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Verna Seal, Chair
Joan Hernandez
De'Sean Quinn
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A. South County Area Transportation Board
(SCATBd) April 20, 2010 Meeting Summary
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MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010
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City of Tukwila
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Transportation Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director,`,,)
DATE: April 26, 2010
SUBJECT: South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd)
April 20, 2010 Meeting Summary
ISSUE
Discuss the April 20, 2010 SCATBd meeting summary.
BACKGROUND
The attached April 20, 2010 SCATBd meeting agenda has several key items that are noteworthy and
relevant for the Transportation Committee's discussion and tracking. Suggested highlights include:
Transportation legislative update presented by Doug Levy
o 2010 Session of the Legislature
A Regional Transit Task Force (RTTF)
o htto: /www.kinacountv.aov/ transportation TransitTaskForce /Documents.asox
A Transportation 2040
o htta: /asrc.ora /transportation /t2040
A SCATBd Priority Projects for Funding
In addition, the 2010 SCATBd work program is attached for reference. Many of the items on this list
may be brought to a future Transportation Committee for discussion and /or presentation.
Attachments: 1. SCATBd April 20, 2010 Agenda
2. Legislative Update "2010 Session of the Legislature Transportation Highlights"
3. SCATBd TAC Recommendation for April 20 SCATBd RE: Identifying projects and activities for funding"
4. Sample Priority Project "White Paper" M Street SE Grade Separation; City of Auburn
5. SCATBd 2010 Work Program
Handouts (at meeting): SCATBd Priority Project Worksheet
W:\PW Eng \OTHER \Bob Giberson \SCATBd \INFO MEMO 4.20.10 SCATBd Summary.doc
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
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SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD
(SCATBd)
MEETING
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
9:00 11:00 a.m.
SeaTac City Hall
4800 South 188 Street
SeaTac
AGENDA
1. Open Meeting Action 9:00 a.m.
Introductions
Approve summary of March 16, 2010 SCATBd
Meeting*
2. Reports, Communications and Citizen Requests to Reports and 9:10 a.m.
Comment Discussion
Chair or Vice Chair
Participants Updates from TPB, RTC, PSRC, Other
Legislative
Citizen Comment
3. Regional Transit Task Force (RTTF)
Discussion 9:30 a.m.
4. Transportation 2040 (Charlie Howard, PSRC) Report and 9:50 a.m.
Discussion
5. Clarification on Approach for Identifying SCATBd Reports, 10:00 a.m.
Projects for Funding Discussion
Report from WSDOT Highways and Local and Action
Programs (Ed Conyers, WSDOT)
TAC Recommendation*
6. South Park Bridge Update
*Attachment to agenda
Report and 10:30 a.m.
Discussion
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REPORT FOR SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd)
2010 SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE TRANSPORTATION HIGHLIGHTS
From a 20.000 -Foot Level
Legislators enact a 2010 Supplemental Budget, but financial challenges make it a ho -hum affair
Ground laid for a 2011 revenue package but will it really be the right time to move forward?
Tolling Policy Discussions Abound Results are Mixed: 1) Yes on a new tolling methodology
(ESSB 6499); 2) No for now to new 1 -405 toll lanes; 3) 1 -5 express lanes added to study list;
and 4) WSDOT to look at ingress, egress, and signage for 167 HOT Lanes
Red -light cameras challenged, but local government and law enforcement hold their ground
Use a cell phone without Bluetooth? Text while driving? Starting June 10, it'll cost ya
SR -520 moves forward, but the controversies aren't over and the Work Groups are just
beginning ii
Soecifics —The Budeet (ESSB 6381)
$7.6 billion virtually nothing in the way of "new projects"
Early hopes that a good bidding climate, and savings on project costs, could lead to some new
projects but all that dashed when mid- February revenue forecast shows a $60 million drop
in transportation revenue.
Sec. 220(4) lays the foundation for a possible 2011 new revenue package $2 million "solely
for scoping unfunded state highway projects to ensure that a well- vetted project list is available
for future program funding discussions."
Joint Transportation Committee will study and make recommendations on possible
consolidation of Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), Freight Mobility Strategic
Investment Board (FMSIB), the County Road Administration Board (CRAB) and WSDOT's
Highways Local Programs division. The Governor's initial proposal to do this and study the
structure is rebuffed, though the $200,000 study in Sec. 204(8) directs that recommended
changes will be brought forward, that there must be an implementation plan and suggested
governance structure, and that draft legislation must be developed. Final evaluation is due to
the Legislature by Dec. 15.
The JTC (Sec. 204(5)) also is provided $350,000 to develop a "blueprint" for transit that will
guide future state investments in public transportation, and look at how to address the
"unmet need." A 19- member advisory committee, including three transit agency members and
eight legislators, is to assist the JTC with the study.
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The WSDOT's toll division is to review, and "revise where appropriate," the signage, ingress
points, and egress points for the SR -167 HOT Lanes Sec. 211(6).
The WSDOT also is provided $790,000 and directed to a study and evaluation of tolling on the
Interstate 5 express lanes (Sec. 303(42)).
Of interest to South County revisions are made to an existing $400,000 feasibility and initial
planning study of potential Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) service on the Stampede Pass line
from Maple Valley to Auburn via Covington. New language in Section 220(2) requires the study
to consider "inter- connectivity benefits of, and potential for, future Amtrak Cascades stops in
south King County and north Pierce County." A market analysis is required as well.
Of interest to South County Sec. 220(5) sets aside $150,000 for corridor study of State Route
516 potential improvements and costs, between the eastern border of Maple Valley and the
State Route 167 /State Route 516 interchange.
The Governor vetoed nine sections or sub sections of the budget, including Sec. 221(13) that
was to have established a two -year pilot project to allow private transportation providers
access to HOV lanes, transit -only lanes and park -and -ride facilities. At the request of transit
officials who worried that this provision could adversely impact their Federal Transit
Administration funding and eligibility, the Governor vetoed 221(13) though she did leave in
place Sec. 218(7), providing some allowances for private providers to use state HOV lanes.
Specifics Key Policy Legislation (33 Transportation Policy Bills enacted in 20101
Using a hand -held cell phone while driving, or texting /e- mailing while driving, goes from a
"secondary offense" to a "primary offense" beginning June 10, 2010 —SSB 6345. Moral of the
story: Bring your Bluetooth or bring your checkbook.
A major tolling enforcement policy precedent is set with ESSB 6499 governing the
administration, collection, use, and enforcement of tolls. 6499 establishes the issuance of photo
tolls to be paid through a customer account or a toll bill. It provides an 80 -day period between
the assessment of a toll and a tolling infraction for failure to pay. It removes the Washington
State Patrol from the tolling process, and the court system from the tolling adjudication process.
A small change in the state's transportation policy goals but -an important one comes with
SSB 6577. This legislation adds a sixth goal of "economic vitality" to the five established policy
goals already on the books preservation, safety, mobility, environment, and stewardship.
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Specifics —Some Key Wins for Cities and Counties
2SHB 1591, Transportation Benefit Districts (TBDs): For any city or county that might look to
establish a TBD, 1591 broadens the definition of "improvement projects" so that they can be
projects included in plans developed by cities, counties, or other eligible jurisdictions.
Additionally, 1591 allows voter approved sales taxes used by a TBD to be used for longer than
10 years if they the revenues are being dedicated to bond repayment.
SHB 2179 gives cities in King County new authority to contract with a private or non profit
transportation provider (we already can contract with public transportation providers such as
METRO) for supplemental transit services within their municipal boundaries. 2179 also allows
supplemental transit service within a municipal boundary to be included as part of a
Transportation Benefit District (TBD) proposal. While our colleagues at METRO had concerns
over 2179, cities in King County that promoted it do not see it as anti -METRO but rather as a
tool to help jurisdictions be more creative about intra -city transit service needs.
The $150,000 SR -516 and SR- 516/167 corridor plan See budget above.
The failure of HB 2780, which attempted to put severe limitations on red -light camera
programs used by cities and counties to enhance roadway safety. See "left on cutting room
floor" below.
Specifics What was left on the cutting -room floor
Business opposition again doomed cities' efforts to obtain authority for "street utilities" (HB
2618) to finance local roads maintenance and operations.
Transit agencies sought their own vehicle license fee authority under SHB 2855, but it did not
pass. However, the aforementioned transit study in the 2010 Supplemental Budget could be an
important step.
HB 2780 would have limited red light- camera fines to $25, and also would have required that
yellow lights at traffic intersections last at least four seconds. Law enforcement and local
government representatives kept the bill from getting out of the House Transportation
Committee.
The WSDOT, Renton, and others had hopes of establishing a pilot toll -lanes project on a
northerly section of Interstate 405. Concerns over whether the project was inappropriately
converting some general purpose lanes, and opposition to the HOV -3 structure of the lanes, led
to the demise of SHB 2941. However, the WSDOT is moving ahead with evaluation and
preliminary engineering work on this project and will bring it back in 2011.
Others SHB 2721 allowing two or more major employers to file joint Commute Trip Reduction
plans; ESSB 6603 limiting land uses adjacent to general aviation airports; and SSB 6366 limiting
local permitting authority on $1 billion+ transportation corridor projects.
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Rubbing the Crystal Ball A Few Quick Thoughts on What Lies Ahead
Will 2011 really be a transportation revenue year? Transportation Committee Chairs, the
Senate Majority Leaders, and others were positioning it that way but coming off a bruising
2010 Session, with increased volatility around the "T" word, and with a more evenly divided mix
predicted in the Legislature, the "well may have been poisoned" for 2011 action.
Where will the revenue come from to make strides in transportation? With ongoing tolling
studies of State Route 509 and State Route 167, with another study added for the I -5 express
lanes, and with the 405 toll lanes legislation likely to come back, look for tolling to be
increasingly seen as a 'conventional' financing source.
Is there a viable path forward for the "street utility While the Association of Washington
Cities (AWC) may again bring it forward, I am afraid not and would advise cities and counties
to look more closely than ever at existing "tools in the toolbox."
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April 7, 2010
SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd)
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
RECOMMENDATION for April 20 SCATBd meeting: The purpose of this
recommendation is to clarify the 2010 SCATBd Work Program item" identify projects
and activities for funding." The purpose of this approach is to identify two top projects
for each of the SCATBd jurisdictions to highlight the transportation needs of the South
County area.
Background
At the March 16 meeting, SCATBd approved the 2010 SCATBd Work Program
including an item called "planning for project identification for funding." The intent is to
identify projects that SCATBd might support for future funding opportunities, since
meetings with legislators and their aides suggest that collaboration among jurisdictions
on projects and priorities is viewed favorably.
TAC Recommended Annroach:
As discussed in the March Meeting, SCATBd Members will meet with their
respective Transportation staff to choose their top one or two projects they would
like to highlight in a summary report to be attached to the Legislative Agenda for
2011. The purpose is to allow ALL SCATBd Members the opportunity to
highlight their projects, not just "Mega Projects
Members will also, as desired, include a single page "White Paper" describing
each project.
Projects may include new construction or maintenance projects.
If the future SCATBd schedule allows for it, time may be provided at each
meeting for quick presentations by Members of their chosen projects. Typically,
at least 2 -3 Members will have to present at every meeting if Members want to
hear all before the 2011 Legislative Session. Otherwise, time could be provided
for one Member at every meeting on a lottery basis.
The list should include state highway projects that have been supported by
SCATBd for state funding. This includes projects in the I -405, SR 167, SR 518
and 1 -5 corridors (including the I- 5 /SR -18 /SR -161 "Triangle" interchange
project). Also include in the list unfunded improvements in the I -405 and SR 509
corridors, and corridors needing improvements identified in the SR 518, SR 169
and SR 164 Route Development Plans.
The TAC will develop a summary map that will show the location their top two
projects for each jurisdiction, including SCATBd supported projects on the state
highways and routes, when appropriate (in some cases, highlighting whole
corridors might detract from showcasing local projects).
The TAC also recognizes that the project rankings for each jurisdiction may
change based on changing community priorities and funding /grant opportunities,
and that the project list and map may have to be adjusted periodically.
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M Street SE Grade Separation
Auburn, Washington
Project Description
The FY 2011 funding request will complete the final 800 foot
segment of the regionally significant M Street Corridor. The
M Street Corridor is a principal arterial connection between
Washington State Routes 167 (SR167) and 164 (SR164)
through Auburn, King County Washington. The M Street
Corridor connects regional and manufacturing growth
centers, serves local and regional destinations, and provides
an essential freight mobility link.
This project is located on M Street SE between 4 and 6th
Streets SE in the vicinity of Washington State Route 18
(SR18) overpass and the at -grade BNSF Stampede Rail
crossing in Auburn. The project includes lowering M Street
SE below the existing BNSF railroad, constructing a new
railroad bridge, and widening the roadway from 2 to 5
lanes.
Project Need
This project was identified in the 1997 Auburn Stampede Rail Traffic Impact Study as necessary to mitigate the
impacts from BNSF expanding operations on the Stampede Pass rail line. The study identified that 16 to 24 daily
trains may operate in the future on the Stampede Pass line. M Street SE has also been identified as a Freight
Action Strategy (FAST) corridor project. FAST is a multi- agency coalition dedicated to improving freight mobility
throughout the Puget Sound Region and mitigating the impacts of freight movements upon local communities.
Project Benefits
Completing the M Street SE Grade separation will not only
improve freight mobility for train and truck traffic it will
eliminate the significant traffic back -ups that overtax the City's
arterial street system. These backups impact emergency
vehicle access, the 53 daily school bus crossings, residential
and business driveways, and local neighborhood streets. The
project will also provide secondary benefits that include
improved travel times; reduction of cut through traffic on
neighborhood streets; air quality along the corridor; and
beautification of one of Auburn's key gateways.
By separating this existing at- grade /street -rail crossing from
the railroad safety will be substantially improved. Replacement
of the at -grade crossing eliminates the fatalities and injuries
that often result from collisions between trains, vehicles, and
pedestrians. It also eliminates blocking delays that cause
traffic congestion /delays, reduces the intrusive noise from
train horns and automatic warning devices, and will improve
emergency response times.
City of Auburn Contacts
Chris Hankins, Grants Manager, City of Auburn 253.804.5040 chankinsCaauburnwa.aov
3/2/2010
A UBURN
WASHINGTON
Carolyn Robertson, Government Relations Manager 253.931.3096 crobertsonaauburnwa.aov
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M Street SE Grade Separation
Auburn, Washington
PUGETSOVND
M Street SE Grade
Separation Vicinity Map
Table A Project Funding
Estimated Project Cost (Total $22.4 million)
Outstanding Requests (Unsecured)
FY11 Appropriations Request
Secured or Anticipated
City of Auburn (Previous, '09 -'10 Approved Budget) $2.28 $1.50
FY08 Appropriations
FY10 Appropriations
Right of Way Trade w /King County Housing Authority $.150
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) $6.0
BNSF (5% of Project Cost per FAST Partnership) $1.1
Port of Tacoma (3% of Project Cost per FAST Partnership) $0.75
Port of Seattle (3% of Project Cost FAST Partnership) $0.75
Total Secured Funding $2.40 $2.40 $8.60
Table B Cost Per Phase Funding Gan
Phase
Preliminary Engineering /Design
Right of Way
Construction
Total
$0.12
Estimated Cost Funding Gap
$2.4 million
$4.6 million
$15.4 million
$22.4 million
No Gap
$3.1 million*
$6.80 million
$9.9 million
$2.20 $0.60
$.750
CITY OF
AUBURN
Design Right of Way Construction
(million) (million) (million)
$2.4 $4.6 $15.4
Scheduled
Completion
2010
2011
2012
2012
WAS FlINGTON
The ROW funding gap is anticipated to be reduced to $2.2 million: $150k for the ROW trade w/K ng County Housing Authority
that is currently underway and $750k fora 2010 Appropriation for which an award letter is pending.
3/2/2010 2
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DRAFT
December 18, 2009
UNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd) 2010 WORK PROGRAM
Major Work Items
1St Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr
Implementation: Monitor and provide input to
Tolling in the I -405 and SR 167 corridors and measures to address diversion
Sound Move and ST2 projects
Metro Transit A line Rapid Ride construction and services
Projects in the I -405, SR 167,1 -5 South, SR 509, SR 169, and SR 164 corridors
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Funding: Monitor and provide input to
Funding opportunities for completion of major corridor projects
Federal transportation funding program reauthorization
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Planning: Monitor and provide input to
South ST2 light rail extension planning
Sound Transit Parking Pricing study and policies
Metro Comprehensive and Strategic Plans and policy framework for service
Final Transportation 2040 and funding strategies
Lake Tapps Parkway cross corridor project with Pacific, Sumner, Pierce County, WSDOT.
SR 516 Corridor Study
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Education and Advocacy
Monitor and provide input on transportation issues during the 2010 state legislative session, with
emphasis on major corridor project implementation, tools for local funding and a strategy for a
sustainable transportation funding model
Prepare for 2011 legislative session
Coordinate with other subareas
Monitor and provide input as needed on federal, state and other transportation issues
Develop a priority list of projects from SCATBd to be used for legislative funding support.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Note: These represent the major work program items; other items may be added as ETP chooses