HomeMy WebLinkAbout1495RESOLUTION NO. /t./'?5
A RESOLUTION ofthe City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, adopting the 1998 -2003 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan.
WHEREAS, after proper notice, the City Council of the City of Kent held
a public hearing at the regualr meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on August
19th, 1997, to consider public testimony on the proposed Transportation Improvement Plan
for the City and having considered public testimony to the Plan; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The 1998 through 2003 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Plan, set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and herewith filed with the City
Clerk, is hereby adopted.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council ofthe City of Kent, Washington this
j!l__dayof Uy1.1.& , 1997.
1
Concurred m tlod; by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this day of
'1997
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. / t./? .:[
~ City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the I '7 day of
. '1997.
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CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
1998-2003
Don E. Wickstrom, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Prepared By:
Transportation Engineering Section
Public Works Department
Edward White, City Transportation Engineer
Kristen Langley, Assistant Transportation Engineer
Assisted By:
Kurt Palowez, Mapping/ GIS Coordinator
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
ANNUAL ELEMENT
OF THE T.I.P.
Prepared By:
Transportation Engineering Section
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROJECTS
Project
Number Project Name Page
1 South 272nd/ 277u. Street Corridor Project ...................... 8
Auburn Way North to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516)
2 South 196u./ 200lh Street Corridor Project ...................... 9
Ori/lia Road to West Valley Highway (State Route 181)
3 South 196u./ 200lh Street Corridor Project ..................... 10
West Valley Highway (State Route 181) to East Valley Highway
4 Reith Road/ West Meeker at Kent-Des Moines Road
( State Route 516 ) Intersection Improvement Project ........... 11
Reith Road/ Meeker Street at Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
5 Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements ................ 12
Citywide
6 Citywide Guardrail and Safety Improvements ................. 13
Citywide
7 Interurban Trail Crossings at South 228lh St., E. Smith Street
and Meeker Street Signal Systems ....................... 14
Interurban Trail Crossings at South 2281
h St. and E. Smith Street
8 Washington Avenue (State Route 181 ) High Occupancy Vehicle
Lanes Project .......... _ .... _ _ _ _ _ . _ . __ . __ . _ ..... _ . ___ . _ 15
Harrison Street to Green River Bridge
9 Pacific Highway South ( State Route 99 ) High Occupancy
Vehicle Lanes Project .... _ . ___ .. _ _ ... _ .................. _ 16
Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) to South 252nd Street
10 Green River Valley Traffic Signal Coordination Project _ ..... _ .. 17
West Valley Highway --Kent-Des Moines Road to South 1801h Street
South 1801
h Street--West Valley High1vay to Benson Highway
CITY OF KE1VT, WASHINGT01V
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROJECTS
Project
Number Project Name
11 James Street at Central Avenue Intersection Improvement
Page
Project ................................................. 18
James Street at Central Avenue
12 Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation
Project ( PE) ........................................... 19
South 212'h Street, James Street and/or State Route 516
13 42nd Avenue South Reconstruction Project .................... 20
42nd Avenue South at Oril/ia Road
14 Southeast 240th Street Widening Project ...................... 21
116'h Avenue Southeast to J36'h Avenue Southeast
15 Americans' with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair
and Rehabilitation Program Project ......................... 22
Citywide
16 Flexible/ Intelligent Shuttle Bus Demonstration Project .......... 23
Downtown
17 Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project .......... 24
Alvord Avenue to 94th Avenue South
18 West Meeker Street Widening Project--Phase I ............... 25
Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to 64'h Avenue South
19 Southeast 256th Street Widening Project ...................... 26
116'h Avenue Southeast to 13 6'h Avenue Southeast
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
South 272nd; 277th Street Corridor Project
Auburn Way North to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516)
Construct a new five-lane roadway from Auburn Way to the Kent-Kangley
Road (State Route 516 ), via South 277th Street, Southeast 274th Street,
and 116th Avenue Southeast, including a new bridge over the Green River,
and a modification to the traffic signals at the intersections of South 277th
Street and Auburn Way North and at 116th Avenue Southeast and the
Kent -Kangley Road ( State Route 516 ). Project will include the
construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks,
street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths, landscaping, utilities and
appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering . . . . $1,900,000
Right ofWay Acquisition $3,200,000
Construction $21,400,000
TOTAL . . . $26,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, City ofKent, LID
Funded, LID Pending, Portions under constn1ction as of 7/1996
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Canyon Drive/SR 516 is infeasible to widen to accommodate either
existing or forecast traffic volumes, based upon existing topographic
constraints through the Mill Creek ravine, and pre-existing development.
Additional constraints are created by the discontinuity in the route of SR
516. Adequate additional east-west capacity to accommodate growth in the
Lake Meridian and Covington areas is only available through construction
of a new arterial roadway. Provides continuous arterial from Kent East Hill
to SR 167 to Interstate 5.
SIP--Swface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
South 1961h/2001h Street Corridor Project
Orillia Road to West Valley Highway (State Route 181)
Construct a new five-lane roadway from Orillia Road to Russell Road, and
widen Russell Road/ South 196th Street to West Valley Highway (State
Route 181 ), including a new bridge over the Green River, signalization of
the intersection of South 200th Street at Orillia Road, and a modification
to the traffic signal at the intersection of South 196th Street at West Valley
Highway. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike
paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering ............. $781,000
Right ofWay Acquisition . . . . . . . . $2,323,000
Construction $ 9,396,000
TOTAL $12,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, King County, City ofKent, LID
Funded, LID Pending, Portions under constmction as of 611997
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The South 180th Street/ Carr Road and South 208th/212th Street
'corridors' are infeasible to widen to accommodate forecast traffic volumes
without additional east-west capacity, based upon existing development
and topographic constraints. Additional capacity is required to
accommodate existing and continued development in the northern
industrial area of the City. Both South 180th Street and South 212th Street
have at-grade crossings for both the UP and BNSF railroads, which
hampers east-west freight mobility. Adequate additional east-west grade-
separated capacity is also required to accommodate growth in the South
Renton and Kent East Hill areas. Provides first phase of continuous arterial
from 140th Avenue Southeast to Benson Highway to Interstate 5.
SFP --Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
South 196th/ 200th Street Corridor Project
West Valley Highway (State Route 181) to East Valley Highway
Construct a new five-lane roadway from West Valley Highway to East
Valley Road, including a new bridge over the Union Pacific and the
Burlington Northern Railroads' mainlines; widen South 196th Street
between West Valley Highway and 72nd Avenue South, signalization of
the intersection of South I 96th Street at East Valley Road. Widen 80th
Avenue South. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
bridges, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, bike paths [from West Valley Highway to the Interurban Trail ],
landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering ...... . $1,500,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ......... . $4,700,000
Construction ............ $15,800,000
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, City ofKent, LID
Funded, LID Pending, RIW acquired
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The South 180th Street/ Carr Road and South 208th/ 212th Street
'corridors' are infeasible to widen to accommodate forecast traffic volumes
without additional east-west capacity, based upon existing development
and topographic constraints. Additional capacity is required to
accommodate existing and continued development in the northern
industrial area ofthe City. Both South 180th Street and South 212th Street
have at-grade crossings for both the UP and BNSF railroads, which
hampers east-west freight mobility. Adequate additional east-west grade-
separated capacity is also required to accommodate growth in the South
Renton and Kent East Hill areas. Provides second phase of continuous
arterial from 140th Avenue Southeast to Benson Highway to Interstate 5.
SFP --Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEi11ENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Reith Road/ W. Meeker Street at Kent-Des Moines Road Intersection
Improvement Project
Widen Reith Road and West Meeker Street from a point 500 feet west of
the Kent-Des Moines Road to the Frager Road. Construct paving, concrete
curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths,
landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . $17,000
Right of Way Acquisition .. $ -0-
Construction $83,000
TOTAL .................... $100,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City ofKent
Funded, Design approval by DOT pending
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
West Meeker Street experiences considerable congestion during the
morning and evening commute hours --in part, as a consequence of the
signal system phasing, the high commuter traffic volumes resulting from the
'attraction' to the commercial land-uses between Washington Avenue and
Russell Road, and the constriction created by the two-lane bridge over the
Green River. Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing and
continued development in this area of the City. These interim
improvements will partially accommodate these conditions until the long-
term, ultimate widening of West Meeker Street.
SI'P --Swface Transportation Program [Federal ], (U) Urban, {C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements,(CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality~ HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]~ LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Make miscellaneous improvements to the City's Bicycle Route and
Pedestrian system. Potential projects include improvements to lOOth
Avenue Southeast north of James Street, Southeast 248th Street east of
94th Avenue South, and 152nd Way Southeast, north of Southeast 272nd
Street.
Preliminary Engineering ............... $40,000
Right ofWay Acquisition . . .......... $ -0-
Construction ........ $460,000
TOTAL .... $500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), City of Kent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [ Commute
Trip Reduction ] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, to reduce
peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips, encourage the use of non-
motorized transportation modes, and provide safe routes for school-age
pedestrians and cyclists.
SI'P-Surface Transportation Program [ Federal ], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGBAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Citywide Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance motorist
safety. Candidate projects include the westerly shoulder at the intersection
of 94th Avenue/ South 222nd Street, Frager Road, lOOth Avenue
Southeast (near the 22600 block), West Valley Road (north of the 27200
block). Upgrade existing guardrail end-treatments as mandated by State
and Federal regulations.
Preliminary Engineering . . ... $15,000
Right ofWay Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ -0-
Construction .... $165,000
TOTAL .................... $180,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
This project is mandated by compliance with Federal and State
regulations, and the requirement to eliminate potentially hazardous
roadway conditions.
SFP --Surl'ace Transportation Program [Federal]. (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination. TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account (State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Interurban Trail Crossings at South 228th Street, Meeker Street, and
E. Smith Street Signal Systems
Install span-wire mounted multi-phase traffic signals at the Interurban Trail
crossings at South 228th Street, Meeker Street, and Smith Street, similar
to that system constructed at the Interurban Trail crossing at South 212th
Street. Project will include the reconstruction, as required, of the concrete
ramps within the sidewalk area.
Preliminary Engineering . . $5,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ......... $ -0-
Construction ......... $95,000
TOTAL .................... $100,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), City ofKent
Funded, Design Complete
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [ Commute
Trip Reduction ] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, to reduce
peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips, and encourage the use of non-
motorized transportation modes.
SI'P-Swface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account , UAT A --Urban Arterial Trust Account [ State ] ; Ll D --Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEME1VT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Washington Avenue ( State Route 181 ) High Occupancy Vehicle
Lanes Project
Harrison Street to Green River Bridge
Widen Washington Avenue ( State Route 181 ) to seven lanes [ two
general purpose lanes each direction, one H. 0. V. lane in each direction,
plus tum lanes ] from Harrison Street to State Route 516 (Kent-Des
Moines Road ), and four lanes south to the Green River Bridge, and
modify the existing traffic signal systems at the intersections of Washington
Avenue at West Meeker Street and Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route
516 ). Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete
curbs, gutters and 1 0-foot wide sidewalks/ bicycle-ways, street lighting,
storm drainage, bike paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ........... . $300,000
Construction $946,000
TOTAL $1,406,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP ( U ), UATA, City ofKent, LID
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [ Commute
Trip Reduction ] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, and the
Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2020 to reduce peak hour single-
occupant vehicle trips by encouraging high occupancy vehicle capacity.
Washington Avenue is a regionally-significant north-south arterial heavily
used by commuters for access from SR 516 and SR 16 7, to the industrial/
commercial land uses in the Green River Valley.
STP --Swface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [ State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TBANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Pacific Highway South ( State Route 99 ) H.O. V. Lanes--Phase I
Kent-Des Moines Road ( State Route 516 ) to South 25rd Street
Widen Pacific Highway South to provide a pair ofHigh Occupancy Vehicle
lanes from the Kent -Des Moines Road ( State Route 516 ) to South
252nd Street, reconstruct existing sidewalks, provide a ten-foot wide
concrete sidewalk I bicycle path, and modify the existing traffic signal
systems at the Kent-Des Moines Road, South 240th Street, and at South
252nd Street. Project will include paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-
foot wide sidewalks! bicycle-ways, storm drainage systems, utilities,
landscaping, and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $466,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ....... $500,000
Construction . . $3,772,000
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,688,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), TIA, UATA, City ofKent, LID
P.E. Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [ Commute
Trip Reduction ] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, and the
Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2020 to reduce peak hour single-
occupant vehicle trips by encouraging high occupancy vehicle capacity.
Pacific Highway South ( SR 99 ) is a regionally-significant north-south
arterial heavily used by commuters for access from South King County to
the employment centers in South Seattle, and provides alternative access
to Interstate 5 to Sea-Tac airport.
STP --Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation! Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination. TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Green River Valley Traffic Signal Coordination Project
West Valley Highway-Kent-Des Moines Road to South 180th Street
South 180th Street-West Valley Highway to Benson Highway
Complete the design report for the Inter -agency traffic signal coordination
project involving the Cities of Kent, Tukwila, and Renton, King County,
and the Washington State Department of Transportation. Signal
coordination recommendations to be made for West Valley Highway, from
Kent-Des Moines Road to Interstate 405, and on South 180th Street from
West Valley Highway to Benson Highway (State Route 515 ), implement
the recommendations, therein. and monitor the net level-of-service
improvements.
Administration and Analysis ............ $5,000
Right ofWay Acquisition $-0-
Construction $ -0-
TOTAL ...... $5,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent
Funded, Project Ongoing
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Optimize the efficiency of north-south traffic flow along the most critical
north-south surface street and the highest volume east-west arterial in the
northern Green River Valley.
SI'P --Stuface Transportation Program [Federal ], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination. TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
James Street at Central Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
Widen the easterly leg of the James Street at Central Avenue intersection
to provide an exclusive right-tum lane for westbound traffic on James
Street, and widen the northerly leg of the intersection to provide an
exclusive right-tum lane for southbound traffic bound for the King County
Regional Justice Center, King County/ METRO Downtown Kent Park and
Ride Lot, and the (potential) RTA North Station site. Project will also
modify the existing traffic signalization system. Project will include the
construction of paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street
lighting; storm drainage facilities; utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering ............... $25,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ............ $200,000
Construction .................... $525,000
TOTAL ...... $750,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, RTA, City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
This intersection is heavily impacted by traffic coming off of the Kent East
Hill, and traffic bound to/ from the King County Regional Justice Center,
to accommodate the heavy right-tum volumes in the southbound and
westbound directions --in both the morning and evening commute hours.
Southbound traffic is severely impacted by the congestion further south on
Central Avenue --and the consequent impacts to southbound through
traffic at this intersection. This results in a significant 'cut-through' across
the private property on the northwest corner of the intersection. Project
will support improved access into the Downtown area, as well as to the,
potential, northerly R T A Commuter Rail station site, and the increased
traffic generated by the changes in land-use in the Downtown area.
STP --Slllface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements,(CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State J; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad/ Union Pacific Railroad
Grade Separation Project
South 212th Street, James Street and/or Willis Street/ State Route 516
Construct grade separations of both the Burlington Northern/ Santa Fe
Railroad's and Union Pacific Railroad's main line tracks at the South 212th
Street, and at either James Street or Willis Street/ State Route 516. Project
will support the increased number of trains through the City resulting from
the re-opening of the BNSF Railroad's Stampede Pass line and increased
activity through the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, as well as the commuter
rail operations of the RT A Project will ultimately include the construction
of bridge structures, ground-water pumping systems, full-width paving,
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting, utilities and
appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering $5,000,000
Right ofWay Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . $3,000,000
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,000,000
TOTAL $46,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): P.E.: City ofKent, State, RTA
P.E. (Prelim. Study Only )
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Construction: STP ( U ), State, City of Kent, Regional Transit
Authority, Burlington Northern/ Santa Fe Railroad and Union
Pacific/ Southern Pacific Railroad
The level of freight and passenger rail traffic on both the UP/SP and
BNSF Railroads' mainlines is dramatically increasing as a consequence
of positive economic conditions in the Puget Sound area and the
approved RTA plan. East-west freight and commuter mobility in the
Green River Valley will soon reach a point of being significantly
impacted by continued private development competing with the
increased rail traffic --also created by private development activities
and regional trade. Grade-separations are required to mitigate past and
future development and increased rail traffic to maintain east-west
mobility.
SI'P-Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
42nd Avenue South at Orillia Road Reconstruction Project
Orillia Road/ South 212th Street
Widen and reconstruct 42nd Avenue South to repair pavement damage/
structural failure caused by the Wmter 1996 storms. Project will include the
construction of paving, improved roadway shoulders, and guardrails ( as
required).
Preliminary Engineering ..... . ..... $5,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ..... $-0-
Construction ....... $70,000
TOTAL ................... $75,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): Federal Emergency Management Agency, City ofKent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The heavy storms of the winter of 1996 resulted in failure of the
subbase of the roadway, and a sloughing! sliding of the roadway pavement.
42nd Avenue South serves as a significant travel route from the residents
living in the western portion ofthe City of Sea-Tac, and, for commuters to/
from the Boeing Space Center on the northerly side of South 212th Street.
STP-Swface Transportation Program [Federal ], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination. TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State J; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
*City Share
Southeast 240th Street Widening Project
116th Avenue Southeast to 136th Avenue Southeast
Widen Southeast 240th Street to provide a five-lane roadway, including
four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, and a Class II
bicycle facility. Modify the existing traffic signal systems at the
intersections of 132nd Avenue SE, 116th Avenue Southeast, and construct
a new signal at the intersection of 120th Avenue SE. Project will include
the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks; street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . . . $100,000
Right ofWay Acquisition $400,000
Construction $3,326,000
TOTAL $3,826,000*
FUNDING SOURCE(S:) King County, City ofKent
Funded, Construction 8197 {by King County--Lead Agency j
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The level of development in the East Hill/ Panther Lake area in King Co.
and northern Kent East Hill has reached the point whereby a consistent
five-lane roadway section is required to provide safe left-tum access into
the adjoining properties, and accommodate past development in the area.
Further, shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
bicycle-ways, are required to provide control of roadway drainage and
prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide safe access
for school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access needs to the
area surrounding the Meridian Junior High School.
STP --Swface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [ State); LID--Local Improvement District
4
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATWNIMPROVE.MENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair
and Rehabilitation Program Project
Reconstruct and repair existing sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, and install
new hard-surfaced sidewalks to implement the requirements of the Federal
Government's Americans With Disabilities Act. Project will include an
inventory of the City's sidewalk/ walkway facilities, identification and
correction of existing deficiencies. Project will include the construction of
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; minor storm drainage, and
appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering .............. $180,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ..... $ -0-
Construction $1,620,000
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,800,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent
Funded, Project on-going
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
This project is mandated by the Federal Government's American's with
Disabilities Act. Repairs existing sidewalks, replaces deficient/ substandard
and/or missing wheelchair/ pedestrian ramps, and brings same into
compliance with the adopted Federal standards.
SI'P --Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account. UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Flexible/ Intelligent Shuttle Bus Demonstration Project
Provide enhanced transit service in the Downtown Kent business area
through the use of a fixed route shuttle service, with demand-responsive
routing capabilities. Service route points to include Aukeen District Court,
South King County Activity Center [ SKCAC ], South King County
Regional Justice Center, and D.S.H.S ..
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . . . . $-0-
Right ofWay Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ -0-
Operation .................... $503,000
TOTAL ................... $503,000*
*City Share. Lead Agency --King County Department of Metropolitan Services
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP ( CMAQ ), Metro, City ofKent
Funded
SI'P --Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project
Alvord Avenue to 94th Avenue South
Improve Canyon Drive ( State Route 516 ) by extending the existing
sidewalks along the northerly side of Canyon Drive, and construct new
concrete sidewalks along the southerly side of Canyon Drive, between
Alvord Avenue and 94th Avenue South, and widen the pavement along the
southerly side of the roadway to provide a Class II bicycle facility. Project
will include the construction of paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks; street lighting, minor storm drainage, and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ............... $ -0-
Construction .................... $630,000
TOTAL .. $676,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent
Funded
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [ Commute
Trip Reduction ] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, to reduce
peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips, and encourage the use of non-
motorized transportation modes. Project is rated by SCATBd as one of the
highest priority projects in South King County.
SFP --SUiface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UAT.4 --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
West Meeker Street Widening Project--Phase I
Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to 64th Avenue South
Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five-lane roadway, including four
general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, and a Class lib bicycle
facility, and modifY the existing traffic signal system at the intersections of
64th Avenue South and Washington Avenue. Project will include the
construction offull-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-foot wide
sidewalks/ bicycle-ways; street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and
appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering ............. $175,000
Right ofWay Acquisition $250,000
Construction . . $1,075,000
TOTAL ............... - . . $1,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The level of development along this section of Meeker Street has
reached the point whereby a consistent five-lane roadway section is
required to accommodate through traffic. Existing traffic volumes that
exceed 25,000 ADT, west of the intersection of Washington Avenue,
mandate a five-lane section to accommodate additional development.
Shoulder improvements consisting of 1 0-foot wide sidewalks/ bicycle-paths
are required to provide safe access for school-age pedestrians to/ from the
new elementary school south of Meeker, on 64th Avenue South, and
maintain this street as a primary bicycle route.
STP --Stu-face Transportation Program [Federal ], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATWNIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ANNUAL ELEMENT
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Southeast 256th Street Widening Project -Phase I
116th Avenue Southeast to 136th Avenue Southeast
Widen Southeast 240th Street to provide a four/five-lane roadway,
including four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane at key
intersections, and a Class lib bicycle facility. Modify the existing traffic
signal systems at the intersections of 116th Avenue Southeast, 124th
Avenue Southeast and 132nd Avenue SE. Widen cross-streets to construct
curb returns at the proper locations at same intersections. Project will
include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and
10-foot wide sidewalks/ bicycle-ways; street lighting, storm drainage,
utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . ...... $340,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ............ $500,000
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,767,000
TOTAL . . . . . $3,407,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S:) TIA, City ofKent, LID
TIA Funding Secured [Transferred from King County }
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The level of development in the Lake Meridian and Meridian Country
Club areas of the City, the City of Covington, and nearby areas within King
Co. has reached the point whereby a consistent five-lane roadway section
is required to provide safe left-turn access into the adjoining properties,
and accommodate past development in the area. Further, shoulder
improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and bicycle-ways, are
required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts to
adjacent property owners, and to provide safe access for school-age
pedestrians and cyclists, and general access needs to the area surrounding
the Meridian Elementary School.
STP --Slllface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; H ES --Hazard Elimination, T!A --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State L LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
1999-2003
PROJECTS
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGBAM
Project
Number Project Name Page
20 RTA Commuter Rail Station Access and Safety Improvements .... 31
21 Pacific Highway South ( SR 99) Widening Project--Phase IT .... 32
South 252nd Street to South 272nd Street
22 132nd Avenue Southeast Street Widening Project-Phase I ....... 33
Southeast 2481h Street to Kent-Kangley Road ( SR 516)
23 South 212th Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project ............. 34
Green River Bridge to West Valley Highway
24 Military Road at Reith Road Intersection Improvement Project ... 35
Military Road at Reith Road
25 Southeast 228th Street Corridor Project --Phase I ............. 36
Military Road to 54th Avenue South
26 94th Avenue South at Canyon Drive ( SR 516) Signal System ..... 37
941h Avenue South at Canyon Drive ( SR 516)
27 84th Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project ............ 38
South 2121h Street to SR 167
28 West Valley Highway at South 277th Street Intersection
Improvement Project ..................................... 39
West Valley Highway at South 277'h Street
29 Military Road at South 272"<~ Street Intersection Improvement
Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 40
Military Road at South 272"d Street
30 Military Road Widening Project--Phase I .................... 41
Reith Road to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
31 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal System Installation ............... 42
James Street at Jason Avenue
32 Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project ............... 43
Willis Street ( SR 516) to Green River Bridge
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
1998 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
RTA Commuter Rail Station Access and Safety Improvements
Perform supplementary engineering analysis with regard to access and
rail/motor vehicle issues associated with the site of the R T A commuter rail
station. Design and construct related roadway and pedestrian
improvements attributed to the station. project will include paving,
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, storm drainage systems, utilities,
landscaping, and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering ............ $150,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ............ $300,000
Construction ........... $550,000
TOTAL ..... $1,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP(U), UATA, CMAQ, HES, City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The RTA commuter rail station is expeccted to generate approximately
290 new trips ( 580 trip-ends and not including l\.1ETRO bus trips ), in
2010. These new trips will have a significant impact on the City's
transportation system, in terms of traffic congestion. Further the logistics
associated with railroad tracks and the proximity thereof to Central
Avenue, present rail/ motor-vehicle and rail/ pedestrian concerns. As such,
this project is required to assure reasonable movement of motor-vehicles
and pedestrians into this commercial sub-area of Downtown Kent; and
assuring that traffic safety issues are minimized.
SI'P-Swface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1999 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes -Phase ll
South 252nd Street to South 272nd Street
( Southerly City Limits )
Widen Pacific Highway South to provide a pair of High Occupancy Vehicle
lanes from South 252nd Street to South 272nd Street, reconstruct existing
1 0-foot wide sidewalks/ bicycle-ways, provide a ten-foot wide concrete
sidewalk I bicycle path, and modify the existing traffic signal systems at the
Fred Meyer Shopping Center, South 260th Street, and South 272nd Street.
Project will include paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 1 0-foot wide
sidewalks/ bicycle-ways, storm drainage systems, utilities, landscaping, and
appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering $400,000
Right ofWay Acquisition $500,000
Construction $4,000,000
TOTAL .. $4,900,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), TIA, UATA, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [ Commute
Trip Reduction ] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, and the
Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2020 to reduce peak hour single-
occupant vehicle trips by encouraging high occupancy vehicle capacity.
Pacific Highway South ( SR 99 ) is a regionally-significant north-south
arterial heavily used by commuters for access from South King County to
the employment centers in South Seattle, and provides alternative access
to Interstate 5 to Sea-Tac airport.
STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account l State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1999 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
132nd Avenue Southeast Widening Project--Phase I
Southeast 256th Street to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516)
Widen 132nd Avenue Southeast to provide a five-lane roadway, including
four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane, and a Class lib
bicycle facility, modifying the existing traffic signal systems where
appropriate, at the intersections of Southeast 256th Street, and Kent-
Kangley Road. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
concrete curbs, gutters, and 1 0-foot wide sidewalks/ bicycle-ways; street
lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances .
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . . . $480,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ........ $500,000
Construction . . . . . $3,877,600
TOTAL . . $4,857,600
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The level of development along this section of 132nd Avenue has already
reached the point whereby a consistent five-lane roadway section is
required to provide safe left-turn access into the adjoining properties and
accommodate forecast traffic volumes. Existing traffic volumes that exceed
20,000 ADT ( near the intersection of 132nd Avenue Southeast and the
Kent-Kangley Road ) mandates an augmentation to a five-lane section .
Further, shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-foot wide
sidewalks/ bicycle-ways, are required to provide control of roadway
drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide
safe access for school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access
needs to the METRO Park and Ride lot.
STP --Swface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation! Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination. TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGT01V
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATWNIMPROVEil1IENTPROGRA1l1
1999 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
South 212th Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Green River Bridge to West Valley Highway (State Route 181)
Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add additional
lifespan to the roadway, between the Green River Bridge and the West
Valley Highway ( State Route 181 ). Project will include the removal and
replacement of the upper two inches ( 2" ) of the existing pavement in the
curb ( #2 ) travel lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphaltic
concrete overlay of the entire roadway. Project will also include the
selective replacement of catch basin inlets and aprons, driveways, and curbs
and gutters.
Preliminary Engineering ............. $43,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ............... $-0-
Construction ............ $607,000
TOTAL ............ $650,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP ( U ), City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The existing paving along this section of South 212th Street is exhibiting
signs of distress, as demonstrated by alligatoring, longitudinal cracking, and
cracking of the curbs and gutters. The design lifespan of the roadway has
been reached, necessitating reconstruction of the paving to extend the
lifespan of the roadway, and prevent further degradation.
SIP--Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality~ HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [ State]~ LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2000 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Military Road at Reith Road Intersection Improvement Project
Widen the east and west legs of the Military Road at Reith Road
intersection to provide exclusive left-tum lanes for traffic on Reith Road,
and an exclusive right-tum lane for northbound traffic on Military Road.
Modify the existing traffic signalization system. Project will include the
construction of paving, paved shoulders; street lighting, storm drainage,
utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering .......... $65,000
Right ofWay Acquisition .............. $-0-
Construction ............ $485,000
TOTAL ............ $550,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The level of development on the Kent West Hill, coupled with the growth
in the Puget Sound area and the regularly-occurring congestion along both
Pacific Highway South and Interstate 5, results on significant congestion
at this intersection in the morning and evening peak hours. Forecast v/c
ratios will exceed the adopted standard unless interim improvements area
made to provide additional capacity.
SIP--Swface Transportation Program [Federal ], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State L LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATWNIMPROVEiWENTPROGRAM
2001 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
South 224th/ 228th Street Corridor Project
Military Road to 54th Avenue South
Preliminary engineering and construction of a new five-lane roadway from
Military Road to 54th Avenue South, including a new bridge over the
Green River. Project will include the construction of full-width paving,
bridges, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. Potentially may include
the installation of traffic signalization systems at the Corridor's intersections
of Military Road and Lakeside Boulevard.
Preliminary Engineering $1,400,000
Right ofWay Acquisition $1,000,000
Construction $8,968,000
TOTAL $11,368,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The James Street and Meeker Street 'corridors' are infeasible to widen
sufficiently to accommodate forecast traffic volumes and future
development without additional east-west capacity, based upon existing
development patterns and topographic constraints. Additional capacity is
required to accommodate existing and continued development in the
northern industrial area of the City. South 212th Street has at-grade
crossings for both the UP and BNSF railroads, which also hampers east-
west freight mobility. Meeker Street currently represents the only east-west
arterial which crosses the Green River between the State Route 516 and
Orillia Road/ South 188th Street interchanges on Interstate 5. Provides first
phase of continuous arterial from Benson Highway to Interstate 5 through
the industrial center ofKent.
SIP--Swface Transportation Program [Federal ], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination. TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASJIINGTON
SJXXEAR TRANSl!_QB_I_ATIONIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2001 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
West Meeker Street Widening Project--Phase II
Green River Bridge to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five-lane roadway, including four
general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a Class lib bicycle
facility. Construct second bridge over the Green River parallel to the
existing structure. Project will include the construction of full-width
paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 1 0-foot wide sidewalks/ bicycle-ways;
street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances.Project will also
include the construction of a concrete span bridge over the river.
Preliminary Engineering ............ $376,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ............. $60,000
Construction . . . . . . . . $2,130,000
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . $2,566,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (BR), UATA, City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The level of development along this section of Meeker Street has already
reached the point whereby the existing three-lane roadway section is
inadequate to accommodate existing or forecast traffic volumes. Existing
traffic volumes that exceed 26,000 ADT ( west of the Riverbend Golf
Course) mandate an augmentation to a four-lane section. Further, shoulder
improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, and 1 0-foot wide sidewalks/
bicycle-ways, are required to provide control of roadway drainage and
prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide safe access
for school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access needs to the
area.
SIP--Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; liES--Hazard Elimination, T!A --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban A1ierial Trust Account [ State L UD --Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
2001 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
94th Avenue South at Canyon Drive ( SR 516) Traffic Signal System
Install a multi-phase traffic signalization system at the intersection of 94th
Avenue South at Canyon Drive ( SR 516 ). Project will include pavement
widening of 94th Avenue South from South 248th Street to Canyon Drive
( SR 516 ), construction of curbs, gutters and concrete sidewalks, bicycle-
ways, retaining walls/ rockeries, construction of a tum island at the
intersection of Canyon Drive, and construct safety improvement in the
form of a right-tum deceleration lane on westbound Canyon Drive. Along
the northerly side of Canyon Drive, reconstruct the existing curbs and
walkways to meet current City Standards.
Preliminary Engineering .......... $50,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ..... $60,000
Construction ... $540,000
TOTAL ............ $650,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City ofKent, Mitigation Agreements, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The level of development activity in this area has reached the stage, and
the combination of travel speeds and traffic volumes along Canyon Drive
have reached the levels, whereby a traffic signalization system is
appropriate to provide safe access into the local residential areas bounded
by 94th Avenue South, 104th Avenue South, and Southeast 240th Street/
James Street. Further, signal improvements are required to provide safe
access for pedestrians to/ from the METRO bus routes along the Canyon
Drive.
STP --Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVE1l1ENTPROGRAM
2001 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
84th Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project
South 212th Street to State Route 167
Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add additional
lifespan to the roadway, between South 212th Street and State Route 167.
Project will include the removal and replacement of the existing pavement
in the curb ( #2 ) travel lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphaltic
concrete overlay of the entire roadway. Project will also include the
selective replacement of catch basin inlets and aprons, driveways, and curbs
and gutters.
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $-0-
Construction ...... $454,000
TOTAL ............ $500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The existing paving along this section of 84th Avenue South is showing
signs of structural distress, as demonstrated by alligatoring, longitudinal
cracking, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. Along many of the sections
of the street that have been widened in conjunction with private
development, there exists an inverted crown at the former curb line. This
results in pending of stormwater in the street along the seam line,
increasing the rate of failure of the roadway paving.
SIP--Stuface Transportation Program [Federal ], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality: HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [ State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2001 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
West Valley Road at South 2771h Street Intersection Improvement
Project
Widen West Valley Road to extend the existing southbound left tum and
right-tum lanes at the intersection of South 277th Street. Project will also
include the construction of paved shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage,
utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering ............. $45,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ........ $50,000
Construction ....... $225,000
TOTAL ........ $350,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, UATA, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The traffic volumes at this intersection have reached the
point whereby an extension of the existing right-turn and left-tum lanes
are required to mitigate the congestion at the intersection and to
accommodate additional development in the Green River Valley. Further,
shoulder improvements are required to provide control of roadway
drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners.
SI'P-Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMEiVTPROGRAM
2001 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Military Road at South 272nct Street Intersection Improvement Project
Widen South 272nd Street and Military Road to extend the existing left-
turn pockets on the west and north legs of the intersection. Widen the
north leg of the intersection to extend the existing southbound left tum and
add a right-tum lane at the intersection of South 272nd Street. Project will
also include the construction of paving, concrete curbs and gutters, paved
shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering ............. $75,000
Right of Way Acquisition $100,000
Construction $575,000
TOTAL ............ $750,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, UATA, City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The traffic volumes at this intersection have reached the
point whereby an extension of the existing right-tum and left-tum lanes
are required to mitigate the congestion at the intersection and to
accommodate additional development in the Green River Valley. Further,
shoulder improvements are required to provide control of roadway
drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners.
Sl'P --Swface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, u:4TA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2002 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
' Military Road Widening Project-Phase I
Reith Road to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516)
Widen and re-channelize Military Road to provide an interim three-lane
roadway, including two general-purpose travel lanes, and a center left-tum
lane. Project will include the construction of paving; street channelization;
street lighting, utilities and appurtenances.
Preliminary Engineering ........... $40,000
Right ofWay Acquisition .......... $ -0-
Construction ....... $110,000
TOTAL ............ $150,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The level of development along this section of Military Road has
reached the point whereby a three-lane roadway section is required to
accommodate through traffic and provide safe left-tum access into the
commercial center southwest of the National Guard facility.
STP --Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHI1VGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEil1ENTPROGRAM
2003 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Miscellaneous Traffic Signal System Installation
Install a multi-phase traffic signalization system as determined to
warranted.
Preliminary Engineering ............. $20,000
Right ofWay Acquisition ............... $-0-
Construction ......... $230,000
TOTAL ... $250,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City ofKent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The level of development activity in various locations in the City has,
or will, reach the stage whereby the combination of travel speeds and
traffic volumes will warrant the installation of traffic signalization systems.
The City's Traffic Signal Priority List will be used to evaluate the
recommended location.
STP --Swface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality·, HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account , UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [ State ] ; L1 D --Local Improvement District
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
2003 PROJECTS
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST
SUMMARY:
Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Willis Street ( SR 516 ) to Green River Bridge
Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add additional
lifespan to the roadway, between Willis Street ( State Route 516 ) and the
Green River Bridge. Project will include the removal and replacement of
the upper two inches ( 2" ) of the existing pavement in the curb ( #2 )
travel lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphaltic concrete overlay
of the entire roadway. Project will also include the selective replacement
of catch basin inlets and aprons, driveways, and curbs and gutters .
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . . . . $15,000
Right ofWay Acquisition .......... $ -0-
Construction ....... $360,000
TOTAL ............ $375,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP ( U ), City ofKent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The existing paving along this section of Central Avenue is exhibiting
signs of distress, as demonstrated by alligatoring, longitudinal cracking, and
cracking of the curbs and gutters. The design lifespan of the roadway has
been reached, necessitating reconstruction of the paving to extend the
lifespan of the roadway, and prevent further degradation.
STP --Swface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement,
(E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality; HES --Hazard Elimination, TIA --Transportation
Improvement Account, UATA --Urban Arterial Trust Account [State]; LID--Local Improvement District