HomeMy WebLinkAbout1711Resolution No. 1711
["Beginning August 1, 2004"]
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Passed -1 0/18/05
2006-2011 S1x-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
RESOLUTIONNO. /'J//
A RESOLUTION of the city council of the city of
Kent, Washington, adopting the 2006 through 2011 Six-
Year TransportatiOn Improvement Plan
RECITALS
A. After proper notice, the city council of the city of Kent held a public heanng
at the regular meeting of the city council at 7:00 p.m. on October 18, 2005, to consider
public testimony on the city's proposed 2006 through 2011 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan
B. Having considered public testimony to the plan, the council would like to
adopt the 2006 through 2011 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 2006 through 2011 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Plan, set forth in Exhibit '·A," which is attached and filed with the city clerk,
is hereby adopted.
1 2006-2011 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan
PASSED at a regular meeting of the city council of the City of Kent, Washington
this I g' day of October, 2005.
CONCURRED in by the mayor of the city of Kent, this _j£_ day of October,
2005.
ATTEST:
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BRENDAJACOBER, TYCLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUB ER, CITY ATTORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 171/ ,
passed by the city council of the c1ty of Kent, Washington, the__!_'{_ day of October, 2005.
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SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2006-2011
Table of Contents
I. Resolution adopting the 2006-2011 Six Year
TIP ............................................................................................ .i
2. Statement of
Purpose ...................................................................................... .ii
3. Listing of the ProJects ................. , .................................................... iii
4. Map of the Projects ... , ..................................................................... iv
5. Section 1 Projects ..................................................................... 1 -14
6. Section 2 Projects .................................. , ................................. 15 -34
7. Section 3 Projects ........................................ , ......................... 35-38
8. Contact Information ...................................................................... .39
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2006-2011
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). It also reqUires that
projects be mcluded m the TIP in order for cities to compete for transportation f\mdmg
grants from most Federal and Stak sources. Federal grant funded and regiOnally
stgnificant projects from the frrst three years of the City's TIP are submitted to the
Regional TIP, wluch is assembled by the Puget Sound Regional Council for King, Kitsap,
Pierce and Snohomtsh Countles. The regional TIPs (RTTP) 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 Admimstratwn and Federal Transit Authonty for their
revtew and approval.
What is the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)?
The Six-Year Transportahon Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-range
platming document that ts annually updated based on needs and pohcies Identified
through a variety of sources. It represents Kent's current complete hst 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 ate shown as having seemed fundmg while proJects
in the last three years can be partially or completely unfUI1ded. Since federal and state
fut1dmg cat1 onl:y be awarded to projects Jfthey are included in at! adopted TIP, the City
lists some potential projects m the Ctiy's TIP. Once a project is listed in the City's TIP,
it becomes eligible for inclusiOn m the Ctty's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which
is updated as patt of the City's budget process.
Development of the Six-Year TIP is an On-Going Process
TIP project and financial development involve interactions with many groups and
agencies at the local, regtonal, state and federal levels Public Works Engineering
Design, Traffic Engmeenng, Transportation Planning, and Accounting all contribute to
the process On-gomg transportation plannmg activities, such as updating the
Transportation Element and traffic model, coordinating with the City's Comprehensive
Plan and the development of sub-area platts, such as the Downtown Strategic Actlon
Plan, and the Kent StatiOn Plan. play an tmportant part in identifying and prioritlZlng
transportation improvement projects State and regional transportation projects also play
an Important role such as those involving King County Metro Transit, Sound Transit, the
Washington Transportation Plan, DestinatiOn 2030, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
and Umon Pacific Ra1lroads.
Within the City of Kent, there are actions and mteractions involving other
departments and divisions, the private sector, and the City Council and Administration
wh1ch strongly influence the direction of the transportation program.
For example, the transportation program is significantly impacted by land use
deciswns, pnvate development proposals and by public water and sewer extensrons
wh!Ch mcrease transportal! on demand by making possrble hrgher dens1ty and/or mtenstly
ofland uses. Such proposals need to be morutored and analyzed m regard to how they
individually and collectJvely create the need for transportation Improvements.
At the City, State and Federal level there are new laws and regulations that create
the need for new or d1fferent kinds of transportation projects and programs. Examples
include the Transportation Efficiency Act (TEA-21), the Growth Management Act, the
Clean Air Act, the Commute Trip Reduction Law. the Endangered Species Act and the
Surface Water Management Ordmance All of these laws have tremendous impacts on
the development and costs of transportation proJects.
With its heavy dependence on many different and unpredictable sources of
outside funding and with the significant impacts created by on-going local, regional and
state-wide decrsions, transportation project development is a continuous activtty
comprised of land use development, financial, environmental, legislative, regulative,
economic, political, visionary, and practical elements
Structure of the Program
The 2006-2011 Stx-Year Transportation Program is divided into three general
sections. The first section covers Projects 1-14. These are projects which are currently
underway or expected to be underway by the end of 2006.
The second section covers Projects 15·34. These are projects which are expected
to begin m 2007 or later.
The th1rd section, Projects 35-38, are ongoing city-wide projects or programs in
which the City is makmg contmuous 1mprovcments and enhancements.
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2006-2011
Project
Number
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12.
Project Name
Project Locatwn and Extent
Pacific Hl~hway South HOV Lanes-North Phase
South 252" Street to Kent-Des Momes Road (SR 516)
Pacific H~hway South HOV Lanes -South Phase
South 272 Street to South 252"d Street
Kent Station Infrastructure Improvements
V1c1mty of l" Avenue North and Ramsay Way
Kent Transit Center Access Improvements
Central Avenue North to Rmlroad Avenue North
Military Road South at Reith Road
Intersectzon Improvement
Smart Growth Initiative
Widen Sm1th Street near Lincoln Avenue and w1den Willis at 2"d Ave South
South 228 1h Street Corridor -Phase I
Mliltmy Road South to 6l11 Avenue South
South 2771h Street Corridor Extension
Widen 116'11 Avenue SE from Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to SE 256h St
Transportation Master Plan
Major update of the Kent 1984 Comprehensive Transportation Plan
South 228 1h Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade separatwn crossmg at Burlmgton Northern/Santa Fe Razlroad
84 1
h Avenue South Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation
SR 167 to South 212111 Street
South 277 111 Street Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail
Green R1ver Road to JOB'" Avenue SE
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2006-2011
Project
Number
13.
14.
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24.
Project Name
Project Location and Extent
Kent Station Mitigation Projects
Widen Wtllts Street at ih Avenue and Central Avenue at Willis Street
State Route 167 (SR 167) Widening
Czty staff engmeermg and plannmg support of WSDOT project to Widen
State Route 167 from SR 512 to South 180'h Street
72"d Avenue South Extension
South 200'h Street to South 1961h Street
South 2281h Street/Union Pacific Grade Separation
Grade separation crossing at Union Pacific Rmlroad
Central Avenue South Pavement Rehavilitation
Green Rtver Bridge to East Wzllrs Street (SR 516)
Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect
West Meeker Street and West Sm1th Street
South 2281" Street Corridor-Phase III/South 224 111 Street Extension
84'h Avenue South to 1 041h Avenue Southeast (Benson Road)(SR515)
1-5/South 272"d Street Interchange Reconstruction-Phase I
Provide transit and HOV Direct Access between South 272ml Stand I-5
South 272"d Street Widening-Phase II
Pacific H1ghway South to Mtlltary Road South
80 111 Avenue South Widening
South 196'h Street to South 1881h Street
SE 2481h Street Improvements
1161h Avenue Southeast to 132"'1 Avenue Southeast
Willis Street (SR 51 6) Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade separatwn crossmg at Umon Paq{ic Rmlroad (UPRR)
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEM:ENT PROGRAM
2006-2011
Project
Number
25.
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28.
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31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
Project Name
Project Location and EMent
Willis Street {SR516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade separation crossing at Burlmgton Northern Santa Fe Railroad
SE 2561h Street Widening
SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 11 ~h Avenue SE
South 21zth Street Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade separation crossing at Umon Pacific Rmlroad
South 2121h Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade separation crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
West Meeker Street Widening-Phase I
64 111 Avenue South to the Green Rtver Bndge
West Meeker Street Widening-Phase II
SR 516 to the east side of the Green Rtver, mcluding a new bridge
Military Road Widening
South 272"d Street to South 24d11 Street
1081h Avenue SE Extension
SE Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to SE 256111 Street
South 1961h/192nd Street Corridor-Phase III
84'" Avenue South (East Valley Higlnvay) to 108 1h Avenue SE (SR 515)
SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue Widening
Meeker Street north to approxmwte~v the 218111 block
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Ongomg c1tyw1de program to encourage the use of non-motorized
transportatwn modes and provzde safe routes for schoolchlldren
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2006-2011
Project
Number
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37.
38.
Project Name
Pro;ect Location and Extent
Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongomg Cltywzde program to ehmmate potentwlly hazardous roadway
conditions
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair and
Rehabilitation
Ongomg cztyw1de program to repair and! or replace pedestrzan ramps in
comphance wzth the Federal Government's Amen cans wzth D!sabibtres
Act
Community Based Circulating Shuttles
Ongomg crtyw1de program to provide enhanced transit service within the
Crty and prov1de mobzlity and mdependence to Senior Czt1zens, youth and
others who prefer to move about the City Without an automobile
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YEAR 2006 PROJECTS
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YEAR 2007-2011 PROJECTS
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2006-2011
SECTION 1
PROJECTS 1-14
These projects are currently underway or are
expected to begin by the end of 2006
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#l:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
Pacific Hi~hway South (SR 99) HOY Lanes-North Phase
South 252" Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516)
Widen Pacific Htghway South to provtde a pair of HOY (High Occupancy
Vehicle) lanes from South 25211ct Street to the Kent-Des Momes Road (SR
516) The proJect wtll also provtde a seven foot Wlde concrete stdewalk
and modtfy extstmg traffic stgnal systems at South 240th Street, and South
252"d Street. The project will include constmctton of full-width paving;
concrete curbs and gutters; landscaping; storm drainage; utilities; and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $850,000
Constmction ................................ $8, 122,000
TOTAL ...................................... $10,272,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, TIB, TIA. City of Kent, WSDOT
Fm1ded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will reduce peak hour single occupant vehicle trips by
encouragmg high occupancy velucle usage. Pacific Htghv;ay South (SR
99) IS a regwnally significant north-south arterial heavily used by
commuters for access from South King County to the employment
centers 111 South Seattle, and provides alternative access to I-5 and Sea-
Tac Airport.
AlP-A rtenallmprovement Program [State]; CMA Q-Congestion M1t1gat10n and Air Quahty [Federal]; FAST--
Freight Act ton Strategy for Everett-Seattle-T~oma Corndor FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobtlny Strategtc Investment Board
[State], FTA-Federal flanstt AdtYuntsttatlOn [Fedetal], HF:S-Ha7ald Ehmmatton [Federal], 11:~-fntelhgent
TransportatiOn System' [Federal], LID -Local Improvement Dtslnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust fund Loan [Slate],
STP-Stu face T18nsportatton Pwg1am [Federal], TIA. -1ransportatton Improvement Account, TIB-Ttansportatlon
Improvement Boa1d [State], TPP-Transportatton Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#2:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
Pacific Highway South (SR 99) HOV Lanes -South Phase
South 272nd Street to South 252 11d St1eet
Wtden Pac1fic Highway South to provide a pair ofHOV (High Occupancy
Velucle) lanes from South 272°d Stieet to South 252nd Street. The project
w1ll also provide a seven foot wide concrete sidewalk and modify ex1stin~
traffic stgnals at South 253rd Street, South 260t11 Street, and South 272n
Street. The proJeCt will mclude construction of full-width paving;
concrete curbs and gutters; landscaping; stonn drainage; utiht1es; and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prelimmary Engmeenng .............. $1,000,000
R1ght of Way Acquisitwn ............ $1,800,000
Construction ................................ $6,900,000
TOT AL ........................................ $9, 700,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIB, STP, City of Kent, Kmg County, WSDOT
PROJECT
JUSTIFlCATION: The proJect will reduce peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips by
encouragmg high occupancy vehicle usage Pacific Highway South (SR
99) is a regiOnally significant north-south arterial heavtly used by
commuters for access from South Kmg County to the employment
centers in South Seattle, and provtdes addJttonal access to 1-5 and Sea-
Tac Airport.
AlP-Alielmllmp!Ovcment Program [State]: CMAQ-Congestion Mihgetion and A1r Quahty [Federal], FAST-
Freight Acnon Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIJJ-Freight Mob1!Jty Strategic Investment Board
[State], F FA -l'e<leral Tran01t Ad1rumstrat10n [Fed era'] HES-Hazard Elmun&tlon [Federal], iTS -lntelhgent
Transportanon Systems [Federal], LID -Local improvement D!Slnct, PWTF-Publ1c Wo1 ks Trust Fund Loan [State),
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Fedetal], TJA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TJB-Transportation
Improvement Board [State], TPP-TransportatiOn Partnership Program [State)
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006
PROJECT #3: Kent Station Infrastructure Improvements
Vicimty of 41h Avenue North and Ramsay Way
DESCRIPTION: Pave Ramsay Way from West Temperance Street to 4th Avenue North and
install a traffic s1gnal at the intersection of 4'h Avenue North and Ramsay
Way. Widen the west half of 1" Avenue North from West Smith Sl!eet to
Temperance Street. The project will include full width paving, concrete
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, 1 andscaping; s tom1 drainage; utilities; and
appurtenances on Ramsay Way and the same improvements wrll be
prov1ded on the west half of 1 '' Avenue North between West Smith Street
and Temperance Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $50,000
Right of Way AcqulSlttOn .......................... $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 Stat10n and adjacent properties. The project rs
coordinated with transrt and commuter rail improvements in and around
the vrcmtty of Kent Station and the Kent Transit Center srtes The project
mcludes 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 Mttigatton and Atr Quality [Federal); FAST-Freight Aclton
Strategy fot Evct~tt-Seattlc-Tacoma Corndor, FMS!B-Fretght Mobtltty Stmteg1c Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Tran>~t i\dmmtstratmn [Federal], NES -Hanrd Elu111natwn fFcdctal], ITS-Intelligent fransportatton Systems [Federal], UD-
Loci'.! hnprovemenl Dtstnct, PWTF-Publ1c Works Trust Fund Lo•n [State], STP-Surface Transpmia!Ion Program [Federal];
T! 4-Transportation Imptovement Account, TIB-Transportauon Improvement BoMd (State], TPP-Transportatwn Partnership
Program (State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006
PROJECT #4: Kent Transit Center Access Improvements
Central Avenue North to Railroad Avenue No1 th
DESCRIPTION: Widen Pioneer Street between Railroad Avenue North and Central
Avenue North mcludmg signal improvements at Central Avenue Norlh
and Pioneer Street
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $1 00,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $366,000
TOT AJ ................................................ $466,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, King County
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Improvements to the corner radu and widerung of Pioneer Street will
enhance transit access to the Kent T rans1t Center. The s 1gnal upgrade
mcludes traffic signal mterconnect to the traftic signal system. This
project 1s cruc1al to providing adequate access for the regional trans1t
services to maneuver the1r buses mto the Kent Transit Center and
circulate through the Trans1t Center w1lh minimal conflict from
pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
AlP· Artenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion MitigatiOn and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-
Frdght Action Strategy for E'erett-Seatt1e-Tacoma Corridor, FMSfB-Frerght Mobrl1ty Strategrc Investment Board
[State], FTA -redcrallronslt Adrrumstranon ~F~deral], UES-Hazard E~amnauon [Feder~l], iTS-Intelhgent
Tran;portat10n Systems (Federal], LID -Local Improvement Drstrict, PWTF-Publ1c Wmks Trust Fund Loan [State];
STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal], TIA-Twnspo1tat1on Improvement Account, TJB-TransportatiOn
Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportal ron Partnersh1p Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006
PROJECT #5: Military Road South at Reith Road
Intersecfwn Improvement
DESCRIPTION: Widen all approaches of Mihtary Road South at Reith Road intersection to
provide exclusive left tum lanes for each approach, and exclusJVe right
tum lanes for northbound and southbound traffic on Mihtary Road South
and westbound traffic on Reith Road Replace the ex1stmg traffic s1gnal.
The proJect will mclude the construction of full width paving, paved
shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage, utiht1es and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prelrrninary Engineering ................. $120,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $144,000
Construction ............................. $1 ,240,000
TOT AI... ........................................ $1,504,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIB, Ctty of Kent
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 occumng congestiOn along
both Pacific Highway South and Interstate 5 results m signtficant
congestion at this intersection in the morning and evening peak hours.
AlP· Artenallmprovement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestton Mtngation and Air Quahty [Federal); FAST-Fretght Actlon
Strategy fo1 Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, PMSJB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategic Investment Board (~tate], FT1 -Federal
Transit Adnum>tratlon I Federal], HES-H:uard Ellmmanan [Federalj, ITS-Intelligent TrdnsportdtlOn S)>term [Federal]. LID-
Local Imptavcment DJStnct, PWTF-Public Wotks Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transpoliat!ml Program [Federal];
TIA-Transpartatmn lmpro,ement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board [State], TPP-TransportatiOn Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#6:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
Smart Growth Initiative
Widen Smith Street to provide a left turn lane from eastbound Smith Street
onto northbound Lincoln Avenue. The project mcludes the constructton
of a new traffic signal at the mtersection of Smith and Lmcoln as well as
the reconstruction of existing curb, gutter and sidewalks along Sm1th
Street.
Widen Willis Street to provide a left turn lane from eastbound Willis
Street to northbound 2nd Avenue South. This project mcludes construction
of new curb, gutter and sidewalks along znd Avenue between Willis Street
and Saar Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $196,000
Right of Way Acquis1tion ............... $265,000
Construction ................................ $1 ,090,000
TOTAL ........................................ $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 Sta!Jon and the downtown business distnct.
The left turn pocket at Will1s and 2nd Streets will improve access to the
City's Central Business District and stimulate economic development by
providmg a d1rect c01mection betv. een downtown Kent and State Route
516. The left tum pocket and signal at Smith and Lincoln Streets will
facilitate the redevelopment of a portton of Kmg Cowlty Metro Transit's
Park and R1cle Lot.
AlP-Artenallmprovement Pmgram [State]; CMAQ-Congestton M1tigat1on and Air Quality [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Act10n
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor. FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobli1ty StrategiC fnvestment Boatd [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt Admmtstratwn [Fede1 al] HES --Hazard Ehnunatwn [Fcdml], I 1 S-Intelligent Tran,portatJM Systems [Federal], L!D-
Local hnprovemcnt Dtsn tel, PWTF-Pub he Work< Trust Fund Loan [Stare]. STP-Surtacc TransportatiOn Program [Federal],
TI4 -Tran<portallon Improvement Account, TIB-Transportalton Improvement Board [State], TPP-TransportatiOn Partnership
Program l State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#7:
DESCRIPTION:
2006
South 228 1h Corridor-Phase I
Mzlitwy Road South to 64'1l Avenue South
Constmction of a new five-lane roadway from SR 516 along Military
Road South to approximately Bolger Road, then from Mthtary Road South
to 64th Avenue South, mcludtng new bndges over the Green River and
over 228 111 at Riverview Boulevard. The prOJeCt mcludes the construction
of full wtdth paving; b1 idges; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street
lighting; stom1 drainage; landscaping; uttlities and appurtenances;
installatiOn of traffic signals at the corridor's intersections with Military
Road South and Lakeside Boulevard; sound bamer along The Lakes
community; and the wtdenmg of the ex1stmg roadway where reqmred.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $4,800,000
Right of Way Acqutsition ............ $1,800,000
Construction ........................... $21 ,400,000
1'0T AL ......•.•............................. $28,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID 353, TIB, FMSIB, PWTF
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: James Street and Meeker Street corridors are not feasible to widen
sufficiently to accommodate the 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 21 i"
Street. This project will provide required east-west capacity.
AlP-Artenal Improvement P1ogram [State], CMAQ-Conges!lon M1t1gdt1on and Air Quahty [Federal]; FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strategy for Everett·Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSJB-Fre1ght Mobthty StlOtogJc Investment Board [State], FTA -Feder.!
Tramlt Admm1strat1on [Federal], l-IES-Hazard Elnmnatwn [Federal], ITS-Intell1gent Tramportatwn Systems [Federal], LID-
Locallmprovement District, PWTP-Publtc Works Twst Fund Loan [State], STP-Surtace Transportatwn Program [Federal];
TIA-T1anspottatron Improvement Account, TJB-TransportatiOn Improvement Bomd [State], TPP·-Transpotiahon Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006
PROJECT #8: South 2771h Street Corridor Extension
Widen 116'" Avenue Southeast from Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to
Southeast 256"' Street
DESCRIPTION: Widen 116tl' Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway, mcludmg
four general-purpose travel lanes, a two-way left tum lane and a btcycle
fac1hty Also mcluded m this project will be the widening of the
mtersection of Kent Kangley Road and ll61h Avenue Southeast to add an
addttionalleft tum lane to provide dual left tum lanes westbound on Kent
Kangley Road to southbound 1161h Avenue Southeast and a right tum
accelerat10n lane eastbound on Kent Kangley Road from northbound ll61h
Avenue Southeast. The project will include the constructwn of paving;
conctcte curbs, gutters and sidewalks; bicycle lanes; paved shoulders;
street ltghting; storm drainage; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engmeenng ................. $530,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $570,000
Construction ................................ $2, 140,000
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FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project extends the South 2771h Street corridor northward to
Southeast 2561h Street Traffic studtes have indicated that traffic demand
will contmue to mcrease on this sectwn of 116 1 ~ Avenue. This roadway
facilttates traffic from Southeast 256 1h Street to the South 27ih Street
corridor.
AlP· A1tenal !mprovetnent Program [State], CMAQ-Congestton MthgatJOn and Atr Quality [Federal]; FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy lor Everett-Seattle· Tacoma Corndor. FMSIB-Fre1ght Mobtllty StrategiC Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Tran>Jt Admnustratton [Federal], HES-Hazard Ellrruna>ton [hdcral], ll'S-lntelllgent Transportation Sy<tem< [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Publtc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-SUJface Transportation Program (Federal],
TIA-Ttansportat10n Improvement Account, TJB-Tr•nsportatwn Improvement Board (State], TPP-Transportation Pattnershtp
Program (State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006 -2008
PROJECT #9: Transportation Master Plan
DESCRIPTION: This project consists of a major update of the Transportation Master Plan
including near-tenn and long range plannmg of the Ctty's transportation
system needs. ProJect costs Vvill include consult contracts for
transportatiOn planning, concurrency management, public involvement,
travel demand and traffic operations modeling and analysis of potential
financmg strategies to constmct, operate and maintain the city's
transportation network. The project may include staff resources, hardware
and software to analyze and manage the transportation network and
develop implementing legislation and regulatiOns related to the
transportation system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $850,000
Rtght of Way AcquisitiOn .......................... $0
Construction .............................................. $0
TOTAL ............................................ $850,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City's Transportation Master Plan is more than 20 years old and
needs to be brought mto compliance with current Growth Management
pohcJes and practlces as defined in PSRC's Destination 2030, the
regton's Metropolttan Transportatwn PlaJL The Ctty must be in
compliance with all State, County and Regwnal pohctes in order to be
eligible to apply for competitive transportatiOn grants. Likewise, the City
would like to investigate methods of measurmg Concurrency that would
incorporate all modes of travel, better reflect the ways our commumty is
changing, engage the community m the discussion of their future
transportatiOn mvestments, and mvestigate vanous ways of funding our
future transportatiOn needs.
AlP-Artenal Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-CongestiOn MIIIgatlon and A1r Quahty [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strateg)' for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSJB-F1 ctght MobJ!tty StJategtc Investment Board (State], FTA-Federal
TtanSJt Adnun.snatton [FedeiaiJ, HES-llazard Ehrrun.ttwr. [Fede1al] ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Dmnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STJ'-Surt:.Ce Tr.msportat10n Program [Federal],
TIA-Ttansportauon Improvement AcLount, TJB-Transportat1on lmpro,ement Board [Statcj, TPP-Transportatwn Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006
PROJECT #10: South 228 111 Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Burl mgt on Northern/Santa Fe Rmlroad
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Burlmgton Northem Santa Fe Railroad
mah11ine tracks at South 228'h Sheet. The project will include the
construction of a railroad bridge, road underpass, full-width pavmg;
concrete curbs, gutter, and s1dev.alks; street hghting; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,250,000
Rlght of Way Acqmsihon ............ $1,000,000
Construction .......................... $17,750,000
TOT AJ....~ ...................................... $20,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Till, FAST, FMSill. Burlington Northem Santa Fe
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Railroad
Partially Funded
The project will lead to a seamless connection between major fteight
handlers and their pnmary destinations. This project will support freight
movmg through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Sea-Tac Airport
and the freeway system Grade separatmg the artenal Will increase both
rml and roadway capacity, decrease congest10n, enhance safety, and
improve freight mob1ltty m the corndor and throughout the region. Th1s
project will provide reg10nal connectlons between thousands of
businesses, employers, and 40 million square feet ofwarehouse/industnal
space. The level of fre1ght and passenger ra1l traffic on the BNSF
Rmlroad mainlme is rismg as a consequence of 1 ncreased traffic in the
Puget Sound area, and new SOlmd Transit and Amtrak serv1ce.
ATP • Artenal fmprovement Program [State]. CMAQ-CongestlOn MttJgatlon and Atr Quahty [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State), FTA -Federal
Tmn&It Adrmmstratwn [Fedora\], HES-Hazard Eh:ninatton [Federal], ITS -lmelhgen\ Transponatwn Systems [Federal], L!D-
Local Improvement D1stnct, Pff7F-Pubhc Work• Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal];
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIE-TransportatiOn Improvement Board [State), TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [Stare)
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION lMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006
PROJECT #11: 84 1h Avenue South Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation
SR 167 to South 212'1' Street
DESCRIPTION: Construct 3 continuous southbound lanes from S 2li11 Street to S 224th
Street where such lanes do not currently exist. Construct continuous
sidewalks ftom S 212u' St to SR 167. Remove and rehabilitate the existmg
roadway pavement along the existing curb lanes m both directtons to add
additional service hfe to the roadway between SR 167 and S 21zth Street.
Overlay the entire roadway area w1th asphalt concrete pavement. ProJect
includes the selective replacement of catch basm inlets, dnveway
approach aprons, and curbs and gutters.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $145,000
Right of Way Acqms1t10n ............... $585,000
Construction ................................ $2,025.000
TOT AL ........................................ $2, 755,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent, TIB, LID
Partially Funded
PROJECT
JUSTlFICATION: The existing pavement along this section of 841h Avenue South is
showing signs of structural distress as demonstrated by "alhgatoring",
longJtudmal crackmg, and crackmg of the curbs and gutte1s .1\n mverted
crown sect1011 also occurs at the former curb line along many of the
sections of this street. Thts mverted crown sectton results m the ponding
of stonnwater in the street along the sean1 lme, which mcreases the
failure rate of the roadway pavement. Stdewalks do not cunently extst
throughout the length of the project area.
AlP· Arlena! Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestton MttigattOn and Atr Quahty [Federal]. FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Evetert-Sealtle·Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtl AdmuH&tt•twn [Federal] HF:S-Jiazs1d Elmunauon [Federal], ITS -Intelligent Transpottatton Systems [~ederal], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWIF -Publtc Work' Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportat10n Program (Fedetal];
T!A-Tran,portatlOn ln1p1 ovement Account, TIB-Transportahon Improvement Board (State]; TPP-Transpot1atwn Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006
PROJECT #12: South 2771b Street Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail
Green Rtver Road to 1081h Avenue SE
DESCRIPTION: Construct an 8 foot wide p,aved asphalt bicycle/pedestrian trail from the
Green River Road to 108 11 Avenue SE, just south of South 2771
h Street.
This trail Will have a grade from 2% to 10% slope over the approximately
one mile length.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ........................... $0
Right ofWay Acquisition .......................... SO
Construction ................................... $500,000
'"fOT AL ............................................. $500~000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The tratl will provide a major non-motorized connection between the
Green River Valley and the East Hill of Kent It will proHde a scenic
route through a wooded hillside for cycltsts and pedestrians to connect
with other trail systems along the Green Rwer and Interurban trails via S
277tl' Street With bicycle/pedestlian facilities on SE 2741h Way. This
projects will help aclueve the non-motonzed facilities and healthy
communities goals of the Kent Comprehensive Plan and PSRC's
Destmation 2030.
AlP-Artenallmprovement Program [State], C'MAQ-Congesi:Jon MittgatiOn and A it· Qualtty [Federal); FAST-Frctght Actton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacomn Corndor, FMSIB-Frctght Mobthty Strategic Imestmcnt Board (State], FTA-Federal
Transit AdmmtstrJt1on [Federal], !ECS --Hward Ehmmatton [Federal], ITS-Intclhgcnr TrJnsportai:Jon Systems [Federal]. LID-
Local improvement Dtstnct, PW IF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surfdce Transpottatwn Program [Fedetal],
TIA -Transportatwn Improvement Account, TIB-Transportai:Jon lmptovemcnt Board [State], TPP-TransportatiOn Partnershtp
Pmgrnm [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006
PROJECT #13: Kent Station Mitigation Projects
Widen Wtllts Street at 4'h Avenue and Central Avenue at Willzs Street
ESCRIPTION: Provide an additional left-tum pocket on eastbound Willis Street to
northbound 4th Avenue. Provide a right-tum pocket southbound on
Central Avenue to westbound Willis Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $40,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $40,000
Constructwn ................................... $330,000
'l'OTAL ............................................ $41 0,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: These projects are traffic mitigation requirements for additional trips
generated by the Kent S tali on development T he City of Kent w 111 be
implementing these proJects reqmred by the developer.
AlP-Artenallmprovement Program [State]. CMAQ-Congestton Mt!tgat!On and Atr Quality [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Actmn
Strategy for Eve1ett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, TMSIB-Fre1ght Mob1ltty Strateg1c lnve<tment Bomd [State], FTA-Fcdcrdl
Transt! Adnutmtrattcn [Federal], ffES-Hazmd Elurunat1on [Federal], ITS -Intelligent Trdl1sportatlon System; [Federal], UD-
Local Improvement D1stucl, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-SUJface T1ansportanon Program [Federal],
TIA -TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TJB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board [State], TPP-Tra"sportat10n Partnership
Program [St<1te]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006 -2011
PROJECT #14: State Route 167 Widening
Wtden SR 167 from SR 512 to South 18d'' Street
DESCRIPTION: City of Kent Engineering and Transportation Planning staff support
towards the Washington State Department of Transportation's project to
widen State Route 167 from State Route 512 to South 180fr. Street. This
proJect IS to include an additiOnal general purpose lane in each drrection
and to complete the HOV system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,200,000
R1ght of Way Acquisition ......................... .$0
Construction .............................................. $0
TOT AL ........................................ $1 ,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PRO.JECT
JUSTIFICATION: While this Washington State Department of Transpmiation (WSDOT)
project is a multi-million dollar improvement conststing of State and
RTID funding, the City of Kent has provided, and will provide, hundreds
of hours of transpotiatwn planning, data gathering, and prclinunary
engmeering in support of this critical transportation corridor. The
congestion on SR 167 resulting. from inadequate capacity creates
spillover congestion onto Kent arterials and Jeopanhzes the future of our
local and regwnal economy Kent IS the second largest
warehouse/distribution center on the west coast, containing over 40
millwn square feet of warehouse/industrial space. Many Ke11t businesses
ship to national and mtcrnatwnal customers and need reliable travel tune
to the ports. With the plrumed extension of SR 167 to the Port of Tacoma
and planned completion of SR 509 connecl1ng Kent to the Port of Seattle,
this proJect would complete the freight comdor, sluftmg thousands of
da1ly tmck lnps from I-5 and SR 18 to the Valley Freeway (SR 167).
AlP-Arlena! Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mttlgattcn and Atr Qua!Jty [Federal]; FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor. FMS!B-Fretght Mobtltty Suatcgtc Investment Board [State], FTA.-Fedetal
Transit Adn11mstrahon [Feder~\], I!ES-H<l2ard E\nmnation [FeJetal], ITS-Intel!Jgent Tr.mspottal!on Systems [Federal). !Jl) ..
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWfF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Sutfacc Tlansportanon PIOgtam [Federal],
TJA -Tr.u"portatwn lmprovement Account, TIB-Tra~sportation lmptovement Board [State], TPP-TransportatiOn Pattnetshtp
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2006-2011
SECTION 2
PROJECTS 15 -34
These projects are expected to begin construction in
the years 2007 through 2011
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2007
PROJECT #15: 72"d Avenue South Extension
South 20rJ" Street to South 19r1" Street
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new four-lane roadway from South 200th Street to South 1961h
St-reet The project will mclude the crossing of Mill Creek and
constructiOn of fnll-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks;
street lighting; storm dramage; landscaping; ulllities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $170,000
Rtght of Way Acqutstlton .......................... $0
Construction .................................. .$600,000
TOTAL ........................................... $770,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): Clty of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the northem Kent industrial area, and high
levels of congestion along West Valley H1ghway between the South 180111
Street and South 196111 Street corridors, mandate addttional north-south
arterial capacity. This project provides some relief for South 180 1h Street,
Sonlh 196 1h Street, and South 212 1h Street intersections along West Valley
Htghway. It also prov1des 1mproved access to the South 1961h Street
corridor from mdustrial development along 72"" Avenue South.
AlP-ArLena I Improvement Program [State); CMAQ-CongestiOn Mitigatlon and An Quahty [Federal], FAST-Fretghl Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-FretghL Mob1hty Strategtc lnvestmeN Board [State), FT;I-Federal
Transit Adrrumstr.;\IOn [Federal], HFS-HJ7A>td Eltmmatmn [Fc<lctal], IT~ -lntelh~cnt TranspiJrtatwn Systems [Federal]. LID-
Local Improvement Dtstuct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportatto11 Program [Federal],
TIA-TransportatKm Improvement Accamlt, TIB-Transpor\a\ton Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transporta1ton Prutnetship
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2007
PROJECT #16: South 228th StreetJUnion Pacific Grade Separation
Grade Separation cross111g at Un1011 Pacific Railroad
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad mainline tracks
at South 228 111 Street. The project will include the constructwn of a
railroad bridge structure, a bicycle and pedestrian bridge, and a road
underpass; full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street
hghtmg; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engincering .............. $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, TTB,FAST, FMSIB, Union Pacitic Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The proJect will lead to a seamless connectwn between maJor freight
handlers and their pnmary destmatwns. This proJeCt will support freight
movmg through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Sea-Tac Airport
and the freeway system. Grade separating this arterial will inciCase both
rail and roadway capac1ty, decrease congestion, enhance safety, improve
fteight mobility in this corridor and throughout the region. This project
will provide regtonal connections for thow,ands ofbusmesses, employers,
and the 40 milhon square feet ofwarehouse/mdustrial space m the valley.
AlP· Artenallmprovement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congeshon MthgatJOn and Air QualLty [Federal]. FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strateg1c Investment Board [State], FTA-FcdeJal
Transtl Admmt>ttatiOn [Federal]. HE~-Hazard Elumnatton [FedeJal], ITS-Intelltgent Ttansportat1on Sy~tems [Fedetal]. UD-
Locallmptovement Dtstnc\, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Progtam [Federal];
TIA -Transportation Improvement Account, TJB-Transportation Improvement Board (State], TPP-Transportatwn Partnershtp
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2007
PROJECT #17: Central Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation
Green River Bridge to East WTllls Street (SR 516)
DESCRIPTION: 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 existmg pavement in the curb
lanes in both d1rections, and a full-width asphalt concrete overlay of the
entire roadway, and will also mclude the selecuve replacement of catch
basm inlets, and dnveway approach aprons, as well as curbs, gutters and
sidewalks.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $80,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $920,000
TOT AL ........................................... $1,000,000
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 "alhgatoring:,
longttudmal crackmg, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. The service
life of thts road\\ ay has been teached, necessitatmg reconstruction of the
pavement to extend the service life of the toad way, and prevent further
pavement degradatiOn
All'-Arten•l Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion MitigatiOn and Air Quahty [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, f:\1SIB-Frerght Mob1hty Strategrc Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admmrstratwn [federol], HES-Hazard 1Jlnrunat1on [Federal], ITS-lntellrgent Transportation Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Imp10vemcnt Drstnct, PWTF-Pubhc Worls Trust Fund Loan (State], STP-Surface Transportallon Program [Federal],
TIA-Transporumon lmp10vement Account, TIB-T1ansportat1on Improvement Boa1d [State], TPP-Transportauon Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
\lKAJl: 2008
PROJECT #18: Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect
West Meeker Street and Wesr Smith Street
DESCRIPTION: IntercolUlect the existing traffic stgnals at the Interurban Trail crossmgs at
West Meeker Street and West Smith Street to the Union Pacific Railroad
crossing signals at satd streets.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $33,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $264,000
Constntctton .............................................. $0
TOT AL ........................................... $297,.000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project ts required in order to interconnect the existmg street signals
wtth the ratlroad crossmg stgnals. It will elimmate potenttal confltcts
where traffic could back up across the railroad tracks. Most ofthe cost of
thts proJect is for the Umon Pacific Railroad to upgrade their grade
crossing signal equipment to provide sufficient waming time of an
approaching train.
AlP-Artendl Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-CongestiOn Mitt gallon and Air Quahty [Federal); FAST-Freight Aetton
Strategy fm Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Fedeml
Transit Admmistranon [Fe•ce1 al], Hf:S-Hazatd Eltmmation [Fedctalj, ITS-Intelhgent Tiansportat1on Systems [FcJcral], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surf.u;e Transport.ltJOn Program [Federal],
TJA --Transpoi1atton Improvement Account, 118-TransportatiOn lmpro>ement Board [~tate]. TPP-TransportatiOn PMtnership
Program [State)
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT #19: South 2281ll Street Corridor-Phase lliJSoutb 224th Street Extension
841/t Avenue South to 1041" Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five-lane road from 84th Avenue South to 104d' Avenue
Southeast (Benson Highway) (SR 515), including a new bridge over SR
167, and modify the traftic signals at the intersection of South 224th Street
and 841h Avenue South The project will mclude the constructiOn of full-
width pavmg; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscapmg; ut1lities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............. $1 ,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $4,800,000
Constl uction .............................. $18, 700,000
TOT AL ...................................... $25,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: AdditiOnal capacity is required to accommodate existing development in
theEastH11l area o ftbe city. The James Street and South 2081h/2121h
Street 'corridors' are mfeas1ble to widen to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capac1ty, based upon existing
development and topographic constraints.
AlP· Artenal Improvement Prngram [State], CMAQ -C()IIgestlon Mttigahon and Au Quahty [Federal], FAST-Freight A elton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle· Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Adnumstrot10n [federal], HES --Hanrd Ehmma\Ion [Federal], iTS-lntelngent fransportat\On Sy<tems [Fedcrat], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Tru;t Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal],
TJA -Transportah011 Impro\ement Account, TJB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board [State], 71'?--TransportatiOn Partnershtp
P1og1am [State]
CiTY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #20:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2008
I-5/South 272"d Street Interchange Reconstruction-Phase I
Provide transit and HOV Direct-Access between South 272"d Stand 1-5
Phase I would reconstruct the east half of the South 272"d Street/1-5
interchange to provide trans1t and HOV Diiect-Access to South 272"d
Street S ound Transit and King County Metro Transit have major park
and tide facilities in the area with over I ,200 parking stalls. Transit and
HOV traffic would be able to tum onto South 272"d Street from I-5
Without weaving through traffic on I-5. The project includes a new
northbound I-5 bndge and reconstruction of approximately one-half mlle
of northbound I-5. The Improvements would be constructed to match
projects on South 272"d Street that would be bmlt between PaCific
Highway South (SR 99) and Military Road.
Preliminary Engmeering .............. $3,350,000
R1ght ofWay Acquisition ............... $150,000
Construction .............................. $26,800,000
TOT AL ...................................... $30,300,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, City of Federal Way, Kmg County, STP, Sound
Transit, TPP, WSDOT
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes at the interchange have reached the point where
reconstruction is reqwred to reduce congestiOn. The new mterchange
Will provide needed capacity through the year 2030. The reconstruction
will also allow Sound Transit and King County .\fetro Transit to operate
effic1ently through the Star Lake and Redondo Heights Park and Ride
lots.
AlP-Arlendl Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestton Mttigation and A1r Quality [Federal]. FAST-Freight Action
Strategy f01 Everett-Seattle-!'acoma C<:>mdor, FMSJB-Fre1ght Mob1hty Strategic Investment Board [State], FlA -Federal
Trans1t AdmmJstratiOn [Federal]. HES-Hazard Eltnunatlon (Federal], FFS-Intelligent Transportal\ on Systems [Federal], LID-
Local hnprovcmcnt D1stnct, PWTF-Pub he Work• Tru<t Fund Loan [State], STP-Surfuce Transpottat10n P1ogram [Federal],
TJA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, llB-Tran;portat10n Improvement Board [State], TPP~ Transportat10n Partnership
Progtam [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2007
PROJECT #21: South 272"d Street Widening-Phase II
Pacific Htghway South to Military Road South
DESCRIPTION: Add two HOV lanes and left-tum lanes at intersections from Pacific
Htghway South (SR99) to Mthtary Road South Constructwn wt11 mclude
full wtdth paV1ng; concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalks; street hghting,
storm drainage; utilities; traffic stgnals; and appurtenances. The project
also includes w1denmg the roadway under the I-5 bndges.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $!, 120,000
Right of Way Acqmsition ............ $1,1 00,000
Construction ................................ $8, 780,000
TOTAL ......................................... $11,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, TIB, Washington State TPA, Federal, Sound Transit
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes between Pacific Highway South and Military Road
South have reached the pomt where Improvements supportmg HOV-
added capactty are required to reduce congeshon at the mtersectwns and
reduce backups approachmg I-5. The HOY lanes wtll provide access to
the Star Lake Park and Rtde Jot and the Redondo Hetghts Park and Ride
lot. Adding HOY lanes and HOY access to I-5 supports various county
and City of Federal Way transportation and transit Improvement proJects.
AlP-Artenallmprovemcnt Program [Stale]; CMAQ-Congestton Mittgat10n and Atr Qualtty [Federal); PAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMSIB-Ftetght Mobtluy Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Ttanstl Adrrmnstratton [Federal], H£3-Hazatd Ehmtndtton [Federal], ITS-lntelhgent Tramrottatlon S}~tems [Federal]. UD-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Publtc Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface 1tansportattOn Program [Federal],
TIA-Transportatwn Impro,ement Account, TIB-Transportatton Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportr.t10n Partnershtp
Progtam [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR; 2009
PROJECT #22: 80tb Avenue South Widening
South 196111 Street to South 1881h Street
DESCRIPTION: Widen 801h Avenue South from South 196th Street to South !88th Street to
five lanes/ This will include four general-purpose lanes and a two-way
left turn lane. The project w11l also include the construction of full w1dth
paving, concrete curbs. gutters, and Sidewalks; street lightmg; storm
dramage, utiliucs and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $150,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $300,000
Construction ................................... $550,000
TOT AL ......................................... $1,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTrFICATION: The operung of the 196111 Street corridor on the south end of the project
and Renton's complet10n of Oaksdale Avenue South results m 80'h
A venue South bemg a significant north/south corridor serving the
indus!nal area. As a 1 esult, the mcreased traffic volumes along thts
section of 8 0 11' A venue South could reach the p omt where a consistent
five lane roadway sectton is requi1 ed to provide safe left tum access into
the adjommg properties. Further, concrete curbs and gutters are required
to prov1de control of roadway drainage and to p1 event impacts to adJacent
property owners. Side\~alks and street lightmg will provide safe access
for pedestnans.
AlP-Aitenallmprovement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congesllon M111gation and Air Quahty [Fedtr~l]; FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Evetett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor; FMSJB-Freight Mobthty StrategiC lnve;tment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transit Admumtrat10n [Pederal], HES-Hazard EltmrnatJOn [l'deral]. ITS Tntelhgent TransportatiOn Sy;tems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Dislnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal],
TIA-Transportation Improvement Account, TIB-Transpoi1ahon Improvement Borud [Slate], TPP-TransportatiOn Partnership
Progtam [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2010
PROJECT #23: SE 2481h Street Improvements
116111 Avenue Southeast to 132"d Avenue Southeast
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new three lane roadway from 1161h Avenue Southeast to l32"d
AvenueS outheast which Includes the c onstruct10n o ffull w tdth paving,
bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters, and sJdewalks; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscapmg; utilities and appurtenances. The project proposes
constructwn of a modem roundabout at the 116 th A venue Southeast
mtersectwn rather than a tradittonal traffic s1gnal Improvements to
verllcal roadway geometry for s1ght d1stance and safety will also be
addressed.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $700,000
Right of Way Acquisltion ............... $100,000
Constmctwn ................................ $3,500,000
TOT AL ........................................ $4,300,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing development in
the East H11l area of the city This project w1ll provide additional east-
west capactty to supplement SE 240th Street to the north, and SE 256th
Street to the south. In addition, the southeast comer of SE 248 111 Street
and 120 1h Avenue SE JS the future Site of the C1ty of Kent's Public Works
maintenance facility.
AlP-Arlena! Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Atr Qualtty [Federal], FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seutlle-Tacoma Comdor, FMS!B-Fretght Mobthty Strateg1c Investment Board [State]. FTA-Federal
TranSit Adnumstrat•on [Federal]. HES-Hazatd Elurunat10n [Federal], ITS-lntelltgenl Transporla\lon Sy>tem; [Federal) LlD ..
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [State), STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Fedetal].
TIA -Ta111sportat10n Improvement Account, TJB-Transportallon Jmpro,ement Board [State], TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #24: Willis Street (SR 516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separatton Crossmg at Umon Paclfic Rmlroad (UPRR)
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad's mainline tracks
at Wilhs Street (SR 516). The proJect will mclude the construction of a
railroad bndge: a four-lane roadway under-crossing; full w1dth pavmg;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utllittes and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $4,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................. $16,000,000
TOTAL ...................................... $20,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, TIB,
umon Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Tlus project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green River Valley. More than 27,000 vehicles per day travel on Wilhs
Street, mcludmg over 800 freighl-bearmg trucks. The level of fre1ghl
traffic on the UP Rallroad mamlme IS also mcreasmg to approx1mately 20
trains a day Grade separations provide the solution to the costly problem
of congestion. The tmlroad crossing will no longer impede freight and
other traffic flow. Reductions m traffic congestion on adJoining streets
and reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestion is also
expected. This project Will enhance Kent as an econom1c generator and
provide reg1onal connecttons for thousands of businesses, employers, and
commuters.
AlP-Attenallmprovcment Program [State); CMAQ-Congestion MittgatJon and Atr Quality ]Federal]; FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle· Tacoma Corr>dor, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State], FT{-Federal
Transit Adnnmstrat10n [fedetal], HES-Hazard Ehmmat1on [Federal]. ITS-ln:elhgent Ttansportauon Systems [Federal] UD-
Local Improvement D1stnct, PW1T-?ubhc Works Trust Fund Loan [Stnte], STP-Surface Transportation Program [federal],
TL4-Ttansportatwn Improvement Account, TJf1-Transportat•on lmpro;ement Board (State], TPP-Transpormtton Pannersh1p
Progran1 [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
\'EAR: 2011
PROJECT #25: Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlingtoo Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation Crossings at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rmlroad
(BNSFRR)
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
mamlme tracks at Willis Street (SR 516). The project wlll include the
constructwn of a ratlroad bndge; tour-land veh1ele under-crossmg; full
wtdth pavmg; concrete curbs, gutters, and s1dewalks; street lightmg;
utilittes and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $3,000,000
Right of Way Acqlllsttion ............ $3,000,000
Construction .............................. $11 ,000,000
TOTAL ...................................... $17 ,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad,
FAST, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, T1B
PROJECT
JUSTJFICATION: 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, includmg over 800 freight-bearing trucks. The level of frerght and
passenger rail traffic on the BNSF Ra1lroad mamline ts also mcreasing to
approxm1ately 45 trains a day. Grade separat1on provides more efficient
movement of goods and provides a solution to the costly problem of
congestion. The railroad crossmg will no longer Impede fre1ght and other
traffic flow. Reductwns 111 traffic congestiOn on adjoinmg streets and
reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestiOn is expected.
Th1s project will enhance Kent as an economic generator and proVIde
reg1onal connections for thousands of busmesses, employers, and
commuters.
AlP-A1tenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestton M1t1gatton and Atr Quality [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma C orndor, FMSIB-Freight Mob1ltty Strategic Inve<tment Board [State], rTA -Fcdei al
Transit Admmistiat!On [Federal]. HF:S-Hazard Ehmmatwn [Federal], ITS-Intelltgent TransportatiOn System' [Federal]; LfD-
Local !mp10vement Distnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal],
T!A-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-T•ansportattOn lmpro,emenl Board [Stale], TPP-Toansportatron Partnership
Prcgum [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2007
PROJECT #26: SE 2561b Street Widening
SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 1161h Avenue SE
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new three lane roadway from SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to
116 10 Avenue SE including bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. The
project will include construction of full width paving; concrete curbs,
gutters, and stdewalks; street hghtmg, storm dramage; landscaping;
uttlities; and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: P1eliminary Engineenng ................. $275,000
Right of Way Acqmsitton ............... $377 ,500
Constructwn ................................ $2, 700,000
TOTAL ........................................ $3,352,500
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Local Improvement Disttict, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project w1ll relieve congestion at all intersections between SR 516
(Kent Kangley Road) and 116 1h Avenue SE by improving access to the
mtersectwn by means of left tum lanes. This project has two-way left
!urn lanes for its ent1re length wh1ch allow motorists to not block traffic
while w atting to ! urn. This new 1 ane w1ll stop the back-ups along S E
256t11 Street at the intersection with 109th Avenue SE, llt'h Avenue SE,
114 1h Avenue SE and ll6 111 Avenue SE. The widening of SE 256 1h Street
also allevtates traffic on SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) as the two roads
essentially nm parallel to each other.
AlP· Artenallmprovemenl Program [Stale], CMAQ-Congestton Mtttgatton and Au Qualtty [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma C'otndor, FMSJB-Frctght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [Stdte]. FIA-Federal
Ttanstt Adrrum>\Tai\On [Federal] HES-Ha?.trd E\immatJOn [Federal]. ITS -lntelhgcnt Transportatton Sys•cms [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement DJS!nct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Tru;t Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportatton Program [Fedetal],
TJA-Transportallon Improvement Account, TJB-Transpot1atton Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportation Partnershtp
Program [State]
CITYOFKENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #27: South 212 111 Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Rmlroad (UPRR)
DESCRIPTION: Construct I,>Tadc separation of the Union Pacific Railroad's mainline tracks
at South 21 i 11 Street. The project will mclude the construction of a
railroad bndge; a stx-lane roadway unde1-crossing; full-wtdth paving;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $4,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,000,000
Construction .............................. $20,000,000
TOT AL ........................................ $25,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, TIB, Union Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project suppmts east/west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green Rtver Valley. More than 29,000 vehtcles per day travel on South
212th Street, includmg nearly 3,500 fretght bearing trucks. The level of
freight traffic on the UP Rmhoad mainlme is also mcreasmg to
approximately 20 trams a day Grade 5eparations provide the solution to
the costly problem of congestiOn. The railroad cros5ing will no longer
impede freight a11d other trafftc flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on
adjoining st1eets and reduced environmental tmpacts caused by traffic
congesuon ts also expected. This project will enhance Kent as an
econonuc generator and provide regiOnal connections for thousands of
businesses, employers, and commuters.
AlP-Arterml lmpiOvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestton Mttiganon and Au Quahty [Federal]; FAST-Freight Actton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndm, FMSlB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State], FT.4-Federal
Transit AdmmtstratiOn [Federal] HES-Haz"rd Rlnnmation [Federal] !TS-Intelltgent Transportation Systems [Fede1al], LID-
Local Improvement Distuct, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal],
TJA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TlB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportation Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #28: South 212'h Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation Crossmgs at Burlmgton Northern Santa Fe Railroad
(BNSFRR)
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
mamline tracks at South 212'h Street. The project will include the
construction of a railroad bridge; six -lane vehicle under crossmg; full
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street !Lghting;
utihttes and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engmeering .............. $4,000,000
Right of Way Acquisitwn ............ $1,000,000
Construction .............................. $20,000,000
TOT AL ....................................... $25,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, TIB, Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICA.TION: This project supports east/west freight and commuter mobility in the
Gtecn Rtver Valley. More than 29,000 wh1cles per day travel on South
21t1' Street, includmg nearly 3,500 freight-beanng trucks. The level of
fre1ght and passenger rail traffic on the BNSF Railroad mainlme is also
increasing to approximately 45 trains a day. Grade separation prov1des
more efficient movement of goods and provides a solution to the costly
problem of congestion. The railroad crossing wtll no longer impede
freight and other traffic flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on
adjoining streets and reduced environmental Impacts caused by traffic
congestton is expected. This proJect wtll enhance Kent as an economic
generator and provide regwnal connections for thousands of busmesses,
employers, and commuters.
AlP-Arlena! Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mttiganon and Atr Quahty [Federal]; FAST--Fretght A elton
Strategy for Everett-Seanle-Tacom• Corndor, FMSJB-Pretght Mobtltty Strategtc Investment Board [State), FTA-Federal
Transit Admm"truhon [Federalj HES-Hazard Ehrrunatton. lfedeml], fTS-Intelltgent Tr.m,portatlon System~ [Fedeta\], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Pubhc Work> Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transpottauon Program [Federal],
TIA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-Tr.msportatton Improvement Board [State), TPP-Transportatton Partnersh1p
Program [Sta\e)
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #29: West Meeker Street Widening-Pbase I
64'11 Avenue South to the Green Rlver Bridge
DESCRIPTION: 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 R!verbend Golf Course, and modifications to the
ex1sting traffic signal system at the mtersection of West Meeker Street and
Russell Road. The project will mclude 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
Rrght of Way Acquisition ............... $900,000
Construction ............................... $2,800,000
TOT i\.L ......................................... $4,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): CityofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Meeker Street has
reached the point whereby a consistent five lane roadway segment is
reqmred to accommodate through traffic. Extstmg traffic volumes west
of the intersection of 641h Avenue South mdicate the need for a five lane
section to accommodate additional development. Sidewalk and bicycle
impwvements wdl provide additional incentive to encourage a safe and
attractive walking and btkmg envtronment, promote altemaltve modes of
travel, and factlitate access to scenic and recreational facihttes.
AlP-Arte11allmprovement Program [State); CMAQ-Congestion Mt!IglltiOn and Air Quality [Federal]. FAST-Freight Actton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Pretght Mobtltty Sttategte Investment Board [State], FTA -Federal
Transtt Admrrustratton (Federal], TieS-Hazard Elmunallon [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transponatton Systems [Federal], UD-
Locd! Improvement Dtstuct, PWTF-P~bhc Works Tru~t Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportatton Progtam [Federal],
TlA-TransportaiJOn Improvement Account; 11B-TransportatiOn Improvement Board [State), TPP-Tramportatron Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #30: West Meeker Street Widening-Phase II
SR 516 to the east szde of the Green Rzver, including a new bridge
DESCRIPTION: Widen West Meeker Street between SR 516 and the Green River to
provide a five lane roadway, mciuding four general purpose travel lanes, a
center left tum lane, and bicycle lanes. Constmct a second two lane
bridge for westbound traffic with a b1ke lane and stdcwalk over the Green
R1 ver parallel to the existing structure and convert the existing bndge to
one-way eastbound with an eastbound bike lane. The project will include
constmction of full width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and s1dev.alks;
street lighting; storm dramage; utlhties and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $800,000
Right of Way AcquisitiOn ........................ $0
Constmctwn ................................ $3,500,000
TOT AL ........................................ $4,300,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this sectton of Meeker Street has
reached the point whereby a conststcnt five lane roadway is required to
accommodate through traffic. Existing traffic volumes indicate the need
for five lanes to accommodate additional development. Stdewalk and
btcycle Improvements will prov1de additwnal mccntive to encourage a
safe and attractive walkmg and bicychng envmmment, promote
altemativc modes of travel, and fac1htate access to scemc and recreational
faci!ilie1..
AlP-Altenallmprovement Program [State], CMAQ-Congest10n Mttlgatton and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Fretght Actton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor; F/lfSJB-fretght Mobthty Strateg1c lnve•tment Board [State], FT.-I-Federal
T1anstt Admm<stratiQn [FeJer.cl] f!ES-Huzard E\tmmatton [Fedtra\], ITS -ln\ell<gent Transportation Systems [Federal], rID -
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Pubhc Works Trust Fund Loan (State], STP-Surface Transportation Program [federal],
TIA-Transportation !n1p1 o'ement Account, TJB-Transportanon lrnpiOVement BoMd [State], TPP-Transportation Pmtnershtp
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #31:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2011
Militarv Road Widening
South 2l2"d Street to South 24rfh Street
Widen Military Road South from South 272nd Street to South 2401h Street
adding left tum pockets at key mtersechons. (Note: Rellh Road and
South 272"d Street interscctwns me separate proJects and not included in
this project.)
Preltmmary Engineering ................. $200,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Constmction ................................ $1,800,000
TOTAL ........................................ $2,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this sectiOn of Military Road South has
reached the p omt where separated turn pockets are required to p rovtde
safe turning movements at key intersections and reduce the congestion by
sepm·ating the tuming movements ftom the through traffic.
AlP· Artenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-CongestiOn Mitigation and Air Quahty [Federal); FAST-F'retght Actton
Strategy for Evetett-Seattle· Tacoma Comdor, FMSJB-Frerght Mobtllty Sttategtc Investment Boru d [State], F'H-Feder•l
Tran;it i\dmmt<trot10n [Federal]. HES-Hazrud Eltmmatton [Feder•!], TTS-lntelltgent Tr~nsportatton Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Public Work< Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportatwn Program [Federal],
TIA -Transponat1on Impro-vement Account, TIB-Trangportatwn Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transpm1atwn Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #32:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
1081h Avenue SE Extension
SE Kent Kangley Road (.')R 516) to SE 256h Street
Construct a new three lane roadway from SE Kent Kangley Road (SR
516) to SE 256 1h Street including rebuilding the traffic signals at the
intersectiOn of SE Kent Kanglcy Road and 108'h Avenue SE and mstalling
a new traffic signal at the mtersection of SE 256'11 Street and 109'h Avenue
SE. The proJect mcludes right turn lanes northbound at 256 11 Street and
Southbound at Kent Kangley Road. The project will also mclude
construction of full width pavmg; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks;
street lightmg; stonn drainage; landscapmg; uttlitles and appurtenances.
As part of tills project, the eastbound left-tum lane from Kent Kangley
Road to 256 1h Street will be eliminated.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $! 00,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $750,000
Construction ................................... $900,000
TOT AL ........................................ $1, 750,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project wtll relieve congestion at the Y-intersection of 1041h
Avenue SE (Benson Highway) (SR 515)/ Kent Kangley Road (SR 516)/
SE 256 111 Street by improving the traffic flow along SR 516. It will
e!tmmate the left tum pocket from SR 516 to SE 2561
" and redirect that
trafftc along SR 516 to 1081h Ave SE. There wtll be a new left turn
pocket constmcted for motonsts wtshmg to travel north on 108 1h Ave SE
to SE 256lh Street. By moving these left turning movements further to the
east, away from the congested Y-intersection, all directions of traffic will
be able to flow more efficiently. This extension will also provide another
way for East Hill residents to have duect access to the business-by-pass
route and better access to the commercial area south of the Kent Kangley
Road /104'h Avenue SE mtersection.
AlP· Artenal Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestton Mtttgation and Atr Quality [Federal], FAST-Fre1ght Action
Strategy for Everct!-Seattle-Tacoma Com dar, FMSTB --Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State], FT4-Fedetal
Transrt AdnumstratiOn [Federal], HES-Hazard Eltnunatwn [Federal], iTS-fntelltgen: Transp01tatwn Systellli (Federal], UD-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Public Works Tru't Fend Loan [State], STP-Surface Trunspmtatton Program [Federal];
TIA-Ttanspot1atton Improvement Account, TIB-TranspotULwn Improvement Board [St&te], TPP-Ttansportatron Partnershtp
Progr= [State]
I
I
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #33:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2011
South 196th/192"d Street Corridor-Phase III
84'" Avenue South (East Valley Highway) to 108'" Avenue SE (SR 515)
Constn1cl a new five lane roadway from 841h Avenue South (East Valley
Highway) to 108th Avenue SE (SR 515), including a new bridge over SR
167. ProJect v.1ll include the construction of full-width paving; concrete
curb, gutter and sidewalks; street ltghtmg; storm drainage, landscapmg;
utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering .............. $5,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $5,000,000
ConstructiOn ............................. $25,000,000
TOT r\L ........................................ $35,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): CityofKent, 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 stale
and regwnal planmng agencies. Additional roadway capacity must be
found to accommodate th1s growth within the urban growth boundaries.
This project supports GMA policies, helps the City meet its Concunency
Standards, and augments previous mvestments m this corndor by
extending its usefulness as a fre1ght corridor and maJor east-west
connectwn.
AlP-Artwallmprovement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion Mttlgatlon and Alr Quahty [Federal); FAST-Fretght Action
Strategy fo1 Everett-Seattlt•-Tarom<l Comdor, FMSJB --Fretght Mobthty Strategto Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
Transtt Admtmstratwn [Fedetal], HES-Haard Eltmtnatton [Fedetal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Sy;tem> [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement DIStnct; PWTF-Pub he Works Tru>t Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transpot1atl0n Program [Federal);
TJA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TIB-TransportatiOn Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportalwn Partnership
Progr•m [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #34: SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue Widening
Meeker Street north to approxmwte~v the 2181h block
DESCRIPTION: W1den the existmg 5-lane road to 7 lanes to include 3 lanes in each
directwn and a center tum lane. The project will include the constructwn
of full-width pavmg; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lightmg;
storm dramage; landscapmg; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $750,000
Right of Way Acquisltion ............ $4,100,000
Constructwn ................................ $7,600,000
TOT AL ...................................... $12,450,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): CityofKent, STP, TIB, WSDOT
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue is a major north-
south route through the City and an important truck route for freight
moving between the manufactunng, mdustrial and warehousmg centeJ of
the Kent Valley and the regwnal freight comdors Th1s route is 7 lanes
wide both north and south of the proJect segment. With mcreasing traffic
volumes from the expected growth in both the fre1ght and commute
segments, the widening is needed to reduce congestion at mtersect10ns
and reduce backups approachmg SR 167 and South 21th Street.
AlP· Artenal lmp1ovement P10gram I State]; CMAQ-Congestion M1t1gation and A1r Quality [Federal], FAST-Freight Action
Suatcgy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma C'orndar, FMSIB-Fte1ght Mob11lty SUat~g1c Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
TranSJt Admuusttotton [Federal] HES-Haurd Ehmmatwn [Federal], ITS-lntelhgent T1ansportauon Systems [federal], LJD-
Local lmprovernent Dtstrict, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Transportat10n Program [Federal],
T!A-Transportation Improvement Account, T!B-TransportatiOn lmp1ovement Board [State], Tf'P-Transportauon Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2006-2011
SECTION 3
PROJECTS 35-38
These are on-going city-wide projects or programs in
which the City is making continuous improvements
and enhancetnents
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006 -2011
PROJECT #35: Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Ongomg Citywide Program
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous Improvements to the cJty's biCycle routes and
pedestrian systems. Potential projects include improvements to 1 OO'h
avenue Southeast north of South 240th Street, Southeast 248'11 Street east
of 94th Avenue South; 152"d Way Southeast north of Southeast 272"d
Street, and mterconnecting the Interurban Btke Trail signals wtth the
railroad at Meeker Street and at Smith Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminaty Engineering ................... $60,000
Right of Way Acquisitwn .......................... $0
ConstructiOn ................................... $562,000
TOT AL ..................................... , .. , .. $622,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project comphes With the City's Commute Trip Reductton
Ordinm1ce atld the City Comprehensive Plan. Thts proJect helps to
reduce peak hour single-occupatlt vehicle trips, encourages the use of
non-motorized transportation modes, and provides safe routes for school-
age pedestrians and cyclists.
AlP-Artenal Improvement Program [State], CMAQ-Congestion Mttiga!ion and Au Quahty [Federal], FAST-Fretght Actlon
Strategy for E>erett-Seattle-Tacoma Comdor, FMSIB-Fretght Mobthty Strategtc Investment Board [State], F1A -Fedet;l
Ttansl( Adnum;tratton [Federal]. EIES H:vard Eltmmatmn [Fedc<al], ITS-[ntelltgent Transportation Systems [Fcdotal], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Pub he Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface 1tanspot tatton P10gram [Federal],
TIA-Tran;portatJOn lmptovement Account, TIB-Transportatton Improvement Board [State], TPP--TransportatiOn Partnershtp
Program [State j
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #36:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2006-2011
Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongozng Citywzde Program
Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance
motorist safety. Candidate proJects include Frager Road and 1001h Avenue
Southeast (near the 22600 block) Upgrade existmg guardrail end-
treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulat10ns
Prelimmary Engmeering ................... $20,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Constmction ................................... $175,000
TOT _o\.L .................................•...••.... $195,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, RES
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Th1s project is mandated by compliance with Federal and State
regulatiOns and the requirement to eliminate potentially hazardous
roadway condttwns.
AlP-Ariett~l Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Conges!lon Mttigatlon and Atr Quality [Federal); FAST-Freight Actton
Strategy fm Everell-Seattle-Tacorna ColTJdor, FJ.,f.)[B-Freight Mobthty Strategic Investment Board [Sldle], FTA-Federal
Tram1t Adm1mstranon [Federal], RES-Huard Ehmmatwn [Federal]. ITS-Intelligent T1 anspOJtotJon Systems [Federal], LID-
Local Improvement Dtstnct, PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]. STP-Surface Tran>portatwn Program [Federal],
TTA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, T!B-Trdnsportation Improvement Board [State], TPP-Transportatwn Partnership
Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #37:
2006-2011
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair and
Rehabilitation
Ongomg Caywide Program
DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct and repair ex1sting sidewalks and pedestrian ramps and install
new hard-surfaced sidewalks to implement the requirements of the Federal
Govenm1ent's Amencans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Thts project will
include an inventory of the city's sidev.alk!walkway facth!Jes, and
identification and correction of extstmg deftc1encies. 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 .......................... $0
Construction ................................ $1,750,000
TOT AL ......................................... $1 ,950,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
It repam eJcistmg sidewalks, replaces deficient/substandard and/or
missing wheelchatr/pedestnan ramps, and brmgs same mto compliance
wtth the adopted Federal standards.
AlP-Attettallmprovement Program [State]; CMAQ-Conges\lon Mtttgation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Fre1ght ActiOn
Striitegy for Everett-Seattle-Tacomo Comdor FMSlB-Freight Mob1l1ty StrategiC Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal
T1ans1t Adm1mstratwn lFederal], IfES-HJLard Ehmmatwn [Federal], !7'S -Intelligent T1ansportauon Systems fFcderal], LID-
Local Improvement D1slnct, PTfTF-Public Wo1ks Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface TransportatiOn Program [Federal],
TIA-TransportatiOn Improvement Account, TTB-Transportation Improvement Boa1d [State], FPP-fransporta!wn Partnershtp
Prog1am [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2006 -2011
PROJECT #38: Community Based Circulating Shuttles
Ongoing Citywide Programs
DESCRIPTION: Continue to provide enhanced transit service to meet the needs of the
community through the usc of fixed-route shuttle scrv1ce, with demand-
responsive routing capabilities. Routes 914 and 916 serve the Kent
Trans1t Center, Regional Justice Center (R.TC), Kent Cny Hall, Green
River Commumty College's Kent Campus, and local shopping and
medical factlit!es. Route 918 service mcludes the Kent Transit Center,
R.TC, Green River CC Kent Campus, and the manufactunng and mdustnal
area m the valley. The City plans to add two new routes to demonstrate
the value of c trculator transit service connecting the r esident1al 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
Construction ................................. $840,000*
TOT AL ......................................... $840,000*
*$140,000 of this is city share, wh1ch is equivalent to the lost fare box revenue that the county could have
collected were not the city wantmg a free service for the Rt 914/916, Shopper Shuttle, (based on 6 years
operating cost with 3% mflat10n)
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, King County, ITS
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Shopper Shuttle provides mobility and independence to many of the
city's semors 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 regwnal transit and tram serviCe by providmg the
VItallmk from the home to the Transit Center and from the Transit Center
to the workplace, encouraging people to leave their vehicles at home,
avmding the cold start Impacts to air quality, and reducing congestwn on
local streets
AlP· Artenal Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mttlgatton and A1r Quahty [Federal]; FAST-Freight Actton
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor, FMS!B-Fretlht Mobthty Strategtc Investment Boatd [State] FTA-Federal
Tromit Admm•stratlon [Federal], HE5-Hazard Phmmatton [Federal] ITS-lntclhgcnt T!anspOJtatton Systems (Federal]. UD-
Local Improvement Dtstncl, PWTF-Public WorkB Trust Fund Loan [State], STP-Surface Tran<portatton Program [Federal],
TIA-Ttansportatton lmptovemcnt Account, TIE-Ttanspot1atton Improvement Board LState]; TPP-Tran>portat10n Partnership
Program [St<~te]
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2006-2011
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@cL kent.wa.us
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