HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014RESOLUTION NO. 2Ot4
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, adopting the 2O2L
through 2026 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
June 16, 2020, to consider public testimony on the City's proposed 2O2L
through 2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
B. Having considered public testimony on the plan, the Council
would like to adopt the 2O2I through 2026 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CIry COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 7. Adoption. The 2O2L through 2026, Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program, set forth in Exhibit "A," which is
attached and filed with City Clerk, is hereby adopted.
L 2027-2026 Six-Year
Transpoftation Im provement Progra m
SECTION 2, - Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this resolution
and the same shall remain in full force and effect,
SECTION 3. - Corrections bv City Clerk Upon approval of the city
attorney, the city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 4. - Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately upon its passage.
DANA MLPH, MAYOR
June 16, 2020
Date Approved
BERLEY KOMOTO, CIry RK
June 16, 2020
Date Adopted
APP
ARTHUR "PAT"CITY RNEY
2 2027-2026 Six-Year
Transportation Im provement Prog ram
EXHIBIT'A'
2O2L -2026 SIX-YEAR TRAN S PO RTATIO N I M PROVE M E NT PLA N
CITY OF KENT
WASHINGTON
202L - 2026 SrX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IM PROVEM ENT PROG RAM
Mayor Dana Ralph
Timothy J. LaPorte, PE,
Director of Public Works KENT
WA s H I N G T o N
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Table of Contents:
Introduction
Project List IV
2O2L - 2026 Six-Year TIP Cost Estimates ....vli
Map of Projects X
Project Descriptions.. .1
Contact Information 47
On the Cover: South 224th Street Extension (Phase I) - 84th Avenue South
to 88th Avenue South
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2O2L.2O26 SIX.VEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Introduction
Overview
The Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-range planning
document that is updated annually based on needs and policies identified in the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan (TMP), The TIP
represents Kent's current list of needed projects that are anticipated to begin
preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition or construction within the next six
years. The TIP also includes ongoing citywide transportation programs. Projects and
programs are included in the plan for a variety of reasons, These projects and
programs encompass all transportation modes as well as both capital improvements
and operations and maintenance.
The document identifies secured or reasonably expected revenue sources for each
project or program. The TIP serves as a draft work plan for the development of the
local transportation network. Once adopted, the TIP will guide funding and
implementation priorities during the development of the transportation portion of
the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP shows the City-funded
portion of projects and is constrained by current budget forecasts, whereas the TIP
shows a complete project list with the variety of funding sources and partners
involved.
Historically, the largest sources of funding for TIP projects have been grants.
Funding for transportation projects is available from federal, state and local
resources. Each funding source has specific rules and guidelines about what types
of projects it will fund, how much of a project will be funded and timelines for
expenditure of funds. Additionally, most grant programs require a funding match,
which means that the City must also contribute funding to the cost of a project.
The City of Kent funds transportation projects using the General Fund, Street Fund,
Local Improvement Districts, Transportation Impact Fees, Business and Occupation
Tax, Solid Waste Utility Tax, and grant revenue from local, state and federal
governments. One reason the TIP is updated annually is that many revenue sources
are closely tied to the health of the economy and can therefore be unpredictable. In
addition, grant criteria can change from the previous cycle necessitating a re-
evaluation of the TIP projects,
Document Structure
Each project or program listed in the TIP includes an estimated cost, the amount of
funding secured or unsecured and the funding source(s). If grant funding has been
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secured from a specific source, it is identified, Projects listed that are necessary to
accommodate growth and allow the City to maintain its adopted Levels of Service
may be funded in part by transportation impact fees. The costs for projects
programmed in the first three years of the TIP have been developed with a higher
level of certainty, whereas those in the latter three years have been developed with
less specificity, as those projects are generally less defined.
Requirements
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated annually
(RCW 35.77.0L0). The TIP represents an important planning component under: the
State's Growth Management Act and must be consistent with the transportation
element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The TIP may be revised at any time
during the year by a majority of the Council, after a Public Hearing. In order to
compete for transportation funding grants from federal and state sources, granting
agencies require projects to be included in the TIP.
Changes to the TIP
The City updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2015. The first six years of the
Comprehensive Plan are financially constrained, meaning that secured funding is
demonstrated within an approved budget or similarly approved funding action.
Consequently, the 2OZL-2Q26 TIP has been revised to reflect projects that will likely
be constructed using existing funding sources as well as the City's historical record
of average grant disbursements. Tables 1 and 2 below detail projects added and
removed from the TIP. Table 3 details changes to existing project limits or
descriptions. Project limits are defined as changes to the starting or ending point of
the project.
Table 1
Added
PROJECT NAME
132nd Avenue Southeast Pedestrian Improvements (Phase 4) - Southeast 228th
Street to Southeast 240th Street
Russell Road Pedestrian Improvements from Meeker Street to 500 feet south of
James Street
Safe Routes to School - East Hill Elementary and Mill Creek Middle Schools
Safe Routes to School - School Zone Flashers at 7 Elementary and Middle Schools
Local Road Safety Plan - Spot Location Safety Improvement Proiects
Local Road Safety Plan - Systemic Safety Improvements Proqram
Meeker Frontage Improvement at the Kent Elementary School
South 2L2th Street -- Green River Bridqe (east) to 72nd Avenue S Preservation
Railroad Safety Project - BNSF Railroad Crossinq at E Smith St
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Table 2
Rem
Table 3
cts Cha es
PROJECT NAME COMMENTS
South 224th Street Extension (Phase I) - 84th Avenue South to 88th
Avenue South Completed
South 224th Street Extension (Phase II) - 88th Avenue South to 94th
Place South Completed
Kent Valley Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows Completed
Safe Routes to School Improvements at Meridian Elementary - SE
256th St and 140th Ave SE Replaced
Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Neely-O'Brien Elementary -
64th Ave S and S 236th St Replaced
PRO]ECT NAME COMMENTS
Naden Avenue and Willis Street
Intersection Imorovements
Updated Project Description
76th Avenue South (South Phase)Updated Proiect Limits
76th Avenue South (Middle Phase)Updated Proiect Limits
76th Avenue South (North Phase)Updated Proiect Limits
South 2I2th Street -- Green River Bridge
(west) to Orillia Road S/City Limits
Updated Project Limits
Meeker Street and 64th Avenue South -
Intersection Improvements
Updated Project Description
South 218th Street/98th Avenue South -
94th Place South to South 216th Street
South 216th Street - 98th Avenue South to
108th Avenue Southeast (State Route
51S/Benson Hiqhway)
South 224th Street Extension (Phase
III) was split into 2 projects
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Project List
Project # Project Name, Location and Extent
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6
7.
8.
9.
South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection Improvements
Transportation Master Pla n
Willis Street at 4th Avenue South Roundabout
Meeker Frontage Improvements and Midblock Crossing at the Driving
Range - Colony Park apartments driveway to Russell Road
76th Avenue South (Middle Phase) - 22}th Street South to 216th
Street South
Auburn to Renton Rapid Ride Access Improvements
W James Street at 2nd Avenue N Pedestrian Crossing
South 2t2th Street - East Valley Highway (State Route 181) to 72nd
Avenue South
Meeker Frontage Improvements at the Riverwood Apartments - Russell
Road to 700 feet east of Russell Road
Meeker Frontage Improvement at the Kent Elementary School
Naden Avenue Improvements - Willis Street to Meeker Street
BNSF Railway Company Railroad Quiet Zone
Union Pacific Railroad Quiet Zone
Willis Street Shared Use Paths - Union Pacific Railroad to the 4th
Avenue South Roundabout
132nd Avenue South Pedestrian Improvements (Phase 3) - Kent-
Kangley Road SE to SE 278rh Street
10.
11.
L2.
13.
15.
16.
L4.
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Russell Road Pedestrian Improvements - Meeker Street to 500 feet
south of James Street
Safe Routes to School - School Zone Flashers at 7 Elementary Schools18.
19.Safe Routes to School - East Hill Elementary and Mill Creek Middle
Schools
Local Road Safety Plan - Spot Location Safety Improvement
2L.Railroad Safety Project - BNSF Railroad Crossing at E Smith St
76th Avenue South (South Phase) - 3,400 feet south of S 212th Street
to 2,700 feet south of S 212th Street
23 76th Avenue South (North Phase) - S 212th Street to 1,000 feet south
of S 212th Street
24.East Valley Highway - South 196th Street to South 2L2th Street
South 2L2th Street - Green River Bridge (west) to Orillia Road S/City
Limits
S 218th Street/98th Avenue S - 94th Place S to South 2L6th Street
t32nd Avenue SE Pedestrian Improvements (Phase 4) - Southeast
228th Street to Southeast 240th Street
S 212th Street Green River Bridge Rehabilitation
Meeker Street Green River Bridge Rehabilitation
W James Street/W Smith Street Pedestrian Improvements
E Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
Panther Lake Signal System Integration
Kent Transit Center - Access, Mobility and Safety Improvements
Central Avenue - Traffic Signal Communication
20
22.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
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South 216th Street - 98th Avenue South to 108th Avenue Southeast
(State Route 51S/Benson Highway)
Veterans Drive Extension - Military Road to I-5 Southbound Off-ramp
Meeker Street and 64th Avenue South - Intersection Improvements
Midway Subarea TOD Street - S. 244th Street and 32nd Avenue
South 2L2th Street - Green River Bridge (east) to 72nd Avenue South
Southeast 248th Street Improvements - 104th Avenue Southeast to
109th Avenue Southeast
Southeast 248th Street Improvements - 109th Avenue Southeast to
116th Avenue Southeast
42. Southeast 248rn Street at 116th Ave Southeast Roundabout
Onqoino Citvwide Proorams
43. Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program
44. Traffic Signal Management Program
45. Channelization and Pavement Markings Maintenance Program
46. Guardrail Improvement Program
47. Local Road Safety Plan - Systemic Safety Improvements Program
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
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TS PHASES
1{o,Project Year ProJe4 coats Securad Unaecured Ph.s3 Tot.l Other P.climinrry Right of wEy Conttruction
1
SOUtn ZZ6In StreevUnlon
Paclflc Rallroad Grade 2021 $ 40,770,000 $ 38,644,000 $ 2,126,000 $ 40,770,000 $$ 5,450,000 $ 6,s20,000 $ 28,800,000
2 Naden Avenue and Wlllls Street
Inte6ectlon Improvements 2021 $ 1,370,000 $ 300,ooo $ 1,070,000 $ 1,370,000 $$ 140,000 $ 230,000 $ 1,000,000
3 Transporbtion Master Plan 202t $ 890,000 $ 890,000 $$ 890,ooo $ 890,000 $$$
4 Wlllis street at 4th Ave south 2021 $ 7,056,000 $ 7,0s6,000 $$ 7,056,000 $$ 1,370,000 $ s,000 $ 5,681,000
5
Meeker Frontage
Improvements and l.lldblock
Crossing at the Drlvlng Range
202r $ 3,4s0,000 $ 3,450,000 $$ 3,4s0,000 $$ s1s,000 $ 110,000 $ 2,825,000
6 76th Avenue South (14iddle 202L $ 6,4s0,000 $ 6,450,000 $$ 6,091,000 $$ 5o0,o0o $$ 5,591,000
7 Auburn to Renton Rapid Ride 2021 $ 10,680,000 $ 10,680,000 $$ 10,680,000 $ 1,520,000 $ 1,650,000 $$ 7,510,000
I W James Street at 2nd Avenue
N Pedestrian Crossing 2021 $ 273,643 $ 273,683 $$ 273,683 $$ 63,158 $$ 210,525
9
South 212th Street - East
Valley Highway to 72nd Avenue 2021 $ 3,180,000 $ 3,180,000 $$ 3,180,000 $$ 120,000 $$ 3,060,000
10
meeker Frontage
Improvements at the
Rlv.ruood AnartmFnts
2021 $ 2,369,s00 $ 23s,280 $ 2,134,220 $$ 272,000 $ 2s,000 $ 2,072,500
11 Meeker Frontage Improvement
at the Kent Elementary school 2021 $ 3,867,800 $ 600,000 $ 3,267,800
$ 2,369,500
3,857,800
1,900,000
1,938,000
L,212,OOO
$ 410,000
$ 820,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$500,000
470,000
385,000
600,000
$$ 427,200 $ 271,000 $ 3,169,600
12 Naden Avenue Improvements 202t I 1,900,000 $$ 1,900,000 $$ 200,000 $ 100,000 $ 1,600,000
13 tsN5F RailWay COmpany
Eail.drd O"i.i 7^nA 202L $ 1,938,000 $ 1,938,000 $$$ 13s,000 $ 49,000 $ 1,754,000
14 Union Paclflc Rallroad Quiet 202L $ 1,212,000 $ 1,212,000 $$$ 85,ooo $ 31,000 $ 1,096,000
15 Wlllis Street Shared use Paths 2021 $ 600,000 $$ 600,000 $$ 100,000 $$ s00,000
16 L32nd Avenue S Pedestrlan
Imorovpmpntc aPhace Tlll 2021 $ 385,000 $$ 38s,000 $$ 50,000 $$ 33s,000
17 202L $ 470,000 $$ 470,000 $$ s0,000 $ 60,000 $ 360,000
18
sare Routes to school - school
Zone FIashe6 at 7 Elementary 2021 $ s00,000 $$ s00,000 $$ 100,000 $$ 400,000
19
54re KOUteS tO sCnOOt - EaSt
Hlll Elementary and Mlll creek 2021 $ 410,000 $$ 410,000 $$ 80,000 $ 20,000 $ 310,000
20
LOCar KOaO sarery Pran - 5pot
Locatlon Safety Improvem€nt 2021 $ 820,000 $$ 820,000 $$ 60,000 $ 50,000 $ 700,000
21 Rallroad Safety Prcject - BNSF
Rallroad Crossing at E Smlth St 202r $ 350,000 $$ 350,000 $ 3s0,000 $$ s0,000 $$ 300,000
22 /otn Avenue Soutn (south 2021 $ 14,380,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 11,380,000 $ 14,380,000 $$ 1,480,000 $ 2,190,000 $ 10,710,000
23 76th Avenue South (North
Seclion)202t $ 5,047,000 $$ 5,047,000 $ 5,047,000 $$ 533,000 $ 490,000 $ 4,024,000
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PRO]ECT COSTS
No,Project YeEr Project Costs S€cured Unrecurcd Ph.s3 Tot!l Othcr Pacxmrnary Right of W.y Construction
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24
:ast vailey ntgnway - 5outn
t96th Street to South 212th 2021 $ 4,034,000 $$ 4,034,000 $ 4,034,000 $$ 300,000 $$ 3,734,000
25
toutn zrztn street - Green
{iver Brldge (west) to Orillla 202I $ 3,436,000 $$ 5,210,000 $ 3,435,000 $$ 416,000 $$ 3,020,000
26
5OUtn ZlUtn Streev9Etn
Avenue South - 94th Place 2021 $ 10,594,000 $ 100,000 $ 10,494,000 $ 10,594,000 $$ 1,076,000 $ 1,158,000 $ 8,360,000
27 lJznq Avenue 5E Peoestnan
lmnr vpm.nrc lPhrqp a\2022 $ 850,000 $$ 850,000 $850,000
$836,600
$5,980,800
$836,600
$500,000
$400,000
$3,000,000
$5,000,000
$ 15,s00,000
$ 51,620,000
$2,467,000
$5,900,000
$3,610,000
$ 5,000,000
$ 7,000,000
$$ 100,000 $$ 7s0,000
2a S 2lZth Street Green Rlver 2022 $ 836,600 $$ 5,980,800 $$ 117,500 $$ 719,100
29 2022 $ 5,980,800 $$ s,980,800 $$ 840,000 $ 5,140,800
30 W James StreeVW Smlth Streel
Pedestrian Improvement 2023 $ 836,600 $$ 836,600 $$ 117,s00 $$ 719,100
31
E WililS street ano Lentrat
Avenue South InteEectlon 2023 $ 500,000 $ 168,000 $ 332,000 $ 44,ooo $ 156,000 $ 290,000
32 Panther Lake Signal System
Integratlon 2023 $ 400,000 $$ 400,000 $$ s0,000 $$ 3s0,000
33 Kent Translt Center 2023 $ 3,000,000 $$ 3,000,000 $ 150,000 $ 713,000 $$ 2,137,000
34 Central Avenue 2023 $ 5,000,000 $$ 5,000,000 $ 250,000 $ 1,188,000 $$ 3,562,000
South 216" Street - 98th
Avenue South to 108th Avenue
Southeast (State Route
515/Benson Hlohwav)
2023 $ 1s,s00,000 $ 100,000 $ 15,400,000 $$ 1,500,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 13,000,000
36 teterans Drlve Extenslon 2023 $ s1,620,000 $ 47,104,000 $ 4,516,000 $$ 2,765,000 $ 10,270,000 $ 38,s8s,000
37 Meeker Street and 64th Avenue 2023 $ 2,467,000 $$ 2,467,000 $$ 274,000 $$ 2,193,000
38
Mldway subarea ToD strcet -i. 244th Street and 32nd 2024 $ 5,900,000 I $ 5,900,000 $$ 600,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 3,900,000
39
South 212th Street - Green
liver Bridge (east) to 72nd
Avenue S
2024 $ 3,610,000 $$ 3,610,000 $$ 440,000 $$ 3,170,000
40
South 248th Street
lmprovements - 104th Avenue
South to 109th Avenue South
2024 $ s,000,000 $$ 5,000,000 $$ 500,000 $ 250,000 $ 4,2s0,000
4L
South 248th Stre€t
Improvements - 109th Avenue
South to 116th Avenue South
2025 $ 7,000,000 $$ 7,000,000 $$ s00,000 $ 2s0,000 $ 6,250,000
42 Southeast 248th Street at
1 1 6th Av. qF P6!ndrhdilr 2026 $ 3,000,000 $$ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $$ 300,000 $ 500,000 $ 2,200,000
totrl Project3 $ 237,933,983 $ 125,380,963 $ 1L9,47L,220 $ 237,574,9A3 $ 2,810,000 $ 25,27r,358 $ 25,155,000 $ 184,338,625
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PROJECT COSTS
to.Proiect Year Proj€ct Coata Secured Unr€curad
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43 ReDalr $ 106,200,00($ 38,400,00c $ 67,800,00(
44 Trafflc Signal Management $ 4,200,00($ 3,750,00c $ 450,00(
45 Channellzation and Pavement Marklngs
Maintenance $ 4,800,00($ 2,s7s,00c $ 2,22s,00(
46 Guardrall Improvements $ 660,00($ 660,000 $
47 LOCat ROaO sarcty Ptan - systemic
Safew Imorovements Prooram $ 660,00($$ 660,00c
Yot.l Programa $ 116,520,00($ 45,385,000 $ 71,135,00(
Ph.36 Tot.l Oth€.PaeliminEry Right of wry condrudion
$ 106,200,000 $$ 14,868,000 $ 1,062,000 $ 90,270,000
$ 4,200,000 $$ 600,000 $$ 3,600,000
$ 4,800,000 $$ 720,000 $$ 4,080,000
$ 660,000 $$ 66,000 $$ 600,000
$ 660,000 $$ 60,000 $$ 600,000
$ 116,s26,000 $$ 16,314,000 $ 1,062,000 $ 99,150,000
Gdnd Totel $ 354,453,983 $ 170,765,963 $ 190,606,220 $ 354,100,983 $ 2,810,000 $ 41,585,358 $ 26,2L7,O00 $ 283,488,625
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #1:South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade
Separation
2021 (Construction started in 2016)
DESCRIPTION:Construct a grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad
mainline tracks and Interurban Trail at South 228th Street. The
project will include the construction of a bridge for four-lane
vehicle crossing; full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and
sidewalks; bicycle facilities; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances. Construction is underway, utilities are being
relocated. This project has also been added to the Washington
State Freight Plan. Construction began in 2016.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction
FUNDING
souRcE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
. $5,450,000
. $6,520,000
$28,800,000
TOTAL .....$4Ot7 7O,OOO
Secured Funding....$38,644,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund, Street
Fund, and Water Fund), Transportation Improvement Board
(TIB), Connecting Washington (Washington State), Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor (FAST), Freight
Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB), Port of Seattle,
Union Pacific Railroad
The project will lead to a seamless connection between major
freight handlers and their primary destinations. It will suppoft
freight moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma,
SeaTac Airport and the freeway system. Grade separating this
arterial will increase roadway capacity, decrease congestion,
enhance safety and improve freight mobility in this corridor and
throughout the region. This project will provide regional
connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and the 40
million square feet of warehouse/industrial space in the valley.
Construction is underway.
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PROJECT #2:
Project Descriptions
Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection
Improvements
2O2t (Preliminary Engineering started in 2OL7)YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:Build right-in/right-out intersection on Willis Street (State Route
516) at Naden Avenue consistent with Washington State
Department of Transportation approval. Reconfigure the
northbound 74t^ Ave S to right-turn only at Willis St, Reconstruct
the traffic control signal.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.. ......$140,000
Right of Way Acquisition .....,, $230,000
Construction $1,000,000
TOTAL .....,. $1,37O,0OO
Secured Funding....$300,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, General Fund, Local
Improvement District, Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will provide access to the City's Naden site, The
Naden site is placed strategically at the entrance to Kent's
Downtown. It is highly approachable and visible from State Route
State Route 167 and State Route 516. The Kent Downtown
Subarea Action Plan describes this area as critical to projecting a
good image of the City.
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PROJECT #3:
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
FUNDING
SoURCE(S):
Project Descriptions
Transportation Master Plan
2021 (Started in 2019)
Major update to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including
near-term and long-range planning for the City's multimodal
transportation network needs. The project will require assistance
from consultants. Project elements include transportation goals
development; an outreach strategy; evaluation of multimodal
level of service; transportation model development; public and
stakeholder outreach; the base, near-term and forecast
transportation model; project development; transportation
performance measures to prioritize projects; financial plan
development; performance metrics to track progress on the
adopted goals; and the draft TMP. The updated TMP will include
all transportation modes. The current TMP was completed in
2008. The Transportation Master Plan update began in December
2018.
Consultant ,.,.,. .... $600,000
In-House Staff . .... $390,000
TOTAL $89O,OOO
Secured Funding .. $890,000
City of Kent (General Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Kent Transpoftation Master Plan (TMP), as incorporated into
the City's Comprehensive Plan, is the City's blueprint for long-
range transportation planning in Kent. The City's Comprehensive
Plan was approved by the Puget Sound Regional Council in 2015,
This update will include a multi-year transportation financing
plan. The plan will also consider subarea and functional plans
adopted since 2008 and newly funded major corridors serving
Kent:
o Plans: Midway Subarea Plan, Downtown Subarea Action
Plan, Rally the Valley, Let's Go Kent, Park & Open Space Plan
(2016)
. Projects: Federal Way Link Extension, State Route 509
extension, State Route 167 improvements
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PROJECT #4:
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
EXTERNAL
FUNDING:2OI9 Legislative Allocation
Tota1.........
Project Descriptions
Willis Street at 4th Ave South Roundabout
2021 (Construction started in 2020)
Construct a roundabout on Willis Street (State Route 516) at 4th
Avenue South. The project will include the construction of the
roundabout, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting,
storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. The
roundabout will accommodate bicycle riders, consistent with the
Transportation Master Plan which calls for a shared bicycle travel
lane on 4th Avenue South. This project must be assessed with
respect to the "complete streets" requirements. The project
design began in 2019 with construction planned in 2020 and
202L.
PreliminaryEngineering.. ...$1,370,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...., ..... $5,000
Construction ... $5,681,000
TOTAL .,.... $7,O56,000
Secured Funding.... . $7,056,000
. $3,000,000
.. $3,000,000
FUNDING
souRcE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact
Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State
Department of Transportation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This gateway project will provide an aesthetically pleasing
welcome into the heart of Kent and provide the typical benefits of
a roundabout including improved safety, improved traffic flow and
decreased lifecycle maintenance costs.
4CIry OF KENT
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2O2L.2O26 SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #5:
Project Descriptions
Meeker Frontage Improvements and Midblock
Crossing at the Riverbend Driving Range - Colony
Park Apartments driveway to Russell Road
2021 (Construction in 2020)YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:Construct a new sidewalk and multimodal pathway along the
driving range on the south side of Meeker Street and a raised
crosswalk and median islands at the midblock pedestrian crossing
between the driving range and golf course. The project removes
the existing pedestrian traffic signal and installs a rectangular
rapid flashing beacon (RRFB), The project includes construction
of concrete curbs, gutters, multimodal path, a scored sidewalk,
street lighting, median islands, storm drainage, irrigation,
landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECTCOST: Preliminary Engineering
Right of Way Acquisition
. $515,000
$110,000
Construction ... $2,825,000
TOTAL .......$3,45O,OOO
Secured Funding.... $3,450,000
EXTERNAL
FUNDING:TIB Complete Streets
TOTAL
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund, Business and Occupation Tax, Parks),
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
Complete Streets Award
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:Private development, "Marquee on Meeker," constructed 1,200
feet of the Meet Me on Meeker promenade. This project will
construct 700 feet of promenade between Russell Road and the
Marquee on Meeker project. This improves non-motorized
travelers' comfort, aesthetics and economic development along
Meeker. The raised crosswalk with median islands improves
drivers' view of crossing pedestrian traffic. A rectangular rapid
flashing beacon (RRFB) improve drivers' awareness of crossing
pedestrians.
. $250,000
$25O,OOO
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DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ,. ...... $500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ..,,..,. $0
Construction $5,591,000
TOTAL .......$6,O91,000
Secured Funding .......$6,091,000
FUNDING:
EXTERNAL
Transportation Improvement Board......
TOTAL
PROJECT #6:
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Project Descriptions
76th Avenue South (Middle Phase) - 22O.n Street
South to 216th Street South
2021 (Construction started in 2O2O)
Construct drainage and road improvements on 76th Avenue South
from 229th Street South to 216th Street South. The project will
raise the existing road to 1.5 feet above FEMA flood elevation,
new storm and waterline, and includes a full width overlay,
concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, and channelization, This project must be assessed with
respect to the complete streets' requirements, The 2008
Transportation Master Plan calls for "possible re-striping" for
bicycle lanes on this segment of 76th Avenue South,
.$2,500,000
$215OOrOOO
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Storm Drainage Utility
Fund), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
Program, Developer Mitigation, Surface Transportation Program,
Transportation Improvement Board
76th Avenue South floods several times per year, resulting in road
closures. The roadway is located in the heart of the City's
Industrial zoning area and has heavy truck traffic, Large
industrial and manufacturing companies and a large solid waste
company that serves several adjacent jurisdictions are located in
the immediate vicinity of the project. Road closures negatively
impact these businesses and create congestion in other parts of
the City as a result of traffic detours around the closure.
Improving the road to current standards will also improve traffic
flow on 76th Avenue South.
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2O2L-2O26 SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
Auburn to Renton RapidRide Access Improvements
2Q2l (Preliminary Engineering anticipated to start in 2O2O)
This project is to upgrade passenger facilities and increase access
to transit within Kent along the new King County Metro RapidRideI corridor expected to open in 2023. Improved pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, shelter improvements, real time arrival
information, lighting, off-board payment kiosks, and other transit
facility improvements will increase safety and comfort for transit
users, induce transit ridership, and improve transit speeds
throughout the City and other jurisdictions along the route. The
new RapidRide corridor will run north-south along Central Avenue
from Auburn to the Kent Transit Center, connect to the East Hill
area, and then north-south along the Benson Highway (State
Route 515) corridor to Renton. Over seven miles of the corridor
are within the City. Design began in 20t9, and construction is
planned for 2O2t and 2022.
PROJECTCOST: Preliminary Engineering.. $1,650,000
Equipment $1,520,000
PROJECT #7:
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
EXTERNAL
FUNDING:
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Construction ...
TOTAT
Secured...
... $7,510,000
$1O,680,OOO
. $10,680,000
Regional Mobility Grant $8,000,000
$2,680,000King County Metro
Total Secured. .......$1O,680,000
WSDOT Regional Mobility Grant, King County Metro
Current frequent service along this corridor includes route 180
(Southeast Auburn to Kent Station to Sea-Tac Airport to Burien Transit
Center) and route 169 (Kent Station to Renton Transit Center). The
corridor currently has 31 northbound and 29 southbound transit stops
serving these two routes. This corridor currently has deficiencies in bus
stop facilities as well as areas with poor pedestrian and bicycle access
to transit, All bus zones identified for RapidRide service will require
upgraded facilities (e.9., new RapidRide shelters and amenities) to
align with King County Metro's RapidRide branding and standards. The
City will work with King County Metro to identify bus zone locations for
improvements.
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PROJECT #8:
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:Install a Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB), high visibility
crosswalk and ADA ramps crossing W James Street at 2nd Avenue
N.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.... $63,158
Right of Way Acquisition $0
Construction ......$210,525
TOTAL $273,683
Secured Funding ..$273,683
EXTERNAL
Sound Transit System Access Funds......$273,683
TOTAL.... ...........$273,683
FUNDING
souRCE (s):Sound Transit System Access Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: W James Street between 4th Ave N and Central Avenue N is 0.3
miles long. The distance between pedestrian crossings is a barrier
to multiple neighborhoods north of W James Street. This projectwill enhance pedestrian connectivity between those
neighborhoods and destinations south of W James Street.
Project Descriptions
W James Street at 2nd Avenue N Pedestrian Crossing
2O2L (Preliminary Engineering started in 2O2A)
FUNDING:
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FUNDING:
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202T-2026 SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #9:
Project Descriptions
South 2L2th Street - East Valley Highway (State
Route 181) to 72nd Avenue South
2O2L (Preliminary Engineering started in 2019)YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:The South 2l2th Street project includes grinding, replacement of
failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from East Valley Highway
to 72d Avenue South. Curb ramps will be upgraded as required
to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
PROIECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .. ,...,. $120,000
Right of Way Acquisition ,....... $0
Construction $3,060,000
TOTAL ....... $3,18O,OOO
Secured Funding.... ....... $3,180,000
EXTERNAL
Surface Transportation Program (2018) ......$1,400,000
TOTAL.... ...$1'4OO,OOO
FUNDING
souRCE(s):Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business
and Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC). The Kent MIC located between the ports of Seattle
and Tacoma supports significant regional growth and
development, with one of the highest concentrations of jobs in
the region. The asphalt pavement on South 2L2th Street has
reached a critical level of degradation, rated at 50 out of a
possible 100 on the Pavement Condition Index--data collected in
April of 20L6. The road surface is heavily impacted by the high
percentage of heavy vehicle traffic in the valley. An overlay is
necessary to prevent further costly damage that may require
more extensive reconstruction of the roadway to this critical
multimodal freight, bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor,
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #1O: Meeker Frontage Improvement at the Riverwood
Apartments - Russell Road to 7OO feet east of Russell
Road
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
FUNDING:
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
TOTAL
2O2L (Preliminary Engineering started in 2019)
Construct new sidewalk and multimodal pathway from Russell
Road to the east limit of the private development at 64th Avenue
South and Meeker Street. The project will include construction of
concrete curbs, gutters, multimodal path, a sidewalk, streetlighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and
appurtenances.
PreliminaryEngineering.. ......$272,QQO
Right of Way Acquisition..,.. ....$25,000
Construction .$2,072,5O0
$2,369,5OO
Secured Funding .. $235,280
EXTERNAL
Surface Transportation Program (2019) ......$235,280
TOTAL.... ...$235,280
City of Kent (Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund, Business and Occupation Tax), Puget Sound
Regional Council Grants (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
/Non-Motorized Set Aside)
Private development at 64th Avenue South and Meeker Street will
construct the Meet Me on Meeker promenade along
approximately 1,000 feet of property frontage. This project
provides approximately 7OO feet of promenade connection
between Russell Road and the western edge of the 64th Avenue
South and Meeker Street project. The project is the second phase
to connect the two privately developed segments for a total
promenade length of approximately 3,500 feet. This will improve
the comfort of non-motorized users as well as aesthetics and
economic development along this important commercial corridor.
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PROJECT #!l: Meeker Frontage Improvement at the Kent
Elementary School
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
202L
Construct new sidewalk and multimodal pathway from 64th
Avenue South to 750 feet east of 64th Avenue South. The project
will include construction of concrete gutters, multimodal path, a
sidewalk, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering . . ......$427 ,2OO
Right of Way Acquisition ....... $271,000
Construction ... $3,169,600
TOTAL ....... $3,867,800
Secured Funding .. $600,000
FUNDING
SoURCE(S):City of Kent (Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund, Business and Occupation Tax), Puget Sound
Regional Council Grant Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:Private development at 64th Avenue South and Meeker Street will
construct the Meet Me on Meeker promenade along
approximately 1,000 feet of property frontage west of the
intersection. This project provides approximately 750 feet of
promenade connection between 64th Avenue South and 750 feet
east of 64th Avenue South. The project is in front of two
businesses and Kent Elementary School. This project will improve
the comfort of non-motorized users as well as aesthetics and
economic development along this important commercial corridor.
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PROJECT #12= Naden Avenue f mprovements - Willis Street to
Meeker Street
YEARI
DESCRIPTION:
202L
Build the new Naden Avenue connecting Willis Street and Meeker
Street to prepare the site for development.
PROJECT COST:PreliminaryEngineering., ..,...$200,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....... $100,000
Construction ... $1,600,000
TOTAL .......$1,9OO,OOO
Secured Funding ..$o
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, General Fund, Local
Improvement District, Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will connect the Naden Avenue and Willis Street
intersection improvements with Meeker Street, allowing for
greater development potential for the Naden site. This area is
adjacent to State Route L67 and State Route 516 and serves as
a gateway to visitors. The Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan
describes this area as critical to projecting a good image of the
City, Additionally, this project will provide on-street parking,
which will improve access to the Interurban Trail.
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PROJECT #13: BNSF Railway Company Railroad Quiet Zone
YEAR: 2O2L
DESCRIPTION:Establish a railroad quiet zone for the BNSF Railway Company
mainline tracks through the City. The grade crossings to be
included in the quiet zone are: South 259th Street, East Willis
Street (State Route 516), East Titus Street, East Gowe Street,
East Meeker Street, East Smith Street, East James Street, and
South 2l2th Street. The project began in 2018.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .. ,.,... $135,000
Right of Way Acquisition .$49,000
Construction $1,754,000
TOTAL .......$1,938,OOO
Secured Funding $1,938,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Washington Utilities
and Transportation Commission
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Locomotive engineers begin sounding the train-mounted horn
approximately one quarter mile from an at-grade
highway/railroad crossing. Train horns are an effective warning
of a train approaching grade crossings, but they expose the local
community to significant noise. Reducing that noise through a
quiet zone will improve the quality of life for those living and
working closest to the railroad facilities and could eliminate a
barrier to attracting new businesses and residents.
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PROJECT #T4:
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
TOTAL
Secured Funding
.$85,000
.$31,000
. $1,096,000
$1,212,OOO
.$L,2L2,OOO
Project Descriptions
Union Pacific Railroad Quiet Zone
202t
Establish a railroad quiet zone for the Union Pacific Railroad
(UPRR) mainline tracks through the City. The grade crossings
included in the quiet zone are: Willis Street (State Route 516),
West Meeker Street, West Smith Street, West James Street and
South 2t2rh Street. The project began in 2018.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Washington Utilities
and Tra nsportation Commission
Locomotive engineers begin sounding the train-mounted horn
approximately one quarter mile from an at-grade
highway/railroad crossing. Train horns are an effective warning
of a train approaching grade crossings, but they expose the local
community to significant noise. Reducing that noise through a
quiet zone will improve the quality of life for those living and
working closest to the railroad facilities and could eliminate a
barrier to attracting new businesses and residents.
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PROJECT #15: Willis Street Shared Use Paths - Union Pacific
Railroad to the 4th Avenue South Roundabout
YEAR: 2O2L
DESCRIPTION:Construct a shared use path from the Union Pacific Railroad to the
roundabout at 4th Avenue South in the existing right-of-way on
the north and south sides of Willis Street, Design is planned in
2O2t, and construction is planned in 2022 and 2023.
PROJECT COST:PreliminaryEngineering..,,....$100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ..... .,, $0
Construction ,..... $500,000
TOTAL $600,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Parks, Business and Occupation Tax,
Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality,
Washington State Department of Transportation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will provide a shared use path on the north and south
sides of Willis Street between the Union Pacific Railroad and the
4th Avenue South roundabout, a gateway to Kent project. This
project will better connect the Interurban Trail to downtown Kent
and serve as a gateway into the City's urban core. The project is
a collaborative effort between Public Works and Parks.
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PROJECT #T6:
Project Descriptions
132nd Avenue Southeast Pedestrian Improvements
(Phase 3) - Kent-Kangley Road Southeast to
Southeast 278th Street
YEAR:202t
DESCRIPTION: Construct an asphalt walking path along the west side of I32nd
Avenue Southeast where sidewalk does not currently exist,
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..... .....$50,000
Right of Way Acquisition .,,,.... $0
Construction ,.,.,. $335,000
TOTAL $385,OOO
Secured Funding.... ... $0
FUNDING
SoURCE(S):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation
Impact Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington
State Department of Transportation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 132nd Avenue Southeast is designated as a minor arterial
roadway, with 5 vehicle lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and
landscaping planned at build-out. This roadway has been
widened at various locations based on development of adjacent
parcels. Due to budgetary constraints this roadway will not be
completed in the near term; however, the desire to improve
pedestrian access necessitates moving ahead with the walking
path.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #172 Russell Road Pedestrian Improvements - Meeker
Street to 5OO feet south of James Street
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
202L
A continuous pedestrian facility will be constructed along Russell
Road from Meeker Street to 500 feet south of James Street.
Sidewalk treatments will include a combination of asphalt path,
concrete sidewalk, and curb separated sidewalk within the
existing right-of-way.
PreliminaryEngineering..... .....$50,000
Right of Way Acquisition .$60,000
Construction $360,0000
$47O,OOO
...,,.,... $o
TOTAL
Secured Funding....
FUNDING
SoURCE(S):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact
Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State
Department of Transportation Local Programs, Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Russell Road is currently not classified in the federal functional
classification system, Staff are in the process submitting a
request the Washington Department of Transportation to have
Russell Road classified as a Major Collector. The roadway has a
2OL9 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 6,800 and serves major
destinations including Hogan Park, the City of Kent Public Work
Operations Shops, Kent Parks Maintenance Shops, the Green
River Trail, and the Kent Valley Ice Center.
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DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #18: Safe Routes to School - School Zone Flashers at 7
Elementary Schools
YEAR: 2021
Install School Zone Flashers at the following Elementary and
Middle Schools: Sunnycrest Elementary, Star Lake Elementary,
Park Orchard Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Millennium
Elementary, Kent Elementary, and Neely-O'Brien Elementary.
Preliminary Engineering..,..,,,$100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ..,,, ... $0
Construction $4000,000
$5OO,OOO
Secured Funding .$0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent (Business
and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State Department of
Transportation Local Programs, Transportation Improvement
Board, City of Kent Drainage Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project increases pedestrian safety on school walk routes.
Flashing beacons are used to notify drivers that the are entering
a school zone near and elementary school with a reduced speed
limit during times when elementary school students are walking
to and from school.
TOTAL
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #L9= Safe Routes to School - East Hill Elementary and Mill
Creek Middle Schools
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
202t
Widen 94th Avenue South within 150' of the intersection to
provide left-turn pockets with minimal storage and tapers. Add
protected left turn signal phasing with flashing yellow arrow.
Complete sidewalk connections within the intersection to 94 Ave
and S 24}th Street without increasing crossing distances. Provide
for the safe movement of bikes through the intersection on this
planned north-south bike corridor.
PreliminaryEngineering..... .....$80,000
Right of Way Acquisition..... ..,.$20,000
Construction ... ... $310,000
TOTAL $41O,OOO
Secured Funding ... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent (Business
and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State Department of
Transportation Local Programs, Transportation Improvement
Board, City of Kent Drainage Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project increases pedestrian safety on school walk routes
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DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
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PROJECT #ZOt Local Road Safety Plan - Spot Location Safety
Improvement Projects
YEAR: 2O2L
Make various safety improvements in a single location each year
to enhance safety for all road users. Apply safety
countermeasures identified in the Local Road Safety Plan in a
single prioritized location with multiple risk factors.
PreliminaryEngineering..... .....$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition .$60,000
Construction $700,000
TOTAL $82O,OOO
Secured Funding ... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP), City of Kent
(Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees),
Washington State Department of Transportation Local Programs,
Transportation Improvement Board, Highway Safety
Improvement Program and Hazard Elimination Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will implement the recommendations of the Local
Roadway Safety Plan by installing safety countermeasures and
improvements in a single prioritized spot location.
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PROJECT #2!: Railroad Safety Project - BNSF Railroad Crossing at
E Smith St
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
202L
PROJECT COST:
Install pedestrian gates in the northwest and southeast
quadrants. Connect pedestrian gates to existing railroad crossing
gate system.
PreliminaryEngineering..... ...,.$50,000
Right of Way Acquisition .,,,,... $0
Construction ...... $300,000
TOTAL $35O,OOO
Secured Funding ,.. $0
FUNDING
SoURCE(S):Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent (Business
and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State Department of
Transportation Local Programs, Transportation Improvement
Board, City of Kent Drainage Funds, Federal Railroad Association
(FRA)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve pedestrian railroad crossing safety at the
E Smith St crossing of the BNSF railroad. This is located at the
south end of the Kent Station Sounder commuter train platform
at the Kent Transit Center. There is a high volume of pedestrian
traffic from the Sound Transit parking garage on the west side of
the BNSF railroad to the eastern railroad planform and bus
transit.
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PROJECT #222 76th Avenue South (South Phase) - 3r4OO feet south
of S 2L2th Street to 2,7OO feet south of S 212th Street
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
202r
Construct drainage and road improvements on 76th Avenue South
from the 222nd Avenue S to 220th Avenue S, The project will
raise the existing road to 1.5 feet above FEMA flood elevation,
construct 3 bridge type culverts, and includes a full width overlay,
concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, and channelization. This project must be assessed with
respect to the "complete streets" requirements. The 2008
Transportation Master Plan calls for "possible re-striping" for
bicycle lanes on this segment of 76th Avenue South.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.. .,, $1,480,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....$2,190,000
Construction . $10,710,000
TOTAL $14,38O,OOO
Secured Funding .......$3,000,000
EXTERNAL
Washington Department of Commerce...$3,000,000
TOTAL.... ...,........$3,OOO,OOO
FUNDING
sou RCE (s):Washington State Department of Commerce, City of Kent
(Business and Occupation Tax, Storm Drainage Utility Fund),
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program,
Developer Mitigation, Surface Transportation Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:76th Avenue South floods several times per year, resulting in
road closures. The roadway is located in the heart of the City's
Industrial zoning area and has significant heavy truck traffic.
Large industrial and manufacturing companies and a large solid
waste company that serves several adjacent jurisdictions are
located in the immediate vicinity of the project. Road closures
negatively impact these businesses and create congestion in
other parts of the City as a result of traffic detours around the
closure. Improving the road to current standards will also improve
traffic flow on 76th Avenue South.
FUNDING:
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PROJECT #23: 76th Avenue South (North Phase) - S 212th Street to
I,OOO feet south of S 212th Street
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
202L
Construct drainage and road improvements on 76th Avenue South
from S zLZth Street to 1,000 feet south of S 212th Street, The
project will raise the existing road to 1.5 feet above FEMA flood
elevation, construct new storm and water, and includes a full
width concrete roadway, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
street lighting, storm drainage, and channelization. This project
must be assessed with respect to the "complete streets"
requirements. The 2008 Transportation Master Plan calls for
"possible re-striping" for bicycle lanes on this segment of 76th
Avenue South.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .. ,..... $533,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....... $490,000
Construction $4,024,000
TOTAL ....... $5,O47 ,oOO
Secured Funding $o
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Storm Drainage Utility
Fund), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
Program, Developer Mitigation, Surface Transportation Program,
Transportation Improvement Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:76th Avenue South floods several times per year, resulting in road
closures. The roadway is in the heart of the City's Industrial
zoning area and has significant heavy truck traffic. Large
industrial and manufacturing companies and a large solid waste
company that serves several adjacent jurisdictions are located in
the immediate vicinity of the project. Road closures negatively
impact these businesses and create congestion in other parts of
the City as a result of traffic detours around the closure,
Improving the road to current standards will also improve traffic
flow on 76th Avenue South.
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PROJECT #24t East Valley Highway - South 196th Street to South
212th Street
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
202L
The East Valley Highway project includes grinding, replacement
of failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from South 196th Street
to South 2I2th Street. Curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons
will be upgraded as required to meet Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) standards.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .. .,..,. $300,000
Right of Way Acquisition..... ,,. $0
Construction $3,734,000
TOTAL ,...... $4,O34,OOO
Secured Funding .., $0
FUNDING
sou RCE(s):Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business and
Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC). The road surface is heavily impacted by the high
percentage of heavy vehicle traffic. Overlay is necessary to
prevent further costly damage that may require more extensive
reconstruction of the roadway to this critical multimodal freight,
bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor.
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PROJECT #25: South 2L2th Street - Green River Bridge (west) to
Orillia Road S/City Limits
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
202L
The South 2t2th Street project includes grinding, replacement of
failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from West Valley
Highway to Orillia Road S, Curb ramps will be upgraded as
required to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering .. ...... $416,000
Right of Way Acquisition.,... ... $0
Construction .., $3,020,000
TOTAL .....,. $3,436,000
Secured Funding.... .....$0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business
and Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC), The Kent MIC located between the ports of Seattleand Tacoma supports significant regional growth and
development, with one of the highest concentrations of jobs in
the region. The road surface is heavily impacted by the high
percentage of heavy vehicle traffic. An overlay is necessary to
prevent further costly damage that may require more extensive
reconstruction of the roadway to this critical multimodal freight,
bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor.
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PROJECT #26: South 218th Street/98th Avenue South - 94th Place
South to South 216th Street
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
FUNDING
SoURCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
202L
Construct a three-lane roadway from 94th Place South to South
2L6th Street. This project widens South 216th Street/98th Ave
South to three lanes and include full-width paving; concrete
curbs, gutters and sidewalks; five-foot paved shoulders; street
lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and
channelization. This project must be assessed with respect to the
"complete streets" requirements.
Preliminary Engineering.. ...$1,076,000
Right of Way Acquisition .... $1,158,000
Construction $8,360,000
TOTAL ..... $1O,594,OOO
Secured Funding .. $100,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund, Local
Improvement District, Special Assessments, Transportation
Impact Fee), Developer Mitigation, Transportation Improvement
Board
The existing transpoftation network cannot accommodate the
current or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent's East
Hill and the Kent Valley. To meet transportation concurrency
requirements of the Growth Management Act, additional east-
west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections along South
2}8rh/2L2th Street and James/Southeast 240th Streets are at or
over capacity. Because of existing development and topographic
constraints, and it is not feasible to widen the James/Southeast
24!th Street and South 208th./2L2th Street corridors enough to
provide the additional east-west capacity needed to
accommodate forecast traffic volumes.
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PROJECT #27t 132nd Avenue Southeast Pedestrian Improvements
(Phase 4) - Southeast 228th Street to Southeast
24(Jth Street
YEAR: ,,
DESCRIPTION:
2022
A continuous pedestrian facility will be constructed along the west
side of L32nd Avenue SE from SE 240th Street to SE 228th Place.
Sidewalk treatments will include a combination of asphalt path,
concrete sidewalk, and curb separated sidewalk adjacent to the
roadway where appropriate. This project continues Phase I and
Phase II improvements that were funded by TIB grants awarded
in 2016 and 20L7. A continuous pedestrian facility now exists
from SE 240th - SE 272nd.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .. ..,.,. $100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....,... $0
Construction $750,0000
$85O,OOO
Secured Funding ....... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact
Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State
Department of Transportation Local Programs, Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 132nd Avenue Southeast is designated as a minor arterial
roadway, with 5 vehicle lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and
landscaping planned at build-out. This roadway has been
widened at various locations based on development of adjacent
parcels. Due to budgetary constraints this roadway will not be
completed in the near term; however, the desire to improve
pedestrian access necessitates moving ahead with the walking
path.
TOTAL
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PROJECT #28=
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Project Descriptions
S 212th Street Green River Bridge Rehabilitation
2022
Replace the existing finger expansion joints. The improvements
would remove and replace the aged compression seals, steel
sliding plate, and steel fingers, with a modern expansion joint on
the west end of the bridge and remove and repair the flexible
joint seals on the east end of the bridge.
Preliminary Engineering .. ...... $117,500
Right of Way Acquisition ,.,.. .,. $0
Construction ,,,...$719,100
TOTAL $836,600
Secured Funding ... $0
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), WSDOT Local Bridge Program
The S. 2L2th Street, a major corridor connecting I-5 to SR-167
and SR-515, bisects the Kent Manufacturing and Industrial
Center. This corridor is heavily used by commuters and
commercial trucks. The S. 2L2th Street Bridge spans the Green
River. The current bridge is a three span steel plate girder with a
weathering steel and concrete deck and steel finger expansion
joints. No major repairs have been performed on the bridge since
its construction in 1966. Recent repairs include the filling of
missing sections of poured flexible seal with crack sealant in
several locations. In 2006, repairs were made to the concrete
parapet and deck surface. Joint and steel rail repairs were made
in 2010. In 2019, the average daily traffic (ADT) just west of the
bridge was 21,600 with 19olo trucks and an annual gross tonnage
of just under 14 million. The annual gross tonnage makes the
roadway a T-1 freight route on the WSDOT Freight and Goods
Transportation System (FGTS). Due to heavy vehicular and truck
traffic, the deck surface substantially delaminated and spalled to
the point that repairs were required in the summer of 2019. The
S. 2L2th Street Bridge has stringer supports with attached
existing city utilities (8" sanitary sewer force main and 8" water
main) and private utilities below the roadway decking that
services businesses and residents on either side of the Green
River in the City of Kent.
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PROJECT #292
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
Project Descriptions
Meeker Street Green River Bridge Rehabilitation
2022
Replace the existing finger expansion joints and bearing pads,
deck resurfacing, and bridge repainting.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ,. ,..... $840,000
Right of Way Acquisition .....,.. $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Construction $5,140,800
TOTAT ,...... $5,98O,8OO
Secured Funding ... $0
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), WSDOT Local Bridge Program
The Meeker St. bridge over the Green River is a steel stringer
bridge (Warren Truss Frame). Meeker Street is part of the old SR-
516, a major corridor linking I-5 and SR-167. The Meeker Street
Bridge has stringer supports with attached existing city utilities
(METRO 24" sanitary sewer trunk line and a City of Kent 12" water
main and other outside utilities) below the roadway decking that
services the residents on the west hill of the City of Kent. Just
west of the bridge, the average daily traffic (ADT) was 18,900
with 4olo trucks and an annual gross tonnage of just under 2
million. The annual gross tonnage makes the roadway a T-3
freight route on the WSDOT Freight and Goods Transportation
System (FGTS),
The bridge has severe paint scaling with 70% of top chords of the
trusses peeled to the primer, as well as bottom trusses and
veftical hangers. Pack rust is visible. The bridge deck has severe
exposed short transverse rebar with spalls concentrated in both
east bound and westbound lanes. The worst area is in the
southern lane, The lanes have about 50-55 percent exposed
transverse re-bar on the bridge decking. Due to aging of the
bridge, the existing finger expansion joints need to be replaced,
including the reinsert and glue bearing pads.
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PROJECT #3O: W James Street/W Smith Street Pedestrian
Improvements
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
2023
The proposed project will improve the pedestrian and bicycling
experience between the underutilized Kent/James Street Park &
Ride and Kent Sounder Station. Improvements include pedestrian
wayfinding, pedestrian lighting, and related safety
improvements.
Preliminary Engineering.. .....,$117,500
Right of Way Acquisition ..,,.... $0
Construction $719,100
TOTAL $836,600
Secured Funding ... $0
FUNDING
SoURCE(S):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Sound Transit System Access Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The pedestrian environment between the Kent/James Street Park
& Ride and Kent Sounder Station lacks pedestrian wayfinding and
lighting. Parking at Kent Station has a high utilization, while the
Park & Ride is underutilized. The project will increase utilization
of the Park & Ride, provide an alternative to congested parking
areas near Kent Station, and improve the safety and pedestrian
experience along the pedestrian route.
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PROJECT #3Lz E Willis Street and Central Avenue South
Intersection Improvements
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
2023
Improve the intersection of E Willis Street and Central Avenue
South to provide a right turn lane from southbound on Central
Avenue South to westbound E Willis Street. Project includes
sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement and improvements to
traffic signal system, Although there are no bicycle facilities
planned at the E Willis Street and Central Avenue South
intersection, this project must be assessed with respect to the
"complete streets" requirements,
Preliminary Engineering..... .....$44,000
Right of Way Acquisition ..... .. $166,000
Construction ..... $290,000
TOTAL $5OO,OOO
Secured Funding .. $168,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, Transportation Impact Fee)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is a traffic mitigation requirement for additional trips
generated by the Kent Station Development. The City will be
implementing this project for which money was contributed by
the Kent Station developer. The transportation analysis prepared
for the ShoWare project assumed construction of this project
would be complete.
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PROJECT #322
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
FUNDING
sou RCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Project Descriptions
Panther Lake Signal System Integration
2023
This project includes extension of the fiber optic communications
network to traffic signals in the Panther Lake area to allow remote
monitoring, management and coordination. The project also
includes replacement of the existing traffic signal controllers allow
integration with the new central traffic signal control system and
operating Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows (FYLTA).
PreliminaryEngineering..... ...,.$50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ..,..... $0
Construction ....., $350,000
TOTAL $4OO,OOO
Secured Funding $o
Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
The traffic signals in the Panther Lake area are not connected to
the City's new central traffic signal control system; hence, they
cannot be remotely monitored or managed from the City's Traffic
Management Center. The existing traffic signal controllers are
not capable of operating FYLTA for permissive left turn
movements. It has been demonstrated that this type of signal
display is much more readily understood by motorists and results
in reduced collision rates involving vehicles turning left during
permissive left turn signal phases. The integration of these
signals into the City's signal system will allow operation flexibility
and improved transportation system efficiency.
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PROJECT #33: Kent Transit Center - Access, Mobility and Safety
Improvements
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
2023
This project will create an eastbound right-turn lane on East
James Street to Railroad Avenue North extending from 1't Avenue
North to Railroad Avenue North. This project will also extend the
eastbound bicycle facility on James Street that currently
terminates approaching the 1st Avenue North intersection, In
addition, improved pedestrian facilities are planned along the
north and south sides of East James Street, improving mobility
and safety for these users.
PROJECTCOST; Preliminary Engineering . $713,000
Equipment $150,000
Construction ....$2,L37,00O
$3TOOO,OOO
..... $0
TOTAL
Secured Funding
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:This project will improve mobility for transit vehicles, bicyclists,
and pedestrians accessing the Kent Transit Center (Kent Station)
via East James Street. Kent Station serves as a vital
transportation hub for the south King County. In addition to
Sound Transit (ST) Sounder service, a King County METRO or ST
bus accesses the transit center once per minute during the peak
periods. By 2040, a bus will access the transit center every 30
seconds during peak periods. In addition, voter approved ST 3
will increase Sounder service, East James Street in the vicinity of
Kent Station has high congestion and low mobility during peak
periods. Eastbound James Street approaching CentralAvenue has
large queues and poor level of service, East James Street has two
eastbound travel lanes through the BNSF rail crossing. A short
eastbound left and right turn lane approaching Central Avenue
starts at Railroad Avenue North. Existing geometrics on East
James Street west of Railroad Avenue North are constrained by
the close proximity of the Washington Cold Storage Inc. building.
Improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities in this area are needed.
King County METRO, Washington State Department of
Transportation Regional Mobility Grant
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PROJECT #34t Central Avenue - Traffic Signal Communication
YEAR:
DESCRI PT ION:
2023
The project will implement the communication connection
between the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) rail
corridor and the traffic signals along Central Avenue to allow area
signals the ability to adjust signal timing in anticipation of, during,
and after train events. In addition, signals along the Central
Avenue corridor, from South 259th Street through South 2t2tn
Street, will be upgraded to use this interconnection. Signal
upgrades may utilize newer technology such as adaptive signal
control systems, transit signal priority, and other intelligent
transportation systems applications in traffic signal control.
Additional signals adjacent to at-grade rail crossings may also be
upgraded to take advantage of the new communication
connections.
Preliminary Engineering.. ...$1,188,000
Equipment .,.... .... $250,000
Construction ... . $3,562,000
TOTAL ....... $5,OOO,OOO
Secured Funding ... $0
King County METRO, Washington State Department of
Transportation's Regional Mobility Grant
This project will improve mobility for transit vehicles and
motorists in the vicinity of the Kent Transit Center along the
Central Avenue corridor, from South 259th Street through South
2L2rh Street. A King County METRO or Sound Transit bus accesses
the transit center once per minute during the peak periods. By
2040, a bus will access this regional transit center every 30
seconds during peak periods. Downtown Kent, along the Central
Avenue corridor, experiences poor level of service due to heavy
congestion affecting movements from multiple directions. There
are more than 60 daily trains on the BNSF corridor adjacent to
Central Avenue. With no downtown grade-separated rail
crossings, the volume of daily rail crossing events contributes to
the congested conditions. Today, the traffic signal system cannot
communicate signal timing modifications to manage changes in
traffic patterns during or after a train event.
PROJECT COST:
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
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PROJECT #35: South 216th Street - 98th Avenue South to 1o8th
Avenue Southeast (State Route 515/Benson
Highway)
YEAR:2023
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane roadway from 98th Avenue South to 108th
Avenue Southeast (State Route 5l5/Benson Highway). This
project widens South 216th Street to three lanes and include full-
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; five-foot
paved shoulders; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping;
utilities and channelization, This project must be assessed with
respect to the "complete streets" requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering., ... $1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,000,000
Construction $13,000,000
TOTAL ..... $15,5OO,OOO
Secured Funding .. $100,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund, Local
Improvement District, Special Assessments, Transportation
Impact Fee), Developer Mitigation, Transportation Improvement
Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:The existing transportation network cannot accommodate the
current or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent's East
Hill and the Green River Valley. To meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 208th/2L2th Street and James/Southeast 24}th
Streets are at or over capacity. Because of existing development
and topographic constraints, and it is not feasible to widen the
James/Southeast 24}th Street and South z}Bth/zL2th Street
corridors enough to provide the additional east-west capacity
needed to accommodate forecast traffic volumes.
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PROJECT #36: Veterans Drive Extension - Military Road to I-5
Southbound Off-ramp
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION:Complete a missing link by constructing a new roadway from
Military Road to the I-5 Southbound off-ramp, including an
intersection with the northbound on-ramp to I-5 and an
undercrossing of I-5, The project will include the construction of
full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pedestrian
pathway, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.
Right of Way Acquisition
$2,765,000
TOTAL....
Construction
..$10,270,000
. $38,585,000
$51,62O,OOO
Secured Funding.... ......$47,104,000
Connecting Washington Account (State),
Transportation Improvement Board Grant,
Transportation Program Grant
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent,
Federal Surface
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve the connection between the Sea-Tac
International Airport, the Poft of Seattle and the Kent
Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC). This project reduces
traffic congestion on local roads and highways by completing a
direct connection between Seattle and the Kent Valley. The
project will redistribute traffic away from State Route 516,
improving operations of the interchange.
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PROJECT #372 Meeker Street and 64th Avenue South - Intersection
Improvements
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
2023
Intersection reconstruction, curb bulb-outs and bus bulb-outs to
decrease the pedestrian crossing distance and decrease transit
board time. The project includes bus stop improvements on the
north and south side of W Meeker Street east of 64th Ave South,
and signal improvements including transit signal priority.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering.. ......$274,0OO
Right of Way Acquisition ,,.., ... $0
Construction .., $2,193,000
TOTAL ....,..$2,467 ,oOO
Secured Funding.... .....,.$0
FUNDING
SoURCE(S):Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business
and Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:The project is intended to make the intersection safer by reducing
westbound through lanes from two to one, so people driving
vehicles merge before the intersection rather than speeding to
merge after getting through. The curb bulbs will also help make a
more comfortable experience for pedestrians crossing the
intersection, which fits the overall Meet Me on Meeker vision for
the corridor. The project supports visitors to local businesses,
students at Kent Elementary School, nearby residents, seniors
and commuters. The project supports and originates from the
Economic Development Plan, adopted by City Council-
particularly the strategies to beautify Kent streetscapes and
strengthen sense of place by designating and improving key
gateways into Kent.
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YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
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PROJECT #38: Midway Subarea TOD Street - S. 244th Street and
32nd Avenue South
2024
Construct two new streets including sidewalks and bike lanes in
the Midway area near the future Kent-Des Moines Link Light Rail
Station, The project includes the new 32nd Avenue South and a
new segment of S.244th St from S, 240th Street to Pacific Highway
South (SR 99). These will be complete streets supportive of
transit-oriented development envisioned in the Midway Subarea
Plan adopted in 20II.
Preliminary Engineering .. ...... $600,000
Right of Way Acquisition .... $1,400,000
Construction ... $3,900,000
TOTAL ..,.... $5,9OO,OOO
Secured Funding.... ......$0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent (Business
and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State Department of
Transportation Local Programs, Transportation Improvement
Board, Washington State Department of Transportation Local
Programs, City of Kent Drainage Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will support the vision of the Midway Subarea Plan
including Transit Oriented Development near the future Link Light
Rail Station at 30th Avenue South and S. 36th Street, anticipated
to open in 2024.
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PROJECT #39: South 2L2th Street - Green River Bridge (east) to
72d Avenue South
YEAR:2024
DESCRIPTION:The South 2t2th Street project includes grinding, replacement of
failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from West Valley
Highway to Orillia Road S, Curb ramps will be upgraded as
required to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering .. ...... $440,000
Right of Way Acquisition .,...... $0
Construction ... $3,170,000
TOTAL .......$3,610,000
Secured Funding ... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business
and Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC). The Kent MIC located between the ports of Seattle
and Tacoma supports significant regional growth and
development, with one of the highest concentrations of jobs in
the region. The asphalt pavement on South 2l2th Street has
reached a critical level of degradation, rated at 50 on the
Pavement Condition Index--data collected in April of 2016. The
road surface is heavily impacted by the high percentage of heavy
vehicle traffic. Based on 2018 data, South 2l2th Street from West
Valley Highway to Riverview Blvd S is a T-1 in the WSDOT Freight
and Goods Transpoftation System carrying more the 10 million
tons of freight each year and South 2L2th Street from Riverview
Blvd S to Orillia Rd S is aT-2. An overlay is necessary to prevent
further costly damage that may require more extensive
reconstruction of the roadway to this critical multimodal freight,
bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor.
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PROJECT #4O: Southeast 248th Street Improvements - 104th
Avenue South to 1o9th Avenue South
YEAR:2024
DESCRIPTION:Improvements on Southeast 248th Street between 104th Avenue
Southeast and 109th Avenue Southeast. This project must be
assessed with respect to the "complete streets" requirements.
The 2008 Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this
segment of Southeast 248th Street. This segment will include a
five-foot landscape buffer between each sidewalk and bicycle
lane.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction
TOTAL
Secured Funding
. $4,250,000
$5TOOO,OOO
..,,. $0
FUNDING
SoURCE(S):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Economic Incentive Grants
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: In support of future development, this area will be connected tothe bicycle and pedestrian networks. Nearby pedestrian
generators include Morrill Meadows Park, East Hill Park, Daniel
Elementary School, the YMCA and the project will include
improved turning operations into these attractors.
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PROJECT #4t= Southeast 248th Street Improvements - 109th
Avenue Southeast to 116th Avenue Southeast
YEAR:2025
DESCRIPTION:Improvements on Southeast 248th Street between 109th Avenue
Southeast and 116th Avenue Southeast. This project must be
assessed with respect to the "complete streets" requirements.
The 2008 Transportation Master PIan calls for bicycle lanes on this
segment of Southeast 248th Street. This segment will include a
five-foot landscape buffer between each sidewalk and bicycle
lane.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering,, ......$500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ..,,... $250,000
Construction ... $6,250,000
TOTAT .......i7,OOO,OOO
Secured Funding ... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Economic Incentive Grants
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: In support of future development, this area will be connected tothe bicycle and pedestrian networks. Nearby pedestrian
destinations include Morrill Meadows Park, East Hill Park, Daniel
Elementary School, the YMCA and the project will include
improved turning operations into these attractors.
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PROJECT #422 Southeast 248th Street at 116th Avenue Southeast
Roundabout
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
2026
Construct a roundabout at Southeast 248th Street and 116th
Avenue Southeast for capacity and traffic safety improvements.
This project must be assessed with respect to the "complete
streets" requirements. The 2008 Transportation Master Plan calls
for bicycle lanes on this segment of Southeast 248th Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .. ...... $300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...,... $500,000
Construction $2,200,000
TOTAL .......$3,OOO,OOO
Secured Funding ... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Economic Incentive Grants
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve the operation and safety of this busy
intersection and support future growth in the area. In addition,
lifecycle costs will be lower than a traffic signal.
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PROJECT #43:
Project Descriptions
Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair
Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
202L - 2026YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:Preserve the existing transportation system by resufacing the
existing asphalt and concrete streets throughout the City.
Reconstruct sidewalks as related to curb ramps upgrades
consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The
project limits must be assessed in accordance with the "complete
streets" req ui rements.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering ,. , $14,868,000
Right of Way Acquisition .....,...... $1,062,000
Construction . $90,270,000
TOTAL ...$106,200,000
Secured Funding ..... $38,400,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Solid Waste Utility
Tax), Surface Transportation Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:The City assessed the condition of its street network in 2016.
Many of the streets exhibit deficiencies that reflect they are
beyond their expected performance life and are in need of a
maintenance or rehabilitation overlay, or some amount of
reconstruction. This preservation work also requires curb ramps
and sidewalks be made accessible to persons with disabilities,
according to the ADA, This program constructs and repairs the
City's sidewalks and begins to address the pedestrian
improvements identified in the Transportation Master Plan.
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PROJECT #44= Traffic Signal Management Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2O2L - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Preserve the existing traffic control signal and intelligent
transportation systems through preventative maintenance and
lifecycle hardware replacement. Review and adjust traffic signal
timing to optimize intersection efficiency.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .. ,..... $600,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......,. $0
Construction $3,600,000
TOTAL .......$4,2OO,OOO
Secured Funding .......$3,750,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City maintains and extensive traffic control system that
includes 119 traffic signals, one pedestrian hybrid beacon, five
pedestrian activated crosswalk beacons, 28 traffic cameras, and
a large traffic signal communications system. These systems
require routine preventative maintenance to operate safely and
efficiently.
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PROJECT #45= Channelization and Pavement Markings Maintenance
Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
2021 - 2026
Refresh and replace pavement markings including paint,
thermoplastic, and raised pavement markers throughout the City
to separate and regulate conflicting traffic movements, define
paths of travel, and facilitate safe and orderly movement on City
streets.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .. ...... $720,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........ $0
Construction ... $4,080,000
TOTAL ....... $4,8OO,OOO
Secured Funding .......$2,575,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This ongoing program maintains roadway channelization
throughout the City. The City has approximately 1,700,000 linear
feet (LF) of channelization striping, 450,000 raised pavement
markers, 22,OLZ LF of access control curb and 7 ,2OO LF of painted
access control curb, Roadway channelization helps to reduce
conflict points and direct motorists through areas of complexity.
This project preserves the capacity and efficiency of the existing
roadway system.
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PROJECT #46= Guardrail Improvements Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2O2t - 2026
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to
enhance motorist safety. Upgrade existing guardrail end-
treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulations.
PROJECTCOST: PreliminaryEngineering..... .....$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ..... .,. $0
Construction $600,000
TOTAL $660,000
Secured Funding ... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Highway Safety
Improvement Program and Hazard Elimination Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated for compliance with Federal and State
regulations and the requirement to mitigate potentially hazardous
roadway conditions.
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Project Descriptions
PROJECT #47t Local Road Safety Plan - Systemic Safety
Improvements Program
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
Ongoing Citywide Program
202L - 2026
Make various safety improvements systemically throughout the
City each year to enhance safety for all road users. Apply safety
countermeasures identified in the Local Road Safety Plan in
multiple prioritized locations with similar risk factors.
PRO'ECT COST:PreliminaryEngineering..... ....,$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ,..,, ... $0
Construction ...,,, $600,000
TOTAL $660,000
Secured Funding ... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP), City of Kent
(Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees),
Washington State Department of Transportation Local Programs,
Transportation Improvement Board, Highway Safety
Improvement Program and Hazard Elimination Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will implement the recommendations of the Local
Roadway Safety Plan by installing safety countermeasures and
improvements systemically throughout the City in multiple
prioritized locations.
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For more information or additional copies of this document contact
April Delchamps, AICP
Senior Transportation Planner
City of Kent, Public Works, Engineering
400 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA 98032-5895
253-856-5564
adelcham ps@ kentwa. gov
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