transportation Improvement Account, 11B-Transportation Improvement Board [State), 17'P-Transportatton Partnership
Program [State)
23
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #24:
DESCRIPTION:
2008
80th Avenue South Widening
South 196th S1reetto South 188th Street
Widen 80th Avenue South from South 196th Street to South 188th Street
to five lanes. This will include four general-purpose lanes and a two-way
left turn lane. The project will also include the construction of full-width
paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm
drainage; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $130,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $285,000
Construction ....•.............................. $515,000
TOT AL ........................................... $930,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The opening of the 196th Street Corridor on the south end of the project
and Renton's completion of Oaksdale Avenue South will result in 80th
A venue South being a significant north/south corridor serving the
industrial area. As a result, the increased traffic volumes along this
section of 80th A venue South could reach the point where a consistent
five-lane roadway section is required to provide safe left turn access into
the adjoining properties. Further, concrete curbs and gutters are required
to provide control of roadway drainage and to prevent impacts to adjacent
property owners. Sidewalks and street lighting are to provide safe access
for pedestrians.
AlP-Artenal Improvement Program [State), CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Au Quality [Federal], FAST-Fmght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor, FMSJB-Fn:1ght Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Adm1111stration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Ehm1111rtion [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID-
Local Improvement D1strict; PWTF-Public Woda Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, TJB-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [State]
24
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #25:
DESCRIPTION:
2008
South 228th Street Corridor -Phase ill
84111 Avenue South to 104111 Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515)
Construct a new three to five-lane roadway from 84111 Avenue South to
104th Avenue Southeast (Benson Highway) (SR 515), including a new
bridge over SR 167, and modify the traffic signals at the intersection of
South 224th Street and 84th Avenue South. The project will include the
construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks;
street lighting; storm drainage; bicycle lanes; landscaping; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $4,800,000
Construction .............................. $18,700,000
TOT AL ...................................... $25,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): TPP, King County, City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing development in
the East Hill area of the City. The James Street and South 208th/212111
Street 'COtTidors' are infeasible to widen to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capacity, based upon existing
development and topographic constraints.
AlP· Artenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestton Mitigation and Air Qual1ty [Federal], FAST-Fmght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor; FMSJB-Freight Mobility Slrategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admm1strat10n [Federal], HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement D1stnct; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
TlA -TransportatiOn Improvement AccoWtt, 77B-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 11' P-Transportation Partnerslnp
Program [State]
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CITYOFKENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1nEAUR: 2008
PROJECT #26: South 272nd Street Widening -Phase D
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) to 26th Avenue South
DESCRIPTION: Widen South 272nd Street to add one westbound left turn lane at the
intersection of South 272nd Street and Pacific Highway South and left turn
lanes at the South Star Lake Road intersection. If feasible, construction of
curb, gutter, and sidewalks, street Lighting, storm drainage facilities,
utilities and appurtenances will be deferred until Phase III of the South
272nd Street Widening Project.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $1 00,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ................. $50,000
Construction ................................... $650,000 .
TOT AL ........................................... $800,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes along this section of South 27200 Street have reached the
point where widening and additional turn lanes are required to reduce
congestion at the intersections and prevent backups between Pacific
Highway South and 1-5. This project will coordinate with access to the
site of a proposed south side Park and Ride lot and with City of Federal
Way improvements w~ of Pacific Highway South.
AlP· Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMA.Q-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quabty [Federal]; FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor; FMS/B-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Admmistratlon [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal],
TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, 11B-Transportation Improvement Board [State], 11' P-Transportation Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #27:
DESCRIPTION:
2009
South 272nd Street Widening-Phase ill
Pacific Highway South to Military Road South
Add two HOV Lanes from Pacific Highway South (SR 99) to Military
Road South. Construction will include full width paving; concrete curb,
gutter, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities; and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $800,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $500,000
Construction ................................ $6,200,000
TOT AL ••••••••.••.•...•.••••••.•..•..•••...... $7 ,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City ofKent, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes between Pacific Highway South and Military Road
South have reached the point where improvements supporting HOY-
added capacity are required to reduce congestion at the intersections and
reduce backups approaching 1-5. The HOV lanes will provide access to
the north side Park and Ride lot and the site of a proposed south side Park
and Ride lot. Adding HOV lanes and HOV access to 1-5 supports various
County and City of Federal Way transportation and transit improvement
projects.
AlP -Artenal Improvement Program {State], CMAQ-Congestion Mttlgatlon and Air Qualicy [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Actlon
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSJB-Freight Mob!licy Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Administration [Federal], HES-Hazard Elunination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
17A-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 17'P-Transportatlon Partnerslnp
Program [State]
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CITYOFKENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2010
PROJECT #28: SOUTH 196TH/192ND STREET CORRIDOR-PHASE ill
84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) to 108th Avenue SE (SR 515)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five-lane roadway from 84th Avenue South (East Valley
Highway) to 108th Avenue SE (SR 515), including a new bridge over SR
167. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete
curb, gutter, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping;
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $5,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $5,000,000
Construction .............................. $25,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $35,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent, LID, STP, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes on existing east-west corridors will exceed adopted
standards if forecasts of economic and residential growth on the East Hill
of Kent and jurisdictions to the east of Kent continue as predicted by state
and regional planning agencies. Additional roadway capacity must be
found to accommodate this growth within the urban growth boundaries.
This project supports GMA policies, helps the City meet it's Concurrency
Standards, and augments previous investments in this corridor by
extending its usefulness as a freight corridor and major east-west
connection.
AlP· Arterial Improvement Program [State}, CM.4Q-Coogestton Mlllgat10n and Au Qual1ty [Federal], FAST-FreJght Acllon
Strategy for Everett-Seattle· Tacoma Corridor, FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobdity Stratepc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admin1stratmn [Federal], HES-Hazard Eliminatwn [Federal], ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID-
Local Improvement District, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal},
TlA-Traosportallon Improvement Account; 17B-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 17'P-Transportation Partnerslnp
Program [State l
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #29:
DESCRIPTION:
2010
Military Road Wideuiug
South 272nd Street to South 240th Street
Widen Military Road South from South 272nd Street to South 240th Street
adding left turn pockets at key intersections. (Note: Reith Road and
South 272nd Street intersections are separate projects and not included in
this project.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $200,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................ $1,800,000
TOT AL ....................................... .$2,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): CityofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Military Road South has
reached the point where separated turn pockets are required to provide
safe turning movements at key intersections and reduce the congestion by
separating the turning movements from the through traffic.
AlP· Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mtltgation and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor, FMSIB-Freight Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt AdmmtstrattOn [Federal], HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], 11S-Intelhgent Transportatton Systems [Federal], LJD-
Local Improvement Dtstnct,PWTF-Publie Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State], 11'P-Transportation Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #30:
DESCRIPTION:
2005-2010
State Route 167 Widening
Widen SR 167 from SR 512 to South 18rf' Street
Support the Washington State Department of Transportation in its project
to widen State Route 167 from State Route 512 to South 180th Street to
include an additional general purpose lane in each direction and to
complete the HOV system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,200,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................................. $0
TOT AL ........................................ $1,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: While this Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
project is a multi-million dollar improvement consisting of State and
RTID funding, the City of Kent has provided and will provide hundreds
of hours of transportation planning, data gathering and preliminary
engineering in support of this critical transportation corridor. The
congestion on SR 167 resulting from inadequate capacity creates spill-
over congestion onto Kent arterials and jeopardizes the future of our local
and regional economy. Kent is the second largest warehouse/distribution
center on the west coast, containing over 40 million square feet of
warehouse/industrial space. Many Kent businesses ship to national and
international customers and need reliable travel time to the ports. With
the planned extension of SR 167 to the Port of Tacoma and the planned
completion of SR 509 connecting Kent to the Port of Seattle, this project
would complete the freight corridor, shifting thousands of trucks every
day from 1-5 and SR 18 to the Valley Freeway.
AlP· Arterial Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion Mibgation and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSJB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admmistration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], I1S -Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement D1stnct; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportabon Program [Federal];
TlA -Transportation Improvement Account; 11B-Transportation Improvement Board [State); 11' P-Transportatton Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #31:
DESCRIPTION:
2010
I-5/South 27lad Street Interchange Reconstruction -Phase I
Provide transit and HOV direct-access between S 27:!"' & I-5
Phase I would reconstruct the east half of the South 272nd Street/I-S
interchange to provide transit and HOV direct-access to South 272nd
Street. Sound Transit and King County Metro Transit have major park
and ride facilities in the area, with over 1,200 parking stalls. Transit and
HOV traffic would be able to turn onto South 272nd Street from I-5
without weaving through traffic on I-5. The project also includes
reconstruction of approximately one-half mile of Northbound I-5. The
improvements would be constructed to match projects on South 272nd
Street that would be built between Pacific Highway South (SR 99) and
Military Road.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $3,350,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $150,000
Construction .............................. $26,800,000
TOT AL ...................................... $30,300,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent, City of Federal Way, King County,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Sound Transit, WSDOT, TPP
The traffic volumes at the interchange have reached the point where
reconstruction is required to reduce congestion. The new interchange
will provide needed capacity through the year 2030. The reconstruction
will also allow Sound Transit and King County Metro Transit to operate
efficiently through the Star Lake and Redondo Heights Park and Ride
lots.
AlP -Artenallmprovement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality ]Federal]; FAST-Fretght Actton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSJB-Fretght Mobtltty Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt Admimstration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportatton Systems )Federal], UD-
Local Improvement Dtstrict; PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fwtd Loan [State); STP-Surface Transportatton Program ]Federal);
11A-Transportallon Improvement Account; 11B-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 11'P-Transportatton Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #32:
DESCRIPTION:
2010
West Meeker Street Widening-Phase I
64th Avenue South to the Green River Bridge
Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five-lane roadway, including four
general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, bicycle lanes, a
pedestrian signal at the Riverbend Golf Course, and modifications to the
existing traffic signal system at the intersection of West Meeker Street and
Russell Road. The project will include the construction of full-width
paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; landscaping; street
lighting; storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $800,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $900,000
Construction ................................ $2,800,000
TOT AL ........................................ $4,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): 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 segment is required to
accommodate through traffic. Existing traffic volumes west of the
intersection of 64th Avenue South indicate the need for a five-lane section
to accommodate additional development. Sidewalk and bicycle
improvements will provide additional incentive to encourage a safe and
attractive walking and biking environment, promote alternative modes of
travel, and facilitate access to scenic and recreational facilities.
AlP-Artenallmprovement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mtbgation and Air Qualtty [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-TacOllla Corridor; FMSIB-Fretgbt Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt Admirustranon [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimlnation [Federal], ITS-Intelhgent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstrict, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportabon Program [Federal];
TIA -Transportatton Improvement Account; 11B -Transportation Improvement Board [State], 11' P-Transportatton Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #33:
DESCRIPTION:
2010
West Meeker Street Widening-Phase II
SR 516 to the east side of the Green River, including a new bridge
Widen West Meeker Street between SR 516 and the Green River to
provide a five-lane roadway, including four general-purpose travel lanes, a
center left-tum lane, and bicycle lanes. Construct a second two-lane
bridge for westbound traffic with a bike lane and sidewalk over the Green
River parallel to the existing structure and convert the existing bridge to
one-way eastbound with an eastbound bike lane. The project will include
construction of full width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks;
street lighting; storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $800,000
Right ofWay Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................ $3,500,000
TOT AL ....•..•..•••••.•..••......•.....•..•... $4,300,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): 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 is required to
accommodate through traffic. Existing traffic volumes indicate the need
for five lanes to accommodate additional development. Sidewalk and
bicycle improvements will provide additional incentive to encourage a
safe and attractive walking a bicycling environment, promote alternative
modes of travel, and facilitate access to scenic and recreational facilities.
AlP • Artenallrnprovement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mt!Jgatton and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor; FMSJB-Freight Mobthty Strategic Investment Board (State], FTA-Federal
Transit Administratton [Federal], HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS -Intelhgent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local hnprovement District; PWTF-Public Worlcs Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Swface Transportatlon Program [Federal],
11A-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation hnprovement Board [State], 11'P-Transportatton Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005-2010
SECTION3
PROJECTS 34-37
These are on-going city-wide projects or programs in
which the City is making continuous improvements
and enhancements
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT # 34:
DESCRIPTION:
2005-2010
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
Make miscellaneous improvements to the City's Bicycle Route and
Pedestrian system. Potential projects include improvements to 1 OOth
A venue Southeast north of South 240th Street; Southeast 248th Street east
of 94th Avenue South; 152nd Way Southeast north of Southeast 272nd
Street, and interconnecting the Interurban Bike Trail signals with the
railroad at Meeker Street and at Smith Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... $562,000
TOT AL ........................................... $625,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project complies with the City's CTR (Commute Trip Reduction)
Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan. This project helps 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.
AlP· Arterial Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Qualtty [Federal], FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSJB -Fretght Mobtlity Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transit Administration [Federal], HES-Hazard Elimmation [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Distnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
11A-Transportation Improvement Account, TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 7PP-Transportation Partnerslup
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #35:
DESCRIPTION:
1005-1010
Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance
motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager Road and 1 otf' A venue
Southeast (near the 22600 block). Upgrade existing guardrail end-
treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $20,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................... $175,000
TOT AL ........................................... $195,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): SIP, HES, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with Federal and State
regulations, and the requirement to eliminate potentially hazardous
roadway conditions.
AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State], CU4Q-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB-Fretght Mobility Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt Admmistratton [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportatton Systems [Federal]; LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Swface Transportation Program [Federal];
TlA -Transportation Improvement Account; 11B -Transportation Improvement Board [State], 11' P-T ransportatton Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #36:
DESCRIPTION:
2005-2010
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair and
Rehabilitation
Ongoing Citywide Program
Reconstruct and repair existing sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, and
install new hard-surfaced sidewalks to implement the requirements of the
Federal Government's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This
project will include an inventory of the City's sidewalk/walkway facilities,
and identification and correction of existing deficiencies. This project will
also include the construction of concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks;
minor storm drainage; and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $200,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... S-O-
Construction ................................ $1,750,000
TOTAL ........................................ $! ,950,000
FUNDING SOURCE (S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
It repairs existing sidewalks, replaces deficient/substandard and/or
missing wheelchair/pedestrian ramps, and brings same into compliance
with the adopted Federal standards.
AlP-Artenallmprovement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Conidor; FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], liD-
Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
17A -Transportation Improvement Account; TIB -Transportation Improvement Board [State], 11' P-Transportation Partnership
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #37:
DESCRIPTION:
2005-2010
Community Based Circulating Shuttles
Ongoing Citywide Programs
Continue to provide enhanced transit service to meet the needs of the
community through the use of a fixed-route shuttle service, with demand-
responsive routing capabilities. Routes 914/916 serve the Kent Transit
Center, the Regional Justice Center, Kent City Hall, Green River
Community College's Kent campus, and local shopping and medical
facilities. Route 918 service includes the Kent Transit Center, Green
River Community College's Kent campus, Regional Justice Center, and
the manufacturing and industrial area in the valley. The City plans to add
two new routes to demonstrate the value of circulator transit service
connecting the residential areas of the east and west hills with the regional
bus and commuter train services at the downtown Kent Transit Center.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......................... $-0-
Right of Way Acquisition ....................... $-0-
0perations .................................... $840,000*
TOT AL ......................................... $840,000*
*$140,000 of this is 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 for the Rt 914/916, Shopper Shuttle, (based on 6 years
operating cost with 3% inflation).
FUNDING SOURCE (S): King County, City of Kent, ITS
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Shopper Shuttle provides mobility and independence to many of the
city's seniors and reduces the need for expensive Access service for
many wheelchair lift service trips. It addresses a significant transit
market that may not be able to use the county's more traditional routes
and encourages community participation of all citizens without the
isolation and pollution of the automobile for every trip. Commuter
Shuttles enhance the regional transit and train service by providing the
vital link from the home to the Transit Center and from the Transit Center
to the workplace, encouraging people to leave their vehicle at home,
avoiding the cold start impacts to air quality, and reducing congestion on
local streets.
AlP -Artenal lmprovement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strategy for Everett-SeatJle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSJB-FretghtMobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Adrnirustration [Federal]; HES-Hazard ElirninatJon [Federal], l1S -lntelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], UD-
Locallmprovement District; PWTF-Pubhc Works Tnm Fund Loan [State), STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal];
71A -Transportation lmprovement Account; 11B -Transportation lmprovement Board [State], 11' P-Transportation Partnerslnp
Program [State]
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CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2005-2010
KENT
WASHINGTON
For more information or additional copies of this
document contact:
Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager
City of Kent, Public Works, Engineering
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
(253) 856-5585
smullen@ci.kent.wa.us
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