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Home My WebLink About1961qW RESOLUTION NO. I A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, amending the 2018 through 2023 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program. RECITALS A. 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 6, 2017, and adopted the 2018 through 2023 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program. B. Per RCW 35.77.010, the six -year plan for each city shall specifically set forth those projects and programs of regional significance for inclusion in the transportation improvement program within that region. Amending the 2018 through 2023 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program to include projects allows the City to search for funding partners and apply for grants for these additional projects. C. 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 March 6, 2018, to consider public testimony on the City's proposed amendments to the 2018 through 2023 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program. 1 2018-2023 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 amended 2018 through 2023, Six - Year Transportation Improvement Program, set forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached and filed with City Clerk, is hereby adopted. SECTION 2. - Severabilitv. 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 by City_Cierk. 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. PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, this 6 fir, day of Mp 2018. t� CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this day of rdry l ✓ , 2018. DANA RALPH, MAYOR 2 2018-2023 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program ATTEST: KIMBERLEY Ar, KOOMOTO, CITY APPROVIO."S M: ARTNUR "PAT" FITZPATRICK, C ATTORNEY P ew,-lltle-„..,,..,P,o,,... dM,.,rew ItIlld — 3 2018-2023 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program Resolution Exhibit "A„ CITY OF KENT WASHINGTON SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION Yi i YO IMPROVEMENT i PROGRAM w Mayor Dana Ralph Timothy J. LaPorte, PE, Director of Public Works March 6, 2018 `err"•- RC�T WA II"c . Table of Contents: Resolution............................................................................................i Introduction........................................................................................ iii ProjectList......................................................................................... vi 2018 — 2023 Six -Year TIP Cost Estimates...................viii " Mapof Projects................................................................................... ix Project Descriptions..............................................................................1 Contact Information............................................................................25 On the Cover: Kent-Kangley Pedestrian Safety Improvements 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. 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 included in the plan are those that are considered to be regionally significant. 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 capital 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 capital 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. 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 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. iii Requirements State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated annually (RCW 35.77.010). It represents an important planning component under the State's Growth Management Act. 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 that projects be included in the TIP. The State's Safe Routes to School program, for example, requires that potential projects be included in the TIP in order to be eligible for funding. The Six -Year TIP is also required to be consistent with the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to RCW 35.77.010. 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. Subsequently, the 2018-2023 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. Capital Streets Projects that do not have any identified funding sources have been removed from the plan. Projects and programs were reclassified where appropriate. Table 1 Projects Added iv Table 2 Projects Removed v Project List Project Project Name Number Project Location and Extent i„ 72"° Avenue South Extension South 2001h Street to South 196th Street 2. Kent Regional Trails Connector Green River Trail to Interurban Trail at S 218th Street 3, Southeast 208th Street and loath Avenue Southeast Intersection Improvements Intersection Operations Enhancement 4. 132"a Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Kent-Kangley Road to Southeast 2481h Street 5. South 224th Street Extension, 84th Avenue to 881h Avenue South 6. Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection Improvements Intersection Operations Enhancement 7. Naden Local Access Road Willis Street to Naden Assembly 8. Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows Northern Industrial Valley 9. South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Grade -Separated Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad 10. Transportation Master Plan 11. Meet Me on Meeker Intersection Improvements at 4th Avenue and Midblock Crossing 12. South 2241h Street Extension, 88th Avenue South to 94th Place South 13. Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads 14. Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast vi Project Project Name Number Project Location and Extent 15. Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements Intersection Operations Enhancement 16. 761h Avenue South 22200 Block to 21700 Block 17. Southeast 2481h Street Improvements 104"' Avenue South to 116th Avenue South 18. Panther Lake Signal System Integration 19. Willis Street Roundabout Willis Street at 4`h Avenue South 20. South 224th Street Extension, 94th Place South to 1080 Avenue Southeast (State Route 515/Benson Highway) WmWdMqJL WL11*21101ciomm 21. Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program 22, Traffic Signal Management Program 23. Channelization Improvement Program 24. Guardrail and Safety Improvements Program vii Cy Sr Y R 0 E c a d M N (D y se C C a o w O ` 47 V U N a a U y p N U a r ` CL o tMM x IIIIVVI npt99 SMY 3S eb<vi �b wA ]S nVOiI oi` ^y C� d Js.vYSI fJ f caAln+C°".. 4PWMI, J^ IV VV[ 3s.vcu II A,y VyW rti vYy lV'I.r �� W E 4'+ :nVlerli.e:Y o-yV?In J4( N rtlk ww. snV" ffi Yr "daYG'uxoN h : S /'beerylgy C.�,.� SnV1i x Qi lrI snna[ as S�bmon uulrep i � n 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #1: 72°d Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to South 1961h Street YEAR: 2018 expected completion DESCRIPTION: Complete a missing link by constructing a new three -lane roadway from South 2001h Street to South 196th 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. This project is nearing completion. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $456,000 Right of Way Acquisition . $30,000 Construction .................. $3,171,000 TOTAL .......................... $3,657,000 Secured Funding....,,„ _...„ $3,657,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Transportation Impact Fee) Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, Transportation Improvement Board PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the northern Kent industrial area, and high levels of congestion along West Valley Highway between the South 180th Street and South 1961h Street corridors, mandate additional north -south arterial capacity. This project provides some relief for South 180... Street, South 19611 Street, and South 212" Street intersections along West Valley Highway. It also provides improved access to the South 1961h Street corridor from industrial development along 72nd Avenue South by constructing the missing link between South 200`h Street and South 196" Street. This roadway connection provides a direct link from the existing Fire Station on 72n° Avenue South to the 1961h Street grade separated corridor over both the BNSF and JPRR mainline railroad tracks, dramatically improving emergency response times to a large area of the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center and warehouse land uses. 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #2: Kent Regional Trails Connector Green River Trail to Interurban Trail at South 2181h Street YEAR: 2018 expected completion DESCRIPTION: Construct 4,400 foot multi -use trail connecting the Green River and Interurban Regional Trails at a point approximately mid -way between the South 2124h Street and South 228"" Street Corridors at about South 218`h Street in the heart of the Kent Valley. This 12-foot wide multi -use trail for non -motorized users will include trail lighting, in some locations, to enhance visibility and encourage year-round usage. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and marked crosswalks will be installed where the new trail crosses midblock at 641h Avenue South and 72otl Avenue South. A traffic signal for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing mid -block will be installed on 66"' Avenue South (West Valley HWY). A mechanism for performance monitoring (counting) will be installed at or near the new traffic signal. The project will install a steel pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Mill Creek between 72°'d Avenue South and the Interurban Trail. The project is nearing completion. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $375,000 Right of Way Acquisition .......... $4,000 Construction .................. $1,526,000 TOTAL .......................... $1,905,000 Secured Funding .............. $1,905,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Parks Fund), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, Washington State Department of Transportation Local Programs PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This new trail would fill a missing east/west link in the City's and the region's bicycle network. It would connect two of the most heavily used regional trails and provide access for tens of thousands of people to a concentrated employment center. It would provide alternative mode access to the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center's 1,800 employers, to recreational activities along the Green River and the Green River Natural Resources Area and improve safety for all users crossing three major arterial streets in an area with truck traffic. 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAH. TRANSPORTATION IMIPROVEMEN'T PROGRAM PROJECT #3: Southeast 208th Street and 108th Avenue Southeast (SR 515/113enson Highway) Intersection Improvements Intersection Operations Enhancements YEAR: 2018 expected completion DESCRIPTION: Add a second southbound left storage lane on 1081h Avenue SE, widen the receiving lane on SE 2081h St, and modify the signal phasing. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $281,000 Right of Way Acquisition ........ $21,000 Construction ................... $1,019,000 TOTAL .......................... $1, 321,000 Secured Funding .............. $1,321,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Transportation Impact Fees), Washington State Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program) PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: State Route 515, also known as The Benson Highway or 1081h Avenue SE, is the primary north/south route on the East Hill and serves as a major transit route. With four to five lanes in its current configuration, this roadway has been widened to its practical limits. Improvements to intersections along the corridor can have positive effects on corridor congestion and improve efficiency. This project would add queuing capacity for the southbound left turn movement while continuing to provide two lanes of through travel. 3 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #4: 132nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Kent-Kangley Road to Southeast 248t' Street YEAR: 2018 DESCRIPTION: Construct an asphalt walking path along the west side of 132nd Avenue SE where sidewalk does not currently exist. This project includes the Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalks grant project and will later include additional improvements within this segment, that are yet to be determined. Although the Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this segment of 132nd Avenue South, a complete streets analysis determined that the lanes would not be added at the same time as this temporary asphalt path. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering...... $220,000 Right of Way Acquisition..... $370,000 Construction ................. $1,090,000 TOTAL ........................$1,680, 000 Secured Funding ............. $1,680,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Mitigation Funds, Street Fund), Transportation Improvement Board, PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: 132"d Avenue SE 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. 4 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #5: South 224�h Street Extension 84th Avenue to 88"' Avenue South YEAR: 2018 DESCRIPTION: Construct a three -lane road from 84`h Avenue South to 88`h Avenue South, including a new bridge over SR 167. The project will include full -width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; five foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. Construction will begin in 2017. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.... $1,140,000 Right of Way Acquisition...... $165,000 Construction .................$12,950,000 TOTAL ........................ $14,255,000 Secured Funding.............$14,255,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Local Improvement District, Special Assessments), Developer Mitigation, Transportation Improvement Board PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current or 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 208`h/212`h Street and James/Southeast 2401" Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208th/212`h Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without additional east -west capacity. 5 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #6: Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection Improvements YEAR: 2018 DESCRIPTION: Build right-in/right-out intersection on Willis Street (State Route 516) at Naden Avenue consistent with Washington State Department of Transportation approval. Although there are no bicycle facilities planned on Willis Street, this project must be assessed in light of the complete streets requirements. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ...... ...$75,000 Right of Way Acquisition ...... $175,000 Construction ..................... $500,000 TOTAL ............................. $ 7 50, 000 Secured Funding ........................... $0 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Local Improvement District, Transportation Capital 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, 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. 6 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #7: Naden Local Access Road Willis Street to Naden Assembly YEAR: 2018 DESCRIPTION: Build local access road from Willis Street to the Naden assembly to prepare the site for development. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering-,.,„, $200,000 Right of Way Acquisition .... „....... --$0 Construction .................. $1,500,000 TOTAL .......................... $1,700,000 Secured Funding ......................... „.$0 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, General Fund, Local Improvement District, Placemaking Fund) PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project will build upon the Naden Avenue and Willis Street intersection improvements, allowing for greater development potential for the Naden assembly. This area is adjacent to State Route 167 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. Landscaping will buffer development from power lines. Additionally, this project will provide on -street parking so people can access the Interurban Trail. 7 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANISPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #8: Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows North Industrial Valley YEAR: 2018 DESCRIPTION: Purchase and install five traffic signal cabinets, 34 controllers and applicable communications capable of supporting flashing yellow left turn arrow (FYLTA) displays for permitted left turns at 14 intersections in the north Kent Valley. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $100,000 Right of Way Acquisition ............._ $0 Construction ................„.... $800,000 TOTAL ............................. $900,000 Secured Funding ................. $400,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax) Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project builds upon a previously Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funded project that included replacement of the master signal controller unit and installation of the FYLTAs in the downtown area. This type of signal display has been demonstrated to be much more readily understood by motorists and has resulted in reduced collision rates involving vehicles turning left during permissive left turn signal phases. The upgrade to the legacy central control system and more advanced intersection traffic signal controllers will allow greater operation flexibility and improved transportation system efficiency. 8 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #9: South 2281h Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Grade -Separated Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad YEAR: 2018 - 2019 DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad mainline tracks at South 228'h Street. The project will include the construction of a bridge; 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. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.... $3,600,000 Right of Way Acquisition ... $5,000,000 Construction .................$16,400,000 TOTAL ........................ $ 25,000,000 Secured Funding.............$25,000,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund, Local Improvement District, Street Fund, and Water Fund), Freight Action Strategy for Everett -Seattle -Tacoma Corridor, Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, Port of Seattle, Union Pacific Railroad PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The project will lead to a seamless connection between major freight handlers and their primary destinations. It will support 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. 9 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #10: Transportation Master Plan YEAR: 2018-2019 DESCRIPTION: Major update to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including near -term and long range planning of the City's transportation system needs. Project elements will include consultant contracts for 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 transportation network includes non -motorized infrastructure such as bicycle facilities and sidewalks. The current TMP was completed in 2008 and needs to be revised. PROJECT COST: Contractor ........................ $900,000 TOTAL ............................ $900,000 Secured Funding ................ $300,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (General Fund) PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The Kent Transportation Master Plan (TMP), as incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan, is the City's blueprint for long- range transportation planning in Kent. When the City's Comprehensive Plan was approved by the Puget Sound Regional Council in 2015, the City deferred an update to the Transportation Master Plan to 2017. 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: • Midway Subarea Plan • Downtown Subarea Action Plan • Federal Way Link Extension • State Route 509 extension • State Route 167 improvements • Let's Go Kent • Park & Open Space Plan 2016 10 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #11: Meet Me on Meeker Intersection Improvements at 4ch Avenue and Midblock Crossing YEAR: 2018-2019 DESCRIPTION: Install curb bulb outs at the intersection of 41h Avenue South on the west side, as well as a midblock crossing between 64`I' Avenue South and Washington Avenue North with supplemental safety features. The curb bulb outs project has been preliminarily assessed with respect to the complete streets requirements. The midblock crossing must also be assessed. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering........ $50,000 Construction ..................... $350,000 TOTAL ............................ $400,000 Secured Funding ................ $250,000 Future Phases ........To be determined FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Placemaking Fund), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside, Transportation Improvement Board, PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is intended to make the corridor inviting and safe for all users, specifically school children, seniors, commuters, bicyclists, recreational users and those accessing downtown businesses. The project supports City Council's economic development plan strategies to beautify Kent streetscapes and strengthen sense of place by designating and improving key gateways into Kent. 11 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #12: South 224th Street Extension 88th Avenue South to 94th Place South YEAR: 2018-2019 DESCRIPTION: Construct a three -lane road from 88" Avenue South to 94th Place South, including a new bridge over Garrison Creek. The project will include full -width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; five foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. Construction will begin in 2018. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $560,000 Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,555,000 Construction .................. $6,170,000 TOTAL .......................... $8,285,000 Secured Funding .............. $8,285,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Local Improvement District, Special Assessments, Transportation Impact Fee), Developer Mitigation, Transportation Improvement Board PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current or 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 208th/2121h Street and James/Southeast 240`h Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing development and topographic constraints, it is not Feasible to widen the James/Southeast 24oth Street and South 208t°/212th Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without additional east -west capacity. 12 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #13: Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads YEAR: 2018 - 2022 DESCRIPTION: Establish a railroad quiet zone for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) tracks and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks through the City of Kent. The grade crossings to be included in the quiet zone on the BNSF railroad mainline are: S 259" Street, Willis Street, Titus Street, Gowe Street, Meeker Street, Smith Street, James Street, and S 2121" Street. The grade crossings included in the quiet zone for the UPRR mainline tracks are: Willis Street (SR 516), W Smith Street, W Meeker Street, W James Street and S 212`" Street. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $220,000 Right of Way Acquisition ........ $80,000 Construction .................. $1,200,000 TOTAL .......................... $1,500,000 Secured Funding ................. $450,000 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 1/4 mile from the intersection of a highway/railroad crossing. This warning device is an effective deterrent to accidents at grade crossings but exposes the local community to significant noise that affects the quality of life for those living and working closest to the railroad facilities, and can be a barrier to attracting new businesses and residents. 13 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #14: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary Southeast 2561h Street and 140th Avenue Southeast YEAR: 2019 DESCRIPTION: Install a traffic signal at Southeast 2561h Street and 1401h Avenue Southeast and construct an asphalt pavement walkway along Southeast 256"' Street from approximately 134th Avenue Southeast to 140th Avenue Southeast. The traffic signal includes a traffic surveillance camera and interconnect cable to connect this signal to the rest of the City's traffic control system. This project must be assessed with respect to the complete streets requirements. The Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on Southeast 2561h Street and shared travel lanes on 140" Avenue Southeast. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $80,000 Education/Enforcement ......... $80,000 Construction ...................... $340,000 TOTAL ............................. $500,000 Secured Funding ........................... $0 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (School Zone Camera Fund), Washington State Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to Schools Program PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Meridian Elementary School is located near the intersection of Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast. The school provides adult crossing guards to help students cross Southeast 256"t Street. Traffic in that neighborhood and in the communities to the east of the school has become especially heavy at the afternoon bell times. Intersection control improvements would assist pedestrians and motorists to maneuver in an orderly way during times of heavy conflict. Currently students must walk or bike along a wide shoulder on Southeast 256th Street. 14 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #15: Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements Intersection Operations Enhancement YEAR: 2019 DESCRIPTION: Improve the intersection of Willis Street and Central Avenue to provide a right turn lane from southbound on Central Avenue to westbound Willis Street. Project includes sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement and improvements to traffic signal system. Although there are no bicycle facilities planned at the Willis Street and Central Avenue South intersection, this project must be assessed with respect to the complete streets requirements. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering......... $44,000 Right of Way Acquisition ...... $166,000 Construction ..................... $290,000 TOTAL ............................. $ 500,000 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 of Kent 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. 15 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #16: 761" Avenue South 22400 block to 21700 block YEAR: 2020 DESCRIPTION: Construct drainage and road improvements on 761h Avenue South from the 22400 block to the 21700 block. The project will include raising the existing road; 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 Transportation Master Plan calls for "possible re -striping" to include bicycle lanes on this segment of 76`h Avenue South. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering...... $500,000 Right of Way Acquisition- ............. $0 Construction .... - .......... . $4,500,000 TOTAL ......................... $5,000,000 Secured Funding .......................... $0 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: 761h 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. 16 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #17: Southeast 248th Street Improvements 104th Avenue South to 116th Avenue South YEAR: 2020 DESCRIPTION: Improvements on Southeast 248th Street between 1041h Avenue South and 1161h Avenue South. This project must be assessed with respect to the complete streets requirements. The Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this segment of Southeast 2481h 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... $1,000,000 Construction .................. $8,500,000 TOTAL ........................ $10,000,000 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 to the bicycle and pedestrian networks. Nearby pedestrian generators include Morrill Meadows Park, East Hill Park, and Daniel Elementary School, and the project will include improved turning operations into these attractors. 17 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #18: Panther Lake Signal System Integration YEAR: 2020-2022 DESCRIPTION: This project includes extension of communication fiber to traffic signals in the Panther Lake area to allow remote monitoring, management and coordination. The project also includes replacement of the existing controllers to ones capable of displaying flashing yellow left turn arrows. PROJECTCOST: Preliminary Engineering.................$0 Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0 Construction ..................... $350,000 TOTAL ............................. $350,000 Secured Funding ...........................$0 FUNDING SOURCE(S): Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The traffic signals in the Panther Lake area are not connected to the City's central traffic signal control system; hence, they cannot be remotely monitored or managed from the City's Traffic Management Center. The existing intersection controllers are not capable of displaying flashing yellow left turn arrows 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. 18 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #19: Willis Street Roundabout Willis Street at 41" Avenue South YEAR: 2021 DESCRIPTION: Construct a roundabout on Willis Street at 4t" 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's call for a shared travel lane (sharrows) an 4" Avenue. This project must be assessed with respect to the complete streets requirements. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering...... $350,000 Right of Way Acquisition ............... $0 Construction ................. $2,150,000 TOTAL ......................... $ 2,500,000 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: This gateway project will provide an aesthetically pleasing welcome to commuters into the heart of Kent and provide the typical benefits of a roundabout including: improved safety, improved traffic flow and decreased maintenance costs over the long run. 19 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #20: South 2241h Street Extension, 94`h Place South to 108th Avenue Southeast (State Route 515/13enson Highway) YEAR: 2022-2023 DESCRIPTION: Construct a three -lane road from 941h Place South to 108th Avenue Southeast State Route 515/Benson Highway). The project will include full -width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; five-foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. 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 ........................ $15,000,000 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 roadway system cannot accommodate the current or 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 208th/2121h Street and James/Southeast 2401h Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208`h/212th Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without additional east -west capacity. 20 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #21: Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program Ongoing Citywide Program YEAR: 2018 - 2023 DESCRIPTION: Maintain the existing transportation system by overlaying, rehabilitating, and reconstructing the existing asphalt and concrete streets throughout the City. Reconstruct and repair existing sidewalks and curb ramps consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Construct new accessible sidewalks. Street and sidewalk preservation and repair projects must be assessed with respect to complete streets requirements. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.... $8,500,000 Right of Way Acquisition... $1,000,000 Construction .................$83,500,000 TOTAL ........................ $93,000,000 Secured Funding.............$47,850,000 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This program constructs and repairs the City's sidewalks and begins to address the pedestrian improvements identified in the Transportation Master Plan. 21 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #22: Traffic Signal Management Program Ongoing Citywide Program YEAR: 2018 - 2023 DESCRIPTION: Analyze intersections for potential replacement of traffic signals or other traffic control systems to ensure safe and efficient use of the existing and planned transportation network. Analysis of turn movements and collision history will be used to prioritize new traffic signal installations. This program budgets for projects needed to meet the increasing demand for signalized intersection control and the constant need for traffic counts to monitor vehicle volumes and behavior. New traffic signals will include bicycle detection. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $600,000 Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0 Construction .................. $3,600,000 TOTAL .......................... $4, 200,000 Secured Funding-, ................... $o FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax) PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This program also helps the City maintain level of service standards necessary to maintain concurrency as required by the Growth Management Act. 22 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANk#ISPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #23: Channelization (Street Markings) Improvement Program Ongoing Citywide Program YEAR: 2018 - 2023 DESCRIPTION: Provide street marking including striping, thermoplastic pavement marking, and raised pavement markers throughout the City to separate and regulate conflicting movements, define paths of travel, and facilitate safe and orderly movement on City Streets. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $300,000 Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0 Construction .................. $4,200,000 TOTAL .......................... $4,500,000 Secured Funding .............. $3,090,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax) PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This ongoing program maintains and updates the channelization throughout the City. The City has approximately 1,648,863 linear feet (LF) of channelization striping, 445,300 raised pavement markings, 22,012 LF of access control curb and 7,179 LF of painted access control curb. Channelization helps to limit conflict points and directs motorists through areas of complexity. These markings are also used to delineate left turn storage queue areas and deceleration areas for right turning vehicles. This project preserves the capacity and efficiency of the existing roadway system. 23 2018-2023 CITY OF RENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #24: Guardrail and Safety Improvements Program Ongoing Citywide Program YEAR: 2018 - 2023 DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager Road, SE 240"'/1481h Avenue Southeast hillside, Lake Fenwick Road north or S 272"" Street, S 208th/212" and 100" Avenue Southeast. Upgrade existing guardrail end -treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulations. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $60,000 Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0 Construction ..................... $540,000 TOTAL ............................. $600,000 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. 24 CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON Ml 77 i i 6 W A S H I N O T O N For more information or additional copies of this document contact: Lacey Jane Wolfe, AICP Senior Transportation Planner City of Kent, Public Works, Engineering 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032-5895 253-856-5564 Iwolfe@kentwa.gov 25 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM �R z; Z � w w 'i..... .... .... ._ ....__.. ..... .. .. x N � e o m n i C C» 3 �3 b e x x w » a 3 ✓j.. " .....-,, .,. .. .... � x " wi 5 11 G 4 k 2 N f 5 g y uOld 6. GIN 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #26: Veteran's Drive Extension Military Rd to I-5 Southbound Off -ramp YEAR: 2025 expected completion DESCRIPTION: Complete a missing link by constructing a new roadway from Military Rd 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, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $2,765,000 Right of Way Acquisition . $10,270,000 Construction ................ $38,585,000 TOTAL ........................ $51,620,000 Secured Funding............ $45,374,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): Connecting Washington Account (State), City of Kent, TI8 Grant, Federal STP Grant PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve the connection between the Sea-Tac International Airport, the Sea Port of Seattle and the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center. This project reduces traffic congestion on local roads and highways by completing a direct connection between Seattle and the Kent Valley. The project reduces traffic on SR516, improving operations of the interchange. 3 2018-2023 CITY OF KENT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #27: Meet Me on Meeker Connecting Segment 1: Driving Range Driving range from Colony Park apartment driveway to Russell Road YEAR: 2022 expected completion DESCRIPTION: Complete a missing link by constructing new sidewalk and multimodal pathway along city -owned driving range frontage. The project will include construction of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $300,000 Right of Way Acquisition ................$0 Construction ,„„............... $1,000,000 TOTAL .......................... $1,300,000 Secured Funding ...........................$0 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Placemaking Fund, B&O) Puget Sound Regional Council grants (CMAQ/Non-Motorized Set Aside) PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Private development on the former Par-3 property ("Marquee on Meeker") will construct the Meet Me on Meeker promenade along approximately 1,200 feet of frontage. Private development at 64" and Meeker will construct the promenade along approximately 1,000 feet of property frontage, mandating connections between these two large segments. This project provides approximately 700 feet of promenade connection between Russell Road and the eastern edge of the Marquee project, and when combined with the apartment frontage project ("Segment 2"), will connect the two privately developed segments for a total promenade length of approximately 3,500 feet. This will improve safety and aesthetics along this important commercial corridor. 2018-2023 CITY OF KEINT SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT #28: Meet Me on Meeker Connecting Segment 2: Apartments Russell Road to western edge of private development property YEAR: 2022 expected completion DESCRIPTION: Complete a missing link by constructing new sidewalk and multimodal pathway along private property but within the public ROW. The project will include construction of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $350,000 Right of Way Acquisition .....„,,,,,„,„,„$0 Construction .................. $1,150,000 TOTAL .......................... $1,500,000 Secured Funding ...........................$0 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Placemaking Fund, B&O) Puget Sound Regional Council grants (CMAQ/Non-Motorized Set Aside) PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Private development at 64th and Meeker will construct the Meet Me on Meeker promenade along approximately 1,000 feet of property frontage. Private development on the former Par-3 property will construct the promenade along approximately 1,200 feet of frontage, mandating connections between these two large segments. 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