HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943RESOLUTION NO.Iqqþ
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, adopting the 2018through 2023 Six-Year Transportation
Irrrproverrrent Program.
RECITALS
A. After proper notice, the City Council of the City of Kent held a
public hearing at the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p,m. on
June 6, 2OL7, to consider public testimony on the City's proposed Z01B
through 2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
B. Having considered public testimony on the plan, the Council
would like to adopt the 2018 through 2023 six-Year Transpoftation
Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 7, Adootion. The 2018 through 2023, Six-year
Transportation Improvement Program, set forth in Exhibit "4," which is
attached and filed with City Clerk, is hereby adopted.
L 2078-2023 Six Year
Tra nspo rtat io n I m p rovement Prog ra m
SECTION 2. - Severabilitv. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. - Corrections by Citv Clerk Upon approval of the city
attorney, the city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 4, - Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, this b+va day of .20t7
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CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this bV' day of
20L7.
ATTEST
KIMBERLEY
AS TO FO
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MAYOR
CITY ATTORNEY
2 2078-2023 Six Year
Tra nspottation Im provement Prog ra m
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I hereby ceftify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No
tqqS passed
b+^ day of
by the City
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Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the _
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KIMBERLEY MOTO, CITY CLERK
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3 2078-2023 Six Year
Tra nsportation Im provement Progra m
EXHIBIT ''A''
CITY OF KENT
WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IM PROVEM ENT PROGRAM
2018 - 2fJ23
Mayor Suzette Cooke
Timothy J. LaPorte, PE,
Director of Public Works
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Table of Contents:
Resolution
Introduction
Project List .
2018 - 2023 Six-Year TIP Cost Estimates
Map of Projects
Project Descriptions .
Contact Information
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On the Cover: Kent-Kangley Pedestrían Safety Improvements
Introduction
Overview
The Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-range planning
document that is updated annually based on needs and policies identified in the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan. The TIP
represents Kent's current list of needed projects that are anticipated to begin
preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition or construction within'the next six
years. The TIP also includes ongoing citywide transpoftation programs, Projects and
programs included in the plan are those that are considered to be regionally
significant,
The document identifies secured or reasonably expected revenue sources for each
pro.ject or proqram. The TIP serves as a draft work plan for the development of the
local transpoftation network. Once adopted, the TIP will guide funding and
implementation priorities during the development of the transportation portion of
the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), The CIP shows the City-funded
portion of projects and is constrained by current budget forecasts, whereas the TIP
shows a complete project list with the variety of funding sources and partners
involved.
Historically, the largest sources of funding for TIP capital projects have been grants
Funding for transportation projects is available from federal, state and local
resources. Each funding source has specific rules and guidelines about what types
of projects it will fund, how much of a project will be funded and timelines for
expenditure of funds. Addítionally, most grant programs require a funding match,
which means that the City must also contribute funding to the cost of a project,
The City of Kent funds transportation capital projects using the General Fund,
Street Fund, Local Improvement Districts, Transportation Impact Fees, Business
and Occupation Tax, Solid Waste Utility tax, and grant revenue from local, state
and federal governments. One reason the TIP is updated annually is that many
revenue sources are closely tied to the health of the economy and can therefore be
unpredictable.
Document structure
Each project or program listed ín the TIP includes an estimated cost, the amount of
funding secured or unsecured and the funding source(s). If grant funding has been
secured from a specific source, it is identified. Projects listed that are necessary to
accommodate growth and allow the City to maintain its adopted Levels of Service
may be funded in part by transportation impact fees. The costs for projects
programmed in the first three years of the TIP have been developed with a higher
level of ceftainty whereas those in the latter three years have been developed with
less specificity, as those projects are generally less defined.
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Requirements
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated annually
(RCW 35.77.0t0). It represents an important planning component under the State's
Growth Management Act. The TIP may be revised at any time during the year by a
majority of the Council, after a Public Hearing.
In order to compete for transportation funding grants from Federal and State
sources, granting agencies require that projects be included in the TIP. The State's
Safe Routes to School program, for example, requires that potential projects be
íncluded in the TIP in order to be eligible for funding.
The Six-Year TIP is also required to be consistent with the transportation element of
the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to RCW 35.77,010.
Changes to the TIP
The City updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2015. The first six years of the
Comprehensive Plan are financially constrained, meaning that secured funding is
demonstrated within an approved budget or similarly approved funding action.
Subsequently, the 2OL8-2023 TIP has been revised to reflect projects that will likely
be constructed using existing funding sources as well as the City's historical record
of average grant disbursements. Capital Streets Projects that do not have any
identified funding sources have been removed from the plan. Projects and programs
were reclassified where appropriate.
Table 1
Projects Added
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Naden Avenue and Willis Street
Intersection Im provements
Naden Local Access Road
Flashinq Yellow Left Turn Arrows
South 248th Street Improvements
Table 2
Projects Removed
Kent-Kang ley Pedestrian Safety
Improvements Completed
lst Avenue North Street
Improvements Completed
Traffic Control Signal System Completed
Central Avenue South Improvements Completed
80th Avenue South Improvements Project moved to
operations budqet
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Project List
Project
Number
Project Name
Project Location and Extent
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
72nd Avenue South Extension
South 20Oth Street to South 196th Street
Kent Regional Trails Connector
Green River Trail to Interurban Trail at S 218th Street
Southeast 208th Street and 1o8th Avenue Southeast
Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations En ha ncement
132nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements
Kent-Kangley Road to Southeast 248th Street
South 224rh Street Extension, 84tn Avenue to 88th Avenue South
Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enha ncement
Naden Local Access Road
Willis Street to Naden Assembly
Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows
Northern Industrial Valley
South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade-Separated Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
10. Transpoftation Master Plan
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9.
11.
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13.
Meet Me on Meeker
Intersection Improvements at 4th Avenue and Midblock Crossing
South 224th Street Extension, 88tn Avenue South to 94th Place
South
Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center
Burlington Nofthern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads
Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary
Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast
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Project
Number
Project Name
Proiect Location and Extent
15.
16.
19.
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22,
23.
24.
Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancement
76th Avenue South
222OO Block to 21700 Block
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18. Panther Lake Signal System Integration
Willis Street Roundabout
Willis Street at 4th Avenue South
South 224th Street Extension, 94'n Place South to lo8th Avenue
Southeast (State Route 515/Benson Highway)
Southeast 248th Street fmprovements
104th Avenue South to 116th Avenue South
20.
ONGOING CITYWIDE PROGRAMS
Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program
Traffic Signal Management Program
Channelization Improvement Program
Guardrail and Safety Improvements Program
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PROJECT COSTSs$$$$ 750,000$1,700,000ô500,oooIt600,000$150.OOO$1.050.000$ 5OO,0O0$ 332,0005 000 0ôo$10,000,000$350,000$2,500,000$ 15,400,000Futura Fundedç5 000$5,000$6,000$4ao,o00$ 6,25s,000$$$200,000$ 21,140.000$s250,000$ 6,28s,000$220.000$$ 168,000$$$1OO,O003-652-000E1 qoô ôôô$ 1,315,000$1,200,000$ 8.000,000$I200,000$ 3.860,000$300,000$$ 2,000,000s230,000$Iå$$Projcd CorsTot¡l$3.657-OO0$1-905.000$ 1,321,000I14,255,000$750,OOO41 70ô ÔOO$9O0,O0O$25,000,000$900,000$400,000$ 8.285,000i1,500,000$500,000$500,000$5.OOO.OOO10.000-ooog?50 Õoo$ 15,5OO,OOOç96 6ô3 0ôDESCEPEON72nd Avenue South E*eñsionKent Reo¡onal Trails connedorSoutheast 208th Street and 108th AvenueSoutheast lnteÉect¡on IñDrcvemenß132nd Avenue Èdestriañ Imó.ovemeñbSouth 224th Sveet E*ension, &th AvenueSouth to 88th Avenue southNaden Avenue and WÌllis Street lnleßedionNaden bcàl Access Roðdãåshino Yellow Lêft Turñ arrowsSouth 228th StreeVUnion Pacific RailroadGrâde SeDêratonIransoodåtion Mãste. PlãñVeet Me on MeekerSouth 224th Street Êtensioñ, 88th AvenueSouth to 94th Plâcê SouthSafe RouEs to Schools Ihprovements atYeridiân EiemenbryWillis Street ¿nd Cenùal Avenue lnteßectioniouth 248th Sùeet ImÞrovemenÈs)ânthef Lake sional Svstem lnÞôråbôñWillis Street RoùndãbôutSouth 224th Sûeet Etension, 94th Pl¿c€South to lo8th Ave¡u€ southeåstTdål P¡ois6No.23567a91011l213t4L7181920o*$ 45,150,00Cs4,200,00ca1,410,00C$600,ooc$51.360_OOCN/al $47.850.000$3,090,00(s50.940_O0C$ 93,000,000s4_200 000$600,000$102.300.000". lsùeer ând Sidew¿lk Presetuatton ¿nd Repârr22 lTraffic Sionâl Månåoement Prcoram23 IChôñnelizåt¡on Imorovemenr PóôråñTùl ProqråmsEIoCITY OF KENT2OIA - 2023 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATON IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMPHASESCon*rud¡ons3,171.000s1.526_000$ 1,019,000s1_090_000$ 12,950,000$ soo,ooos1.500.ooo4aôo 0ôô$ 16,400.000$$6.17O,OOO1 'ôÔ OOO$340,000$ 290,000t4,500,000$8,500,000350.0002_ 150-OOO$ 13.000,000$75-805.000ß¡Cht dWâya30,000E4-000$ 21,000g370.OO0$ 165,000s 175.000I 5,000.000$4$ 1,555,0004aô 000$$ 166.000I$1,OO0,OOOJI$ 1.OOO,OO0$9.566.000Prsl¡m¡n¡ryEnainêar¡nî$456,000s375,000$ 281,OOOs220.OOO$ 1,140,000$ 75.000$200.0003100.ooo$ 3,600,000g$50-ooo$ 560,0004220 000$ 80.000$ 44.000$500,000$500,000$t350_OO0$ 1,5OO,OOOI10,251,000Ph¡6C3 TûI$3,657,000$1,905,000$ 1,32r,000s1,6aO,OOO$ 14.255.000I TSO.OOOt1,700,000s900-000$ 25,000.000s900-000t400_000$ 8.2as,0oot1-500-000$ 500.000I 500,000s 10,000,000$350,000$2.500.000$ 15,500,000$ 96.503.000$ 43,500,000s3-600.0004-200.000540.OOO$ 1,000.000tt1 ôOô OOO$ 8,500,000$600,000$300,000$60.0004q 460 000$ 93,OOO,OOO$4,200,000$4,500,000s600.oooa 102_300 000FUTURE FUNDED ELEMENTS BROKEN OUT BY YEAR2023$s$$$$$$$$2022$s$$$$$1O0,OOO10ô ôôô2021$$$$$$$$$$$$Iç$42020$$$$î$$$$ô3sIs201945$$$$ 10,140,000$$$ 2,515,000$$$ 168.000$$3$$ 12_423.00020ttt5.OOO45 ôôô$ 6,000$ 6,255,000$200,000$ 11.OOO,OOO$250,000s3,770,OOO$$$is 22.191-OOO$5_OOO$5_OOO$ 6.000$ 6.:55,000$$ 21,140.000$6,:85,000s$ 168,000$$$I rc0,000t 34.ç14.OOOI 7,97S,OOOîI8.490.000r 7,975,OOO$$8,490,000$ 7,975,000$8.490.000$ 7,975,OOO$4s15_000$8,490,000$ 7,975,000$g515_OOO$a,490,000I 7,975,OOO$I515.000$8,490,000$ 47.E50,000E$3,F0.0004vIt
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2018-2023 CrTY OF KENT
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #1: 72nd Avenue South Extension
South 200th Street to South 196th Street
YEAR:2018 expected completion
Complete a missing link by constructing a new three-lane
roadway from South 200th Street to South 196th Street. The
project will include the crossing of Mill Creek and construction of
full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streetlighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and
appuftenances, This project is nearing completion,
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST¡Preliminary Engineering....... $456,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........ $30,000
Construction . . $3,171,000
TOTAT $3,657,000
Secured Funding ...... $3,657,0O0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Transportation Impact Fee) Puget
Sound Regional Fire Authority, Transportation Improvement
Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:Continued development in the northern Kent industrial area, and
high levels of congestion along West Valley Highway between
the South 180th Street and South 196th Street corridors,
mandate additional north-south arterial capacity. This project
provides some relief for South 180th Street, South 196th Street,
and South 2!2t^ Street intersections along West Valley Highway.It also provides improved access to the South 196th Street
corridor from industrial development along 72nd Avenue South
by constructing the missing link between South 200th Street and
South 196th Street. This roadway connection provides a direct
línk from the existing Fire Station on 72nd Avenue South to the
196th Street grade separated corridor over both the BNSF and
UPRR mainline railroad tracks, dramatically improving
emergency response times to a large area of the Kent
Manufacturing/Industrial Center and warehouse land uses.
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2OIA.2O23 CITY OF KENT
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #2: Kent Regional Trails Connector
Green River Trail to Interurban Trail at South 218th Street
YEAR:20 18 expected completion
Construct 4,4OO foot multi-use trail connecting the Green River
and Interurban Regional Trails at a point approximately mid-way
between the South 21-2th' Street and South 228th Street Corridors
at about South 218th Street in the heart of the Kent Valley. This
l2-foot wide multi-use trail for non-motorized users will include
trail lighting, in some locations, to enhance visibility and
encourage year-round usage. Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons and marked crosswalks will be installed where the new
trail crosses midblock at 64th Avenue South and 72nd Avenue
South. A traffic signal for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing
mid-block will be installed on 68th Avenue South (West Valley
HWY). A mechanism for performance monitoring (counting) will
be installed at or near the new traffic signal, The project will
install a steel pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Mill Creek between
72nd Avenue South and the Interurban Trail. The project is
nearing completion.
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering.,,..,. $375,000
Right of Way Acquisition ..$4,000
Construction ., $1,526,000
TOTAL ............$1,9O5,OOO
Secured Funding ...... $1,905,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Parks Fund), Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality Improvement Program, Washington State
Department of Transpoftation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:This new trail would fill a missing east/west link in the City's and
the region's bicycle network. It would connect two of the most
heavily used regional trails and provide access for tens of
thousands of people to a concentrated employment center. It
would provide alternative mode access to the Kent
Manufacturing/Industrial Center's 1,800 employers, to
recreational activities along the Green River and the Green River
Natural Resources Area and improve safety for all users crossing
three major arterial streets in an area with truck traffic.
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20L8-2fJ23 CITY OF KENT
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #3: Southeast 208th Street and lo8th Avenue Southeast (SR
515/Benson Highway) Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations En ha ncements
YEAR: 2018 expected completion
DESCRIPTION: Add a second southbound left storage lane on 108th Avenue SE,
widen the receiving lane on SE 208th St, and modify the signal
phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $281,000
Right of Way Acquisition $21,000
Construction $1,019,000
TOTAL ............$1,321,OOO
Secured Funding ...... $1,321,000
FUNDING
souRcE(s):City of Kent (Transportation Impact Fees), Washington State
Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Safety
Improvement Program)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:State Route 515, also known as The Benson Highway or 108th
Avenue SE, is the primary nofth/south route on the East Hill and
serves as a major transit route. With four to five lanes in its
current configuration, this roadway has been widened to its
practical limits. Improvements to intersections along the
corridor can have positive effects on corridor congestion and
improve efficiency, This project would add queuing capacity for
the southbound left turn movement while continuing to provide
two lanes of through travel.
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2018-2023 CrTY OF KENT
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #4: 132nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements
Kent-Kangley Road to Southeast 248th Street
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2018
Construct an asphalt walking path along the west side of 132nd
Avenue SE where sidewalk does not currently exist. This project
includes the Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalks grant
project and will later include additional improvements within this
segment, that are yet to be determined. Although the
Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this
segment of 132nd Avenue South, a complete streets analysis
determined that the lanes would not be added at the same time
as this temporary asphalt path.
Preliminary Engineering..,,,, $220,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...,. $370,000
Construction . $1,090,000
TOTAL.... ......$1,680, OOO
Secured Funding, .... $1,680,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Mitigation Funds, Street Fund), Transportation
Improvement Board,
PRO¡ECT
JUSTIFICATION: L32nd Avenue SE is designated as a minor arterial roadway, with5 vehicle lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and landscaping
planned at build-out. This roadway has been widened at various
locations based on development of adjacent parcels. Due to
budgetary constraints this roadway will not be completed in the
near term; however, the desire to improve pedestrian access
necessitates moving ahead with the walking path.
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2OI8.2O23 CITY OF KENT
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #5: South 224th Street Extension 84th Avenue to 88th Avenue
South
YEAR:2018
DESCRIPTION:Construct a three-lane road from 84th Avenue South to 88th
Avenue South, including a new bridge over SR 167. The project
will include full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and
sidewalks; five foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances, Construction
will begin in 2OL7.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering,... $1,140,000
Right of Way Acquisition...... $165,000
Construction .$12,950,000
TOTAL $14,255,OOO
Secured Funding .....#L4,255,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S)r City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Local Improvement District,
Special Assessments), Developer Mitigation, Transportation
Improvement Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent's East Hill
and the Green River Valley floor, In order to meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersectíons
along South 2}8th/2l2th Street and James/Southeast 24}th
Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing
development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to
widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South z}Bth/2L2th
Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without addÍtional east-west capacity.
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DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
2OLA.2O23 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #6: Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection
Improvements
YEAR: 2018
Build right-in/right-out intersection on Willis Street (State Route
516) at Naden Avenue consistent with Washington State
Department of Transportation approval. Although there are no
bicycle facilities planned on Willis Street, this project must be
assessed in light of the complete streets requirements.
Preliminary Engineering,........ $75,000
Right of Way Acquisition...... $175,000
Construction $500,000
TOTAL .$75O,OOO
Secured Funding ..,........ $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Local Improvement District, Transportation Capital
Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will provide access to the City's Naden site. The Naden
site is placed strategically at the entrance to Kent's Downtown,
highly approachable and visible from State Route State Route 167
and State Route 516. The Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan
describes this area as critical to projecting a good image of the city.
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2018.2lJ23 CITY OF KENT
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IM PROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #7: Naden Local Access Road
Willis Street to Naden Assembly
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Build local access road from Willis Street to the Naden assembly
to prepare the site for development.
PRO¡ECT COST:Preliminary Engineering,...... $200,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........ $0
Construction .. $1,500,000
TOTAL $1,7OO,0OO
Secured Funding .......,.,. $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, General Fund, Local
Improvement District, Placemaking Fund)
This project wÍll build upon the Naden Avenue and Willis Street
intersection improvements, allowing for greater development
potential for the Naden assembly. This area is adjacent to State
Route 167 and State Route 516 and serves as a gateway to visitors.
The Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan describes thís area as
critical to projecting a good image of the city. Landscaping will buffer
development from power lines. Additionally, this project will provide
on-street parking so people can access the Interurban Trail.
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2OT8.2O23 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #8: Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows
Nofth Industrial Valley
YEAR:2018
DESCRIPTION:Purchase and install five traffic signal cabinets, 34 controllers
and applicable communications capable of supporting flashing
yellow left turn arrow (FYLTA) displays for permitted left turns
at L4 intersections in the north Kent Valley.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering....... $100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........ $0
Construction ,..., $800,000
TOTAL . $9OO,O0O
Secured Funding . $400,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax) Federal Highway
Safety Improvement Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:This project builds upon a previously Federal Highway Safety
Improvement Program funded project that included replacement
of the master signal controller unit and installation of the FYLTAs
in the downtown area, This type of signal display has been
demonstrated to be much more readily understood by motorists
and has resulted in reduced collision rates involving vehicles
turning left during permissive left turn signal phases. The
upgrade to the legacy central control system and more
advanced intersection traffic signal controllers will allow greater
operation flexibilÍty and improved transportation system
efficiency.
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2OI8.2O23 CITY OF KENT
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #9: South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade-Separated Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
YEAR: 2018 - 2OL9
DESCRIPTION: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; bicycle
facilities; street lightÍng; utilities and appurtenances.
Construction is underway, utllities are being relocated. This
project has also been added to the Washington State Freight
Plan.
PROJECTCOST: Preliminary Engineering
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction
TOTAL
Secured Funding
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
¡USTIFICATION:
. $3,600,000
. $5,000,000
$16,400,000
$25,OOO,OOO
..$25,000,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund,
Local Improvement District, Street Fund, and Water Fund),
Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor,
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, Poft of Seattle,
Union Pacific Railroad
The project will lead to a seamless connection between major
freight handlers and their primary destinations. It will support
freight moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma,
SeaTac Airport and the freeway system. Grade separating this
arterial will increase roadway capacity, decrease congestion,
enhance safety and improve freight mobility in this corridor and
throughout the region, This project will provide regional
connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and the 40
million square feet of warehouse/industrial space in the valley.
Construction is underway.
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2018-2023 CrTY OF KENT
STX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #LOz Transpoftation Master PIan
YEAR: 2018-2019
DESCRIPTION:Major update to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including
near-term and long range planning of the City's transportation
system needs. Project elements will include consultant contracts
for transportation planning, concurrency management, public
involvement, travel demand and traffic operations modeling and
analysis of potential financing strategies to construct, operateand maintain the City's transportation network. The
transportation network includes non-motorized infrastructure
such as bicycle facilities and sidewalks. The current TMP was
completed in 2008 and needs to be revised,
PRO¡ECT COST: Contractor . $900,000
TOTAL.... ..........$9OO,OOO
Secured Funding. ....... $300,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (General Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:The Kent Transportation Master Plan (TMP), as incorporated into
the City's Comprehensive Plan, is the City's blueprint for long-
range transportation planning in Kent. When the City's
Comprehensive Plan was approved by the Puget Sound Regional
Council in 2015, the City deferred an update to the
Transportation Master Plan to 20t7. This update will include a
multi-year transpoftation financing plan. The plan will also
consider subarea and functional plans adopted since 2008 and
newly-funded major corridors serving Kent:. Midway Subarea Plan¡ Downtown Subarea Action Plan¡ Federal Way Link Extension¡ State Route 509 extension. State Route 167 improvementso Let's Go Kento Park & Open Space Plan 2016
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2018.2023 CITY OF KENT
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #LLz Meet Me on Meeker
Intersection Improvements at 4th Avenue and Midblock Crossing
YEAR:2018-2019
DESCRIPTION:Install curb bulb outs at the intersection of 4th Avenue South on
the west side, as well as a midblock crossing between 64th
Avenue South and Washington Avenue North with supplemental
safety features. The curb bulb outs project has been
preliminarily assessed with respect to the complete streets
requirements. The midblock crossing must also be assessed.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering........$50,000
Construction $350,000
TOTAL.... .......... $4OO,OOO
Secured Funding. ....... $250,000
Future Phases To be determined
FUNDING
souRcE(s):City of Kent (Placemaking Fund), Congestion Mitigation Air
Quality, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside, Transportation
Improvement Board,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is intended to make the corridor inviting and safe
for all users, specifically school children, seniors, commuters,
bicyclists, recreational users and those accessing downtown
businesses. The project suppofts City Council's economic
development plan strategies to beautify Kent streetscapes and
strengthen sense of place by designating and improving key
gateways into Kent.
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2018-2023 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #L2= South 224rh Street Extension 88th Avenue South to 94th
Place South
YEAR:2018-2019
DESCRIPTION:Construct a three-lane road from 88th Avenue South to 94th
Place South, including a new bridge over Garrison Creek, The
project will include full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters
and sidewalks; five foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. Construction
will begin in 2018.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering...,,., $560,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,555,000
Construction .. $6,170,000
TOTAL ............ $8,285,OOO
Secured Funding ,..... $8,285,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Local Improvement District,
Special Assessments, Transportation Impact Fee), Developer
Mitigation, Transportation Improvement Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent's East Hill
and the Green River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 2}8th/2L2tn Street and James/Southeast 24}th
Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing
development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to
widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 2}8th/2l2th
Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capacity.
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2018.2023 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #13: Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center
Burlington Nofthern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads
YEAR:2018 - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Establish a railroad quiet zone for the Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railway (BNSF) tracks and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
tracks through the City of Kent. The grade crossings to be
included in the quiet zone on the BNSF railroad mainline are: S
259th Street, Willis Street, Titus Street, Gowe Street, Meeker
Street, Smith Street, James Street, and S 2I2Th Street. The
grade crossings included in the quiet zone for the UPRR mainline
tracks are: Willis Street (SR 516), W Smith Street, W Meeker
Street, W James Street and S 2l2th. Street.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering....... $220,000
Right of Way Acquisition $80,000
Construction .. $1,200,000
TOTAL $1,5OO,OOO
Secured Funding . $450,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Washington Utilities
and Transportation Commission
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Locomotive engineers begin sounding the train-mounted horn
approximately Vc mile from the intersection of a
highway/railroad crossing. This warning device is an effective
deterrent to accidents at grade crossings but exposes the local
community to significant noise that affects the quality of life for
those living and working closest to the railroad facilities, and can
be a barrier to attracting new businesses and residents.
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2OLA.2O23 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #L4= Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary
Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast
YEAR: z0tg
DESCRIPTION:Install a traffic signal at Southeast 256th Street and 140th
Avenue Southeast and construct an asphalt pavement walkway
along Southeast 256th Street from approximately 134th Avenue
Southeast to 140th Avenue Southeast. The traffic signal includes
a traffic surveillance camera and interconnect cable to connect
this signal to the rest of the City's traffic control system, This
project must be assessed with respect to the complete streets
requirements. The Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle
lanes on Southeast 256th Street and shared travel lanes on 140th
Avenue Southeast.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ..
Education/Enforcement,.
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
... $80,000
... $80,000
Construction $340,000
TOTAL $5OO,OOO
...,...,,,. $0Secured Funding
City of Kent (School Zone Camera Fund), Washington State
Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to Schools Program
Meridian Elementary School is located near the intersection of
Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast. The school
provides adult crossing guards to help students cross Southeast
256th Street. Traffic in that neighborhood and in the
communities to the east of the school has become especially
heavy at the afternoon bell times. Intersection control
improvements would assist pedestrians and motorists to
maneuver in an orderly way during times of heavy conflict.
Currently students must walk or bike along a wide shoulder on
Southeast 256th Street,
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2018-2023 CrTY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #15: Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR:20L9
DESCRIPTION:Improve the intersection of Willis Street and Central Avenue to
provide a right turn lane from southbound on Central Avenue to
westbound Willis Street. Project includes sidewalk, curb and
gutter replacement and improvements to traffic signal system,
Although there are no bicycle facilities planned at the Willis
Street and Central Avenue South intersection, this project must
be assessed with respect to the complete streets requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering,,,...... $44,000
Right of Way Acquisition,,,... $166,000
Construction . $290,000
$5OO,OOO
Secured Funding , $168,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, Transportation Impact Fee)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is a traffic mitigation requirement for additional
trips generated by the Kent Station Development. The City of
Kent will be implementing this project for which money was
contributed by the Kent Station developer. The transpoftation
analysis prepared for the ShoWare project assumed construction
of this project would be complete.
TOTAL
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20L8.2fJ23 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #I6t 76th Avenue South
22400 block to 2L7OO block
YEAR:2020
DESCRIPTION:Construct drainage and road improvements on 76th Avenue
South from the 22400 block to the 2L7OO block. The project will
include raising the existing road; a full width overlay, concrete
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, and
channelization. This project must be assessed with respect to
the complete streets requirements, The Transportation Master
Plan calls for "possible re-striping" to include bicycle lanes on
this segment of 76th Avenue South,
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering..,,.. $500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $0
Construction . $4,500,000
TOTAL.... .......$5,OOO,OOO
Secured Funding. ......... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Storm Drainage
Utility Fund), Congestion Mitigation and Air QualityImprovement Program, Developer Mitigation, Suface
Tra nsportation Prog ra m, Tra nsportation I m provement Boa rd
PRO¡ECT
JUSTIFICATION:76th Avenue South floods several times per year, resulting in
road closures, The roadway is located in the heart of the City's
Industrial zoning area and has heavy truck traffic. Large
industrial and manufacturing companies and a large solid waste
company that serves several adjacent jurisdictions are locatedin the immediate vicinity of the project. Road closures
negatively impact these businesses and create congestion in
other pafts of the City as a result of traffic detours around the
closure. Improving the road to current standards will also
improve traffic flow on 76th Avenue South.
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2OL8.2O23 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #L7: Southeast 248th Street Improvements
104th Avenue South to 116th Avenue South
YEAR:2020
DESCRIPTION:Improvements on Southeast 248Th Street between 104th Avenue
South and 116th Avenue South, This project must be assessed
with respect to the complete streets requirements. The
Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this
segment of Southeast 248th Street. This segment will include a
five-foot landscape buffer between each sidewalk and bicycle
lane.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering.,..... $500,000
Right of Way Acquisition,.. $1,000,000
Construction .. $8,500,000
TOTAL ..........$1O,OOO,OOO
Secured Funding ........... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and OccupatÍon Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Economic Incentive Grants
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: In support of future development, this area will be connected to the
bicycle and pedestrian networks. Nearby pedestrian generators
include Morrill Meadows Park, East Hill Park, and Daniel Elementary
School, and the project will include improved turning operations into
these attractors.
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201.8.2lJ23 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #18: Panther Lake Signal System Integration
YEARr 2020-2022
DESCRIPTION:This project includes extension of communication fiber to traffic
signals in the Panther Lake area to allow remote monitoring,
management and coordination. The project also includes
replacement of the existing controllers to ones capable of
displaying flashing yellow left turn arrows.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction
FUNDTNG
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
.,....... $0
......... $o
$350,000
TOTAL . $35O,OOO
Secured Funding ......,.... $0
Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
The traffic signals in the Panther Lake area are not connected to
the City's central traffic signal control system; hence, they
cannot be remotely monitored or managed from the City's
Traffic Management Center. The existing intersection controllers
are not capable of displaying flashing yellow left turn arrows for
permissive left turn movements. It has been demonstrated that
this type of signal display is much more readily understood by
motorists and results in reduced collision rates involving vehicles
turning left during permissive left turn signal phases. The
integration of these signals into the City's signal system will
allow operation flexibility and improved transportation system
efficiency.
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2OI8.2O23 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IM PROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #L9z Willis Street Roundabout
Willis Street at 4th Avenue South
YEAR:202L
DESCRIPTION:Construct a roundabout on Willis Street at 4th Avenue South.
The project will include the construction of the roundabout,
concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. The
roundabout will accommodate bicycle riders, consistent with the
Transportation Master Plan's call for a shared travel lane
(sharrows) on 4th Avenue, This project must be assessed with
respect to the complete streets requirements.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering...,.. $350,000
Right of Way Acquisition ....... $0
Construction $2,150,000
TOTAL.... ,......$2,5OO,OOO
Secured Funding. ....,.... $0
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation
Impact Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington
State Department of Transportation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This gateway project will provide an aesthetically pleasing
welcome to commuters into the heaft of Kent and provide the
typical benefits of a roundabout including: improved safety,
improved traffic flow and decreased maintenance costs over the
long run.
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2OT8-2O23 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #2O= South 224th Street Extension, 94'n Place South to lo8th
Avenue Southeast (State Route Sl5/Benson Highway)
YEAR:
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COST:
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATTON:
2022-2023
Construct a three-lane road from 94th Place South to 108th
Avenue Southeast State Route 515/Benson Highway). The
project will include full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters
and sidewalks; five-foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. This project
must be assessed with respect to the complete streets
requirements,
Preliminary Engineering ..., $ 1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition,,. $1,000,000
Construction ,$13,000,000
TOTAL $15,OOO,OOO
Secured Funding . $100,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund,Local Improvement District, Special Assessments,
Transportation Impact Fee), Developer Mitigation,
Transportation Improvement Board
The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent's East Hill
and the Green River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 2}8th/2L2th Street and James/Southeast 24}rh
Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing
development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to
widen the James/Southeast 24}rn Street and South 2}8th/2t2th
Street 'corridors' enough to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capacity,
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2fJL8.-2023 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IM PROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #2Lt Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR:2018 - 2023
DESCRIPTION:Maintain the existing transportation system by overlaying,
rehabilitating, and reconstructing the existing asphalt and
concrete streets throughout the City. Reconstruct and repair
existing sidewalks and curb ramps consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Construct new accessible
sidewalks. Street and sidewalk preservation and repair projects
must be assessed with respect to complete streets
requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction
TOTAL
Secured Funding
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
. $8,500,000
. $1,000,000
$83,500,000
$93,OOO,OOO
..$47,850,000
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Solid Waste Utility
Tax), Surface Transportation Program
The City assessed the condition of its street network in 2016.
Many of the streets exhibit deficiencies that reflect they are
beyond their expected performance life and are in need of a
maintenance or rehabilitation overlay, or some amount of
reconstruction. This preservation work also requires curb ramps
and sidewalks be made accessible to persons with disabilities,
according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This
program constructs and repairs the City's sidewalks and beginsto address the pedestrian improvements identified in the
Transportation Master Plan.
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2018-2023 CrTY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PRO¡ECT #22= Traffic Signal Management Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR:2018 - 2023
DESCRIPTION:Analyze intersections for potential replacement of traffic signals
or other traffic control systems to ensure safe and efficient use
of the existing and planned transportation network. Analysis of
turn movements and collision history will be used to prioritize
new traffic signal installations. This program budgets for
projects needed to meet the increasing demand for signalized
intersection control and the constant need for traffic counts to
monitor vehicle volumes and behavior. New traffic signals will
include bicycle detection.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering....... $600,000
Right of Way Acquisition $0
Construction
TOTAL
Secured Funding
. $3,600,000
$4,2OO,OOO
...... $o
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This program also helps the City maintain level of service
standards necessary to maintain concurrency as required by the
Growth Management Act.
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2018-2fJ23 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #23= Channelization (Street Markings) Improvement Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR:2018 - 2023
DESCRIPTION:Provide street marking including striping, thermoplastic
pavement marking, and raised pavement markers throughout
the City to separate and regulate conflicting movements, define
paths of travel, and facilitate safe and orderly movement on City
Streets.
PROJECT COST:Preliminary Engineering....... $300,000
Right of Way Acquisition .,...,,. $0
Construction .. $4,200,000
TOTAL ............$4,5OO,O0O
Secured Funding ...... $3,090,000
FUNDING
souRCE(s):City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:This ongoing program maintains and updates the channelization
throughout the City. The City has approximately 1,648,863
linear feet (LF) of channelization striping, 445,30O raised
pavement markings, 22,OL2 LF of access control curb and 7,L79
LF of painted access control curb. Channelization helps to limit
conflict points and directs motorists through areas of
complexity, These markings are also used to delineate left turn
storage queue areas and deceleration areas for right turning
vehicles. This project preserves the capacity and efficiency of
the existing roadway system.
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2oLA-2023 CITY OF KENT
SIX.YEAR TRANSPORTATION IM PROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #242 Guardrail and Safety Improvements Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR:2018 - 2023
DESCRIPTION:Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to
enhance motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager
Road, SE 24}th/148th Avenue Southeast hillside, Lake Fenwick
Road north or S 272"d Street, S 2}8th/2l2th and 100th Avenue
Southeast. Upgrade existing guardrail end-treatments as
mandated by State and Federal regulations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction
FUNDING
souRCE(s):
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
. $60,000
......,.. $0
$540,000
TOTAL . $600,000
Secured Funding ........... $0
City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Highway Safety
Improvement Program and Hazard Elimination Program
This project is mandated for compliance with Federal and State
regulations and the requirement to mitigate potentially
hazardous roadway conditions.
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CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
SIX.YEAR TRAN S PO RTATIO N
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2018 r 2023
KENT
W¡,sHrNGToN
For more information or additional copies of this document contact
Lacey Jane Wolfe, AICP
Senior Transportation Planner
City of Kent, Public Works, Engineering
22O Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
253-856-5564
lwolfe@kentwa.gov
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