HomeMy WebLinkAbout1829Resolution No. 1829
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Passed-6/15/2010
2011-2016 S1x-Year Transportation Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. -!...~~~-=-J_--'-f-
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washmgton, adoptmg the 2011
through 2016 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
RECITALS
A. After proper not1ce, the City Council of the City of Kent held a
public heanng at the regular meetmg of the City Council at 7.00 p.m. on
June 15, 2010, to consider public testimony on the City's proposed 2011
through 2016 S1x-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
B. Havmg considered public testimony to the plan, the Council
would like to adopt the 2011 through 2016 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 2011 through 2016 S1x-Year
Transportation Improvement Program, set forth in Exh1b1t "A," wh1ch is
attached and filed w1th City Clerk, IS hereby adopted.
1 2011-2016 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Wash1ngton, th1s 15th day of June, 2010.
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this !5 day of
June, 2010.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
T;;t~A~~
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
I ia '1 passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washmgton, the
t.S t:1v day of June, 2010.
P \C::IVti\ResoiUt~\~IJ'YearJIP2016 docx
2 2011-2016 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program
CITY OF KENT
WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Suzette Cooke
Timothy J. LaPorte, PE,
Director of Public Works
2011-2016
-~ "--"""' KENT
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2011-2016
Table of Contents:
1. Resolution adopting the 2011-2016 Six Year TIP
2. Introduction
3. Listing of the Projects
4. Project Descriptions
5. Map of the Projects
6. Contact Information
Abbreviations:
AlP-Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quahty [Federal]; FAST-Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corndor;
FMSIB-Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA-Federal Transit
Admmistration [Federal]; HES-Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS-Intelligent
Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID -Local Improvement Distnct; PWTF-Public
Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP-Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA-
Transportation Improvement Account; TIB-Transportation Improvement Board [State];
TPP-Transportation Partnership Program [State]
On the cover: Work progresses on the East Valley Highway (841h Avenue
South) Improvements (Project #1)
Introduction
What is the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)?
The Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-range planning
document that IS annually updated based on needs and policies identified through a
variety of sources. Project and financial development mvolve interactions with many
groups and agencies at the local, regional, state and federal levels. It represents Kent's
current list of needed projects that may begin work in the next six years. The document
also identifies secured or reasonably expected revenue sources for each of the projects for
which funding is currently known. Typically, proJects listed in the first three years of the
document are shown as having secured funding or there are reasonable expectations to
acqmre those funds, while projects in the last three years can be partially funded or can
be seeking funding partners. All proJects are consistent with the City's 2004
Comprehensive Plan.
Mandated by State Law
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated
annually (RCW 35.77.01 0). For cities to compete for transportation fundmg grants from
Federal and State sources, most granting agencies require that projects be included m the
TIP.
Summary
The 2011-2016 Six Year TIP contains few substantive changes from last year's
Program. All proJects and programs have been reviewed for adjustments in scope and
budget. Once adopted, the TIP helps to guide funding and implementation priorities
during the development of the transportation portion of the City's Capital Improvement
Program (CIP). There are four new capital projects in this TIP which mostly reflect
impacts associated with the newly annexed Panther Lake area.
Project
Number
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Project Name
Project Location and Extent
East Valley Highway (84th Avenue South
Improvements)
SR 167 to South 2121h Street
Willis Street and Fourth Avenue South Improvements
Wzden Wilhs Street at Fourth Avenue South
72"d Avenue South Extension
South 200th Street to South I 96th Street
South 2241b Street Extension
84th Avenue South to JOlh Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515)
Smith Street and Lincoln Avenue Intersection Improvements
South 228 1h Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade separatiOn crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
South 212 1h Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade separation crossmg at Union Pacific Razlroad
South 212 1h Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade separation crossing at Burlmgton Northern Santa Fe Razlway
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9. Central Avenue South Improvement Project
Green Rzver Bndge to East Wzllzs Street (SR 516)
10. Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
11. South 2281h Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd Avenue South
12. 108 1h Avenue Southeast Extension
Southeast Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 2561h Street
13. Southeast 2561b Street Widening, Phase II
SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to ll61h Avenue Southeast
Project
Number
Project Name
ProJeCt Location and Extent
14. Southeast 2561h Street and 132"d Avenue Southeast Intersection
Improvements
15. Military Road South at Reith Road
Intersectwn Improvement
16. Willis Street (SR 516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade separation crossmg at Unzon Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
17. Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade separation crossing at Burlmgton Northern Santa Fe Razlway
18. Southeast 248 1h Street Improvements
109'h Avenue Southeast to 132nd Avenue Southeast
19. 80th Avenue South Widening
South I 96th Street to South 1881h Street
20. West Meeker Street Widening-Phase I
6lh Avenue South to the Green River Bndge
21. South 208 1h Street Improvements
8lh Avenue South to 96th Way South
22. Military Road South Widening
South 272nd Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516)
23. 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase I
Southeast 2881h Street to Kent Kangley Road (SR 516)
24. 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase II
Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to SoutheaM 248'h Street
25. 1161h Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase I
SE 256t11 Street to SE 24dh
26. 116 1h Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase II
SE 240'h Street to SE 208'h
Project
Number
Project Name
ProJect Location and Extent
27. 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase III
Southeast 2481h Street to Southeast 22lh Street
28. 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase IV
SE 2241h Street to SE 2081h Street
29. SE 2561h Street Widening-Phase III
132nd Avenue Southeast to 1481h Avenue Southeast
30. SE 2081h/SE 212 1h Street Improvements
State Route 167 to 1081h Avenue SE (SR 515)
31. SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue Widening
Meeker Street north to approximately the 2181h block
32. South 272"d Street Widening
Pacific Hzghway South to Mzlitary Road South
33. South 196th/192°d Street Corridor-Phase III
8lh Avenue South (East Valley Hzghway) to 1081h Avenue Southeast (SR 515)
34. West Meeker Street Widening-Phase II
Lake Fenwzck Road to the east side of the Green River
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35. Transportation Master Plan
Ongoing Citywzde Program
36. Street Preservation Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
37. Residential Traffic Calming Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
38. Traffic Signal Management Program
Ongomg Cttywtde Program
39. Channelization Improvement Program
Ongomg Cztywide Program
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project
Number
Project Name
Pro;ect Locatwn and Extent
40. Bicycle System Improvement Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
41. Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance and the Sidewalk Repair
and Rehabilitation System Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
42. Guardrail and Safety Improvements Program
Ongoing C1tyw1de Program
43. Community Based Circulating Shuttles Program
Ongoing C!ty.v1de Program
44. Transit Now Service Partnership Program
Ongoing Cityw1de Program
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CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#l:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
East Valley Highwal (84 1h Avenue South) Improvements
SR 167 to South 21i Street
Widen the roadway to provide 3 general purpose lanes in each
direction with a center left-turn lane between South 21ih Street
and State Route 167 Construct new curb, gutters and sidewalks
on both sides of the roadway to provide a complete sidewalk
system. Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement
to add service life
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $620,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,450,000
Construction ................................ $4,930,000
TOT AL ........................................ $7 ,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent, TIB, LID, ARRA (Federal Stimulus
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Bill)
This portion of East Valley Highway cannot accommodate current
and proposed traffic volumes that ut1hze this stretch to access
State Route 167 and South 21th Street. The sidewalk system is
incomrlete. In additiOn, the existing pavement along this section
of 84 1 Avenue South is showing signs of structural distress as
demonstrated by '·alligatoring", longitudinal cracking, and
cracking of the curbs and gutters.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#2:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
Willis Street/Fourth Avenue South Intersection Improvements
W1den Willis Street at Fourth Avenue South
Widen Willis Street at Fourth Avenue South to provide an
additional left-tum lane from eastbound Willis Street to
northbound Fourth Avenue South. Upgrade sidewalk ramps to
current ADA standards and modify the existing traffic signal
system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $11 0,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $150,000
ConstructiOn ................................... $650,000
TOTAL ........................................... $910,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds, WSDOT
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Overlay Funds
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 required of the developer.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#3:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
72"d Avenue South Extension
South 2001h Street to South 1961h Street
Construct a new four-lane roadway from South 200th Street to
South 1961h Street. The project will include the crossing of M1ll
Creek and construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs,
gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping,
utilities and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $250,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................ $1,000,000
TOTAL ........................................ $1,250,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the northern Kent industrial area, and
high levels of congestion along West Valley Highway between
the South 180 1h Street and South 1961h Street corridors, mandate
additional north-south arterial capacity. This project provides
some relief for South 1801h Street, South 1961h Street, and South
21ih Street mtersections along West Valley Highway It also
provides improved access to the South 1961h Street corridor from
industrial development along 72"ct A venue South by constructin~
the missing link between South 200th Street and South 196
Street.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#4:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
South 2241h Street Extension
841h Avenue South to JOlh Avenue Southeast (Benson Rd) (SR 515)
Construct a three-lane road from 841h Avenue South to 104th
Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515), including new bridges
over SR 167 and Garrison Creek. The project will include the
construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs. gutters and
sidewalks; street hghting; storm drainage; landscaping, utilities
and appurtenances
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,500,000
Right of Way AcquisitiOn ............ $6,000,000
Construction .............................. $22,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $30,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID
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,
additwnal east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 208 1h/212 1h Street and James/Southeast 240 1h Streets
are also at or over capacity. It is not feasible to widen the
James/Southeast 240th Street and South 2081h/212'h Street
'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic volumes
without additional east-west capacity because of existmg
development and topographic constraints.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#S:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
Smith Street and Lincoln Avenue Intersection Improvement
Widen Smith Street/Lincoln A venue to provide a left tum lane
from northbound Lincoln A venue/eastbound Smith Street onto
northbound Lmcoln A venue The project includes the construction
of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Smtth and Lincoln as
well as the reconstruction of existing curb, gutter and sidewalks
along Smith Street and Lincoln A venue.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $1 00,000
Right ofWay Acquisttion ................. $75,000
Construction ................................ $1,000,000
TOT AL ........................................ $1,175,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve traffic flow within the Kent Urban
Center and improve access to the Kent Transit Center and the
downtown business district. The left tum pocket and signal at
Smith and Lincoln Streets will facilitate the redevelopment of a
portion of King County Metro Transit" s Park and Ride Lot.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#6:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
South 228 1h Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade separatwn crossmg at Umon Pacific Railroad
Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad mainline
tracks at South 228th Street. The project will include the
construction of a bridge; four-lane vehicle crossing; full-width
paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting;
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $2,500,000
Construction .............................. $21,000,000
TOT AL ...................•.•.•.•.•.....•.... $25,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Port of Seattle, FAST, FMSIB, Union Pacific
Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The project will lead to a seamless connection between major
freight handlers and their primary destinations. This project will
support freight moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and
Tacoma, SeaTac Airport and the freeway system Grade
separating this arterial will increase both rail and roadway
capacity, decrease congestion, enhance safety and improve fre1ght
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.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#7:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
South 21ih Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade separation crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad's
mainline tracks at South 2Iih Street. The project will include the
construction of a bridge; a six-lane vehicle crossing; full-width
paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; a facility for
bicycle travel, street lighting; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $3,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,500,000
Construction .............................. $25,500,000
TOT AL ...................................... $30,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FMSIB, FAST, TIB, Union Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in
the Green River Valley. Approximately 29,000 vehicles per day
travel on South 212th Street, including nearly 3,500 freight
bearing trucks. The level of freight traffic on the UP Rmlroad
mainline is also increasing to approximately 20 trains a day.
Grade separations provide a solution to the costly problem of
congestion. The railroad crossing will no longer impede freight
and other traffic flow Reduction in traffic congestion on
adJoining streets and reduced environmental impacts caused by
traffic congestion is also expected. This project will enhance
Kent as an economic generator and provide regional connections
for thousands of businesses, employers, and commuters.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#8:
DESCRIPTION:
2011
South 212th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade
Separation
Grade separation crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railway mainline tracks at South 2Iih Street The project will
include the constructwn of a bridge; six-lane vehicle crossing; full
width pavmg; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; a facility for
bicycle travel; street lighting, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $3,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,500,000
Construction .............................. $30,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $35,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FMSIB, FAST, TIB, Burlington Northern
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
Santa Fe Rmlway
This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in
the Green River ValleJ;'. Approximately 29,000 vehicles per day
travel on South 212 Street, including nearly 3,500 freight-
bearing trucks The level of freight and passenger rail traffic on
the BNSF Railway mainline is also increasing to approximately
45 trains per day. Grade separation provides more efficient
movement of goods and provides a solution to the costly problem
of congestion. The railroad crossing will no longer impede
freight and other traffic flow. Reduction in traffic congestion on
adjoining streets and reduced environmental impacts caused by
traffic congestwn is expected. This proJect will enhance Kent as
an economic generator and provide regional connections for
thousands of businesses, employers and commuters.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT#9:
DESCRIPTION:
2012
Central Avenue South Improvement Project
Green River Bridge to East Willis Street (SR 516)
Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add
service life to the roadway, between the Green River Bridge and
East Willis Street (SR 516). This project will include the removal
and replacement of failing pavement sections and a full-width
asphalt concrete overlay of the entire roadway. Also included in
this project is the replacement of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
street trees, as well as minor storm drainage improvements
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $350,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
ConstructiOn ................................. .4,000,000
TOT AL ........................................ $4,350,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): SIP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing pavement along this section of Central A venue South
is exhibiting signs of distress, as demonstrated by "alligatoring",
longitudinal cracking, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. The
service life of this roadway has been reached, necessitating
reconstruction of the roadway. The sidewalk system is sub-
standard in many locations and in need of replacement.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #10:
DESCRIPTION:
2012
Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
Improve the intersection ofWtllis Street and Central Avenue to
provtde a nght tum lane from southbound on Central A venue to
westbound Wtllis Street Project includes sidewalk, curb and gutter
replacement and improvements to traffic signal system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $40,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $150,000
Construction ................................... $260,000
TOT AL ........................................... $450,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Developer Mitigation
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is a traffic mitigation requirement for additional trips
generated by the Kent Station Development. The City of Kent
will be implementmg thts project that is required of the developer.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #11:
DESCRIPTION:
2012
South 2281h Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Lakes1de Boulevard to 72nd Avenue South
This project will consist of rehabilitating the existing roadway by
grinding rough areas, reconstructing failing areas and providing a
full width overlal of South 2281h Street between Lakeside
Boulevard and 72n A venue South.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $700,000
TOTAL ........................................... $750,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This road lies in the heart of the City's manufacturing area. Heavy
truck traffic means pavement condition on South 228 1h Street has
deteriorated significantly. Kent is the second largest
warehouse/distribution center on the west coast with over 40
million square feet of industrial space. With the completion of
major portions of the 228 1h corridor and the anticipated increase in
the number of daily truck trips, the pavement will continue to
deteriorate at an accelerated rate. This project will maintain a
major freight corridor to the ports and protect the City's
mvestment in transportation infrastructure.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR: 2012
PROJECT #12: 1081h Avenue Southeast Extension
Southeast Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 2561h Street
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new three lane roadway from Southeast Kent Kangley
Road (SR 516) to Southeast 2561h Street including rebmlding the
traffic si~nals at the intersection of Southeast Kent Kangley Road
and 108 1 A venue Southeast and installing a new traffic signal at
the mtersection of Southeast 256 1h Street and 1 091h A venue
Southeast. The project includes right tum lanes northbound on
1 091h at Southeast 2561h Street and Southbound on 1 09 1h at Kent
Kangley Road. The project will also include constructiOn of full
width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, Sharrows (if
approved by WSDOT); street hghting; storm dramage;
landscaping; utilities and appurtenances As part of this proJect,
the eastbound left-tum lane from Kent Kangley Road to Southeast
2561h Street will be ehminated.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....................... $200,000
Right of Way Acquisition .................. $1,700,000
ConstructiOn ...................................... $1,500,000
TOTAL ............................................. $3,400,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will relieve congestion at the Y intersection of 1041h
Avenue Southeast (Benson Highway) (SR 515)/Kent Kangley
Road (SR 516)/Southeast 2561h Street by improvmg the traffic
flow along SR 516 It wtll eliminate the left tum pocket from SR
516 to Southeast 256th Street and redtrect that traffic along SR
516 to I 08 1h Avenue Southeast. There wtll be a new left tum
pocket constructed for motorists wishing to travel north on 1 08th
Avenue Southeast to Southeast 2561h Street. By moving these left
tummg movements further to the east, away from the congested Y
intersectiOn, all duections of traffic will be able to flow more
efficiently. Thts extension will also prov1de another way for East
Hill residents to have direct access to the business-by-pass route
and better access to the commercial area south of the Kent
Kangley Road/104th Avenue Southeast intersection.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #13:
DESCRIPTION:
2012
Southeast 2561h Street Widening, Phase II
SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 1161h Avenue Southeast
Construct a three lane roadway from SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road)
to ll61h Avenue SE. This project includes bike lanes on both sides
of the roadway. The project will include construction of full-width
paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, street lighting;
storm drainage; landscaping; utilities; and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,500,000
Construction ................................ $4,500,000
TOTAL ........................................ $7,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Local Improvement District, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Southeast 2561h Street is a two-lane roadway with no curbs,
gutters or sidewalks and a limited street light system. During
peak hours, the roadway cannot accommodate the traffic volumes
due to the large number of vehicles blockmg the roadway while
waiting to tum left into driveways. The Widening of Southeast
2561h Street also alleviates traffic on SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road)
as the two roads essentially run parallel to each other. The project
will increase the capacity of this roadway by adding new general
purpose lanes and a center two-way left tum lane. This project
will connect the SR 515/SR 516 intersection wtth the
improvements already existing on Southeast 256th Street east of
116th A venue Southeast and the improvements along 116th
Avenue Southeast between Southeast 2561
h Street and Kent
Kangley Road.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #14:
2013
Southeast 2561h Street and 132"d Avenue Southeast Intersection
Improvements
DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct the intersection of Southeast 256th Street and 132"d
A venue Southeast by extending the northbound and southbound
left tum pockets to provide additional storage capacity, extend the
westbound right tum lane and construct new right tum lanes
eastbound and southbound. The project will include signal
modifications and minor reconstruction of curb, gutter and
sidewalk to accommodate the additional widening.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $75,000
Construction ................................... $400,000
TOT AL ........................................... $525,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the East Hill area of Kent has
increased traffic flows through this intersection. The existing
configuration of the intersection is not capable of accommodating
the current and anticipated traffic flows. Traffic flows have also
increased due to the new connection of Southeast 2561h Street to
State Route 18 to the east. This project will supplement the
improvements already constructed along Southeast 256 1h Street as
well as anticipated improvements to Southeast 256th Street to the
east and the improvements anticipated to 132nct Avenue Southeast.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #15:
DESCRIPTION:
2013
Military Road South at Reith Road.
Intersectzon Improvement
Widen all approaches of Military Road South at Reith Road
intersection to provide exclusive left turn lanes for each approach,
and exclusive right turn lanes for northbound and southbound
traffic on Military Road South and westbound traffic on Reith
Road. Replace the existing traffic signal. The project will include
the construction of full width paving, paved shoulders, street
lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $180,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $200,000
Construction ................................ $1,800,000
TOTAL ........................................ $2,180,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIB, City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development on the Kent West Hill coupled with the
gmwth in the Puget Sound area and the regularly occurring
congestion along both Pacific Htghway South and Interstate 5
results in sigmficant congestion at this intersection in the morning
and evening peak hours.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #16:
DESCRIPTION:
2013
Willis Street (SR516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade separatwn crossing at Umon Pacific Rmlroad (UPRR)
Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad's
mainline tracks at Willis Street (SR 516). The project will include
the construction of a bridge; a four-lane roadv.ay; full v.idth
paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lightmg;
utihties and appurtenances. The City will work with WSDOT to
encourage provision of a facility for bicycle travel.
PROJECT COST: . Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,000,000
Right ofWay Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................. $18,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $20,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, TIB, Union
Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in
the Green River Valley. More than 26,000 vehicles per day travel
on Willis Street, including over 800 freight-bearing trucks. The
level of freight traffic on the UP Railroad mainline is also
increasing to approximately 20 trains a day. Grade separations
provide a solutiOn to the costly problem of congestion. The
railroad crossmg will no longer impede freight and other traffic
flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on adJoining streets and
reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestion are
also expected. This project will enhance Kent as an economic
generator and provide regional connections for thousands of
businesses, employers, and commuters.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2013
PROJECT #17: Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Grade
Separation
Grade separation crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railway mainline tracks at Willis Street (SR 516). The project will
include the construction of a bridge; four-lane vehicle crossing;
full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street
hghtmg; utilities and appurtenances. The City will work with
WSDOT to encourage provision of a facility for bicycle travel.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $3,000,000
Construction .............................. $21 ,500,000
TOT AL ...................................... $27 ,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, FAST,
FMSIB, Port of Seattle, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east/west freight and commuter mobility in
the Green River Valley More than 26,000 vehicles per day travel
on Willis Street, includmg over 800 freight-bearing trucks. The
level of freight and passenger rail traffic on the BNSF Railway
mainline is also increasing to approximately 45 trains a day.
Grade separation provides more efficient movements of goods
and provides a solution to the costly problem of congestiOn. The
railroad crossing will no longer impede freight and other traffic
flow. Reduction in traffic congestion on adjoining streets and
reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestion is
expected. This projection will enhance Kent as an economic
generator and provide regional connections for thousands of
businesses, employers, and commuters.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #18:
DESCRIPTION:
2014
Southeast 2481b Street Improvements
1 09 1h Avenue Southeast to 132nd Avenue Southeast
Construct a three lane roadway from l 091h A venue Southeast to
132"d Avenue Southeast which includes the construction of full
width paving; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks,
street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utlhties and
appurtenances The project includes either a modem roundabout at
the 116 1h A venue Southeast mtersection or a traditional traffic
signal. Improvements to vertical roadway geometry for sight
distance and safety will also be addressed.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $! ,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $800,000
Construction .............................. $11,000,000
TOTAL ...................................... $13,300,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID, Development Mitigation Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing
development in the East Hill area of the city. This project will
provide additional east-west capacity to supplement Southeast
2401h Street to the north, and Southeast 256th Street to the south
In additiOn, the southeast comer of Southeast 248 1h Street and
1241h Avenue Southeast is the future site of the City of Kent's
Public Works mamtenance facility.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #19:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
80th Avenue South Widening
South 1961h Street to South 1881h Street
Widen 80th A venue South from South 1961h Street to South 188th
Street to five lanes. This will include four general-purpose lanes
and a center left-tum lane. The project will also include the
construction of full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utihties and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $400,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $700,000
Construction ................................ $4,400,000
TOT AL ........................................ $5,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The opening of the 1961h Street corridor on the south end of the
project and Renton's completion of Oaksdale Avenue South
results in 80 1h A venue South being a significant north-south
corridor serving the industrial area. As a result, the increased
traffic volumes along thts section of 80th A venue South are
reaching the point where a consistent five lane roadway section is
required to provide the required capacity and allow safe left turn
access into the adjoining properttes. Further, concrete curbs and
gutters are required to provide control of roadway drainage and to
prevent impacts to adjacent property owners Sidewalks and
street lightmg will provide safe access for pedestrians.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR: 2016
PROJECT #20: West Meeker Street Widening-Phase I
6lh Avenue South to the Green Rzver Bridge
DESCRIPTION: Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five lane roadway,
includmg four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane,
bicycle lanes, a pedestrian signal at the Riverbend Golf Course,
and modifications to the existing traffic signal system at the
intersection of West Meeker Street and Russell Road The project
will include the construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs,
gutters and sidewalks; landscaping; street lighting; storm drainage;
utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $800,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,400,000
Construction ................................ $5,000,000
TOT AL ........................................ $7 ,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Meeker Street has
reached the point whereby a consistent five lane roadway segment
is required to accommodate through traffic. Existing traffic
volumes west of the intersection of 641h Avenue South indicate the
need for a five lane section to accommodate additiOnal
development. Sidewalk and bicycle improvements will provide
additional incentive to encourage a safe and attractive walking
and biking environment, promote alternative modes of travel, and
facilitate access to scenic and recreational facilities.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #21:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
South 2081h Street Improvements
8lh Avenue South to 961h Way South
Rehabilitate the existing pavement to add additional service life to
the roadway from 84th Avenue South to 96th Way South. This
project w1ll widen the existing roadway to two 14 foot lanes with
the addition of concrete curb, gutters, sidewalks, storm drainage
and illumination The project will rebuild failing roadway sectwns
near 93rd Avenue and add a left turn lane from eastbound 208 1h
Street to northbound 92nd A venue South. Retaining walls and
guardrails will be added as needed.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $250,000
Right of Way Acquisitwn ............... $150,000
Construction ................................ $2,800,000
TOT AL ........................................ $3,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: South 208 1h Street between 84th Avenue South and 96th Way
South is a substandard narrow two-lane roadway that connects
84th Avenue (East Valley Highway) wtth Southeast 208 1h Street.
This sectwn of roadway carmot accommodate the extstmg and
anticipated traffic volumes and is experiencing pavement and
roadway failures that require repair. Widenmg of the roadway
will necessitate the installation of retaining walls and guardrails.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #22:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
Military Road South Widening
South 272nd Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516)
This project will widen Military Road from South 272nd Street to
Kent-Des Moines Road addmg a center left-tum lane, bicycle
lanes, curb, gutter and sidewalk. Also included is the construction
of storm drainage improvement and illumination system
improvements. (Note: Reith Road and South 272nd Street
intersections are separate projects and are not included in this
project.)
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,000,000
Construction .............................. $15,500,000
TOTAL ...................................... $18,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Military Road
South has reached a point where a separate center two-way left
turn lane is required. During peak traffic flow hours, the roadway
cannot accommodate the traffic volumes due to the large number
of vehicles blocking the roadway waiting to make left turns Most
sections of Military Road are lacking sidewalks and an adequate
storm drainage system
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #23:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
132nd Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase I
Southeast 2881h Street to Kent Kangley Road (SR 516)
Widen 132nd Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway,
including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane,
a bicycle facility, and modification of the existmg traffic signal
system at the intersection of Kent Kangley Road. The project will
include the construction of full width paving, bicycle lanes,
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lightmg; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,100,000
Right of Way Acquisitwn ............ $2,700,000
Construction .............................. $! 0,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $14,800,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
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 needed to provide safe left-tum access into adjoming
properties and accommodate forecast traffic volumes The south
end of 132°ct Avenue Southeast provides alternative access to SR
18. Existing traffic volumes that exceed 20,000 ADT (near the
intersection of 132nct Avenue Southeast and Kent Kangley Road)
necessitate a five lane section. Sidewalks and bicycle facilities
will provide multimodal access to adjacent land uses.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #24:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase II
Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 2481h Street
Widen 132"ct Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway,
including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane,
and a facility for bicycle travel; modtfying the existmg traffic
signal systems at the intersections of Kent Kangley Road and
Southeast 2561h Street. The project will include the construction of
full-width pavmg; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters and
sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities; and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $3,800,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $3,100,000
Construction .............................. $18,200,000
TOT AL ...................................... $25,100,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132"d Avenue has
already reached the point whereby a consistent five land roadway
section is needed to provide safe left-tum access into adjoining
properties and accommodate forecast traffic volumes Existing
traffic volumes that exceed 20,000 ADT (near the intersection of
132"ct Avenue southeast and Kent Kangley Road) necessitate a
five lane section. Sidewalks and bicycle facilities will provide
multimodal access to adjacent land uses.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #25:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
116m Avenue Southeast Widening, Phase I
SE 256th Street to SE 2401h Street
Widen 1161h Avenue Southeast to provide a five-lane roadway,
including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane,
and a facihty for bicycle travel. Included in this project will be the
widening of the intersection of 1161h A venue Southeast and
Southeast 2401h Street. The project will include the construction of
full-width paving; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters and
sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities; and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,700,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $2,000,000
Construction .............................. $14,500,000
TOTAL ...................................... $18,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 1161h A venue Southeast is a two-lane roadway that acts as a
bottleneck for those wishing to travel between Southeast 256th
Street and Southeast 2401h Street and to the north of Southeast
240 1h Street. Dunng peak hours, the roadway cannot
accommodate existmg or anticipated future traffic volumes.
Addmg additional general purpose travel lanes will provtde the
necessary capacity to accommodate existing and future traffic
volumes. Sidewalks and btcycle lanes will provide multimodal
access to adjacent land uses.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #26:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
116 1h Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase II
SE 2401h Street to SE 2081h Street
Widen 116th Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway,
including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane,
and a facility for bicycle travel Also included in this project will
be improvements to the intersection of 1161h A venue SE and SE
2081h Street. The project will include the construction of full-width
paving; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street
lighting; storm drainage; utilities; and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $3,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $4,000,000
Constructwn .............................. $29,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $36,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 116th Avenue SE is a two-lane roadway that acts as a bottleneck
for those wishing to travel between SE 2401h Street and SE 208 1h
Street During peak travel hours, the roadway cannot
accommodate existing or anticipated future traffic volumes.
Addmg additional general purpose travel lanes will provide the
necessary north/south capacity to accommodate existing and
future traffic volumes. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will provide
multlmodal access to adjacent land uses.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #27:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase III
Southeast 2481h Street to Southeast 2241h Street
Widen 132"d Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway,
including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane,
and a bicycle facility; modifying the existing traffic signal system
at the intersectiOn of Southeast 240th Street The project will
include the construction of full-width paving; bicycle lanes;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm
drainage; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preltminary Engineering .............. $2,900,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,300,000
Construction .............................. $14,500,000
TOT AL ...................................... $18, 700,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132"d Avenue has
already reached the point whereby a consistent five lane roadway
sectwn is needed to provide safe left-tum access to adjoining
properties and accommodate forecast traffic volumes. Sidewalks
and bicycle facilities will provtde multimodal access to adjacent
land uses.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2016
PROJECT #28: 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening-Phase IV
SE 22lh Street to SE 2081h Street
DESCRIPTION: Widen 132"d Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway,
including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane,
and a facility for bicycle travel. The project will include the
construction of full-width paving; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs,
gutters and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities, and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1 ,800,000
Right of Way Acquisitwn ............ $1,000,000
Construction .............................. $11 ,800,000
TOT AL ...................................... $14,600,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132"d A venue
Southeast has already reached the point whereby a consistent five
lane roadway section is needed to provide safe left-tum access
into adjoining properties and accommodate forecast traffic
volumes Existing traffic volumes that exceed 20,000 ADT
necessitate a five lane section. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will
provide multtmodal access to adjacent land uses.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #29:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
Southeast 256th Street Widening-Phase III
132nd Avenue Southeast to 1481h Avenue Southeast
Widen Southeast 2561h Street to provide a three-lane roadway,
mcludmg two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane,
a facility for bicycle travel, and modifying the existing traffic
signal svstems where appropriate. Construct a new bridge crossing
at Soos -Creek and elevate Southeast 2561h Street approaches above
the 100 year flood plain. The project will include the constructiOn
of full-width paving, bicycle lanes, concrete curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks; bridge; street lighting; storm dramage; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $3,200,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,300,000
Construction .............................. $15,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $19,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Southeast 256th
Street has already reached the pomt whereby a consistent three-
lane roadway section is required to provide safe left-tum access
into adJoining properties and accommodate forecast traffic
volumes With the widening of Southeast 2561h Street, the bridge
at the east end of the project would need to be replaced and
elevated above the 100 year flood plain Sidewalks and bicycle
facilities will provide safe access for pedestrians and cyclists.
The east end of Southeast 2561h Street provides an alternative
access to SR 18.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #30:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
SE 208 1h/SE 21zth Street Improvements
State Route 167 to 1 081h Avenue SE
Widen SE 2081h/21ih Street between State Route 167 and 108th
A venue SE (State Route 515) to provide a five to six lane roadway,
including new general purpose travel lanes, a center left-tum lane
where necessary and a facility for bicycle travel Also included in
this project will be improvements to the intersection of SE 208th
Street and 108'h Avenue SE. The project will include the
construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and
sidewalks, street lighting; storm drainage; utilities; and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engmeering .............. $1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,600,000
Construction ................................ $9,000,000
TOT AL ...................................... $12,1 00,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: SE 208th/212th Street is generally a 4-lane roadway that connects
the Kent valley floor to Kent's East Hill area. During peak travel
hours, the roadway cannot accommodate existmg or anticipated
future traffic volumes. Addmg additiOnal general purpose travel
lanes and a center left-tum lane where necessary will provide
additional east/west volume capacity to accommodate existing
and future traffic volumes. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will
provide multimodal access to adjacent land uses.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #31:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue Widening
Meeker Street north to approximately the 2181h block
Widen the existing five lane road to seven lanes to include three
lanes in each direction and a center left-tum lane and install a
traffic signal at the intersection of West Valley Highway and South
2381h Street. The project will include the constructiOn of full-width
paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting;
storm dramage; landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1, 100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $6,300,000
Construction .............................. $11 ,800,000
TOTAL ...................................... $19,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, STP, TIB, WSDOT
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue is a major
north-south route through the City and an important truck route
for freight moving between the manufacturing, industrial and
warehousing center of the Green River Valley and the regional
freight corridors. This route is seven lanes wide both north and
south of the project segment. W1th increasing traffic volumes
from the expected growth in both the freight and commute
segments, the widening is needed to reduce congestion at
intersections and reduce backups approaching SR 167 and South
21th Street.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR: 2016
PROJECT #32: South 272"d Street Widening
Pacific Hzghway South to Mzlitary Road South
DESCRIPTION: Add two HOV lanes and a center left-tum lane from Pacific
Highway South (SR 99) to Military Road South. Construction will
include full width paving; concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalks; a
facility for bicycle travel, street lightmg; storm drainage, utilities;
traffic signals; and appurtenances. The project also includes
widening the roadway under the I-5 bridges.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1,900,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $2,900,000
Construction ............................. $15,300,000
TOT AL ...................................... $20,1 00,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes between Pacific Highway South and Military
Road South have reached the point where improvements
supporting HOV -added capacity are required to reduce congestion
at the intersectiOns and reduce backups approaching 1-5 The
HOV lanes will provide access to the Star Lake Park and Ride lot
and the Redondo Heights Park and Ride lot. Adding HOV lanes
and HOV access to I-5 supports various county, City of Kent and
City of Federal Way transportation and transit improvement
projects.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #33:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
South 1961h/192 8 d Street Corridor-Phase III
841h Avenue South (East Valley Hzghway) to
1 08 1h Avenue Southeast (SR 515)
Construct a new five lane roadway from 84th Avenue South (East
Valley Highway) to 1081h Avenue Southeast (SR 515); mcluding a
new bridge over SR 167. Project wtll include the construction of
full-width paving; concrete curb, gutter and sidewalks; a facility
for bicycle travel; street ltghting; storm drainage; landscaping;
utilttles and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $7, 100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $7,300,000
Construction .............................. $35,600,000
TOTAL ...................................... $50,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID, STP, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes on existing east-west corridors will exceed the
adopted standards if forecasts of economic and residential growth
on the East Hill of Kent and jurisdictions to the east of Kent
continue as predtcted by state and regional planning agencies.
Additional roadway capacity must be provided to accommodate
this growth wtthin the urban growth boundaries. This proJect
supports GMA policies, helps the Ctty meet tts Concurrency
Standards, and augments prevwus investments in this comdor by
extendmg its usefulness as a freight corridor and major east-west
connection.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #34:
DESCRIPTION:
2016
West Meeker Street Widening-Phase II
Lake Fenwzck Road to the east szde of the Green River
Widen West Meeker Street between Lake Fenwick Road and the
east side of the Green River Bridge to provide a five lane roadway,
including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane,
and bicycle lanes Construct a new bridge over the Green River
and extend the five lane roadway to the West Meeker Street
Widening Phase I improvements.
Remove the existing traffic signal at West Meeker/SR 516 and
construct a new mterchange, includmg new ramps to connect West
Meeker and SR 516.
PROJECT COST: Prehmmary Engineering .............. $7 ,600,000
Right of Way Acqmsition ............ $3,400,000
Construction .............................. $68,000,000
TOTAL ...................................... $79,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, WSDOT
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Increasing traffic on SR 516 and West Meeker Street has resulted
in an overall lowering of the level of service at the existing
intersection. A new interchange would reduce delays and allow
for ummpeded traffic flow on SR 516.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011-2016
PROJECT #35: Transportation Master Plan
Ongoing Citywide Program
DESCRIPTION: This project consists of a major update of the Transportation
Master Plan including near-term and long range planning of the
City's transportation system needs. Project costs include
consultant contracts from transportation planning, concurrency
management, public involvement, travel demand and traffic
operations modeling and analysis of potential financing strategies
to construct, operate and mamtain the City's transportation
network The proJect includes staff resources, hardware and
software to analyze and manage the transportation network and
develop implementing legislation and regulations related to the
transportation system as well as strategies for monitoring and
evaluating the performance of the transportation system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $850,000
Right ofWay Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................................. $0
TOT AL ........................................... $850,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City's 2008 Transportation Master Plan identified the City's
transportation system needs out to the year 2030. This project is
to help ensure implementation of the 2008 Transportation Master
Plan. The City must be in compliance With all state, county and
regional policies in order to be eligible to apply for competitive
grants. The City endeavors to maximize transportation efficiency,
investigate methods of measuring concurrency that incorporate all
modes of travel, better reflects the ways our community is
changing. engages the community in discussiOns about future
transportation investments, and investigates various ways of
funding our future transportation needs.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #36:
DESCRIPTION:
2011-2016
Street Preservation Program
Ongoing C!tyw1de Program
ProJects that maintain the existmg transportation system by
overlaying, rehabilitating, and reconstructing the existing asphalt
and concrete streets throughout the City.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1 ,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................. $23,700,000
TOT AL ...................................... $25,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City assessed the condition of its street network in 2008. It
was found that many of the streets exhibit deficiencies that reflect
they are beyond their expected performance hfe and in need of a
maintenance or rehabilitation overlay, or some amount of
reconstruction. Moreover, historically, the amount of pavement
resurfacmg, rehabilitatiOn, and reconstructiOn monies the City has
budgeted each year has been insufficient to address the
deficiencies of its street network Insufficient budgets to perform
this necessary work results in more expensive maintenance and
rehabilitation optwns.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #37:
DESCRIPTION:
2011-2016
Residential Traffic Calming Program
Ongomg Citywide Program
This project will develop and implement residential traffic calming
throughout the City on a priority basis as fundmg allows.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $750,000
Right of Way Acqmsition .......................... $0
Construction ................................ $} ,050,000
TOT AL ........................................ S1,800,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The program was originally established in 1999 to address traffic
concerns on residential streets. The City Counctl recently adopted
a revised Traffic Calming Program in order to make informed,
systematic, dectsions about actions to correct those concerns.
There has been a substantial increase in requests to the City for
installation of physical devices within the last couple of years that
resulted in a significant increase in the number of speed and
volume studies and required numerous public meetings. This
program will allow for adequate traffic studtes to keep up with the
increased demand, support 1.25 FTE to perform the studies and
work with residents toward resolving traffic concerns, and fund
the purchase, mstallat10n and construction of physical devices for
residential traffic calming.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011 -2016
PROJECT #38: Traffic Signal Management Program
Ongomg Cztywzde Program
DESCRIPTION: This program will analyze intersections for potential installation of
traffic signals or other traffic control to insure safe and efficient
use of the existing and planned transportation network. Analysis
of tum movements and collision history will be used to prioritize
new traffic signal installations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $600,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................ $3,600,000
TOT AL ........................................ $4,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Historically, the City justifies the need for two new traffic signals
per year to meet safety and mobility needs. 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. It also supports the
replacement of old. outdated traffic signal equipment at currently
signalized intersections. The priorities for traffic signals will be
set by transportatiOn system signal warrant studies which include
studies of volumes, collision history. pedestrian mobility needs,
and roadway geometry. This program also helps the City
maintain level of service standards necessary to maintain
concurrency as required by the Grovvth Management Act.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #39:
DESCRIPTION:
2011-2016
Channelization Improvement Program
Ongomg Cztywide Program
Provide street marking projects 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 ................... $40,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $494,000
TOT AL ........................................... $534,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This ongoing program maintains and updates the channelization
throughout the City. The City has 1,648,862 linear feet (LF) of
channelization striping, 445,300 raised pavement markings,
22,011 LF of C curb and 7,179 LF of painted C curb.
Channelization helps to hmit conflict pomts and duects motorists
through areas of complexity. These markings are also used to
delmeate left turn storage queue areas and deceleration areas for
right turning vehicles. This proJect preserves the capacity and
efficiency of the existing roadway system.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #40:
DESCRIPTION:
2011-2016
Bicycle System Improvements
Ongomg Cityw1de Program
Make miscellaneous improvements to the city's bicycle routes as
identified in the Nonmotorized Chapter (Chapter 6) of the adopted
Transportation Master Plan. Bicycle lanes are part of individual
street improvement projects and are shown separately. Their costs
(estimated at approximately $40,000,000) are not reflected here.
This project is for shared lane striping and signing, and for the
extension of the shared-use path network.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $1 08,500
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $72,500
Construction ................................... $723.500
TOT AL ........................................... $904,500
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The 2008 Transportation Master Plan Nonmotorized System
Study proposed a network of shared lane routes in a number of
transportation corndors to help connect the bicycle system. Lane
markings and sign postings can inform motorists and cyclists of
those corridors best suited for significant bike use. These shared-
lane facilities can provide cntical linkages to major cyclmg
activity centers and connections to the shared use path systems.
This project can help achieve the City's goals for improving
mobility, reducing vehicle trips, increasing physical exercise, and
improvmg transportation connectedness.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:
PROJECT #41:
DESCRIPTION:
2011-2016
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance and the Sidewalk
Repair and Rehabilitation System
Ongoing Cltywzde Program
Reconstruct and repair existing sidewalks and curb ramps and
install new truncated domes and hard-surfaced sidewalks to
implement the requirements of the Federal Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) consistent with the findmgs of the
Nonmotorized Chapter (Chapter 6) of the 2008 Transportation
Master Plan and systematically construct new sidewalks as
identified in the Transportation Master Plan as the Highest/High
Priorities throughout the City.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $1, 720,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,150,000
Construction .............................. $11,469,600
TOTAL ...................................... $14,339,600
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Title II requires that a pubhc entity must
evaluate its services, programs, pohcies, and practices to
determine whether they are in compliance with the
nondiscrimination reqmrements of the ADA. The ADA requires
that an ADA Transition Plan be prepared to descnbe any
structural or physical changes required to make programs
accessible. The City has conducted a self-evaluation and prepared
a Transition Plan including a pnoritized list of projects to bring
itself into compliance with the Federal ADA regulations. This
program begins working on that list of projects to construct and
repair the City's sidewalk and street/sidewalk transitiOn zones for
accessibility for all users and begms to address the pedestrian
improvements identified in the Transportation Master Plan. This
project can help achieve the City's goals for improving mobility,
reducing vehicle trips, increasing physical activity, and improving
transportation connectedness.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011 -2016
PROJECT #42: Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongoing Cztywide Program
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance
motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager Road, SE
2401h/148 1h Avenue Southeast hillside, Lake Fenwick Road north
or S 272"d Street, and 1001h Avenue Southeast. Upgrade ex1stmg
guardrail end-treatments as mandated by State and Federal
regulations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................... $20,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $175,000
TOTAL ........................................... $195,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, HES
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with Federal and State
regulations and the requirement to eliminate potentially hazardous
roadway conditions.
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011 -2016
PROJECT #43: Community Based Circulating Shuttles
Ongoing Cityw1de Programs
DESCRIPTION: Continue to provide enhanced transit service to meet the needs of
the community through the use of fixed-route shuttle service, with
demand-responsive routing capabilities. Routes 914/916 serve the
Kent Transit Center, Regional Justice Center, Kent City Hall,
Green River Community College's Kent campus, and local
shopping and medical facilities. The Route 918 shuttle connects
the City's manufacturing/mdustrial center with the regional bus
and commuter train services at the Kent Transit Center.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ........................... $0
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction ................................... $252,000
TOT AL ........................................... $252,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, CMAQ, King County, ITS
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Routes 914/916 provide mobility and independence to many of
the city's seniors and reduce the need for expensive ACCESS
service for many wheelchau-lift service trips Community
circulating shuttles encourage the participatiOn of all ages, all
economic groups, all physical abilities, and virtually all of our
community in everyday civic life without the isolation and
pollution of the automobile for every trip. Commuter shuttles
enhance the regional transit/train service by providing the vital
link from home or work to the Transit Center. encouragmg people
to travel without their personal vehicles -thus avoiding the cold-
start impacts to au quality and reducmg congestion on local
streets
CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 2011 -2016
PROJECT #44: Transit Now Service Partnership Program
Ongomg Cztywzde Program
DESCRIPTION: Transit Now is a voter-approved King County Metro Transit
program which provides incentives for local jurisdictions to
improve local transit operations by entering into a direct financial
partnership with Metro for providing additional service. Metro
will match a partner's contribution on a 2: 1 basis. Transit Now
requires a mmimum contribution from the partner of $100,000 per
year for five (5) years to add a new route. Kent was successful on
two proposals, one to add new daily shuttle service through The
Lakes and Riverview communities to the Kent Transit Center and
one to mcrease frequencies on the Route 153 between Kent and
Renton.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .............. $2,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......................... $0
Construction .............................................. $0
TOT AL ........................................ $2,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, King County, Commute Trip Reduction Program
(CTR) Employers
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Transit service (bus and train) between Kent and downtown
Seattle is generally competitive with automobile driving dunng
the commute hours. Transit service within Kent and between
Kent and its neighboring Jurisdictions has serious deficiencies.
Due to low frequency, transit is simply not a viable option for
travelers who need to make a trip durmg the midday, commuters
working non-tradttional shifts, and peak hour commuters who are
concerned that there is no safety net service should they need to
travel during the midday. These partnership proposals allow us to
buy our way into providing additional service to our community
that we would not otherwise be able to obtain.
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For more information or additional copies of th1s document contact'
Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineenng Manager
C1ty of Kent, Public Works, Engineenng
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
(253) 856-5585
smullen@ci.kent.wa.us