HomeMy WebLinkAbout1797Resolution No. 1797
(Amending or Repealing Resolutions)
CFN = 164-Arterial Street Program
Passed -11/18/2008
2009-2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
RESOLUTION NO. /1'17
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City
of Kent, Washington, adopting the 2009 through
2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
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 7:00 p.m. on
November 18, 2008, to consider public testimony on the City's proposed 2009
through 2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
B. Having considered public testimony to the plan, the Council would
like to adopt the 2009 through 2014 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1.. -Adoption. The 2009 through 2014 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program, set forth in Exhibit "A," which is
attached and filed with the City Clerk, is hereby adopted.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the City of
··y"il! Kent, Washington, this ' ' ' day of November, 2008.
1 2009-2014 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this -'1--"· __ day of
November, 2008.
ATTEST:
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BRENDA JACOBER, CITY(,CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
! "I 1 1 passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the
'"' tl / 1 day of November, 2008.
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2 2009-2014 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program
CITY OF KENT
WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORT¥4 TION
IMPROVEME,,,"f?" ..
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2009-2014
Larry R. Blanchard,
Director of Public Works
WASHINGTON
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2009-2014
Introduction
What is the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program CTIP)?
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. Project and
financial development involve interactions with many groups and
agencies at the local, regional, state and federal levels. It represents
Kent's current list of needed projects that may begin work in 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 or there are reasonable expectations
to acquire those funds, while projects in the last three years can be
partially funded and be seeking funding partners. All projects are
consistent with the City's adopted 2004 Comprehensive Plan.
Mandated by State Law
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it
be updated annually (RCW 35.77.010). In order for cities to compete
for transportation funding grants from Federal and State sources most
granting agencies require that projects be included in the TIP.
Summary
The 2009 Six Year TIP contains no substantive changes from last
year's Program. All projects and programs have been reviewed for
adjustments in scope and budget but no new projects have been
added. Once adopted, the TIP helps to guide funding and
implementation priorities during the development of the transportation
portion of the city's Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2009-2014
Project
Number
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2.
3.
4.
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12.
Project Name
Project Location and Extent
James Street Improvements
Union Pacific Railroad to 4'11 Avenue North
4'h Avenue North at Cloudy Street
Intersection Improvement
East Valley Highwal (84 1
h Avenue South) Improvements
SR 167 to South 212' Street
South 228 11' Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad
Kent Station Mitigation l'rojects
Widen Willis Street at 4111 Avenue and Central Avenue at Willis Street
Smart Growth Initiative
Smith Street at Lincoln
n•d Avenue South Extension
South 200'" Street to South 196111 Street
Southeast 256 1h Street Widening, Phase II
SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 116'" Avenue Southeast
South 2281h Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Lakeside Boulevard to 72"d Avenue South
Central Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation
Green River Bridge to East Willis Street (.~R 516)
South 224 1h Street Extension
84 111 Avenue South to 104'" Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515)
Military Road South at Reith Road.
Intersection Improvement
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2009-2014
80 1" Avenue South Widening
South 196111 Street to South 188111 Street
Willis Street (SR 516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad (Ul'RR)
Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grnde
Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
South 2121
" Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
South 212'" Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
South 228'" Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
Southeast 256th Street and 132nd Avenue Southeast Intersection
Intersection Improvements
Southeast 2481h Street Improvements
116111 Avenue Southeast to 132"d Avenue Southeast
108 1h Avenue Southeast Extension
Southeast Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 256111 Street
I-S/South 272nd Street Interchange Reconstruction, Phase I
improve S. 272 at I-5 to add capacity. Provide transit and prepare HOV
Direct-Access between South 272nd slreet.for construction.
Military Road South Widening
South 272nd Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
South 272"d Street Widening, Phase II
Pac(fic Highway South to Military Road South
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2009-2014
SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue Widening
lvfeeker Street north to approximately the 2181h block
West Meeker Street Widening-Phase I
641h Avenue South to the Green River Bridge
West Meeker Street Widening -Phase II
Lake Fenwick Road to the east side of the Green River
132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase l
Southeast 2881h Street to Kent Kang/ey Road (SR 516)
132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase II
Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 2481h Street
132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase III
Southeast 2481h Street to Southeast 2361h Street
Southeast 256 1h Street Widening-Phase III
132"d Avenue Southeast to 1481h Avenue Southeast
South 208'h Street Improvements
841h Avenue South to 961h Way South
South 196'hl192"d Street Corridor-Phase III
8411' Avenue South (East Valley Highway) to 1081h Avenue Southeast (SR 515)
Transportation Master Plan
Ongoing Citywide Program
Bicycle Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance and the Sidewalk Repair and
Rehabilitation System
Ongoing Citywide Program
Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
38.
39.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2009-2014
Community Based Circulating Shuttles
Ongoing Citywide Programs
Transit Now Service Partnership Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
City Of Ken~,,,
,, Six Yliar ,-
"-"· ~-t,Transportation Improvement
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Year 2009 Projects .-i'--':!_!:'.-'l~'"'
Are Shown In Red
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#l:
DESCRIPTION:
2009
James Street Improvements
Union Pacific Railroad to 41h Avenue North
Widen James Street between the Union Pacific Railroad and 41h Avenue
North to provide exclusive left tum lanes eastbound and westbound at the
Regional Justice Center/Kent Events Center entrances, and to install a
westbound bike lane. Install a traftic .signal at the intersection of the
RJC/Events Center entrances. The project will inclLtde the construction of
full width paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, utility undergrounding and pedestrian gates at the Union Pacific
Railroad.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $150,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $350,000
Construction ................................ $2, 100,000
TOT AL ........................................ $2,600,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The location of the main entrance into the Kent Events Center will be
opposite the existing driveway into the Regional Justice Center. A
signalized intersection, along with dedicated left turn pockets, widened
sidewalks and improved street lighting are required to provide for smooth
and safe access to and from the Kent Events Center.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CA1AQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST Freight 1
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSlR-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [l'ederal]; Hh:s·-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; L/D-Locallmprovement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [Statel; STP Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; T!B-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TP P-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT #2: 41h Avenue North at Cloudy Street .
Intersection Improvement
DESCRIPTION: Widen 41h Avenue North at the Cloudy Street intersection to provide
exclusive left turn lanes northbound and southbound. Improve Cloudy
Street east and west of 4'h Avenue as required to provide for intersection
improvements. Install a traffic signal at the intersection. The project will
include the construction of full width paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks,
street lighting, storm drainage, and utility undergrounding.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $120,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $530,000
Construction ................................ $2,150,000
TOT AL ........................................ $2,800,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes along 41h Avenue and the number of residences in the
adjoining neighborhood results in significant congestion at this
intersection in the morning and evening peak hours.
--AlP-Arteriallmprovcmcnt Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation ltl1d Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 2
Action Strategy for Evcrcrt-Scattlc-Tacoma Corridor; Flv!SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [Stale], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; IIES-Ilszard Elimination LfederalJ, lTS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
lFcdcral]; LID-Local Improvement District; PWTF -Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Smface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvemenl Account; TIE-Transportation Improvement Board LStateJ; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State}
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#3:
DESCRIPTION:
2009
East Valley HighwaJ (84 1h Avenue South) Improvements.
SR 167 to South 212' Street
Widen the roadway to provide 3 general purpose lanes in each direction
with a center left-turn lane between South 212'h Street and State Route
167. Construct new curb, gutters and sidewalks on both sides of the
roadway to provide a complete sidewalk system. Remove and rehabilitate
the existing roadway pavement to add service life to the roadway.
Overlay the entire roadway area with asphalt concrete pavement. Project
incltides upgrading existing traffic signal systems as well as storm
drainage improvements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,450,000
Construction ................................ $4,300,000
TOT AL ........................................ $6,250,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent, TIB, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This portion of East Valley Highway cannot accommodate current and
proposed traffic volumes that utilize this stretch to access State Route 167
and South 212 1h Street. The sidewalk system is incomplete. In addition,
the existing pavement along this section of 84 1h Avenue South is showing
signs of structnral distress as demonstrated by "alligatoring", longitudinal
cracking, and cmcking of the curbs and gutters.
--All'-Arterial Improvement Program [Statel; ClvJAQ--Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 3
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FAISIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; liES-Hazard Elimination [FederalJ, ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems
fFederall; LID -Local Improvement District~ PWTF-Public Works Tmst Fund Loan [State]; S1P-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [StateJ; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT #4: South 228'h Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
mainline tracks at South 228th Street. The project will include the
construction of a road overpass; full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutter,
and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances.
PRO.JECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,700,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $7,000,000
Constmction .............................. $12,300,000
TOTAL ...................................... $21,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, TTB, FAST, FMSTB, Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad, PWTF
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, SeaTac 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-Arterial improvement Program [Statel; Clv!AQ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST -Freight 4
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridorj FA1SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [Statej, 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 rFcdcrall; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board lState]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT #5: Kent Station Mitigation Projects
Widen Willis Street at 4'" Avenue and Central Avenue at Willis Street
DESCRIPTION: Provide an additional left-turn pocket on eastbmmd Willis Street to
northbound 4th Avenue. Provide a right-turn pocket southbound on
Central Avenue to westbound Willis Street
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $106,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $500,000
Construction ................................... $500,000
TOTAL ........................................ S1,106,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds, WSDOT Overlay
Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: These projects are traffic m1t1gation requirements for additional trips
generated by the Kent Station development. The City of Kent will be
implementing these projects required by the developer.
--AlP-A1icrial Improvement Program [State]; CAfAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FA5iT-Freight 5
Action Strategy for Everett-Seatlle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Hoard [State], FTA
federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HE,)'-Hazard EHmination [Federal], ITS Intelligent Transpmtation Systems
lFederal]; LiD -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TEA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIE-Transportation Improvement Board [State1; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT #6: Smart Growth Initiative
DESCRIPTION: Widen Smith Street to provide a left turn lane from eastbound Smith Street
onto northbound Lincoln Avenue. The project includes the construction
of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Smith and Lincoln as well as
the reconstmction of existing curb, gutter and sidewalks along Smith
Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $105,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $400,000
Constmction ................................ $! ,600,000
TOT AL ........................................ $2,1 05,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT
.JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve traft1c t1ow within the Kent Urban Center and
improve access to Kent Station and the downtown business district. The
left turn pocket and signal at Smith and Lincoln Streets will facilitate the
redevelopment of a portion of King County Metro Transit's Park and
Ride Lot.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; C1vfAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 6
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; F),;JSJB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA -
Federal Transit Administration LFederalj; HF.S' -!Iazard Immination [Federal], I'lS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
LFederalj; LID-Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; T!B-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP
Transportation Partnership Program L State J
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT #7: 72"d Avenue South Extension
South 2001h Street to South 196111 Street
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new four-lane roadway from South 200111 Street to South 196'11
Street. The project will include the crossing of Mill Creek and
construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street
lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $250,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $870,000
TOTAL ........................................ $1,120 ,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 180111
Street and South 196111 Street corridors, mandate additional north-south
arterial capacity. This project provides some relief for South 180tl' Street,
South 196'h Street, and South 212'h Street intersections along West Valley
Highway. Tt also provides improved access to the South 196tl' Street
corridor from industrial development along 72"d Avenue South by
constructing the missing link between South 200th Street and South 196'11
Street.
~ ~AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CAfAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality LfederalJ; FAS'T-Freight 7
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; Ft\ISIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], VI 'A-
Federal Transit Administration [.Federal]; Ht.'S-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS Intelligent Transportation Systqms
[Pederal]; UD -I ,ocal Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [rederalj; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; 718-Transportation Improvement Board [Statel; TPP
"l'ranspOJiation Pminership Progrmn [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT #8: Southeast 256 111 Street Widening, Phase II
SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 11611' Avenue Southeast
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three lane roadway from SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to
1 09 1h Avenue Southeast and a five lane roadway from 109111 Avenue SE to
116tl1 Avenue SE. This project includes bike lanes on both sides of the
roadway. The project will include construction of full-width paving;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; stonn drainage;
landscaping; utilities; and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1 ,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $2,000,000
Construction ................................ $6,500,000
TOT AL ........................................ $9,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Local Improvement District, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Southeast 256 111 Street is a two-lane roadway with no curbs, gutters or
sidewalks and a limited street light system. During peak hours, the
roadway cannot accommodate the traffic volumes due to the large
number of vehicles blocking the roadway while waiting to turn left into
driveways. The widening of Southeast 256 111 Street also alleviates tral1ic
on SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) as the two roads essentially run parallel
to each other. The project will increase the capacity of this roadway by
adding new general purpose lanes and a center two-way left turn lane.
This project will connect the SR 515/SR 516 intersection with the
improvements already existing on Southeast 256'11 Street east of 116'h
A venue Southeast and the improvements along 116'11 A venue Southeast
between Southeast 256 111 Street and Kent Kangley Road.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State 1; CiVJAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality L FederalJ; /,A,\'T-Freight 8
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Conidor; Flv!SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; liES-Hazard Elimination [Pederal], tJ:S'-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID ·--Local Improvement District; PWTF -Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federall; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board rstatc 1; TPP-
Transpmtation Pmtncrship Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2010
PROJECT #9: South 228 1" Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Lakeside Boulevard to 72"d Avenue South
DESCRIPTION: This project will consist of rehabilitating the existing roadway by grinding
rough areas, reconstructing failing areas and providing a full width overlay
of South 228lli Street between Lakeside Boulevard and 72"d Avenue South.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................. $650,0000
TOTAL ........................................... $700,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This road lies in the heart of the City's manufacturing area. Heavy truck
traffic means pavement condition on South 228'11 Street has deteriorated
significantly. Kent is the second largest warehouse/distribution center on
the west coast with over 40 million square feet of industrial space. With
the completion of major portions of the 228'11 corridor and the anticipated
increase in the number of daily truck trips, the pavement will continue to
deteriorate at an accelerated rate. This project will maintain a major
freight corridor to the ports and protect the City's investment in
transportation infrastructure.
~ -AlP-Arterial Improvement Program LStateJ; CIVIAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federall; FAST-Freight 9
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FiVISIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal1; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], iTS-Intelligent Tran~portation Systems
[Federal]; UD -Local Tmprovement District; PYVTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; S.TP-Surface Transportation
Program lFederal]; TIA-Transpottation Improvement Account; TIE-Transpmtation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
'l'ransportation Prutnership Program [Statel
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2010
PROJECT #10: Central Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation
Green River Bridge to East Willis Street (SR 516)
DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add 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 failing
pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete overlay of the entire
roadway. Also included in this project is the selective replacement of
curbs, gutters and sidewalks as well as minor storm drainage
improvements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $350,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .................................. 3,500,000
TOT AL ........................................ $3,850,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing pavement 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. The sidewalk system is sub-standard in many
locations and in need of replacement.
--AlP. Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federall; FAST-Freight 10
Action Strategy lOr Everett~SeattleM Tacoma Corridor; FiVIS'!B-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[.Federal]; LID -I ,ocal Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works TriD.i" Fund Loan fStatcl; STP-Surface Transportation
Program lFederalJ; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIE-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PRO.ffiCT #11: South 224 1h Street Extension
84'" Avenue South to I ol" Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane road from 84th Avenue South to 104'h Avenue
Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515), including new bridges over SR 167
and Garrison Creek. The project will include the construction of full-
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $8,000,000
Construction .............................. $25,700,000
TOTAL ...................................... $36,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID
PRO.ffiCT
JUSTIFICATION: The ex1stmg roadway system cal'!l1ot accommodate the current and
forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent's East Hill and the Green
River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation concurrency
requirements of the Growth Management Act, additional east-west
vehicle capacity is required. Intersections along South 2081h/212'h Street
and James/Southeast 2401h Streets are also at or over capacity. It is not
feasible to widen the James/Southeast 2401h Street and South 208th/2121
h
Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic volumes
without additional east-west capacity because of existing development
and topographic constraints.
--A I P -Arterial Improvement Program [State]; Clv!A Q-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; J./1S'f' -Freight 11
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FA1SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State l, FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HF:S-I Iazard Elimination [Federaq, ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federall; LID -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TlR-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [Statej
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #12: Military Road South at Reith Road.
Intersection Improvement
DESCRIPTION: Widen all approaches of Military Road South at Reith Road intersection to
provide exclusive left turn lanes for each approach, and exclusive right
turn 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 ................. $175,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $200,000
Construction ................................ $1,750,000
TOTAL ........................................ $2,125,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIB, City of Kent, Developer Mitigation Funds
PROJECT
JUSTTFTCA TTON: 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 signitlcant
congestion at this intersection in the morning and evening peak hours.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; OVIAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST Freight 12
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FlvfSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Tnmsit Administration Lfederalj; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federall, 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; TIB-Transpottation Improvement Board [State]; IFF-
Transportation Partnership Program [Statej
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #13:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
80th Avenue South Widening
South 196'" Street to South 188'" Street
Widen 80th Avenue South from South 1961h Street to South 1881h Street to
five lanes. This will include four general-purpose lanes and a center 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 appltl'tenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $21 0,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $430,000
Construction ................................... $785,000
TOTAL ........................................ $1,425,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The opening of the 1961h Street corridor on the south end of the project
and Renton's completion of Oaksdale Avenue South results in 80th
Avenue South being a significant north-south corridor serving lhe
industrial area. As a result, the increased traffic volumes along this
section of 80"' Avenue South are reaching 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 will provide safe access
for pedestrians.
--AJP-Altcrial Improvoment Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST -Freight ]3
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FA:/S'IB-Freight Mobility Sh·atcgic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Fcderalj; LID -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Tmst Fund Loan [Statej; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA -Transportation Improvement Account; TIE-Transportation Improvement Board [State J; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PRO.JECT #14:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
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 four-lane roadway under-crossing; full width paving;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $5, 700,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................. $23,000,000
TOTAL ...................................... $28, 700,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, FMSTB, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, TIB,
Union Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green River Valley. More than 26,000 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 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 are 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 fStatc]; Cl\IAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 14
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FiV!SIB -Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board lStateJ, Vf'A-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; liES-Hazard Elimination lFederal], ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Fcderall; LID -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
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #15: Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa .Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
DESCRIPTION: 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; four-lane vehicle under-crossing; full
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting;
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $4,300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $4,300,000
Construction .............................. $15,800,000
TOT AL ...................................... $24,400,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, FAST,
FMS!B, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east/west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green River Valley. More than 26,000 vehicles per day travel on Willis
Street, including over 800 freight-bearing trucks. The level offreight and
passenger rail traffic on the BNSF Railroad mainline is also increasing to
approximately 45 trains a day. Grade separation provides more ef1icient
movements of goods and provides a solution to the costly problem of
congestion. The railroad crossing will no longer impede fi·eight and other
traf±ic flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on adjoining streets and
reduced environmental impacts caused by trallic congestion is 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]; ClV!AQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federall; FAST---Freight 15
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FiV!.).IB-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 fState 1; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [FederalJ; TIA-Transportation [mprovement Account; TIB-Transpmiation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: ·2011
PRO.ffiCT #16: South 2121h Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation ofthe Union Pacit1c Railroad's mainline tracks
at South 212'h Street. The project will include the construction of a
railroad bridge; a six-lane roadway under-crossing; full-width paving;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $5,600,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,500,000
Construction .............................. $28,500,000
TOTAL ...................................... $35,600,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, TIB, Union Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project supports cast-west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green River Valley. Approximately 29,000 vehicles per day travel on
South 212'h Street, including nearly 3,500 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 railroad crossing will no longer
impede freight and other traffic flow. Reductions in traftic 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]; Clv!AQ Congestion :Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 16
Action Strategy for Everett~Seattle~ Tacoma Corridor; FlvJSIB-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 [Federall; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board LState]; '/PP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #17: South 212 1h Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
mainline tracks at South 212 1h Street. The project will include the
construction of a railroad bridge; six-lane vehicle under crossing; full
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting;
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $5,600,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,500,000
Construction .............................. $28,500,000
TOT AL ...................................... $35,600,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, TIB, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
PROJECT
.ruSTIFICATION: This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green River Valley. Approximately 29,000 vehicles per day travel on
South 2121h Street, including nearly 3,500 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 cfticient movement of goods and provides a solution to the
costly problem of congestion. The railroad crossing will no longer
impede ti·eight 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-Arterial improvement Program [Statel; Ck!AQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 17
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FA1SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board LState J, l<TA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [federalJ, fT..)' -Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID ·~Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federall; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; 1PP
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011
PROJECT #18: South 228'11 Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad mainline tracks
at South 228'11 Street. The project will include the construction of an
overpass or an underpass road; full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters
and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appmtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,800,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,200,000
Construction .............................. $23, I 00,000
TOTAL ...................................... S26,1 00,000
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 suppott freight
moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, SeaTac 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 corr-idor and throughout the region. This proje.ct
will provide regional connections for thousands of businesses, employers,
and the 40 million square feet of warehouse/industrial space in the valley.
--AlP-Artel'iallmprovement Program [State 1; CM.tlQ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 18
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; Flv!SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FT A-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; liES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federall; LID-Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement noard [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PRO.JECT #19:
DESCRIPTION:
2012
Southeast 256'h Street and 132"d Avenue Southeast Intersection
Improvements
Interconnect the existing traftic signals at the Interurban Trail crossings at
West Meeker and West Smith Street to the Union Pacific Railroad
crossings signals at said streets.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $340,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $50,000
Construction ................................... $300,000
TOT AL ........................................... $390,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
.JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the East Hill area of Kent has increased traffic
flows through this intersection. The existing contiguration of the
intersection is not capable of accommodating the cuJTent and anticipated
traffic flows. Traffic l1ows have also increased due to the new
connection of Southeast 256'h Street to State Route 18 to the east. This
project will supplement the improvements already constructed along
Southeast 256'h Street as well as anticipated improvements to Southeast
256tl1 Street to the east and the improvements anticipated to 132nd Avenue
Southeast.
--AlP-Arterial improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation <md Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-freight 19
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; Fl\1SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination l Federal], n:s· -Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID ·-Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust .Ftmd Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federall; TIA-Transportation Improvement Accounl; TJB-Transportation Improvement Hoard [State]; TPP
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #20:
DESCRIPTION:
2012
Southeast 248'h Street Improvements
11 dh Avenue Southeast to 132"d Avenue Southeast
Construct a three lane roadway from 116'h Avenue Southeast to 132nct
Avenue Southeast which includes the construction of full width paving;
bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. The project includes
either a modern roundabout at the 116'h Avenue Southeast intersection or a
traditional traffic signaL Improvements to vertical roadway geometry for
sight distance and safety will also be addressed.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $! ,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $300,000
Construction ................................ $8,600,000
TOTAL ........................................ $9,900,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID, Development Mitigation Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing development in
the East Hill area of the city. This project will provide additional east-
west capacity to supplement Southeast 240'h Street to the north, and
Southeast 256'h Street to the south. In addition, the southeast corner of
Southeast 248'h Street and 124'h Avenue Southeast is the future site of the
City of Kent's Public Works maintenance facility.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CA1AQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality l I'ederal]; FASf'-Freight 20
Action Sh·ategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FA,JSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic rnvestment Board [Statel, FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; liES-I Iazard Elimination [Federal], ITS Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federall; LID -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Pund 1 ,oan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program {Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transpo11ation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State],
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2012
PROJECT #21: 108 1h Avenue Southeast Extension
Southeast Kent Kangley Road (.<JR 516) to Southeast 2561h Street
DESCRIPTION: Constmct a new three lane roadway from Southeast Kent Kangley Road
(SR 516) to Southeast 2561h Street including rebuilding the traffic signals
at the intersection of Southeast Kent Kangley Road and 1 08lli Avenue
Southeast and installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of
Southeast 256'h Street and 1091h Avenue Southeast. The project includes
right turn lanes northbound on 109111 at Southeast 256'" Street and
Southbound on 1 09'11 at Kent Kangley Road. The project will also include
construction of lull width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks;
street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances.
As part of this project, the eastbound left-turn lane from Kent Kangley
Road to Southeast 256 111 Street will be eliminated.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $150,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $! ,500,000
Construction ................................ $1,300,000
TOT AL ........................................ $2,950,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
.JUSTIFICATION: This project will relieve congestion at the Y intersection of I 04lli Avenue
Southeast (Benson Highway) (SR 515)/Kent Kanglcy. Road (SR
516)/Southeast 256'h Street by improving the traffic flow along SR 516.
Tt will eliminate the left turn pocket from SR 516 to Southeast 256'h
Street and redirect that traffic along SR 516 to 108 111 Avenue Southeast.
There will be a new left tum pocket constructed for motorists wishing to
travel north on 108 111 Avenue Southeast to Southeast 256'11 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 elllcicntly. This extension will also provide another way for East
Hill residents to have direct access to the business-by-pass route and
better access to the commercial area south of the Kent Kangley
Road/1 04'11 A venue Southeast intersection.
--AlP-Arteriallmprovement Program [Statel; CJVIAQ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST -Freight 21
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FJ.V!SIB-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 [StateJ; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federaf1; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIE-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Pruincrship Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2012
PRO.JECT #22: I-S/South 272"d Street Interchange Reconstruction, Phase I
Improve S. 272 at l-5 to add capacity and prepare South 272nd street for
construction.
DESCRIPTION: Phase I would reconstruct South 272nd Street at I-5to provide additional
capacity and prepare the roadway for later completion of a Single-Point
Urban Interchange. The improvements would be constructed to match
projects on South 272"d Street that would be built between Pacific ·
Highway South (SR 99) and Military Road.
PRO.JECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $500,000
Construction .............................. $12,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $14,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, City of Federal Way, King County, STP, Sound
Transit, TPP, WSDOT
PRO.JECT
.JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes at the interchange have reached the point where
reconstruction is required to reduce congestion. Improvements would be
designed to be forward compatible with interchange reconstruction.
--AlP-Arterial lmpmvement Program rstate 1; ClVJAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federalj; FAST-Freight 22
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; F1\1SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment noard [State], FTA
Federal Transit Administration [Fed~ral]; liES-Hazard Elimination l federalJ, ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID --Local Improvement Dbtrict; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program fFederal1; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2014
PROJECT #23: Military Road South Widening
South 272"d Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
DESCRIPTION: This project will widen Military Road from South 272"ct Street to Kent-
Des Moines Road adding a center left-turn lane, bicycle lanes, curb, gutter
and sidewalk. Also included is the construction of storm drainage
improvement and illumination system im;rovements. (Note: Reith Road,
Kent-Des Moines Road and South 272" Street intersections are separate
projects and are not included in tbis project.)
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,850,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $900,000
Construction .............................. $14,300,000
TOTAL ...................................... $17,050,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Developer, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Military Road South has
reached a point where a separate center two-way left turn lane is required.
During peak traffic flow hours, the roadway cannot accommodate the
traffic volumes due to the large number of vehicles blocking the roadway
waiting to make left turns.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Prognun [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 23
Action Strategy for EverettMSeattleM Tacoma Corridor; Flv!5J'!B-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES ·-·Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Tnmsportation Systems
[Federal]; LID -I ,ocal Improvement District; PWTF-Public \Vorks Trust Fund Loan [State 1; STP-Surface Transportation
Program LFederalJ; TIA-Tran~portation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [Slate]; TPP-
Transportation Partner~hip Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2014
PROJECT #24: South 272nd Street Widening, Phase II
Pacific Highway South to Military Road South
DESCRIPTION: Add two HOV lanes and a center left-turn lane 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; traffic signals; and appurtenances. The project also
includes widening the roadway under the 1-5 bridges.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $! ,650,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,620,000
Construction .............................. $12,960,000
TOTAL ...................................... $16,230,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, TTB, Washington State Transportation Partnership
Account, Federal, Sound Transit
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes between Pacific Highway South and Military Road
South have reached the point where improvements supporting HOV-·
added capacity are required to reduce congestion at the intersections and
reduce backups approaching I-5. The HOV lanes will provide access to
the Star Lake Park and Ride lot and the Redondo Heights Park and Ride
lot. Adding HOY lanes and HOV access to T-5 supports various county,
City of Kent and City of Federal Way transportation and transit
improvement projects.
--A IF-Arterial !mpmvement Program [State l; CNJAQ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 24
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; F1VJSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board lStatej, 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]; SiP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federall; TIA-Transpmiation Improvement Account; TIB-Tnmsportation Improvement Board [State]; J1lP
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #25:
DESCRIPTION:
2014
SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue Widening
Meeker Street north to approximately the 21811' block
Widen the existing five lane road to seven lanes to include three lanes in
each direction and a center left-tum lane and install a traffic signal at the
intersection of West Valley Highway and South 238 1h Street. The project
will include the construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters
and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1, I 00,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................... $6,000
Construction ..................................... $!! ,600
TOTAL ...................................... $18,700,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, STP, TID, 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 fi·eight
moving between the manufacturing, industrial and warehousing center of
the Green River Valley and the regional freight conidors. This route is
seven lanes wide both north and south of the project segment. With
increasing traffic volumes from the expected growth in both the freight
and commute segments, the widening is needed to reduce congestion at
intersections and reduce backups approaching SR 167 and South 212'11
Street.
--AlP-Arterlallmprovement Program [Statel; Ck.£1Q Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Fedeml]; FAST-Freight 25
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FJ.V!SIB-Freight Mobility .Strategic Investment Board LStateJ, FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [federalJ, ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Fedeml]; LID -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; S1'P-Surface Transportation
Program [Federall; TL1-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement noard [State]; J1)p_
Transportation Prutncrship Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #26:
DESCRIPTION:
2014
West Meeker Street Widening-Phase I
641h 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-turn lane, bicycle lanes, a
pedestrian signal at the Riverbend Golf Course, and moditications to the
existing tratlic 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;
stonn drainage; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: . Preliminary Engineering .............. $! ,150,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,300,000
Construction ................................ $4,000,000
TOT AL ........................................ $6,450,000
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 64 1h Avenue South indicate the need for a tivc 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-Arterial Improvement Prognun [Slate]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST··· Freight 26
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Admini~tration [Federal]; Hl!.""""S ·~·Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
lFederal]; LiD-Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan fStatel; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [FederalJ; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #27:
DESCRIPTION:
2014
West Meeker Street Widening-Phase II
Lake Fenwick Road to the east side of the Green River
Widen West Meeker Street between Lake Fenwick Road and the east side
of the Green River Bridge to provide a five lane roadway, including four
general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and bicycle lanes.
Construct a new bridge over the Green River and extend the five lane
roadway to the West Meeker Street Widening -Phase I improvements.
Remove the existing tral1ic signal at West Mccker/SR 516 and construct a
new interchange, including new ramps to connect West Meeker and SR
516.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $7 ,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $3,250,000
Construction .............................. $64,800,000
TOT AL ...................................... $75,550,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, WSDOT
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Increasing traffic on SR 516 and West Meeker Street has resulted in an
overall lowering of the level of service at the existing intersection. A
new interchange would reduce delays and allow for unimpeded traffic
t1ow on SR 516.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CJl;!AQ-Congestion Ivlitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 27
Action Strategy fot· EverettRSeattle-Tacoma Corridor; F'.J.'v!SIB-Freight Mobility Sh·atcgic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[federal]; LID -Local Improvement Distrk.i; PWTF Public Works Trust Fund Loan LStateJ; STP-Surface Transpmiation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transpmiation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportationlmprovemenl Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2014
PROJECT #28: 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase 1
Southeast 2881h Street to Kent Kangley Road (SR 516)
DESCRIPTION: Widen 132"d Avenue Southeast to provide a live lane roadway, including
four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, a bicycle facility,
and modification of the existing traffic signal system at the intersection of
Kent Kangley Road. The project will include the construction of full
width paving, bicycle lanes, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street
lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and applll"lenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $2,500,000
Construction ................................ $9,700,000
TOTAL ...................................... $14,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132"d Avenue has already
reached the point whereby a consistent five lane roadway section is
needed to provide safe left-tum access into adjoining properties and
accommodate forecast traffic volumes. The south end of 132"d Avenue
Southeast provides alternative access to SR 18. Existing traffic volumes
that exceed 20,000 ADT (near the intersection of 132"d Avenue Southeast
and Kent Kangley Road) necessitate a five lane section. Sidewalks and
bicycle lanes will provide multimodal access to adjacent land uses.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Progrmn [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; F.tiST Freight 28
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; F:'vf,)'!B-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State 1, FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [.Federall; HES-Hazard Elimination [Fedcrall, ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID -I ,oca\ Improvement District; T'WTF-Puhlic Works Trust Fund Loan [Statel; STP Surface Transportation
Program l l'ederal]; TIA-Tmnsportation Improvement Account; 11B ~-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TP P~
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2014
PRO.JECT #29: 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase II
Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 248111 Street
DESCRIPTION: Widen 132nd Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway, including
four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a bicycle
facility; modifying the existing trat1ic si~nal systems at the intersections of
Kent Kangley Road and Southeast 256' Street. The project will include
the construction of full-width paving; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters
and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities; and appurtenances.
PRO.JECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $3,700,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $3,000,000
Construction .............................. $18,000,000
TOTAL ...................................... $24,700,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PRO.JECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132nd Avenue has already
reached the point whereby a consistent five land roadway section is
needed to provide safe left-turn access into adjoining properties and
accommodate forecast traffic volumes. Existinf traflic volumes that
exceed 20,000 ADT (near the intersection of 132n Avenue southeast and
Kent Kangley Road) necessitate a five lane section. Sidewalks and
bicycle lanes will provide multimodal access to adjacent land uses.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 29
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; Fk/S!R ~f-reight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; Ht.~')-Hazard Elimination [Federal]~ ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Fcdcralj; LID -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan fState 1; SIP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TJB --Transpottation Improvement Board [Slate]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2014
PROJECT #30: 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase III
Southeast 248111 Street to Southeast 236'" Street
DESCRIPTION: Widen 132"ct Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway, including
four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a bicycle
facility; modi~~ing the existing traffic signal system at the intersection of
Southeast 2401 Street. The project will include the construction of full-
width paving; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street
lighting; storm drainage; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $860,000
Construction .............................. $10,000,000
TOTAL ...................................... $12,860,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132"d Avenue has already
reached the point whereby a consistent five lane roadway section is
needed to provide safe Jell-tum access to adjoining properties and
accommodate forecast traffic volumes. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will
provide multimodal access to adjacent land uses.
--AlP-Attcrial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-CongestionMiligation and Air Quality ]Federal]; PAST-Freight 30
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; F.AJSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA
Federal Transit Administration Lf'ederalJ; HF:S -!Iazard Elimination [Federal], /1~)-Intelligent Transpmiation Systems
LFedcralj; LID -Local Improvement District; PW11•'-Public Works Trust Fund J .oan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State 1; TPP---
Transportation Partnership Program l State J
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #31:
DESCRIPTION:
2014
Southeast 256 111 Street Widening-Phase Ill
132"d Avenue Southeast to 1481h Avenue Southeast
Widen Southeast 256 1h Street to provide a three-lane roadway, including
two general-purpose travel lanes, a center lett-turn lane, and a bicycle
facility, modifying the existing traffic signal systems where appropriate.
Construct a new bridge crossing at Soos Creek and elevate Southeast 256'"
Street approaches above the 100 year flood plain. The project will include
the construction of full-width paving, bicycle lanes, concrete curbs,
gutters, and sidewalks; bridge; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,900,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,100,000
Construction .............................. $14,400,000
TOTAL ...................................... $18,400,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Southeast 256 1h Street has
already reached· the point whereby a consistent three-lane roadway
section is required to provide safe . lett-turn access into adjoining
properties and accommodate forecast traftic volumes. With the widening
of Southeast 256 111 Street, the bridge at the east end of the project would
need to be replaced and elevated above the 100 year flood plain.
Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will provide safe access for pedestrians and
cyclists. The east end of Southeast 256 1h Street provides an alternative
access to SR 18.
--AlP· Alterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation ru1d Air Quality [Federal]; FAST Freight 31
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; Fl\t!SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Tnmsh Administration [Federal]; HI~"",.\'-Hazard Elimination fFederal], IIS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID-Locallmprovement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [Statel; STP Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; 11B --Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2014
PROJECT #32: South 208 1h Street Improvements
84 1h Avenue South to 961h Way South
DESCRIPTION: Rehabilitate the existing pavement to add additional service life to the
roadway fi·om 84 1h Avenue South to 96 1h Way South. This project will
widen the existing roadway to two 14 foot lanes with the addition of
concrete curb, gutters, sidewalks, storm drainage and illumination. The
project will rebuild failing roadway sections near 93'd Avenue and add a
left turn lane from eastbound 208 111 Street to northbound 92nd Avenue
South. Retaining walls and guardrails will be added as needed.
PRO.JECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $240,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $135,000
Construction ................................ $2, 700,000
TOT AL ........................................ $3,075,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: SOLtth 208 1h Street between 84 1h Avenue South and 96 1h Way South is a
substandard narrow two-lane roadway that connects 84 111 Avenue (East
Valley Highway) with Southeast 208 1h Street. This section of roadway
cannot accommodate the existing and anticipated traffic volumes and is
experiencing pavement and roadway failures that require repair.
Widening of the roadway will necessitate the installation of retaining
walls and guardrails.
--A//'-Arterial Improvement Program [Statel; CAfAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [FederalJ; FAST-Freight 32
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FAJS·JB-Freighl Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; liES-Hazard Elimination LFederal], !1S -Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust.Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIE-Transportation Improvement Board [State 1; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2014
PROJECT #33: South 196'"1192"<1 Street Corridor-Phase III
84'" Avenue South (East Valley Highway) to
108'" Avenue Southeast (.<)R 515)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five lane roadway from 84'" Avenue South (East Valley
Highway) to I 08'" Avenue Southeast (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; stonn drainage;
landscaping; utilities and appurtenances.
PRO.JECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $7, I 00,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $7, 100,000
Construction .............................. $34,600,000
TOT AL ...................................... $48,800,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID, STP, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes on existing east-west corridors will exceed the 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
provided to accommodate this growth within the urban growth
boundaries. This project suppmts GMA policies, helps the City meet its
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]; CAV1Q ·Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [FederalJ: FA,)'T-rreight 33
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; F.lv!SIB-Freight Mobility Slralegic Investment noard [State], J<TA
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; RES-Hazard Elimination [FederalJ, ITS -Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; TJD -Local Improvement District; PJYTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program lFederal]; 11A-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [Statel; TPP--
'1 'ransportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009-2014
PROJECT #34: Transportation Master Plan
Ongoing Citywide Program
DESCRIPTION: This project consists of a major update of the Transportation Master Plan
including near-term and long range planning of the City's transportation
system needs. Project costs include consultant contracts from
transportation planning, concurrency management, public involvement,
travel demand and traffic operations modeling and analysis of potential
financing strategies to construct, operate and maintain the City's
transportation network. The project includes staff resources, hardware
and software to analyze and manage the transportation network and
develop implementing legislation and regulations related to the
transportation system. Action strategies for monitoring and evaluating the
performance of the transportation system will be established.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1 ,300,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................................. $0
TOTAL ........................................ $1 ,300,000
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 into compliance with cunent Growth Management
policies and practices as defined in PSRC's Destination 2030, the
region's Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The City must be in
compliance with all state, county and regional policies in order to be
eligible to apply for competitive grants. The City endeavors to maximize
transportation efficiency, investigate methods of measuring concunency
that incorporates all modes of travel, better reflects the ways our
community is changing, engages the community in discussions about
future transportation investments, and investigates various ways of
funding our future transportation needs.
--AlP· Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CAL4Q-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 34
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; F,VJSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration lfederalj; HE.)'-Hazard Elimination {Federall, 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; TJB-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program L State J
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009 -2014
PRO.JECT #35: Bicycle Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous improvements to the city's bicycle routes as
identified in the Nonmotorized Chapter (Chapter 6) of the Transportation
Master Plan. Bicycle lanes are part of individual street improvement
projects and are shown separately. Their costs (estimated at $38,800,000)
are not reflected here. This project is for shared lane re-striping and
signing and for the extension of the shared-use path network.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............. $108,500
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $72,500
Construction ................................... $723,500
TOTAL ........................................... $904,500
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Transportation Master Plan Nonmotorized System study proposed a
network of shared-lane routes in a number of transportation corridors to
help connect the bicycle system. Lane markings and sign postings can
inform motorists and cyclists of those corridors best suited for significant
bike use. These shared-lane facilities can provide critical linkages to
major cycling activity centers and connections to the shared-use path
systems. This project can help achieve the City's goals for improving
mobility, reducing vehicle trips, increasing physical exercise, and
improving transportation connectedness.
--AlP~ Arterial Improvement Program [State]; Cl\IAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality LFederalJ; FA,)T-Freight 35
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FJV!SIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment noard [State], FTA
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; liES-Hazard Elimination LFederal],/TS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund I ,oan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP ---
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009-2014
PROJECT #36: Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance and the Sidewalk System
Ongoing Citywide Program
DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct and repair existing sidewalks and curb ramps and install new
truncated domes and hard-surfaced sidewalks to implement the
requirements of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
consistent with the findings of the Nonmotorized Chapter (Chapter 6) of
the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and systematically construct new
sidewalks as identified in the TMP as Highest/High priorities throughout
the City.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,720,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1, 150,000
Construction .............................. $11,469,600
TOTAL ...................................... $14,339,600
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFTCA TTON: This project is mandated by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities
Act. Title U requires that a pLtblic entity must evaluate its services,
programs, policies, and practices to determine whether they are in
compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of the ADA. The
ADA requires that an ADA Transition Plan be prepared to describe any
structural or physical changes required to make programs accessible. The
City of Kent has conducted a self evaluation and prepared a Transition
Plan including a prioritized list of projects to bring itself into compliance
with the Federal ADA regulations. This program begins working on that
list of projects to consttuet and repair the City's sidewalk and
street/sidewalk transition zones for accessibility for all citizens and
begins to address the pedestrian improvements identified in the
Transportation Master Plan. This project can help achieve the City's
goals for improving mobility, reducing vehicle trips, increasing physical
exercise, and improving transportation connectedness.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigatinn and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 36
Action Strategy for EverettMSeattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal Transit Administration [Federal1; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transporlation Systems
[Federal]; LID -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [Stale]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program trederal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [Slate]; IFF-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CTTYOFKENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009-2014
PROJECT #37: Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance
motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager Road and !OO'h Avenue
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 .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $175,000
TOT AL ........................................... $195,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, HES
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 [Statej; Clv!AQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federall; FAST-Freight 37
Action Strategy lOr Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; Flv!S'JB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-
Federal 'J'ransit Administration [Federall; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID -Local Improvement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program lFederalJ; TIA-'l'ranspot1ation Improvement Account; TIE-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009-2014
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 service, with demand-
responsive routing capabilities. Routes 914/916 serve the Kent Transit
Center, Regional Justice Center, Kent City Hall, Green River Community
College's Kent campus, and local shopping and medical facilities. The
Route 918 shuttle connects the City's manufacturing/industrial center with
the regional bus and commuter train services at the Kent Transit Center.
PRO.TECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............................ $0
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $252,000
TOTAL ........................................... $252,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, CMAQ, King County, ITS
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Routes 914/916 provide mobility and independence to many of the city's
seniors and reduce the need for expensive ACCESS service for many
wheelchair-lift service trips. Community circulating shuttles encourage
the participation of all ages, all economic groups, all physical abilities,
and virtually all of our community in everyday civic life without the
isolation and pollution of the automobile for every trip. Commuter
shuttles enhance the regional transit/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 vehicles at home,
avoiding the cold start impacts to air quality and reducing congestion on
local streets.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program rstatcl; C1VL4Q-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-rreight 38
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FlvfSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA --
Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; liES-Hazard Elimination l federalj, /7~\' -Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federall; LID -Local hnprovcmcnt District; PWTF-Public Works Trust .Fund Lom1 [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program [Federal]; TIA-Transportation Improvement Account; TIE-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2009-2014
·PROJECT #39: Transit Now Service Partnership Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
DESCRIPTION: Transit Now is a voter-approved King County Metro Transit program
which provides incentives for local jurisdictions to improve local transit
operations by entering into a direct financial partnership with Metro for
providing that additional service. Metro will match a partner's
contribution on a 2: I basis. Transit Now requires a minimum
contribution from the partner of$100,000 per year for five (5) years to add
service on an existing route or $200,000 per year for five (5) years to add a
new route. Kent was successful on two proposals, one to add new daily
shuttle service through The Lakes and Riverview communities to the Kent
Transit Center, and one to increased frequencies on the Route !53 between
Kent and Renton.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................................. $0
TOTAL ........................................ $2,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, King County, Commute Trip Reduction
Program (CTR) Employers
PROJECT
.JUSTIFICATION: Transit service (bus & train) between Kent and downtown Seattle is
generally competitive with automobile driving during the commute
hours. Transit service within Kent and between Kent and its neighboring
jurisdictions has serious deficiencies. Due to low frequency, transit is
simply not a viable option for travelers who need to make a trip during
the midday, commuters working non-traditional shifts, and peak hour
commuters who are concerned that there is no safety net service should
they need to travel during the midday. These partnership proposals allow
us to buy our way into providing additional service to our community that
we would not otherwise be able to obtain.
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State); CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [federalj; FAST-freight 3 9
Action Slrategy for Everett~Seattle~Tacoma Corridor; Ft\-!S!B-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], f1'A-
Federal Tmnsit Administration [Federal]; Hl!.S -·Hazard Elimination [Federa[l, ITS--Intelligent Transportation Systems
[Federal]; LID -Local fmprovement District; PWTF-Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation
Program lFederal]; TIA-Transrxwtation Improvement Account; TJB-Transportation Improvement Board rsratel; TPP
Transportation Partnership Program [State]
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2009-2014
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
--AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CAlAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST-Freight 40
Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; Flv!SIB-Freight )Jobility 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]; TIA-Transpmtation Improvement Account; TIE-Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP-
Transpmiation Partnership Program [State]