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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2008-01-29 Item 3A - Briefings - Commute Trip Reduction Plan - Section 1 (CTR)Washington Since Commute Trip Reduction City of Tukwila COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLAN Agency: City of Tukwila Date: 7/02/2007 Appendix A INTRODUCTION 1 1. ASSESSMENT OF THE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTEXT 2 11. AND III. BASELINE, GOALS AND TARGETS 87 IV. DESCRIPTION OF PLANNED LOCAL SERVICES AND STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING THE GOALS AND TARGETS 90 V: REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR EMPLOYERS 98 VI. DOCUMENTATION OF CONSULTATION 100 VII. A SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL PLAN 103 VIII. IMPLEMENTATION STRUCTURE 109 IX. GROWTH AND TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY CENTERS 113 APPENDIX 114 In 2006, the Washington State Legislature passed the Commute Trip Reduction Efficiency Act which requires local governments in those counties experiencing the greatest automobile related air pollution and traffic congestion to develop and implement plans to reduce single- occupant vehicle trips. This plan has been prepared in accordance with RCW 70.94.521. The Commute Trip Reduction Plan is a collection of jurisdiction- adopted goals and policies, facility and service improvements and marketing strategies about how the jurisdiction will help make progress for reducing drive along trip and vehicle miles traveled over the next four years. Building upon the success of the existing commute trip reduction program, the jurisdiction strives to meet the goals of the plan for the future by working in partnership and coordination with other agencies. The proposed Plan has been developed through extensive involvement by employers, transit agencies, organizations and individuals from throughout the jurisdiction who helped identify strategies and ways for successful achievement of the goals. This plan helps to support the achievement of the jurisdiction's vision and the goals of its comprehensive plan. Agency: City of Tukwila Department: Department of Community Development Contact Person Maggi Lubov (Person Preparing CTR Plan): Jaimie Reavis Address 1: 6300 Southcenter Blvd Address 2: Suite 100 Jurisdiction: Tukwila State: WA Zip Code: 98188 206- 433 -7142 Phone 206 -431 -3659 Fax 206 -431 -3665 mlubov @ci.tukwila.wa.us Email Address: jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us ite Trip Raduction -_a._ Draft 112008 COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLAN The purpose of this section is to describe the existing and planned land use and transportation context that affects the jurisdiction's ability to meet its goals for reducing drive alone trips and vehicle miles traveled. The information in this section has been prepared by using the City of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan, as well as the Tukwila Transit Plan (Final Report, April 2005), draft Tukwila Urban Center Plan and the draft Walk Roll bicycle and pedestrian plan. Information on transit services and facilities has been prepared by the jurisdiction's respective transit agency. REQUIRED INFORMATION A. Location of CTR Work Sites As shown on the map on the next page, titled City of Tukwila CTR Affected Employers Non Motorized Connections, the majority of Tukwila's employers are concentrated within two areas: in the northern area of the City (north of S 130th Street); and in the Tukwila Urban Center in the southeastern part of Tukwila, bounded by 1 -5 to the west, 1-405 to the north, and the cities of Renton to the east and Kent to the South. Subsequent pages contain an analysis of site conditions for each CTR- affected employment site (including land use, transportation, transit service, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and parking conditions) for each of Tukwila's CTR affected employers. .:C ;TR P arAPDR ik=f Plan Associated Grocers, Inc. -3301 S Norfolk 1 ID Number 1 Number of Employees Number of C TR- Affected employees 12011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity d R9 n Pla„ Daft z� I E80713 1 764 450 1 73% 115.07 174 all day at least every 30 minutes; 126 170 peak only at least every 30 minutes, 154 173 peak only with limited trips, 126 Associated Grocers is a wholesaler of food, general merchandise, and retail services, and is located in northern Tukwila. Local Connectivity Local connections can be made to the south along Tukwila International Blvd, and to the south and north along East Marginal Way and Tukwila International Blvd. The only east west connections within '/2 mile from Associated Grocers are provided by Boeing Access Rd and Norfolk St (provides a connection to Airport Way to the east). East -west connections farther to the south include S 115 Street (to the east only), S 130 Street, and S 144 Street. Regional Connectivity The site is well- connected to the regional transportation with close proximity to 1 -5 and 1 -405 via Boeing Access Road, and connections to Highway 99 via East Marginal Way S. Additionally, connections to Seattle are provided on local north south arterials including East Marginal Way S and Airport Way. Transit Corn Tnute Trip Audio.. Flan nuti; :ICs ftGTR Transit Routes Transit services within one -half mile of Associated Grocers include King County Metro bus routes 174, 173, 170, 154, and 126. According to Associated Grocers' ETC, the primary modes of transit used by employees include bus route 174 and the Sounder. Vanshares transport Sounder riders to Associated Grocers, and there are also a couple of vanpools that employees participate in either with other employees on site or with employees from nearby employers such as Boeing. Route 174 is an all -day bus route, coming from downtown Seattle and terminating at the Federal Way Park Ride. Route 173 is a peak -only route going from South Seattle to the Federal Way Transit Center. Route 170, which runs from downtown Seattle to McMicken Heights, is a peak -only bus route with headways of 30 minutes or Tess. Route 154 is a peak -only route that comes from Auburn, stopping in Kent, at the Sounder Station in Tukwila, at the Tukwila Park Ride, in the Boeing Industrial area, and terminating in South Seattle. Route 126 is a peak -only route that originates in Rainier Beach and terminates at the Sounder Station. Transit Stops Provided are available on Norfolk Street and along East Marginal Way. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by Associated Grocers' employees is within the range of 2 -5 Bicycle and Fast speeds and heavy truck traffic along the streets Pedestrian surrounding Associated Grocers, which include East Marginal Facilities Way S, Tukwila International Blvd, Airport Way, and the Boeing Access Road, pose challenges for bicyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, there is a lack of nearby destinations (i.e., restaurants, retail, and parks) to which Associated Grocers employees can walk. Bicycle Facilities East Marginal Way S and the Boeing Access road are particularly challenging environments for bicycle commuters. However, Associated Grocers is one of the few employment sites within the MIC with direct access to Airport Way, which provides a route to South Seattle for bicycle commuters with fewer driveways and intersections than nearby alternatives. A connection to the Green River Trail is located to the west, and provides a connection for bicycle commuters to West Seattle and areas to the south including the Sounder Commuter Rail Station, the Tukwila Urban Center, and Kent. Sidewalks Waikabiiity There are no sidewalks along either Airport Way S or Norfolk Street. Along the Boeing Access Rd, which connects to Ryan Way and the Chief Sealth Trail in South Seattle just to the east of Associated Grocers, sidewalks of adequate width are only provided on the north side of the street. Sidewalks are present on both sides of the street on East Marginal Way within 1 /2 mile of Associated Grocers. There are only a few places nearby to walk within close proximity to Associated Grocers. Those that are within walking distance include Randy's Restaurant on the northwest corner of East Marginal Way S and Norfolk; the Chevron station at the intersection of Boeing Access Road and East Marginal Way S; and a teriyaki restaurant south of the Chevron station on East Marginal Way. Land Use Zoning MIC— Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are spread out, typically housed in large warehouses. Parking There is ample, free parking provided. Supply and Policy nim lie z4 `ton Ran Draft Boeing Employees Credit Union -12770 Gateway Drive 1 ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Commuta Trip u n D D IE80655 1 355 320 73% 11.70 126 peak only, every 30 minutes or Tess Boeing Employees is located within the Gateway Center, a large business park off Interurban Ave S. This employment site is a few miles north of the Sounder Station, and is adjacent to the Green River Trail. Local Connectivity Interurban Ave S, which becomes West Valley Highway south of 1 -405, and East Marginal Way north of the Duwamish Bridge, is one of Tukwila's major arterial streets. The Gateway Center in which BECU is located is well- connected to local streets in all directions except for areas to the east in Skyway and Renton. Transit Regional Connectivity The Gateway Center is well connected by regional transportation routes including 1 -5, SR -99, and 1 -405. Transit Routes Transit routes that serve the site, within a 1/2 mile radius of BECU, include route126 with service provided during peak hours only every 30 minutes or less. According to the ETC at BECU, there has been a big increase in Sounder ridership over the past couple of years, and use of vanshares has facilitated this increase. Vanpools are more challenging as a means of encouraging commute trip reduction because it has been difficult to maintain ridership levels in those vanpools that have been formed.- Transit Stops Provided along Interurban Ave S. The Tukwila Park Ride and Interurban bus stop is located within 1 /2 mile This stop is a major transfer point, and has the second highest usage of all bus stops within Tukwila. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by King County Metro, 6 -10% of BECU employees use transit. Bicycle and The large number of curb cuts and the large volume of truck Pedestrian traffic along Interurban Ave S make bicycling and walking Facilities along Interurban Ave S hazardous. These conditions pose special problems for those who use the Interurban Ave S bus stop across that coincides with the Tukwila Park Ride. For BECU employees who use this stop and travel north to get to work, pedestrians heading north must cross a freeway on- and off -ramp to 1 -5, as well as multiple driveways to businesses along Interurban Ave S. The Green River Trail, which runs parallel to Interurban Ave S, provides a route with fewer potential conflict areas for both pedestrians and bicyclists; however, the route is not as direct. Plan Draft Bicycle Facilities For those coming to BECU by bicycle from the Sounder Station, the trail provides a dedicated, fast, and safe route for bicyclists and pedestrians. The distance between the station and BECU along the trail, at a few miles, is not likely to attract many pedestrian commuters. As a couple of the pictures above illustrate, BECU provides covered bicycle parking within its Sidewalks Walkability Sidewalks are provided on the east side of Interurban Ave S. Within the Gateway Center, as well as along Interurban Ave S, there are a few places within walking distance where employees in the area can go to have lunch, coffee, etc. There are also nearby recreation opportunities afforded by the Green River Trail and the Tukwila Community Center. Land Use Zoning The section along Interurban Ave S where BECU is located, between 1 -5 to the south and East Marginal Way S in the north, is a pocket of commercial /light industrial (C /LI) zoning, and contains a mix of uses, including commercial, office, and warehousing. Nearby land uses outside of the C /Ll zone are for the most part low- density residential (LDR). Streetscape Urban Design Interurban Ave S has sidewalks connecting businesses along Interurban Ave S. However, this area is still largely designed around use by the automobile. There are many potential.. conflict points that pose challenges for both pedestrians and automobiles traveling in the area. Along the length of Interurban Ave S, street trees and /or landscaping strips provide an added buffer between pedestrians and moving automobiles, and lighting is provided. New commercial development in the area is pedestrian- scale, incorporating windows, pedestrian connections through parking lots to storefronts, and greater articulation of building facades to make for a more interesting environment in which to walk. Parking BECU has a large amount of free parking, contained in a Supply and surface lot as well as structured parking. A total of 15 spaces Policy are provided as priority carpool parking spaces. Commute Trip p Reduc t Plan i4�r t 112-C=9-8 parking garage, as well as closer to the main building. On the day pictures were taken of BECU, it appeared that bicycle parking utilized by employees is the parking located closer to the building in which the employees work, rather than in the parking structure. BECU also has showers and a locker room available to those who walk, run, or bike to work. 1 ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 1 2011 Drive Alone Target 12011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Com `:tacil Plan Draft 1r2008 E80366 1 4642 3387 Boeing— Development Center -9725 East Marginal Way South 76% X15 154 173 peak and limited only; 174 all day every 30 minutes or better The Boeing Development Center is located within the Manufacturing and Industrial Center in northern Tukwila. Local Connectivity Local connections can be made to the south along Tukwila International Blvd, and to the south and north along East Marginal Way and Tukwila International Blvd. There are not any east -west connections within. 1 /2 miles of the Boeing Development Center. However, east -west connections farther to the south include the Boeing Access Rd, Norfolk St (provides a connection to Airport Way to the east), S 115 Street (to the east only), S 130 Street, and S 144 Street. The Transit Con`•` nu Trip :t-_ Piau Draft 1 r2C 8 x: PiankPDF,Tukwila Draft GTR only route providing east -west connections to the north that are within Tukwila is the 16 Ave S Bridge to Southpark. Regional Connectivity The site is well- connected to the regional transportation with close proximity to 1 -5 and 1 -405 via Boeing Access Road, and connections to Highway 99 via East Marginal Way S. Transit Routes Transit Routes serving the Boeing Development Center include route 174 with service all day every 30 minutes or better. Routes 15 and 173 provide limited, peak service. Transit Stops Located along East Marginal Way. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by Boeing Development Center employees is within the range of 2 -5 Bicycle and Fast speeds and heavy truck traffic along East Marginal Way S Pedestrian poses challenges for bicyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, Facilities there is a lack of nearby destinations (Le., restaurants, retail, and parks) to which Boeing Development Center employees can walk. Bicycle Facilities East Marginal Way S and the Boeing Access road are particularly challenging environments for bicycle commuters. A connection to the Green River Trail is located to the west, and provides a connection for bicycle commuters to West Seattle and areas to the south including the Sounder Commuter Rail Station, the Tukwila Urban Center, and Kent. Sidewalks Walkability Sidewalks are present on both sides of the street on East Marginal Way within 1 /2 mile of the Boeing Development Center. Additionally, the Boeing Company has provided a system of private walking paths for employees for recreation during work breaks. Many of the private walkways within Boeing worksites, as well as the walkways adjacent to transit stops serving Boeing employment sites in Tukwila, provide weather protection, street furniture, and other pedestrian amenities. There are only a few places nearby to walk within close proximity to the Boeing Development Center. Those that are within walking distance (1/2 mile) include Randy's Restaurant on the northwest corner of East Marginal Way S and Norfolk and the restaurant inside the Boeing Museum. Land Use Zoning MIC— Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are spread out, typically housed in large warehouses. Parking There is ample, free parking provided. Supply and Policy COTIIIIIIit9 Trip Boeing Plant 2 -7755 East Marginal Way South ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Con _e ctio F Pifqn 1 1 E80374 1 4467 3270 1 69% 1 14.12 1 174 all day; 154, 173 peak and limited only Boeing Plant 2 is located in the Manufacturing and Industrial Center in Tukwila, and is Tukwila's northernmost CTR- affected employer. Local Connectivity Local connections can be made to the south along Tukwila International Blvd, and to the south and north along East Marginal Way and Tukwila International Blvd. There are not any east -west connections within 1/2 miles of the Boeing Development Center. However, east -west connections farther to the south include the Boeing Access Rd, Norfolk St (provides a connection to Airport Way to the east), S 115th Transit Commute .L JJOfl Plan Draft 120) Street (to the east only), S 130' Street, and S 144 Street. The only route providing east -west connections to the north that are within Tukwila is the 16 Ave S Bridge to Southpark. Regional Connectivity The site is well- connected to the regional transportation with access to 1 -5 and 1-405 via Boeing Access Road, and connections to Highway 99 via East Marginal Way S. Connections to highways can also be made to the north in Seattle. Transit Routes This site is served all day by route 174 with service every 30 minutes or better. Routes 154 and 173 provide limited peak service. Transit Stops Provided along East Marginal Way. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by Boeing Plant 2 employees is relatively high compared to other CTR- affected employment sites in Tukwila, with ridership in the range of 6 -10 Bicycle and Fast speeds and heavy truck traffic along East Marginal Way S Pedestrian pose challenges for bicyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, Facilities there is a lack of nearby destinations (i.e., restaurants, retail, and parks) to which Boeing Development Center employees can walk. Bicycle Facilities East Marginal Way S and the Boeing Access road are particularly challenging .environments for bicycle commuters. A connection to the Green River Trail is located to the south (the closest access to the trail is located at S 104 Street), and provides a connection for bicycle commuters to West Seattle and areas to the south including the Sounder Commuter Rail Station, the Tukwila Urban Center, and Kent. Sidewalks Waikability Sidewalks are present in the area south of Plant 2 along East Marginal Way: they are continuous on the west side of the street, but there are gaps in the provision of sidewalks on the east side of the street. There are no sidewalks north of Plant 2 all the way to Tukwila's northern city limits. Many of the private walkways within Boeing worksites, as well as the walkways adjacent to transit stops serving Boeing employment sites in Tukwila, provide weather protection, street furniture, and other pedestrian amenities. Land Use Zoning MIC— Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are spread out, typically housed in large warehouses. Parking There is ample, free parking provided. Supply and Policy Commute Trip d, u^_. Plan _E 112008 C la DF;'< -.1 rat fC a D iP Boeing Customer Service Center -2925 S 112 Street ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 1 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Transit P ;1 Draft 1 1 E80416 1699 1516 I 71% 1 12.82 174 all day; 126 peak only every 30 minutes; 154, 173 peak only with limited trips The Boeing Customer Service Center is located in northern Tukwila, within the Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Local Connectivity Local connections can be made to either Tukwila International Blvd (Highway 99) or East Marginal Way along S 112 Street, and to Seattle to the north along East Marginal Way and Airport Way S. Regional Connectivity The site is well- connected to the regional transportation with close proximity to 1 -5 and 1-405 via Boeing Access Road, and connections to Highway 99 and East Marginal Way S. Transit Routes F Trip Reductim Pan Draft 1 20 0 PlaffPnRTukwiia Draft CTR R Transit services within one -half mile of the Boeing Customer Service Center include King County Metro bus routes 174, 173, 170, 154, and 126. Transit Stops The closest bus stops are nearby to the north on East Marginal Way, as well as at the intersection of S 112 Street and East Marginal Way. As the picture above shows, covered bus shelters are provided at stops associated with this employment site. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at the Boeing Customer Service Center is within the range of 2 -5 Bicycle and Fast speeds and heavy truck traffic along the streets Pedestrian surrounding the Boeing Customer Service Center, which Facilities include Tukwila International Blvd, East Marginal Way S, Airport Way, and the Boeing Access Road, pose challenges for bicyclists and pedestrians. Facilities for non motorized transportation are often not complete or are completely absent, and a lack of nearby destinations (i.e., restaurants, retail, and parks) to which Boeing Customer Service Center employees can walk further makes this area for walking and bicycling. Bicycle Facilities Neither of the north south arterials within proximity to the Boeing Customer Service Center have bike lanes, and road widths on these streets are narrow (11' 14'). This site, however, is near to good connections to the Green River Trail either in the northbound or southbound direction. Connections to this trail are especially convenient for those commuters coming from nearby destinations to the south, including those commuting to work via Sounder Commuter Rail. A safer connection from northern Tukwila to South Seattle is needed. Boeing Company worksites provide bicycle storage areas and showers, and have an active bicycle club. Sidewalks Walkability There are sidewalks on one side of the street along S 112 Street, and along one side of the side for a very small segment from the northern side of the Green River north to S 112 Street. However, there are no sidewalks within the 1 /2 mile radius along Tukwila International Blvd south of the river, and there are no sidewalks north of S 112 Street until the approach to the intersection of Tukwila International Blvd, East Marginal Way S, and the Boeing Access Road. There are only a few places nearby to walk within close proximity to the Boeing Customer Service Center. Those that are within walking distance include the Chevron station at the intersection of Boeing Access R oad and East Marginal Way S; and a teriyaki restaurant south of the Chevron station on East Marginal Way. Land Use Zoning MIC— Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are spread out, typically housed in large warehouses or business parks. The incomplete sidewalk system, lack of destinations for pedestrians, and heavy truck traffic make for a very inhospitable streetscape. However, the Boeing Company has built private trails in the area which employees use for recreation, and the nearby connection to the Green River Trail provides a nice environment for those employees who use non motorized transportation, or who like to use the trail for exercise on breaks. Parking There is ample, free parking provided. Supply and Policy Commute Trip kalurt Plan -Draft 17 Boeing Thompson Site-8621 East Marginal Way South 1 ID Number 1 E80408 Number of Employees 1 520 Number of CTR-Affected Employees 1 342 2011 Drive Alone Target 1 74% 1 2011 VMT Target 1 15.08 Bus Routes 174 all day; 154, 173 peak and limited only 1 Location 1 Boeing's Thompson site is one of Tukwila's northernmost Commute Trip Rada Pian Di2it le2008 Pz-dr--3 P PlanTDRTukwila Dr2ft CFR Pial don Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Transit Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Cann T Reduction Plan Draft employment sites, located within the City's Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Local Connectivity East Marginal Way is the only through- street within %2 mile of the Boeing Thompson site. Farther to the north, connections can be made across the 16 Ave S bridge to Southpark and destinations west of the Duwamish River. Local connections within Tukwila are at least one mile south. Regional Connectivity The Thompson site is within proximity to 1 -5 and 1 -405 to the south via the Boeing Access Road, as well as Highway 99 which can be accessed to the south along Tukwila International Blvd or from Southpark to the north. Transit Routes The Boeing Thompson site is served by King County Metro routes 174, 154, and 173. Route 174 is an all -day route with 30- minute headways, and routes 154 and 173 are peak -only routes. Transit Stops Bus stops are located on East Marginal Way directly in front of the entrance to the Thompson site. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at both the Boeing Thompson site, as well as Boeing Plant 2 are the highest within the MIC, with ridership levels among employees at these sites ranging between 6 -10 Bicycle Facilities East Marginal Way has been reported to the City of Tukwila as being a particularly challenging and potentially hazardous corridor for bicyclists. Actual speeds driven along the corridor are often higher than posted speed limits, heavy truck traffic, and debris within the roadway contribute to the difficulty bicyclists have riding within this corridor. Boeing has an active group of bicycle commuters, as well as a bicycle club, and the company offers bike storage and showers for employees. Sidewalks Waikability There are sidewalks on both sides of the street along East Marginal Way within 1/2 mile of the Thompson site. However, this is the area of East Marginal Way that is adjacent to Boeing Field (on the east side of the street), and so there are no destinations other than Boeing employment sites within walking distance. Additionally, there are railroad tracks on the west side of the street that the sidewalks have been built around, so that the sidewalks are not laid out in a straight alignment, and swerve to the left or right of the railroad tracks based on the alignment of the railroad right -of -way. This adds an additional challenge to walking within this corridor. Observations in the field during the lunch hour, however, revealed that employees in the area walk along the sidewalks for exercise. Land Use Zoning MIC— Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are typically housed in large warehouses without any type of articulation. Development is very large scale and spread apart. Parking There is ample, free parking provided. Supply and Policy Y Ran S_ .mil 08 .:nini J:p .'Yip �:fct e f #a ft Pasa 2C, Carlyle, 1 ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 1 2011 Drive Alone Target 1 2011 VMT Target 1 Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Transit nc -6801 S. 180 Street J. som; 3 Y R �_n ci a-- `2 O? E86132 280 240 71% 10.47 155 all day Carlyle, Inc. is located in southern Tukwila on the banks of the Green River. Local Connectivity Local connections are available from Carlyle to the Tukwila Urban Center to the north, which includes a large concentration of retail activity, as well as to the cities of Kent and Renton along the West Valley Highway and S 180 respectively. Regional Connectivity Access to freeways is beyond the 1 /2 mile radius around Carlyle, Inc., but access to both 1-405 and 1 -5 is within approximately 2 miles. Transit Routes Route 155 provides all -day service, but has relatively low ridership compared with other routes serving Tukwila. The Page 21 Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at Carlyle Inc. is within the range of 2 -5 Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian Carlyle Inc. is located along the Green River Trail, which Facilities connects the site to areas both to the north (including the Sounder Commuter Rail Station) and to the south all the way to the City of Auburn. However, very few employees at Carlyle ride a bicycle to work. West Valley Highway, S 180 Street, and other nearby streets within the Tukwila Urban Center are inhospitable to bicycle use, with heavy traffic volumes (including truck traffic) and relatively narrow lane widths (often 11' 12' wide). Crossing widths at intersections within mile of Carlyle are often very wide; however, employees at Carlyle have voiced an appreciation for the audible signal that has been installed at the intersection of S 180 Street and Sperry to provide them with an extra indication about whether or not it is safe for them to proceed through the crosswalk. Several employees will use this intersection to go to lunch across the street at Costco or Taco Time. Since Carlyle Inc. employees often only have 1/2 hour for lunch, these are the only destinations within a reasonable walking distance for the time that that have. Land Use Zoning TUC Tukwila Urban Center. Reduction Plan nraft 2r...: Sounder Rail Station and Carlyle are both in the Tukwila Urban Center but the Rail Station is approximately 1.5 miles away. Transit Stops Carlyle Inc. is located on a short private drive, named Sperry Dr. The nearest bus stops are located nearby at the intersection of S 180 and Sperry Dr, and offer weather protection and seating. Sidewalks Walkability The Tukwila Urban Center, in which Carlyle Inc. is located, is one of the areas within the City of Tukwila with an extensive sidewalk system that is nearly complete. One major deficiency within a mile of Carlyle Inc. is the absence of sidewalks south of S 180 Street along West Valley Highway. However, there are not many places that pedestrians would be likely to walk to in this area. Commute Trip Red lion Rao I Craaft 10008 Streetscape Urban Design The Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) is envisioned to become a mixed -use urban center, with a mix of commercial, office, light industrial, and residential land uses. As part of the Tukwila Urban Center Plan, wider sidewalks and a greater amount of amenities are specified by street corridor. The area of the TUC north of Strander Blvd. is planned to have the greatest level of pedestrian orientation, with future development to be built up to the street edge, providing greater visual interest for pedestrians through facade articulation, provision of street furniture, and development of wider sidewalks with planting strips or tree pits. However, the area of the TUC in which Carlyle is located is not expected to change much in the future as part of the Tukwila Urban Center Plan, and is anticipated to remain an area of office and light industrial land use, with warehouses continuing as an allowable development type. Parking Free parking is provided, along with some designated carpool Supply and parking spaces. This is one of the employment sites reporting a Policy parking shortage. Carlyle Inc. has leased a lot to the west as an interim solution to its parking shortage problems. However, they are taking a closer look at parking management strategies and CTR strategies. A major problem cited by Carlyle is lack of transit service to their site at off -peak hours, since they operate 3 shifts. They commented that lack of transit service makes it necessary for them to provide additional parking for employees who work alternate shifts to the regular 9am -5pm workday. However, having this additional parking during the regular workday hours also makes it difficult for them to try to persuade peak -hour commutes to switch from SOV to transit. Pala City Of Tukwila -6200 Southcenter Blvd. 1 ID Number 1 E83121 Number of Employees 1 325 Number of CTR Affected 130 Employees 1 2011 Drive Alone Target 1 69% 2011 VMT Target 1 10.06 Bus Routes 155 all day with limited trips; 128, 140, 150 all day every 30 minutes or better, 154, 161 peak with limited trips Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Commuti,-- Reduction t Draft 1/2008 Regional Connectivity The City of Tukwila, consisting of the City Hall building, as well as a building to the east housing additional City staff, is located just north of Tukwila's Urban Center off Southcenter Blvd. Local Connectivity Local connections can be made to the Tukwila Hill neighborhood, just north of City Hall, as well as neighborhoods to the west via Southcenter Blvd, Klickitat Drive, or S 144 Street (beyond the 1/2 mile radius). Two bridges over 1-405 provide connections from Southcenter Blvd to the Tukwila Urban Center to the south. Interurban Ave S is located within 1 /2 mile to the east, and provides additional connections to areas in northern Tukwila. Page 24 Transit The site is well connected to the regional transportation with close proximity to 1 -5 and 1-405 via Southcenter Blvd. A nearby connection can be made to the west to SR -518, as well as Tukwila International Blvd (Highway 99). Transit Routes Transit services within one -half mile of the City of Tukwila include King County Metro bus routes 128, 140, and 150 with all day regular service. Route 155 runs all day but with limited service. Routes 154 and 161 also provide limited service but only during peak hours. The Sounder Rail Station is nearby just outside a half -mile radius. Transit Stops The closest bus stops are nearby to the south on Southcenter Blvd. One of the bus stops within this area provides weather protection. Considering the heavy traffic volume on Southcenter Blvd, and the wide street cross section, street crossings to get from the north side of Southcenter Blvd to the south side of the street can be difficult. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at the City of Tukwila is within the range of 2 -5 Several employees ride the Sounder, and use a city van as a shuttle between Sounder Station and City offices. Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian The City of Tukwila is difficult to get to on a bicycle, except by Facilities the Green River Trail, which is located just to the east and can be accessed along the sidewalk on the north side of Southcenter Blvd. Due to the heavy traffic volumes, proliferation of potential conflict points, and the location of a jersey barrier on the south side of Southcenter Blvd (east of the 1 -5 off ramp), many bicyclists ride on the north side of Southcenter Blvd east of 1 -5 no matter the direction in which they are riding. The construction of bike lanes along Southcenter Blvd west of 1 -5 is anticipated with completion of Sound Transit improvements. The City of Tukwila provides a bike rack for bicyclists. However, employee bicycle commuters often park their bicycles indoors. Showers are available to employees off -site at the Tukwila Community Center. Sidewalks Walkability Sidewalks are located on neighborhood streets surrounding the City of Tukwila, as well as on the north side of Southcenter =on mu t Plan u Blvd. Two bridges crossing over 1 -5 which connect Southcenter Blvd to the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) provide sidewalks on one side of the bridge. While sidewalks are connected, and provide access to retail and restaurants in the TUC, the challenges of crossing Southcenter Blvd and Tukwila Parkway often prevent Tukwila employees from choosing to walk to the TUC. Employees will often walk on neighborhood streets or to the nearby Tukwila Park during lunch or breaks. Land Use Zoning O— Office. Adjacent land uses to the east are also office, followed by low- density residential farther to the east. To the north areas of low- and high- density residential use, within the Tukwila Hill neighborhood. Directly to the west along Southcenter Blvd is a small area of regional commercial land use. To the north is the area zoned and designated for the Tukwila Urban Center, an area planned for mixed use commercial, residential, office, and light industrial land use. Streetscape Urban Design The area surrounding City Hall is very suburban in nature. It is obvious that Southcenter Blvd and streets leading into the TUC were designed primarily to efficiently move large volumes of automobile traffic. Residential streets behind the City of Tukwila employment site are slow -speed streets, with housing and development typically set back from the sidewalk. Parking There is ample, free parking provided. There are some Supply and designated carpool parking spaces in front of City Hall. Policy i.. c.;tR.; Continental Mills, Inc. -18125 Andover Park W Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Transit aide ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target I Bus Routes iuction Pan Draft 112008 E88963 173 128 76% 11.32 150 all day; 155 all day limited trips Location Continental Mills is located in southern Tukwila, near the city's boundary with its southern Potential Annexation Area. Local Connectivity Local connections are provided along Andover Park West, which connects to north -south and east -west routes through the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC). Regional Connectivity Connections to Renton and Kent can be made via S 180 Street, and connections can also be made to Kent and the City of SeaTac via Southcenter Parkway, which is just to the west. There are not any freeway connections within 1 /2 mile of Continental Mills. However, freeway on -ramps can be accessed to the south along Orillia Road, and to the north along Klickitat Drive, Southcenter Blvd, and West Valley Highway. Transit Routes Transit routes that serve Continental Mills include two all -day bus routes 150 and 155. The Sounder Light Rail Station and Continental Mills are both located within the Tukwila Urban Center but they are approximately two miles apart. Transit Stops Bus stops serving Continental Mills are located along S 180 Street, nearly mile away from this worksite. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by King County Metro, 2 -5% of Continental Mills employees utilize transit. Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian As the pictures above show, this worksite provides bike Facilities parking. Continental Mills is within close proximity to the Green River Trail, which connects to areas north and south of this worksite. Bike facilities on streets in Tukwila surrounding Continental Mills, however, are challenging for bicyclists due to heavy traffic (including truck traffic), relatively narrow lane widths which bicyclists must share with automobiles, and fast automobile speeds. Sidewalks Walkability There are sidewalks provided on both sides of the street along Andover Park West in the area in which Continental Mills is located. Andover Park West, as well as Southcenter Parkway, provide connections north to the restaurants and retail within the TUC. There are no sidewalks provided on Southcenter Parkway south of S 180 Street, however. Within 1 /2 mile of Continental Mills, land uses are largely suburban and industrial, meaning that block sizes are large and buildings in the area are typically warehouses and large office buildings. While facilities are provided for walking in this area, it is not an area of much pedestrian activity. Land Use Zoning C /Ll Commercial Light industrial Streetscape Urban Design Streets near Continental Mills is located are designed primarily to accommodate the automobile, and more specifically to accommodate trucks that are used for distribution of the goods that are stored and /or manufactured in the area. There is landscaping provided in the area, but both the buildings and surrounding landscaping a largely monotonous. Parking Continental Mills provides ample, free parking. Supply and Policy Commute m 1p Reduction P21 ;aV: 1:2: t„ 28 US Dept. of Homeland Security -12500 Tukwila International Blvd 1 ID Number 1 Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target 1 Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Transit ,ommute Trip R duct sti Ran 'Dra IE80377 1 150 140 40% 10.64 174 all day The Department of Homeland Security in Tukwila is located along Tukwila International Blvd (Highway 99) at the southern edge of Tukwila's Manufacturing and Industrial Center (MIC) Local Connectivity Local connectivity is relatively good in the area surrounding the Department of Homeland Security, with local east -west connections to Military Rd S and Macadam Rd S provided by S 130 Street, and local north -south connections provided by Tukwila International Blvd, 40 Ave S, and Macadam Rd S. Regional Connectivity Connections to SeaTac can be made along east -west streets to the south, and connections to freeways are available just beyond 1/2 mile from the south. An on -ramp to SR -99 is located just north of the Department of Homeland Security, and SR- 518 can be accessed a couple of miles to the south along Tukwila International Blvd. Transit Routes King County Metro Route 174 provides all -day service to the Department of Homeland Security. Transit Stops Bus stops serving the Department of Homeland Security are located just to the north, and a farther distance away from the site (but still within 1 /2 mile) to the south. Bus shelters are provided. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by King County Metro, the Department of Homeland Security has one of the highest rates of transit use among their employees, at over 10 Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian Conditions for bicyclists in the area surrounding the Facilities Department of Homeland Security are challenging, due to heavy and fast- moving automobile traffic and large volumes of truck traffic. Within %2 mile of this worksite, lane widths are narrow (around 11' wide), and paved shoulders provide 3' or less width at the edge of the roadway. From meetings with CTR- affected sites in T ukwila, the city has learned that there is often debris within the edge of roadway along Tukwila International Blvd and East Marginal Way, making challenging conditions for bicyclists worse along these routes. Sidewalks Walkability Sidewalks are available from the Department of Homeland Security to the bus stops just north of the site. However, other segments of Tukwila international Blvd, as well as most of the other streets within Y2 mile of the Department of Homeland Security do not have sidewalks. Considering the large volume of truck traffic in the area, the high vehicle speeds, the perception of crime in the area, and lack of nearby destination to walk to, this area is generally not walkable. Land Use Zoning MIC Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Streetscape Urban Design This area is a kind of transition zone, where light- industrial uses meet a suburban residential land use pattern. Paved, striped shoulders are often provided on residential streets in place of sidewalks, and local traffic intermixes with truck traffic serving nearby light industrial uses. Parking The Department of Homeland Security provides secure- Supply and access, employee -only free parking. Visitors to the site are Policy charged $5 to park which is unusual for Tukwila. The Department of Homeland Security provides free FlexPass to all employees. This site has the lowest SOV rates and VMT out of all employment sites in Tukwila. 1 n mu _,ci on Plan Di_, Fatigue Technology-401 Andover Park East ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity _onl: F e Trip Re_ cti P. i -=raft .12008 1 E87353 1 180 147 1 82% 1 11.36 150, 140 all day; 154, 126 peak and limited only; All routes accessible from Andover Pk W or Strander Fatigue Technology is located along Andover Park East within the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC). Local Connectivity East -west local connections can be made along Strander Blvd and Minkler Blvd, connecting to West Valley Highway (Strander only), Andover Park West, and Southcenter Parkway. Though block sizes tend to be very large within the TUC, both Strander Blvd and Minkler Blvd are within 'A mile of Fatigue Technology. Regional Connectivity Connections to freeways are just beyond the /2 mile radius, with access to 1 -405 available from West Valley Highway to the northeast; and access to 1 -5 available from Klickitat Drive to the northwest and Southcenter Blvd to the north. Transit Transit Routes Transit services within one -half mile of Fatigue Technology include King County Metro Routes 150 and 154. The Tukwila Sounder Station is located just beyond the 1 /2 mile radius to the northeast. Transit Stops Transit stops are located along Strander Blvd in close proximity to Fatigue Technology. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at Fatigue Technology is one of the lowest among employers within the City of Tukwila, within the range of 0 -1 Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian Fatigue Technology has both bike parking as well as showers Facilities available to bicycle commuters. Streets surrounding Fatigue Technology, are difficult to navigate by bicycle due to heavy traffic volumes, narrow lane widths, the absence of bike lanes, and fast automobile speeds. Access to both the Green River and Interurban Trail is nearby, however, providing a dedicated trail for use by bicycles and pedestrians, connecting to destinations in northern Tukwila (including the Sounder Station), as well as cities to the south. Sidewalks Walkability Sidewalks are provided on both sides of the street along Andover Park East. Strander Blvd also has sidewalks on both sides of the street, providing a pedestrian connection to nearby restaurants and retail in the TUC. Minkler Blvd, the other east- west connection, only has sidewalks along its westernmost segment, and instead has wide paved shoulders along its length where sidewalks are missing. Although Fatigue Technology is located within the TUC where there is a concentration of restaurants and retail activity, there are not many places within a 10- minute walk that would be considered destinations for pedestrians. Large block sizes and lack of through- streets prevent travel to a wider range of nearby destinations, including Tukwila Pond Park and the Westfield Southcenter Mall. Land Use Zoning TUC Tukwila Urban Center. Commute, Trip Reduction PIa1 D /200 Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are spread out, typically housed in large warehouses or business parks. However, The Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) is envisioned to become a mixed -use urban center, with a mix of commercial, office, light industrial, and residential land uses. As part of the Tukwila Urban Center Plan, wider sidewalks and a greater amount of amenities are specified by street corridor. The area of the TUC north of Strander Blvd. is planned to have the greatest level of pedestrian orientation, with future development to be built up to the street edge, providing greater visual interest for pedestrians through facade articulation, provision of street furniture, and development of wider sidewalks with planting strips or tree pits. Just south of Strander, planned improvements for Andover Park East in the s egment adjacent to Fatigue Technology include provision of bike lanes, connecting to a bicycle- and pedestrian- friendly corridor to the north connecting to both the Sounder Station and the Westfield Southcenter Mall. Parking Parking is free. However, Fatigue is experiencing a parking Supply and shortage, and has a cooperative parking arrangement with Red Policy Dot, an adjacent employment site. Fatigue Technology is supportive of a supporting CTR as a way to reduce the need for additional parking, and sees translation of materials into a range of languages as a needed service to encourage reductions in SOV and VMT. rip :Rer' Draft Group Health Cooperative -12400 Marginal Way S Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity _Iti6 „LE PARKING ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Cry u e R=� ue on 4;? u P=.CTR. 'ar_D:;.- u{` reda:aft C' "a E86017 1718 1436 61% 12.44 126, 600 peak every 30 minutes or less Group Health is located in the very southern portion of Tukwila's Manufacturing and Industrial Center (MIC) along East Marginal Way S. Local Connectivity East Marginal Way S is one of the major north -south routes connecting the City of Tukwila with South Seattle, as well as SeaTac, and access to both local and regional streets is available all along this route. Within 1 /2 mile of Group Health, however, there is a lack of east -west connections, with the nearest connection to the east provided at S 115 Street on the north side of the Green River, and the nearest east -west connection to the south located at S 130 Street. Regional Connectivity To the north, connections can be made to 1 -5 and 1 -405 from Page 3 Transit (.ommJ9 °•p Eiu t:srtar Boeing Access Road. Interurban Ave, just to the east, is another major arterial, and connects to 1 -5 in the northbound direction as well via an on -ramp just south of 48 Ave S. To the west is Highway 99, named Tukwila International Blvd within the City of Tukwila, providing connections to the airport and SR -518 to the south and Seattle to the north. Transit Routes Even though East Marginal Way provides access to at least 6 of Tukwila's major employers, including several Boeing Sites and the Group Health Complex, transit service along the corridor in the area where Group Health is located consists of peak -hour only routes. Routes 154 and 600 offer peak -only service every 30 minutes of less. Route 600 is a test -route in partnership with the Group Health facility adjacent to the King County Metro site. Transit Stops Transit stops for Group Health are provided along East Marginal Way adjacent to entrances to Group Health buildings. Transit Utilization Transit ridership among employees at Group Health is one of the highest among CTR- affected employers in Tukwila according to King County data at over 10 Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian The map showing City of Tukwila CTR- Affected Employers Facilities Non- motorized connections shows that access to the Green River Trail is available within /2 mile of the Group Health employment site. Access to the trail can be made at either (1) the west side of East Marginal Way, just south of S 115 Street; or (2) on the southwest side of the Duwamish Bridge, just south of the Tukwila Community Center, near the intersection of Interurban Ave S and 42 Ave S. Group Health provides bicycle parking within bicycle lockers as well as shower facilities. Sidewalks Walkability There are sidewalks provided on at least one side of the street along East Marginal Way in the segment from SR -599 to S 128 Street. However, sidewalks to the north and south of this segment are not complete. Both S 130 Street and S 128 Street provide connections to the west to Tukwila International Blvd. These east -west connections (S 128 Street and S 130 Street) do not have sidewalks, but do have striped, paved shoulders on at least one side of the street. The Tukwila Community Center (TCC) is within close proximity, just to the southeast across Interurban Ave S at Macadam Rd S. To the south of the TCC along Interurban Ave S is a large area of Commercial Light Industrial land use, including sandwich and coffee shops that are just beyond the 1 /2 radius. Land Use Zoning MIC— Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Streetscape 1 Urban Design Even though Group Health is located within the MIC, it is adjacent to a large area of low- density residential development. This area is a kind of transition zone, where light- industrial uses meet a suburban residential land use pattern. Paved, striped shoulders are often provided on residential streets in place of sidewalks, and local traffic intermixes with truck traffic serving nearby light industrial uses. Parking There is ample, free parking provided. However, Group Health Supply and provides subsidies, incentives, and facilities to encourage Policy employees to use modes other than the SOV. A carpool incentive program, greater promotion of vanshares and vanpools, and coordination with nearby employers to increase ridership in vanpools were all seen as strategies to decrease SOV rates and VMT among Group Health employees. u e Trip R`d n Plan D aft 1;2110- Harnish Group, Inc. (Main Site) —17035 West Valley Highway ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 1 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity 1 E82867 1 209 194 1 83% 1 16.31 1 154 peak routes with limited trips Harnish NC Machinery (Main Site) is located in southeastern Tukwila on the west side of West Valley Highway. Local Connectivity Harnish NC Machinery (Main Site) is relatively isolated from other areas by its location on the east side of the Green River. Strander Blvd (within the'/ mile radius) and S 180 Street (within'/ mile radius) provide connections to the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) to the west. Transit <.v Plan' F ukwila Deaf CTR R u,a Regional Connectivity Connections to the cities of Renton and Kent may be made to the south. Connections to northern Tukwila can be made via West Valley Highway and Interurban Ave S. There are not any connections to freeways within the 1 /2 mile radius, however, connections can be made to 1 -405 and 1 -5 to the north along West Valley Highway /Interurban Ave S. Additional connections can be made to 1 -5 via Southcenter Parkway /Klickitat Drive to the west and Southcenter Blvd to the northwest. Transit Routes Metro bus route 154 offers peak routes with limited trips. The site is located 3 /4 of a mile to the south of the Sounder Rail Station. Transit Stops The closest bus stops to Harnish NC Machinery (Main Site) are located along West Valley Highway. Transit Utilization According to. the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at Harnish (including both worksites) is one of the lowest within the City of Tukwila, within the range of 0-1%. This is despite the fact that the northern Harnish site is one of the closest employment sites to the Sounder Commuter Rail Station. Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian As the picture above shows, the Green River Trail is located Facilities nearby, across West Valley Highway to the west, and the Interurban Trail is located just behind Hamish NC Machinery (Main Site). These trails provide connections to both northern Tukwila and cities to the south. Sidewalks Waikability Within a 1 /2 mile of Harnish NC Machinery (Main Site), sidewalks provided along West Valley Highway are incomplete. Sidewalks are present directly in front of the Harnish property, but are missing as you move either north or south. Sidewalks are provided on the east side of West Valley Highway both in the northern and southern directions, but there is a gap in the area directly across from Harnish, as well as to the north and south for a couple hundred feet. Land Use Parking Supply and Policy commute Reduction PlanDraft -2jO8 Harnish's location east of the Green River separates this employment site from nearby destinations in the TUC. There are a few restaurants within 1/2 mile to the north along West Valley Highway, and Strander Blvd to the north provides access to the restaurants and retail within the TUC. Zoning C /LI Commercial Light Industrial. Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are typically spread out along West Valley Highway in warehouses or business parks. The streetscape is largely designed for automobiles, and there is a lack of a mix of uses to activate the space provided for pedestrians. Farther to the north (north of Strander), there is a greater mix of uses, with restaurants, hotels, retail, and the Sounder Station, which provide a mix of activity areas for pedestrians. Free parking is provided. Harnish Group Volunta ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 1 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Commute Trip_ Reduction P n Dr ft 008 -�p Draft P:\CIR R an :PD L w a Draft CTR P a .uoc —17900 West Valley Highway E86413 1100 31 1 83% 1 14.69 150 all day every 30 minutes or better; 155 all day service with limited trips; 154 peak -only service w /limited trips. Hamish NC Machinery (Power Site) is located in southeastern Tukwila along West Valley Highway. Local Connectivity Harnish NC Machinery (Power Site) is relatively isolated from other areas by its location on the east side of the Green River. S 180 Street (within 1/2 mile radius) and Strander Blvd (outside of the 1 /2 mile radius) provide connections to the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) to the west. Connections to the city of Renton to the east may also be made along S 180 Page 4 c�� Transit Street/ SW 43' Street. Connections to northern Tukwila can be made via West Valley Highway and Interurban Ave S. Regional Connectivity There are not any connections to freeways within the 1/2 mile radius, however, connections can be made to 1 -405 and 1 -5 to the north along West Valley Highway /Interurban Ave S. Additional connections can be made to 1 -5 via Southcenter Parkway /Klickitat Drive to the west and Southcenter Blvd to the northwest. Harnish NC Machinery (Power Site) is well situated to make connections to cities within South King County, located near the city limits of Tukwila, Kent, and Renton. Transit Routes Three bus routes service this area. Route150 offers all day service every 30 minutes or better, 155 runs all day service with limited trips, and 154 offers peak -only service w /limited trips. This site is also located approximately 1.5 miles to the south of the Sounder Rail Station. Transit Stops The closest bus stops to Harnish NC Machinery (Power Site) are located to the south along S 180 Street/SW 43' Street, with stops located both east and west of the West Valley Highway. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at Harnish (including both worksites) is one of the lowest within the City of Tukwila, within the range of 0 -1 This is despite the fact that the northern Hamish site is one of the closest employment sites to the Sounder Commuter Rail Station. Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian The Green River Trail is located nearby, across West Valley Facilities Highway to the west, and the Interurban Trail is located just behind Harnish NC Machinery (Power Site). These trails provide connections to both northern Tukwila and cities to the south. Sidewalks Walkability Within a 1 /2 mile of Harnish NC Machinery (Power Site), sidewalks are provided along the east side of West Valley Highway and along the north side of S 180 43 Streets. West of Sperry Drive in Tukwila, sidewalks are provided on o=rn mu -r R d uc Plan Draft 112008 4 rf Land Use Parking Supply and Policy COMMIR R e' .vt on clan Drat 12t, Pa< 42 both sides of S 180 Street. While_there are some destinations along S 180 Street that employees at Harnish NC Machinery (Power Site) can walk to for lunch, including Costco and Taco Time, the crossing at West Valley Highway is difficult and pedestrians must wait a long time in order to get the signal at the traffic light. Recreational walking along the trails is accommodated better in this area compared with walking for transportation to get from one activity area to another. Zoning C /LI Commercial Light Industrial. Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are typically spread out along West Valley Highway in warehouses or business parks. The streetscape is largely designed for automobiles, and there is a lack of a mix of uses to activate the space provided for pedestrians. Farther to the north (north of Strander), there is a greater mix of uses, with restaurants, hotels, retail, and the Sounder Station, which provide a mix of activity areas for pedestrians. Free parking is provided. Hartung Agalite Glass Company -17830 West Valley Highway 1 ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 1 2011 Drive Alone Target 1 68% 2011 VMT Target 1 10.65 Bus Routes 150 all day; 155 all day with limited trips; 154 peak routes with limited trips Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity 1 E80341 1 293 160 Hartung Agalite Glass is located in southeastern Tukwila along West Valley Highway. Local Connectivity Hartung Agalite Glass is relatively isolated from other areas by its location on the east side of the Green River. S 180 Street (within'/ mile radius) and Strander Blvd (outside of the 1 /2 mile radius) provide connections to the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) to the west. Connections to the city of Renton to the east may also be made along S 180 Street/ SW 43 Street. Connections to northern Tukwila can be made via West Valley Highway and Interurban Ave S. Regional Connectivity There are not any connections to freeways within the 1 /2 mile radius, however, connections can be made to 1 -405 and 1 -5 to the north along West Valley Highway /Interurban Ave S. Additional connections can be made to 1 -5 via Southcenter Parkway /Klickitat Drive to the west and Southcenter Blvd to the northwest. Hartung Agalite Glass is well- situated to make von ..u..- Trio Redu ton Nan Draft Transit Land Use t': =C?R a_ T 3I-vruk la aft -doc Connections to cities within South King County, located near the city limits of Tukwila, Kent, and Renton. Transit Routes Three bus routes service this area. Route150 offers all day service every 30 minutes or better, 155 runs all day service with limited trips, and 154 offers peak -only service w /limited trips. This site is also located approximately 1.5 miles to the south of the Sounder Rail Station. Transit Stops The closest bus stops are to Hartung Agalite Glass are located to the south along S 180 Street/SW 43 Street, with stops located both east and west of the West Valley Highway. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at Hartung Agalite Glass is within the range of 2 -5 Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian Hartung Agalite Glass does not have any facilities for Facilities bicyclists. However, several of their employees do bike to work, and keep their bicycles indoors. The Green River Trail is located nearby, across West Valley Highway to the west, and the Interurban Trail is located just behind Hartung Agalite Glass. These trails provide connections to both northern Tukwila and cities to the south. Sidewalks Walkability Within a 1 /2 mile of Hartung Agalite Glass, sidewalks are provided along the east side of West Valley Highway and along the north side of S 180 /SW 43 Streets. West of Sperry Drive in Tukwila, sidewalks are provided on both sides of S 180 Street. While there are some destinations along S 180 Street that employees at Hartung Agalite Glass can walk to for lunch, including Costco and Taco Time, the crossing at West Valley Highway is difficult and pedestrians must wait a long time in order to get the signal at the traffic Tight. Recreational walking along the trails is accommodated better in this area compared with walking for transportation to get from one activity area to another. Zoning C /LI Commercial Light Industrial. Parking Supply and Policy L.. -:nuts T 4 Draft Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are typically spread out along West Valley Highway in warehouses or business parks. The streetscape is largely designed for automobiles, and there is a lack of a mix of uses to activate the space provided for pedestrians. Farther to the north (north of Strander), there is a greater mix of uses, with restaurants, hotels, retail, and the Sounder Station, which provide a mix of activity areas for pedestrians. Free parking is provided. However, parking is limited. The employer at this site is going to provide a bulletin board to distribute information about transit and other commute alternatives to the SOV, and is considering purchase of a bicycle rack to improve their CTR Program. Highline Medical Center -12844 Military Road S ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Transit Transit Utilization ':tom Plank.PDF‘Tukwila Draft CT ..Y E80614 295 113 81% 11.68 128 all day every 30 minutes or better Highline Medical Center has operations in both Tukwila and Burien. Its Tukwila location is at 12844 Military Rd, along Tukwila's western border with the City of SeaTac. Local Connectivity While connectivity to the site is good in the north -south direction via Military Road and Tukwila International Boulevard (Highway 99), east -west connections are few and far between, and are typified by steep slopes. Regional Connectivity Highline Medical Center is within close proximity to Tukwila International Blvd (Highway 99), and freeway connections can be made along this route, including a connection to SR -518 to the south, and to 1 -5 via Boeing Access Rd to the north. Transit Routes This site is on Metro bus route 128 with all day service every 30 minutes or less. Transit Stops The nearest stops are located on either side of Military Rd S. Additionally, there are bus stops located to the east on Tukwila International Blvd that are within a 1/2 mile from Highline Medical Center. According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by Highline Medical Center employees is one of the lowest among CTR- affected employers in Tukwila, within the range of 0-1%. Bicycle and Fast speeds and heavy truck traffic along Military Rd S and Pedestrian Tukwila International Blvd combined with a lack of bike lanes or Facilities road width for bicycles, as well as a lack of sidewalks pose challenges for bicyclists and pedestrians in this area. Additionally, there is a lack of nearby destinations (i.e., restaurants, retail, and parks) to which Highline Medical Center Employees can walk. Fear of crime is also a factor that prevents Highline Hospital Employees from walking, biking, or taking _transit to work. It was noted that those hospital employees who walk during breaks tend to do so on the worksite property due to lack of time and personal security concerns. Land Use Zoning O Office Highline Medical Center is relatively isolated as an employment site, surrounded on all sides by residential development. The parcels on which the hospital is located are zoned for Office use, with parcels to the east zoned for High Density Residential, and parcels directly to the south zoned for Low Density Residential use. Directly to the east of the site is a large wetland, which serves further isolate the site, limiting access to Tukwila International Boulevard to the east. Land uses to the south along Military Road and Tukwila International Boulevard, starting around S 144 Street, offer commercial uses such as restaurants and retail that are compatible with an Office land use type. However, this commercial area is located over half a mile from the hospital, and therefore it is not likely that employees at Highline would walk to this area on a work break. This means that if employees at Highline wish to do some shopping or have lunch off campus, they will most likely drive. rp Reducto-r1 PI25 Draft O8 Streetscape Urban Design The development in the area surrounding Highline Medical Center is suburban in nature. Arterial streets with fast moving automobile traffic separate areas of residential development from one another. Development along arterial streets including Tukwila International Blvd and Military Rd S is characterized by commercial strip development and medium -to high density residential development with ample associated located in front qi of the buildings. Parking Parking for Highline Medical Center employees is free, and is Supply and shared with visitors to the hospital. Parking spaces tend to fill Policy up, which is another reason why employees do not leave the campus for lunch or during other work breaks. There are designated carpool parking spaces on site to encourage carpool formation among hospital employees. Co: m i Trip REiduction Plan rM ..6.,.... J '�:�T.'Y". =c'+'i =t' i�' 3 us i`' "sla Draft. 4 e2'.::i1 King County Metro 11911 East Marginal Way ID Number 1 E80507 Number of Employees 1 745 Number of CTR- Affected 173 Employees 1 2011 Drive Alone Target 1 71% 2011 VMT Target 1 12.19 Bus Routes 126 and 600 peak -only service every 30 minutes or Tess Location Local and Local Connectivity Regional Street King County Metro is located on one of Tukwila's major Network arterial streets and employment corridors: East Marginal Connectivity Way. This street is one of the major north -south routes connecting the City of Tukwila with South Seattle, as well as SeaTac. Within 'A mile of King County Metro, however, there King County Metro is located in northern Tukwila, in the southern portion of Tukwila's Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Transit Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at the Boeing Customer Service Center is within the range of 2 -5 Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian The map showing City of Tukwila CTR- Affected Employers Facilities Non motorized connections shows that access to the Green River Trail is available within 1/2 mile of the King County Metro employment site. Access to the trail can be made at either (1) the west side of East Marginal Way, just south of S 115 Street; or (2) on the southwest side of the Duwamish Bridge, just south of the Tukwila Community Center, near the intersection of Interurban Ave S and 42 Ave S. Sidewalks Walkability te ry Flan Draft C R ?_a: 3=PDF`.Tuk a D rft is a lack of east -west connections, with the nearest connection to the east provided at S 115 Street on the north side of the Green River, and the nearest east -west connection to the south located at S 130 Street. Regional Connectivity To the north, connections can be made to 1 -5 and 1-405 from Boeing Access Road. Interurban Ave, just to the east, is another major arterial, and connects to I -5 in the northbound direction as well via an on -ramp just south of 48 Ave S. To the west is Highway 99, named Tukwila International Blvd within the City of Tukwila, providing connections to the airport and SR -518 to the south and Seattle to the north. Transit Routes Even though East Marginal Way provides access to at least 6 of Tukwila's major employers, including several Boeing Sites and the Group Health Complex, transit service along the corridor in the area where King County Metro is located consists of peak -hour only routes. Routes 154 and 600 offer peak -only service every 30 minutes of Tess. Route 600 is a test -route in partnership with the Group Health facility adjacent to the Metro site. Transit Stops The closest bus stops are nearby to the north on East Marginal Way, as well as at the intersection of S 112 Street and East Marginal Way. As the picture above shows, covered bus shelters are provided at stops associated with this employment site. Land Use Parking Supply and Policy k.:01 11 it I Ee .on There are sidewalks provided on at least one side of the street along East Marginal Way; however, there are few east -west connections along East Marginal Way within a 1 /2 radius of King County Metro. The Tukwila Community Center (TCC) is within 1 /2 mile of this employment site. To the south of the TCC along Interurban Ave S is a large area of Commercial Light Industrial land use, including sandwich and coffee shops that are just beyond the 1 /2 radius. Zoning King County Metro falls within the MIC zone, and land uses in this area are spread out, typically housed in large warehouses. About 1 /2 mile to the south land use is largely low- density residential, as is land use across the river to the north and east. Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are typically spread out. While there are sidewalks in the area, the development character in the area consists of warehouses and there are not many pedestrians in the area since there are not many pedestrian oriented and uses such as restaurants and retail uses. There is ample, free parking provided at the King County Metro employment site. Rainier Industries -18435 Olympic Ave S Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Transit Transit Utilization ID Number 1 E80326 Number of Employees 1 133 Number of CT R- Affected 108 Employees 1 2011 Drive Alone Target 1 74% 1 2011 VMT Target 1 12.25 Bus Routes 150 all day every 30 minutes or better; 154 peak with limited trips Rainier industries is one of Tukwila's southernmost employment sites, located in a large industrial /business park south of S 180 Street near Tukwila's southern border with the City of Kent. Local Connectivity Local connections are provided along West Valley Highway to the cities of Tukwila, Kent, and Renton. S 180 Street provides a local connection to Tukwila's Urban Center. Regional Connectivity There is no connection to freeways in the area within 1 /2 mile of Rainier Industries. However, 1 -405 can be accessed to the north along West Valley Highway, and 1 -5 can be accessed farther to the north along Interurban Ave S, from Klickitat Drive, or from Southcenter Blvd. Transit Routes Transit routes that serve Rainier Industries include bus routes 150 (all day) and 154 (peak only). The Sounder Commuter Rail Station is located east of West Valley Highway to the north. Transit Stops Bus stops serving Rainier Industries are located on West Valley Highway. PCB T According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by King County Metro, Rainier has one of the lowest rates of transit utilization among employees, between 0 -1 of CTR- affected employers in Tukwila. Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian Rainier Industries is located between two of the region's major Facilities trails, dedicated for use by bicycles and pedestrians. These trails are the Green River trail to the west, and the Interurban Trail to the east. Connections from these trails, especially the Interurban Trail, can be challenging, however because of the inhospitable conditions along S 180 Street and West Valley Highway, where there is heavy and fast moving traffic (including truck traffic) and narrow lane widths. Sidewalks Waikability Rainier Industries is located at the back of a large industrial /warehousing complex. The distances between buildings are large, and made to seem even larger due to the scale of development in the area, where blocks sizes are long, and there are not many restaurants, retail, or other land uses that employees might want to walk to. Land Use Zoning C /Ll Commercial Light industrial Streetscape Urban Design Streets within the business /industrial park where Rainier Industries is located are designed primarily to accommodate the automobile, and more specifically to accommodate trucks that are used for distribution of the goods that are stored and /or manufactured in the area. There is landscaping provided in the area, but both the buildings and surrounding landscaping a largely monotonous. Parking Rainier Industries offers free parking, but there is an obvious Supply and parking shortage for employees at this site. Employees were Policy observed at lunch eating on the streetcurb, and the employee ETC reported that employees do not leave during lunch or breaks for fear that they will lose their parking space. Better promotion of carpools and vanpools, as well as the option of using vanshares to get to Rainier Industries from the Sounder Commuter Rail Station were all seen as strategies that have potential to reduce SOV and VMT. v ci MUta r. edu o Plan i.ire t Red Dot Corporation-495 Andover Park E ID Number Number of Employees Number of CT R- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Red Dot is located along Andover Park East within the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC). Local and Local Connectivity Regional East -west local connections can be made along Strander Blvd Street and Minkler Blvd, connecting to West Valley Highway (Strander Network only), Andover Park West, and Southcenter Parkway. Though Connectivity block sizes tend to be very large within the TUC, both Strander Blvd and Minkler Blvd are within 1 /2 mile of Red Dot. Regional Connectivity en-ITOU;0. T DE 1_s.00S P:\CTR p P a PD :k`...'-`k Draft CT P an. 1 E80630 1 451 375 1 56% 9.06 150, 140 all day; 154, 126 peak and limited only; All routes accessible from Andover Pk W or Strander Transit Connections to freeways are just beyond the 1/2 mile radius, with access to 1 -405 available from West Valley Highway to the northeast; and access to 1 -5 available from Klickitat Drive to the northwest and Southcenter Blvd to the north. Transit Routes Transit services within one -half mile of Red Dot include King County Metro Routes 150 and 154. The Tukwila Sounder Station is located just beyond the 1 /2 mile radius to the northeast. Routes 140 and 126 are also accessible within /2 mile of Red Dot from Andover Park West or Strander. Transit Stops Transit stops are located to the north along Strander Blvd in close proximity to Red Dot. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by Metro, transit usage by employees at Red Dot is within the range of 2 -5 Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian Red Dot bike parking available to bicycle commuters. Streets Facilities surrounding Red Dot are difficult to navigate by bicycle due to heavy traffic volumes, narrow lane widths, the absence of bike lanes, and fast automobile speeds. Access to both the G_ reen River and Interurban Trail is nearby, however, providing a dedicated trail for use by bicycles and pedestrians, connecting to destinations in northern Tukwila (including the Sounder Station), as well as cities to the south. Sidewalks Walkability Sidewalks are provided on both sides of the street along Andover Park East. Strander Blvd also has sidewalks on both sides of the street, providing a pedestrian connection to nearby restaurants and retail in the TUC. Minkler Blvd, the other east west connection, only has sidewalks along its westernmost segment, and instead has wide paved shoulders along its length where sidewalks are missing. Although Red Dot is located within the TUC where there is a concentration of restaurants and retail activity, there are not many places within a 10- minute walk that would be considered destinations for pedestrians. Large block sizes and lack of through- streets prevent travel to a wider range of nearby destinations, including Tukwila Pond Park and the Westfield Southcenter Mall. Commute Trip Rs3uc ?'_--f Draft 1/2098 e 55 Land Use Zoning TUC Tukwila Urban Center. Streetscape Urban Design Land uses in this area are spread out, typically housed in large warehouses or business parks. However, The Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) is envisioned to become a mixed -use urban center, with a mix of commercial, office, light industrial, and residential land uses. As part of the Tukwila Urban Center Plan, wider sidewalks and a greater amount of amenities are specified by street corridor. The area of the TUC north of Strander Blvd. is planned to have the greatest level of pedestrian orientation, with future development to be built up to the street edge, providing greater visual interest for pedestrians through facade articulation, provision of street fumiture, and development of wider sidewalks with planting strips or tree pits. Just south of Strander, planned improvements for Andover Park East in the segment ad jacent to Red Dot include provision of bike lanes, connecting to a bicycle- and pedestrian- friendly corridor to the north connecting to both the Sounder Station and the Westfield Southcenter Mall. Parking Ample, free parking is provided and shared with an adjacent Supply and CTR- affected employer, Fatigue Technology. Policy Onmmute Trip Reduction Pia" Draft 1120t738 PACTR F a=:.FDF%T k a Draft ;T=.. Plan.doc United States Postal Service Seattle Processing Center -10700 27 Ave S ID Number Number of Employees Number of CTR- Affected Employees 2011 Drive Alone Target 2011 VMT Target Bus Routes Location Local and Regional Street Network Connectivity Transit CTP The USPS Seattle Processing Center is located in northern Tukwila within the city's Manufacturing and Industrial Center. This employment is relatively isolated, located between the Duwamish River and to the east and SR -99 to the west. Local Connectivity Local connectivity to Tukwila is provided along S 112 Street, which connects to two of Tukwila's major north -south arterials, including Tukwila International Blvd and East Marginal Way S. East -west connections are few and far between in this area of Tukwila, with the nearest connection to the east located at S 115 Street, and connections west located farther south at S 128 Street and S 130 Street. Connections to South Seattle can be made north of USPS by following West Marginal Place north. Regional Connectivity USPS is within close proximity to regional connections including SR -99, and 1 -5 and 1-405 via Boeing Access Road. Transit Routes Most of the routes that run along Tukwila International Blvd or E86157 1300 470 65% 11.16 none Commute n Tnp R._ :3.icUon Plan Drat IT ")[)18 C P PDFi CT t .Th is ;;`''L Draft East Marginal Way within 1 /2 mile of USPS are peak -only routes, including 110, 126, 161, 170, 191 (limited stops) 600, 941, 154 (limited stops), and 173 (limited stops). All day routes include Route 128, 140, 150, and 174. Due to the nearly 'A mile walking distance from USPS to the nearest bus stop, as well as the unreliable on -time nature of the bus service, the ETC at USPS reported that the bus is not a feasible transportation option for most employees. Transit Stops Bus stops serving USPS are located nearly mile away along East Marginal Way and Tukwila International Blvd. Transit Utilization According to the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by King County Metro, 2 -5% of USPS employees use transit. Bicycle and Bicycle Facilities Pedestrian The Green River Trail runs adjacent to the USPS worksite, with Facilities the USPS worksite located near the trail's northern terminus in Tukwila. This trail provides great connectivity with locations in the south, and a great alternative to surface streets in the area, which are some of the most challenging for bicyclists due to heavy truck traffic, narrow lane widths, and the frequent presence of debris in the roadway. Nearby West Marginal Place is a frequently -used bicycle commuter route for bicyclists coming to employment sites in the area from West Seattle. Sidewalks Walkability There are few streets within 1 /2 mile of USPS, and some of those that are in the area do not have sidewalks, including S 102 Street. There do appear to be sidewalks within the large scale developments in the area, including USPS and the Boeing Activity Center. The USPS ETC reported that employees often use the Green River Trail for recreation during lunch and breaks, and also use the series of trails located on nearby Boeing property. In general, the area is not very walkable, and there are not many places available for employees to walk to within a' /2 mile radius. Randy's restaurant and a Chevron gas station are approximately mile from USPS, and some USPS employees will walk there occasionally. However, the quality of the pedestrian environment is best along the trails in the area. Land Use Zoning `Joe u(s, rn r vuLict -v i ..c Ordi MIC Manufacturing and Industrial Center. Streetscape Urban Design The character of this area is largely light industrial. There is little provided in the way of urban or streetscape design. Land uses are spread far apart, and views and trails along the river provide the greatest amount of scenery and amenity in the area. Parking USPS has a large amount of free parking, with some spaces Supply and provided as priority carpool parking spaces. Policy B. Major Issues: Land Use and Transportation Conditions Surrounding CTR Work Sites Meetings with employer ETCs within Tukwila revealed a set of commonly cited deficiencies. These deficiencies are listed below: Land use conditions: In most areas of the City, and uses are separated, and destinations are spread apart from each other so much that driving is seen as the only viable option to get from Point A to Point B. Additionally, at several employment sites, parking availability has decreased, and so employees are reluctant to leave during lunch or other breaks for fear that they will not be able to find parking when they retum to work. Transportation facilities: In general, sidewalks are not provided within mile of every CTR affected worksite, with the exception of Highline Hospital on Military Rd, where wide shoulders are provided, but where the high speed of automobiles adds to the inhospitable walking environment. Other areas where walking is particularly difficult include the MIC area, along East Marginal Way and Tukwila International Blvd, as well as the east side of Interurban Ave S, just north of Southcenter Blvd /Grady Way. For businesses located on the east side of the Green River, it is difficult to make non- motorized connections to the TUC due to lack of crossings over the river. Conditions for non motorized transportation modes make cycling and walking difficult. Employees often do not walk at lunch or from transit stops due to lack of sidewalks and bike lanes. Transit services and facilities: Bus service is not frequent enough, and is often not reliable. King County Metro buses do not wait for transit riders who are getting off the Sounder train, so employees have to walk to work from the station (Route 140). They often leave the bus stop just as the train is letting off riders at the station. Several of the bus shelters, as well as the Sounder Station at Longacres Way, are not welcoming. A greater level of amenity and features to add a feeling of security are needed. Bus 174 from downtown Seattle to Federal Way along Highway 99 has too many stops. There are also security concerns related to the type of people who ride this bus, and the isolated nature of some of the stops along Tukwila International Blvd. Bus service on this route is unreliable, especially in the Commute r.p R d _..tin Plan Drat 7 11200S PACTR PlanIPDFkIi northem /MIC area, where bus 174 has too many stops and employees who do take the bus are often late. Some of the managers at employers in the area understand that the bus often causes employees not to arrive on time, while others do not. The nature of some businesses is such that employees' schedules are not flexible and so they cannot arrive late. So, the unreliable nature of the route has made those who have tried and would otherwise take transit to work stop and go back to driving to work alone. Several of the employers, including Group Health and Boeing, suggested that an express service would increase the reliability of the route and increase their employees' ridership. Employees do not know about transit connections to the site. Transit services and subsidy/incentive programs need better promotion. Since buses were commonly cited as not being a viable transportation means to get from the Sounder Station to employment sites, there is great potential for increased use of vanshares. Lack of late night bus routes prevents people from taking the bus to work for those who have to stay late. Many of Tukwila's employers have 24 -hour operations, and they say that current transit service is not viable for those who work schedules other than the daytime, 9:OOam- 5:OOpm shift. Employees who work in the MIC and within the TUC south of Strander Blvd would like to see a shuttle or circulator service that would provide a convenient connection to the restaurants and retail available in the northern section of the TUC and Southcenter Parkway. Existing parking conditions: Most employers within Tukwila provide ample free employee parking. Currently none of Tukwila's CTR- affected employers charge their employees for parking. The availability of land for free parking is likely attractive for Tukwila employers, and may help influence a company's decision to locate here. However, several of Tukwila's CTR- affected employers experience parking shortages and are starting to consider a range of parking management strategies. These strategies include leasing parking space from nearby property owners, offering shuttle services from leased parking Tots, promoting carpools, and increased promotion and use of vanshare services from the Sounder Commuter Rail Station. Charging employees was not seen as a viable strategy by those employers experiencing parking shortages. C. Potential Actions for the Jurisdiction to Eliminate Barriers Land Use: Through capital investment and land use regulation, facilitate mixed use residential development within the Tukwila Urban Center. -wimItte Trip Reduction Pan i- 2008 Plan 1r£, Transportation Facilities and Services: Provide bike lanes along streets connecting to major employment sites, including East Marginal Way and Tukwila International Blvd. Construct sidewalks on both sides of all arterial streets. Work with nearby cities and regional agencies to provide missing links in regional trail system. Construct trails to provide through- connections in areas of the City where there are dead -end streets or where environmentally sensitive areas prevent the construction of new streets. Transit Services and Facilities: Continue to work with King County Metro and Sound Transit to provide service improvements to existing transit routes and facilities. Explore the idea of starting a City -wide circulator route, or use of a small fleet of vans, going from the Sounder Station around the TUC and up north to employment sites in the MIC. This circulator route would help integrate areas of the City that are physically separated by major barriers such as freeways, as well as areas that may be linked functionally (such as employment sites and the retail, restaurants located in the TUC) but are not within a reasonable walking distance. Parking: Provide enhanced CTR services, to include funding for subsidies and incentives, to employers who agree to initiate more aggressive parking management policies. ommu e T Reduction a.. D_ af_ CT ?t =s` D':._ GTR P afl c c D. CTR- Supportive Plans and Review of Comprehensive Plan Policies The City of Tukwila has several planning activities under way that support CTR planning efforts. These include the Walk Roll Plan, a city -wide bicycle and pedestrian plan; the Climate Change Initiative, the Tukwila Urban Center Plan, and the Shoreline Master Plan. Each of these is described below briefly as they relate to the CTR Plan. The Tukwila Transit Plan was completed in April 2005, and the recommendations included in this plan are incorporated as recommended transit service improvements as part of the CTR Plan (see Section E, Existing and Planned Transit Services and Facilities, below). Walk Roil Plan In December 2005, the City of Tukwila received a Growth Management Grant from the State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) to develop a city -wide bicycle and pedestrian plan. City staff solicited public input from local residents, CTR- affected employers and employees, bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations and clubs, and students and staff at Tukwila School District to identify and prioritize locations for new bike lanes, trails, and sidewalks. Projects that complete missing linkages in the regional and local system of non motorized connections, as well as projects that connect to major activity centers, including CTR affected employers, schools, parks, and shopping areas are identified as top priorities within the Walk Roll Plan. Climate Change initiative The City of Tukwila is developing a climate change initiative that will include strategies to support reduction of carbon emissions. CTR Plan strategies will be incorporated into Tukwila's Climate Change Initiative to support reductions in SOV and VMT. A potential strategy identified in the CTR Plan for incorporation into the Climate Change Initiative is for the City of Tukwila to set up a city- wide program to reduce SOV and VMT that serves as a model to other Tukwila employers. Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Plan The Tukwila Urban Center Plan is currently under development, and will outline policies and regulations for the TUC to encourage future employment, housing, and population growth within the area generally bounded by 1 -405 to the north, Renton to the east, S 180th to the south, and 1 -5 to the west. Land use changes as part of the TUC Plan will broaden the range of allowable uses to encourage mixed -use development that includes housing, as well as design guidelines to encourage, where appropriate, pedestrian- oriented facilities and development that connects to the area's natural amenities. The current employment base will continue to be supported, as land uses south of Strander Blvd will include light industrial. A transit- oriented development district is envisioned for the area surrounding the future Sounder Commuter Rail Station, to include residential development and other transit supportive land uses. The TUC will be well served by transit and will be bicycle- and pedestrian- friendly, with non motorized connections planned from the Sounder Commuter Rail Station to the Westfield Southcenter Mall to include an at -grade signalized crossing on West Valley Highway that connects to a pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the Green River, with additional pedestrian amenities r it Buz+ U!__ P including wide sidewalks and street trees provided along the Pedestrian Spine that connects from the Green River to the Mall along Baker Blvd. Shoreline Master Plan The City of Tukwila is currently updating its Shoreline Master Program. This Program will include policies and land use regulations that outline the intensity of development that may occur within 200 feet of the Green /Duwamish River. This document will also include potential restoration opportunities, as well as opportunities for public access. Material included in the Shoreline Master Program Update will provide guidance on the potential for future extension of the Green Duwamish Trail. City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan The City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan was first adopted in December 1995, with the most recent Comprehensive Plan Update completed in 2004. A review of Comprehensive Plan Policies related to CTR was conducted to ensure consistency between the CTR Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. Policies throughout Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan support CTR. Common to most elements in the Comprehensive Plan are policies that encourage a mix of land uses and infill development, promote development and use of improved transit facilities and services, require or promote development of non motorized facilities, and encourage adequate amounts of parking that is well designed to allow convenience and safety for pedestrians. Below is a comparison of recommended goals and policies from the CTR Efficiency Act Local Planning Guide and corresponding policy numbers and planning activities from Tukwila that address each recommendation. A complete list of Comprehensive Plan policies related to CTR are included in the Appendix. Comparison: Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan Policies Examples from the CTR Efficiency Act Local Planning Guide The policy review contained in the table below compares those policies recommended in the CTR Planning Guide with existing policies and goals contained in Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan. This analysis helps to identify any gaps within Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan that may need to be addressed through changes to policies and goals in the Comprehensive Plan, or through changes in zoning. The table below contains recommended policies from the CTR Planning Guide in the left-hand column, and the right -hand column lists the policies that correspond to the recommended goals and policies suggested by the CTR Planning Guide. Additionally, the right -hand column cites plans Tukwila currently has under development that are expected to implement the suggested policies contained in the left-hand column, including the Tukwila Urban Center Plan, the Walk Roll bicycle and pedestrian plan, and the Global Climate Change Initiative. Following this section, a summary of new policies, updates, and actions are described that could further embed the goals of the CTR Planning Guide with City practices. FZ P a `:PDF T_ :;`a J L Commute, Trip ReCti 1if)Ti Plan Draft /2:)(38 Land Use Element Urban Growth Areas Enter into agreements and establish procedures for setting priorities, programming, maintaining and financing for countywide, regional and state transportation facilities and services consistent with the GMA current federal transportation legislation. Inter Agency Coordination Work with transit providers to provide transit that is fast, frequent and reliable between urban centers, urban villages, GTEC's and accessible to most of the City's residences and businesses. Land use and transportation goals and decisions should be integrated with one another and coordinated with adjacent jurisdictions and with the Regional Transportation Plan to determine the types and levels of transportation facilities to be provided within the unincorporated county. The county /city should use future land use projections to identify and provide for adequate safety, structural, rights -of -way and other possible improvements that support vehicle transportation, non motorized and transit needs of the region plus use alternative transit modes as areas develop. Integrate Commute Trip Reduction land use planning by requiring nonmotorized pedestrian connections between retail, living, and work places. Non motorized connects shall include, but not be limited to: transit connections, bus stops, sidewalks, bike facilities, trails and encouraging employers to participate in ride sharing programs. When evaluating land use changes to the Comprehensive Plan, proposals should include an analysis of how the development furthers the goals of Commute Trip Reduction planning. Pursue transportation demand management (TDM) strategies at the local /regional level by coordinating with regional and state partners so customers see their travel choices and the various TDM promotions as a coordinated, integrated system that makes a difference in the community. Examples: Regulations to influence travel behavior Marketing Improvements in services and facilities Develop and implement strong interlocal agreements for cooperative solutions to land use and transportation problems that cross the jurisdictional borders. Require the integration of non motorized and transit connections when planning and developing urban centers or GTEC's. Goals and Policies in Comprehensive Plan 8.4.5 13.4.1,4,12 8.4.5 10.3.3 10.3.1 11.1.9 5.6.5 6.1.7 10.3.1 11.1.9 13.1.2 13.3.2 5.6.5 8.2.1 10.1.1 -3 13.4 CTR Plan 1.5.1 1.6.3 t7.2 1.8.3,5,8 1.11.2,4 1.1,6 10.2.6 10.3.3 13.2.3 13.3.6 13.4.4 CTR Plan 10.2.6 13.4.4 13.3.4 13.4.10 Education 1.10,7 5.6.5 8.1.6 8.5.12 13.4.5 1.10.7 10.3 13.4.12 13.4.1 13.5.5 1.8 1.10.7 1.11 10.3.5 11.1.4 13.4.2 13.4.3 13.4.8 Establish urban centers and /or GTEC's where they can be served by regional transit agencies, or work with the appropriate transit agency to expand service to the urban center within a reasonable timeframe. Encourage new housing developments to be located in urban growth areas 1.8.8 3.1.3 and small towns to help provide a sense of community and safe, 13.4.13 nonmotorized transportation to community facilities and public transit modes. Discourage transportation improvements that would trigger development that 3.3.4 3.4.14 is premature or not consistent with applicable comprehensive plans, policies, 8.2.1, 3 10.3.21 or zoning. Provide aesthetic and functional amenities along pedestrian facilities, such TUC Plan as water fountains, benches, trash receptacles, public art, and open spaces 1.10.7 5.6.10 (such as seating plazas). 8.5.10 Provide pedestrian, and bicycle connections in newly developing areas of the 1.5.1 13.5 city, promoting both internal access and linkages with the rest of the city. Incorporate transit supportive and pedestrian friendly design features in new 1.8.2 7.7.2 development through the development review process. 8.2.20 9.2.2 Incorporate guidelines for addressing that sidewalks and walkways are 1.8.3 separated from the roadway by a landscaping strip or drainage swale. Adopt pedestrian friendly design guidelines, especially in high pedestrian 7.7.2,5,8 8.1 activity zones, such as wide sidewalks, landscape buffers or strips, street 8.8.1 13.3.2 trees, adequate lighting, traffic calming measures (such as traffic circles, curb bulbs, raised medians, speed tables and chicanes), special pavements, and bollards. Adopt development design standards that promote a pedestrian friendly TUC Plan environment. Such standards may include reduced building setbacks, 1.8.7 7.7.4 requirements for display windows, building entrances oriented toward the 8.8.2 street, and locating parking lots to the rear or side of buildings. Secure bike lanes and trail improvements or easements through the CTR Walk and Roll Plan development review process to develop portions of the bicycle and 1.10.5 9.3.2 pedestrian system. 13.5.6 Require new developments to incorporate non motorized features or 8.1.6 13.4.3 programs designed to promote use of alternatives to single occupant vehicles, such as; Preferential parking for car pools and van pools Special loading and unloading facilities Transit facilities, including comfortable bus stops, and waiting areas, adequate timing room, and where appropriate, signal preemption and queue -jump lanes Bicycle parking and related facilities Work with transit providers to provide transit that is fast frequent, and reliable 8.1.16 13.4.9 12 between urban centers, urban villages, GTEC's and accessible to most of the city's residences and businesses. Pursue strategies that make transit safe, secure, comfortable, and affordable. 1 6.1.7 8.1.16 Commute T ._s plan :2038 F :\C R ankPD° ut -;::a Oral CI r3 1.8.8 8.2.4 10.1 10.3.1 11.1.9 13.4.1 13.4.2 13.4.13 age 56 Integrate multiple access modes, including buses, carpools, and vanpools, bicycles, and pedestrians. Integrate transit oriented development opportunities with the private and public sectors. Discourage the development of major, stand -alone park and ride facilities with city limits. Situations where additions to park and ride capacity could be considered include: At the terminus for a major, regional transit system. When opportunities exist for "shared parking "(e.g., where transit commuter parking can be leased from another development. Such as a shopping center, movie theatre, church, etc.) Areas where alternatives to automobile uses are particularly inadequate (e.g., lack of direct transit system, or pedestrian and bicycle access) or cannot be provided in a cost effective manner. Allow a reduction in the number of required parking spaces if a development provides ride -share programs, car pool parking spaces, bike racks, lockers or other approved non motorized parking options. Encourage transit oriented development and pedestrian friendly and use characteristics through zoning and land use policies that encourage mixtures of land uses, increased densities in targeted areas with design standards. Adopt a parking credit program that allows developers to reduce the number of required parking spaces if they provide an alternative transportation program to single occupant vehicles. Housing Element Work with other jurisdictions to achieve a jobslhousing balance that makes it possible for people to live closer to where they work. Promote quality, community-friendly residential development, through features such as enhanced open space and pedestrian connectivity. Trp RMuction Plan Draft 2v Capital Facilities Element Explore the possibility of encouraging cooperative funding for bicycle trails. Implement a methodology for public- private partnerships when it would result in a more efficient use of public resources. Aggressively seek funding opportunities for safety, mobility, intermodal, bicycle, pedestrian, neighborhood, and transportation demand management improvements Provide adequate and predictable funding to construct and maintain pedestrian and bicycle capital projects. Effectively link pedestrian project funding and approval decisions to priorities identified in the CTR plan, as well as the Non Motorized element of the jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan. 5.0 5.6.5, 6, 9 6.1.7 13.4.5, 12 1.8 13.4.3 13.4.8 10.1.1 10.3.1 Climate Change Initiative 5.3.8 8.1.3 TUC Plan 1.8.8 8.2.16 8.3.3 8.4.1 8.5.1 9.3.2 13.4.13 Climate Change Initiative Goals and Policies in Comprehensive Plan 1.8.1 7.7.1 1.3.5 1.6 9.3.2 9.4.1 13.3.2, 5 13.2.1 Goals and Policies in Comprehensive Plan 2.1.9 13.4.3 2.1.5, 9 2.1.9 13.4.3 13.5.4 2.1.4 13.5.4 Pare, Support a greater investment in pedestrian enhancements, and ensure that all new transportation projects include funding for pedestrian improvements. Continue programs to construct, maintain, and repair sidewalks. Assign high priority to pedestrian and bicycle projects that provide access to major employment areas and activity centers, provide linkages to transit, complete planned bicycle facilities and provide system connectivity. Effectively link TDM program funding and approval decisions to priorities identified in the CTR plan, as well as the transportation element of the jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan. Utilities Element Secure sidewalk and trail easements over existing utility lines where ever feasible CormaR `e uc €ion Rao D:?[` -12y )8 Transportation Element Ensure that the city as an employer sets a positive example by maintaining a strong transportation demand management program for its employees. The county should ensure that continuous and /or direct bicycle lanes are provided between all jurisdictions and major activity centers. Consider pedestrians along with other travel modes in all aspects of developing the transportation system. Provide safe and convenient pedestrian access in all new and improved transportation projects, unless exceptional circumstances exist. Remove barriers and deterrents along the existing pedestrian system to create better access between employment facilities, residential and other Coordinate the local jurisdiction's existing and planned pedestrian system with adjacent jurisdictions to provide a continuous, coordinated system, especially when major employment and activity centers are nearby. Secure sidewalks and trail improvements or easements through the development review process to develop portions of the pedestrian system. Adopt and use national (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AASHTO) design standards for pedestrian facilities. Address the special needs of citizens with various degrees of mobility in planning, designing, implementing and maintaining pedestrian facilities. Provide consistently designed pedestrian activated signal crossings, and consider technologies that enhance pedestrian safety at crossings, such as longer crossing times and audible crossings. Consider access management to reduce the number of conflict points (driveways) between pedestrians and vehicles, thereby improving pedestrian safety. Ensure that pedestrian facilities are designed and monitored to improve security and safety, through lighting, openness, vegetation upkeep and security features such as panic buttons at key locations. 1.5 3.2.2 13.3.4, 6 1 8.1.1 13.2.3 CTR Waik and Roll Plan 1.5.4 5.7.2. 7.6.11 8.1.6 13.4.4, 14 Goals and Policies in Comprehensive Plan 13.5.7 Goals and Policies in Comprehensive Plan See Recommendations N /A: County -Level 1.8.8 8.1.16 10.3.5 13.1.1 13.3.6 13.4.13 1.5.4 1.8.2, 5, 8 1.11.4 5.6.4 8.1.2 10.3.5 CTR, Waik and Roll Plan 8.1.16 10.3.5 9.3.2 13.5.6, 7 Public Works design guidelines Public Works design guidelines TUC plan Public Works design guidelines 8.2.20 10.2.6 8.2.2, 20 Design midblock crossings with safety as a high priority, and consider improvements such as pedestrian crossing signals, flared curbs (bulbouts), pedestrian refuge islands, medians, and adequate sight distance around parked vehicles. Conduct periodic analyses of bicycle and pedestrian environments in and around urban centers and regional transit stations to identify deficiencies and to plan access improvements. Include bicycle facilities in the six -year capital improvement program (for trails that will be utilized by bikes) or the six -year transportation program (for widening shoulder projects that will accommodate bikes). Implement way finding (signage) along sidewalks and trails that direct pedestrians to key locations or destinations, such as major activity centers, business districts, institutions, major medical facilities, parks or recreational facilities. Provide internal pedestrian circulation systems within and between existing, new or redeveloping commercial, multi family or single family developments, and other appropriate activity centers. Provide convenient connections to frontage pedestrian systems and transit facilities. Encourage transit use by improving pedestrian and bicycle linkages to the existing and future transit and school bus system, and by improving the security of and utility of park- and -ride tots and bus stops. Provide bicycle connections and secure bicycle parking and storage convenient to major transit facilities; increase the number of secure parking areas for bicycles. Cooperate with the public and private schools, bicycle clubs and other interests groups to provide education and strategies to promote safe riding skills and the transportation and recreation opportunities of bicycling. Conduct bicycle transportation studies to improve safety and overall quality of bicycling. Improve mobility and safe access for walking and bicycling, and create incentives to promote non motorized travel to employment centers, commercial districts, transit stations, schools and major institutions, and recreational destinations. Update and review the Pedestrian and Bicycle transportation Plan every five years. The updates should consider the existing and future role of the single occupant vehicle in relation to non motorized and public transportation modes, as well as newly annexed areas, areas experiencing unforeseen development and/or redevelopment, and other emerging issues. Develop an effective "share the road /share the trail" concept for pedestrian and bicycle education programs for the motorized and non motorized public. Sidewalks or pedestrian facilities should be located along all both sides of all arterials, collectors, and at least one side of most local streets. Re r t =,a D af= 112-` 8 8.2.2 13.3.7 Walk and Roll Plan TUC Plan Shoreline Master Plan Walk and Roll Plan See recommendations 13.5.1 Walk and Roll Plan 13.5.8 13.3.6 13.5.8 Education program recommended Walk and Roll Plan 13.3.7 13.5.1, 2, 3 Walk and Roll Plan Education program recommended 1.6.3 1.7.2 1.8.3 13.5.2 COnnute Trip Ret 112008 P :t :C R Plari1PDFATukwila -a.. GT Pedestrian facilities should be wide enough to allow the disabled, such as wheelchair users, to access them, usually a minimum of 5' to 6'. A wider facility should be provided along principal arterials (generally a minimum of 8'), or in business districts that attract more pedestrians: Direct pedestrian linkages should be considered whenever possible, to connect between internal land uses and arterials. This reduces walking distances to transit stops and commercial uses. Encourage interconnections and time coordination of public transportation modes (bus, coach and rail) to increase level of service and ridership. Work with transit providers to provide transit service that is fast, frequent, and reliable between urban centers and urban villages and that is accessible to most of the city's residences and businesses. Pursue strategies that make transit safe, secure, comfortable, and affordable. Support development of an integrated, regional high capacity transit system that links urban centers within the city and the region. Develop partnerships with transit providers to implement projects providing neighborhood -to- transit links that improve pedestrian and bicycle access to transit services and facilities. Coordinate with regional, state, and federal agencies, local govemments, and transit providers when planning and operating transportation facilities and services in order to promote regional mobility for people and goods and the urban center approach to growth management. Design transit access into large developments, considering bus lanes, stops, shelters, non motorized lanes facilities as part of the project design. Coordinate with transit providers and the private sector to develop and implement compatible transportation demand management regulations and strategies that are consistent with the Commute Trip Reduction Act. Work with car share companies to provide car share opportunities at key locations, such as major employers, business districts, and high density residential areas. Provide preferential lanes, such as High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on roads which will benefit commuters the most, such as those with major transit routes, and those experiencing the greatest congestion. For water -bome travel across Puget Sound, encourage the expansion of the passenger -only ferry service and land -side facilities and terminals that encourage walk -on (by -foot, bicycle, transit) trips rather than ferry travel with automobiles. Coordinate ferry arrivals and departures with mass transit systems to ensure an efficient flow of people and traffic. Educate the general public and public officials about the economic, transportation system performance, environmental, health and social benefits of walking and biking and develop improved programs to encourage increased levels of walking and biking. Educate drivers and pedestrians about pedestrian safety issues, and enforce pedestrian related laws. 10.2.6 1.5.4 1.8.5 8.4.6 13.4.3 13.4.12 8.5.12 13.4.4 Light rail development 13.4.6, 6, 12 8.5.12 9.4.1 10.3.5 13.4.8 8.1.16 10.3.1 13.4.1, 2, 6, 7, 12 10.3.3 13.4.12 10.3.4 11.1.9 13.3.5 13.4.4, 10, 11, 12 See City Of Tukwila recommendations N/A N/A 13.4.8, 9 N /A: County -Level Education program recommended, Climate Change Initiative Education program recommended Consider the formation of a pedestrian advisory committee to provide input to the jurisdiction (staff and elected officials) on pedestrian related issues and needs, as well as review of major transportation projects to ensure that pedestrian needs are adequately addressed or considered. Develop a pedestrian walking /biking map that is focused on major activity centers, such as business districts or major employment areas. The map should identify sidewalks, trails, bike routes, transit corridors and bus stops /transit centers, and key activity centers such as institutional uses and government centers, major employers, commercial or retail areas, parks, and other points of interest. Ensure that the local government monitors the results of its TDM programs and policies, and continually evaluate changes needed to improve mode split goals. Continually evaluate large employer CTR program effectiveness and reduce the employer threshold if needed to achieve the jurisdiction's mode split goals. Economic Development Element Funding Mechanisms Promote public awareness of the impact travel choices have on household finances, personal quality of life, society, and the environment, and increase awareness of the range of travel choices available. Funding Mechanisms Require large employers to implement a commute trip reduction program for employees, as mandated by the Commute Trip Reduction Act. The county /city should encourage employers in urbanized areas to offer staggered work hours or flextime and other Transportation Demand Management programs such as parking management, ride match services and preferential parking of vanpools, carpools, covered bike racks, lockers and showers at work sites. Encourage employers to provide information and marketing on commute alternatives, such as transit schedules, rideshare information, and guaranteed ride home programs. Encourage employers to develop telecommuting options, which allow employees to work one or more days at home or at a "satellite work center" closer to their homes. Encourage employers to allow flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks to help reduce the number of vehicles using local and regional roadways. Encourage major employers to provide daycare opportunities onsite or nearby. :mute np Reductiot1 Pan Da €t 2y;,? Education program recommended Walk and Roll plan CTR Plan CTR Plan Goals and Policies in Comprehensive Plan Education program recommended (see below) CTR Plan 13.4.4, 10 13.3.4 13.4.1, 5 Education Program Recommended CTR Plan, Education program recommended CTR Plan, Education program recommended CTR Plan, Education program recommended CTR Plan, Education program recommended, flexible zoning to allow onsite daycare for large employers Encourage employers to provide subsidies to employees who commute using other modes, such as free or reduced prices for transit passes, or discounted parking for rideshare vehicles. Parks Open Space Element Provide for adequate roadway, pedestrian, and bicycling connections in newly developing areas of the city, promoting both internal access and linkages with the rest of the city. Identify areas to be designated as pedestrian promenades, with pedestrian friendly environments. Provide for uniform bicycle and pedestrian markings and design standards for travel along city bikeways and walkways. Recommendations for changes to CTR- supportive plans, the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan, and City practices: CTR Plan, Education program recommended Goals and Policies in Comprehensive Plan 1.5.1 1.6.3 1.7.2 13.5 1.8.5 5.6.6 8.2.17 8.4.6 8.5.10 13.2.3 TUC Plan See recommendations below CTR Plan policies, updates, and actions The following suggestions are changes to the City of Tukwila's comprehensive plan, sub plans, and activities that, if adopted, would further embed the goals of the CTR with city practices. Walk and Roll Plan: to be adopted Spring, 2008 Policy: Adopt the Walk and Roll Plan: 1. The plan includes a map of existing and potential a bicycle and pedestrian routes. a. Utilize the map is to assist bicyclists and pedestrians with way finding. b. Provide maps to the parks and recreation department, the school system, local businesses and employers, and publish in the Hazelnut annually. 2. The plan identifies and prioritizes future trail improvements and easements that will facilitate non motorized transportation throughout the city and region. 3. incorporate the implementation of the Walk and Roll plan into the city's capital improvement program. 4. Add way finding along sidewalks and trails to direct non motorized travel to trails and destinations. Incorporate way finding throughout the city's non motorized routes and trails network to include marking for bike lanes, pedestrian routes, and trail locators. Education component: to consider as a program to be undertaken by the city For residents: The City of Tukwila should consider the creation of a citizen's Nonmotorized Advisory and Education Committee. The purpose of this committee would be to represent and promote bicyclists and pedestrians within and to the city. 1. This committee would provide education to city residents on how their transportation choices affect quality of life in the City of Tukwila including personal finances, societal and Ocr..- its '.p R'-dUC O F Plan Duaf 112005 1-)iart=_PIIP,Tukve 2 =~i`.'1-_ .iT F environmental effects. (This may also be addressed through the future Climate Change Initiative.) 2. The committee would represent the needs of nonmotorized travelers to public officials as well as provide input to public officials about the economic, transportation system performance, environmental, health and social benefits of walking and biking. (This may be addressed through the future Climate Change Initiative.) 3. The committee would assist schools and public safety staff in providing education to motorists and nonmotorized travelers on "share the road /share the trail" concepts and pedestrian safety issues as well as work with other interest groups to promote and develop improved safe riding skills and recreational opportunities. (This may be addressed through the Walk and Roll Plan.) 4. The committee would increase awareness of the range of travel choices available to residents and distribute nonmotorized route maps. (This may be address through the Walk and Roll Plan.) 5. The committee would work with regional stakeholders including clubs and businesses and the parks department to coordinate education and resources. For the. City of Tukwila: to consider adopting as an addendum to the comprehensive plan, as a city program, or as part of the Climate Change initiative Policy: The City of Tukwila will set an example to other employers of their commitment to reducing SOV and miles traveled through implementation of CTR goals and concurrently with the (pending) Climate Change Initiative, and the (pending) Walk and Roll Plan. Implementation Strategies: 1. The city will promote alternative transit options to employees at orientation and internal newsletters including rideshare information, train and bus schedules, and the availability of vanshares between transit centers and the city facilities. 2. Additional preferential carpool /vanpool parking will be provided at city sites. 3. Adoption and utilization of flex schedules, compressed work weeks, and telecommuting will be supported and encouraged whenever possible. 4. Vanshares from major transit centers including the Sounder Train, the Urban Center Metro transit center, and the future light rail station should be made available and promoted to city staff and contractors. 5. The city will provide additional bike lockers to employees as well as install showers at employment sites during future remodeling projects. 6. The city will budget for and provide subsidies to employees, such as free or reduced transit passes and promote the King County Metro transit pass and /or the regional flexpass to encourage and support alternatives to SOV travel. 7. The city will provide parking lot space for a car sharing service to meet the needs of employees and residents within the vicinity of City Hall. a. The city will research using the car sharing fleet to meet a portion of city motor pool demand. 8. The city will work with car sharing companies to facilitate their siting at major employment sites, transit centers, and the Urban Center to serve residents and employees within Tukwila and the region. Commute '_p Reduction Plan 1 y..: 73 Climate Change Initiative: under development As this initiative is being considered, incorporate the following: 1. Include CTR policies. 2. Facilitate altemative transportation. 3. Develop policies for transportation alternatives in lieu of parking minimums. 4. Allow parking credits in exchange for alternatives to SOV (as above). 5. Provide education materials to employers, employees, and residents on how their personal transportation choices affect the environment and livability within the city and region. Tukwila Urban Center Plan: under development as a sub -plan of the comprehensive plan As this plan is being developed incorporate the following: 1. Improved pedestrian crossings (currently a public works design guideline). a. Improve use, equity, safety, and access through: pedestrian activated crossings, audible crossings, and longer crossings. b. Incorporate transit shelters into street design on TUC. 2. Pedestrian friendly streets to include weather coverings, tree and landscaping buffers, minimal curb cuts, shared and central parking, drinking fountains, way finding. Shoreline Master Plan: under development as a sub -plan of the comprehensive plan As this plan is being developed, incorporate the following: 1. Add way finding along sidewalks and trails to direct nonmotorized travels to trails and destinations. Incorporate way finding throughout the city's non motorized routes and trails network to include marking for bike lanes, pedestrian routes, and trail locators. WSDOT E. Planning Coordination The jurisdiction's plan has been coordinated with the following agencies: Agency Date Issues Puget Sound Regional Council 1 Kind County Metro ConirriutF P_ rf_ 11`' D d- �c 2'1' -3' pis =.i:3 D. CT- c�n. uY Mitigation for 1 -5 and 1-405 construction projects. 7/06 present Meeting to discuss Walk Roll Plan (Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee), coordinating meetings for CTR planning (see list of meeting dates in Section VI, Documentation of Consultation 1 7/06 present 1 Meetings/briefings. 1 7/06 present 1 Meeting with South King County Cities to 1 7/06 present City of SeaTac discuss common issues. Transit service issues were shared, as well as strategies to encourage CTR such as carpool incentives, regional meetings with South King County employers. Bicycle and pedestrian linkages were discussed with SeaTac at a separate meeting involving Parks and Planning staff of both cities. 7/06 present Meeting with South King County Cities to City of Renton discuss common issues. Transit service issues were shared, as well as strategies to encourage CTR such as carpool incentives, regional meetings with South King County employers. Bicycle and pedestrian linkages were discussed with city of Renton staff and consultants at an open house for Renton's trails and bicycle master plan. 7/06 present Meeting with South King County Cities to City of Kent discuss common issues. Transit service issues were shared, as well as strategies to encourage CTR such as carpool incentives, regional meetings with South King County employers. Bicycle and pedestrian linkages were discussed with Cathy Mooney during the City of Kent's transportation master plan update. 7/06 present Meeting with South King County Cities to City of Federal Way discuss common issues. Transit service issues were shared, as well as strategies to encourage CTR such as carpool incentives, regional meetings with South King County employers. City of Redmond 7/06- present Review plans, exchange ideas. City of Bellevue 7/06- present Review plans, exchange ideas. City of Kirkland 7/06- present Review plans, exchange ideas. 11/06- present Construction mitigation for 1 -5 lane closures Duwamish TMA in August, formation of a partnership between the City of Tukwila and the Duwamish TMA for implementation of a grant that enables coordination among employers in the MIC and SODO for CTR. E. Broad Assessment of Jurisdiction's Existing and Planned Land use, Transportation and Transit Conditions Existing and Planned Land Use Conditions Within Tukwila, there are two major areas where employers are located (see map titled City of Tukwila Urban and Manufacturing /Industrial Centers provided on the next page). Both of these areas have been designated as centers for the targeted growth of population, employment and housing according to criteria developed by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). The Tukwila Urban Center is one of 21 Regional Growth Centers in the Puget Sound, and is an area of over 800 acres located in southeastern Tukwila, comprising an area bounded by 1 -5 to the west, 1- 405 to the north, the City of Renton to the east, and Tukwila's city limits at S 180th Street on the south. Currently, the Tukwila Urban Center contains a large concentration of commercial, light industrial, and office development. The City of Tukwila is in the process of developing a Tukwila Urban Center Plan that plans for the addition of housing and new development that takes advantage of natural amenities including the Green River and Tukwila Pond, and works toward a vision of a mixed -use pedestrian- and bicycle- friendly environment. Northern Tukwila is a designated Regional Manufacturing /industrial Center, which area areas that are, as defined by the PSRC: Manufacturing/industrial centers are existing regional employment areas of intense, concentrated manufacturing and industrial land uses which cannot be easily mixed at higher densities with other uses. To preserve land at these centers for manufacturing, industry and related uses, large retail uses or non related offices are discouraged. Provision of adequate public facilities and services, including good access to the region's transportation system, is very important to the success of manufacturing /industrial centers Tukwila's Manufacturing and Industrial Center (MIC) is characterized by large warehouses spread out along transportation corridors with high speeds and heavy truck traffic. This area provides easy access to regional transportation corridors including 1 -5,1 -405, East Marginal Way, SR -99, and SR- 599. Tic Plan Draft 1 PA Plari‘ ..✓DF ,Tntz:wila QT Plan In between the TUC and the MIC are Tukwila's residential neighborhoods. Another area of residential development is the area west of 1 -5 west to the City of SeaTac city limits. Most of Tukwila's residential areas are zoned for low- density residential development. Areas zoned for mixed -use development or medium and high density residential development are located along Tukwila's Transportation Corridors, as identified in Section 8 of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan, including Tukwila International Blvd (SR -99), Southcenter Blvd, and Interurban Ave S. In general, residential areas are cut off physically and functionally from the TUC and the MIC due to barriers posed by major freeways and topography. Additionally, transit serving Tukwila is concentrated on service to the TUC. The physical barriers, combined with lack of convenient transit service that serves residential areas, pose challenges to use of transit or non motorized forms of transportation. The map on the next page, titled City of Tukwila Land Use, shows general categories of land use in Tukwila, aggregated from the categories shown on Tukwila's Comprehensive Land Use Map. Potential Annexation Areas Tukwila has two potential annexation areas identified on the Comprehensive Land Use Map; one located northwest of Tukwila, the other south of Tukwila. These areas are identified on the City of Tukwila Land Use map that follows this section. The annexation area located south of Tukwila currently does not have any CTR- affected employers. Land uses in this area are currently agricultural, industrial, and low- density residential. The annexation area located in northwestern Tukwila is designated as a manufacturing and industrial area within the Comprehensive Plan. Land uses in this area are similar to those found in the MIC. The northern annexation area contains one GTR affected employer, which is Delta Marine Industries. This worksite is located off West Marginal Place on S 96th Street. Delta Marine is largely isolated from the rest of Tukwila, located between the Duwamish River to the east and SR- 99 to the west. Regional transportation connectivity is provided by SR -99, and local and regional connections can be made in Tukwila to the south along West Marginal Place. Route 132 is currently the only transit route providing service to Delta Marine. West Marginal Place is a shared facility for automobiles and bicycles; there are not bike lanes, but there is signage indicating that this street is a shared route. A connection can be made to the Duwamish /Green River Trail to the south along West Marginal Place. This route is commonly used by bicyclists making their way from West Seattle to employment sites in Tukwila including the USPS Processing and Distribution Center and Boeing. C om. f `3ut rip Revii:Ict=_.= Plan Draft 2 OfJ8�_ ! Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities Existing Transportation Network Several freeways pass through and bisect Tukwila into different parts, both physically and functionally. Major freeways within Tukwila include 1 -5, 1-405, SR -99, and SR -599. While serving as major barriers to travel within Tukwila, these major transportation routes also connect Tukwila with adjacent cities and the rest of the Puget Sound region. Major arterial streets, including Tukwila International Blvd, East Marginal Way, Interurban Ave S, West Valley Highway, Southcenter Blvd, and S 180th Street all serve to move both regional and local traffic through different areas of the City. Local streets experience the worst congestion at peak periods, during the lunch hour, and on weekends (especially within the TUC). City of Tukwila Drive -Alone Rates (SOV) and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) The City of Tukwila is currently an auto dominated City in terms of transportation. The separation of land uses, as well as the availability of parking act to encourage most people coming to or passing through Tukwila to drive. Lack of transit service that is as convenient as driving, lack of bike lanes and pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, and the large distances between places discourage residents, visitors, and employees from walking instead of driving. The table below shows the city -wide average for drive -alone (SOV) rates and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) from 1993 to 2005. These rates are compiled every two years from SOV rates and VMTs reported by CTR- affected employers. City of Tukwila SOV and VMT (1993 2005) Year SOV Rate VMT 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 The table above shows that SOV rates were gradually decreasing from 1993 through 2001, but there has not been much change in the SOV since 2001. Vehicle Miles Traveled also were gradually reduced from 1993 to 1997, but began to creep up again in 1999, and have increased drastically since 2001. These figures suggest that the same percentage of CTR affected employees are driving to work, but that CTR- affected employees are driving farther, on average, in order to get to work than they were from 1993 -2001. Planned Transportation Facilities Major transportation facilities either planned within the City of Tukwila, or facilities planned outside Tukwila that will impact local traffic conditions are listed and described below. Ps3 Draft PAC, a D. u _.;°a CT 80.7% 80.6% 79.6% 77.8% 77.9% 80.1% 77.9% 14.3 1 14.0 1 13.5 1 14.0 14.1 15.7 15.4 The following table is a list of transportation projects listed in Tukwila Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2007 -2012. The list of projects contained in the CIP is much longer than the list below, since it contains projects that are currently unfunded. The list below contains only those projects with funding identified within the CIP. Project Location Description Southcenter Pky (S 180th S 200 extend 5 -lane Southcenter Pky to city limits including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, and sewer improvements Tukwila Urban Center Access (Klickitat -S /C Pky Access Revision) Improve traffic flow on Southcenter Pky, Klickitat Drive and Strander Blvd by constructing an underpass for the southbound lane on Southcenter Pky. Project will include a separated walkway area on the east side of Southcenter Pky Tukwila International Blvd Phase I (S 138th Street S 152n St) upgrade roadway with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, electrical undergrounding and landscaping Tukwila International Blvd Phase I I (S 116th Way S 132nd St) upgrade roadway with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and landscaping Tukwila International Blvd Phase III (S 132nd St S 138th St) upgrade roadway with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and landscaping S 144th St Phase{ (Tukwila International Blvd Military Rd) construct curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, pavement restoration, illumination, drainage and utility undergrounding S 144th St Phase 11 (42 Ave S Tukwila International Blvd) construct curb, gutter, sidewalk bike lanes, pavement restoration, illumination, drainage and utility undergrounding; add signal at 42 Ave S Annual Overlay and Repair select design and construct asphalt and concrete pavement overlays of arterial and residential streets Annual Traffic Signal Program design and construct traffic signal upgrades and repairs Traffic Signal Interconnect Program design and construct interconnect to coordinate and operate traffic signals, enhancing traffic flow during peak hours and emergency situations Boeing Access Rd East Marginal Way Intersection Paving design and construct pavement overlay at the intersection Interurban Ave S (S 143rd Fort Dent) design and construct sidewalks, pavement restoration, drainage and lighting Southcenter Blvd (1 -5 TIB) Improve roadway to a three -lane urban arterial with medians, tum lanes, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, and drainage Transit Center Tukwila Urban Center Andover Park West (Tukwila Pky Strander Blvd) study and implement revised channelization S 133rd.Street/SR599 SB off Intersection design and construct intersection improvements including signalization, lighting, crosswalks and drainage East Marginal Way (Boeing Access Rd S 112th Street) design and construct curb, gutter, drainage, lighting, tum lanes, and traffic control Macadam Rd S S .144th Street left tum pocket design and construct a CournrE,_e Trip Reduction Flan C :f_ 1 Construction 2007 -2009 2007 -2008 2007 2007 -2008 2007 -2008 2007 2010 -2011 2007 -2012 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 -2008 2006 -2010 2007 -2010 2009 -2010 2009 1 2010 -2011 Existina and Planned Transit Services and Facilities northbound left turn lane on Macadam Rd S 1 Andover Park East Minkler Blvd design and construct left turn lanes on 2010 -2011 Andover Park East and reconstruct traffic signal West Valley Highway S 156th Intersection design and construct safety and 2010 -2011 capacity improvements at intersection; add northbound left tum lane for HOV and transit Andover Park East Industry Dr Intersection design and construct traffic signal 2010 -2011 with Andover Park East, to include left tum lanes and crosswalks Minkler Blvd (Andover Park West Southcenter Pky) widen Minkler Blvd from 2011 Andover Park West to Southcenter Pky. Add third lane and curb, gutter, sidewalk on the south side Tukwila Intemational Blvd Phase IV (Boeing Access Rd S 116th Way) design 2011 -2012 and construct curb, gutter, sidewalk, drainage, and street lighting improvements Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge design work for construction of 2007 a bridge over the Green River (construction is beyond t he 2 time horizon of the CIP, subject to availability of funding sources) Transit service in Tukwila is provided by King County Metro and Sound Transit. Below is a description of existing and planned transit service and facilities, organized according to the agency providing the services and /or facilities. King County Metro The City of Tukwila is currently served by King County Metro bus, vanpool, and vanshare services and commuter rail provided by Sound Transit. The sections below describe existing and planned facilities and services within Tukwila. Park Ride Lots There are three Park Ride lots located in Tukwila, including a permanent lot located at 13445 Interurban Ave S with a capacity of 255 spaces, a leased lot just to the south of the permanent lot on Interurban Ave S with a capacity of 41 spaces, a commuter surface lot at Tukwila Station (7301 S 158th Street) with a capacity of 219 spaces, and a lot in the Church by the Side of the Road parking lot (located on the west side of Tukwila International Blvd (Highway 99) near SR -518) with a capacity of 28 spaces. According to the King County Metro Transit Park -and -Ride Utilization Report from 1st quarter 2007, the Park Ride lots located along Interurban Ave S are beyond capacity, with a 100% utilization rate for the permanent lot, and a 112% utilization rate for the leased lot just to the south of the permanent lot. The other Park Ride lots within Tukwila have a far lower utilization rate, at 60% for the lot at Tukwila Station, and 12% for the lot at the Church by the Side of the Road. "er m. £`e b Ret €_ct n Plan Draft :=2008 ..v,..=arsi D-_' viii nratis rs-TP -r: no„ VanpoolsNanshares Information obtained from King County Metro about vanpool and vanshare utilization reveals that there are a far greater number of vanpools coming to Tukwila compared to those leaving from Tukwila, and the opposite is true for vanshares, with more vanshares leaving Tukwila than coming to Tukwila. There are a total of 26 vanpools coming to Tukwila with 194 riders, and 2 vanpools leaving from Tukwila with 16 riders. For vanshares, there are a total of 33 coming to Tukwila with 164 riders, and 62 vanshares leaving from the Tukwila Sounder Station with 330 riders. King County Metro Bus Service There are 14 bus routes which provide service within the City of Tukwila. According the the Tukwila Transit Plan (Perteet, April 2005), citywide ridership amounts to 9,100 daily ridership, including boardings and alightings. The highest ridership occurs at the transit stop at Andover Park West and Baker Blvd (near the future location of the Tukwila Transit (bus) Center), which has 2,200 daily weekday riders; followed by the bus stop at the Interurban Park Ride, which has 1,850 daily boardings alightings. Other stops with high ridership include Andover Park West and Strander and Tukwila International Blvd. In general, Tukwila is best served by transit during the peak periods on weekdays; in most parts of the City, there is a bus route within a quarter of a mile of any location during peak hours with the exception of neighborhoods including Tukwila Hill, Allentown, and Duwamish. The Tukwila Transit Plan completed by Perteet Inc. in April 2005 described the major service gaps in transit occurring during weekends and evenings. Additional transit gaps from the Tukwila Transit Plan include the following: Lack of direct service from the Sounder Commuter Rail station to employment sites in northern Tukwila along East Marginal Way. Route 126 provides service along this route; however, the route is so that it is inconvenient employees to use it. Service to Federal Way, which is a source of many employees who work in Tukwila, and is one of the only south -end cities with no direct service to the Tukwila Urban Center. Route 174 currently provides service from Federal Way to Tukwila. However, this route makes many stops along the way and does not serve the Tukwila Urban Center with direct service. Route realignments anticipated with completion of the LINK Light Rail Station and Service, as well as BRT /Rapid Ride Improvements to Route 174 will help improve service to/from Federal Way. Adequate service frequencies are defined in the Tukwila Transit Plan as service that operates every 30 minutes or better: "Service operating at frequencies longer than every 30 minutes tends to attract only those riders with few other transportation choices" Perteet Inc. 2005, p. 23). Looking at the Tukwila Route Frequency map developed by King County as part of the Basic Transit Packet for GTR Planning, all day routes with service of 30 minutes or better within Tukwila include Routes 128, 140, 150, and 174. These routes provide connections from West Seattle to the Tukwila Urban Center (Route 128); from Burien to Renton, with stops within the TUC and at the Sounder Station (Route 140); from downtown Seattle to Kent, with major stops at the Tukwila Park Ride and within the TUC (Route 150); and from Federal Way to downtown Seattle, with stops along Tukwila International Blvd (Route 174). Maps included in the Basic Transit Packet for CTR Planning provided by King County Metro, as well as the Summary Route Information contained in this packet, show more detailed information related to how existing service relates to CTR- affected employers in Tukwila. Maps and information on bus routes are contained at the end of this section. Recent and potential changes to transit service are described below: Recent Changes to Service Route 140- -Route 140, Tukwlla's major east -west bus route, received an increase in service in February 2007 as a result of increased funding through the Transit Now measure. This service increase resulted in midday service operating continuously every 15 minutes on weekdays until around 6:00pm. Ad ditional route changes planned as a result of Transit Now Route 150–Increase in service to Route 150, which is the City's major north -south route, connecting Tukwila to Kent and Seattle. This service increase would allow additional peak trips to extend 15- minute service into the early evening on weekdays. SR -99 Rapid Ride –New bus rapid transit (SR -99 Rapid Ride) along Tukwila Intemational Blvd (Highway 99), connecting Federal Way to the LINK Station at S 154th Street and Tukwila International Blvd. Bus Rapid Transit proposes to improve on the existing bus service in the corridor by providing the following additional features: High frequency operation (target of 10 minutes or less) Faster, more reliable trip times through exclusive, HOV or Business Access and Transit (BAT) travel lanes, and /or priority at intersections through transit signal priority and queue jumps Improved shelter waiting areas with real -time information at major stops Low emission hybrid diesel electric buses Branded buses and facilities with a unique look and feel Additional route changes planned by 2011 (subject to funding and other priorities): Route 126 —Add midday and weekend service and revise route to service the LINK station at S 154th Street and Tukwila International Blvd. Route 128 Extend route from Southcenter east to the Sounder Commuter Rail Station at Longacres Way. Route 154—Restructure route so that all peak trips begin and end at the Sounder Station, and are timed to connect with Sounder trains. Route 155 —Add Sunday and evening service, possibly increasing weekday peak service to 30 minutes. Facilities planned by 2011 (subject to funding and other priorities): Tukwila Transit Center Route Changes Recommended in the Tukwila Transit Plan (Perteet, April 2005) (Recommendations that would improve service during weekday peak periods are in italics; recommendations mentioned above as recent or planned are indicated with an arrow). Short-Term Recommendations (2005-2009 Implementation) o Route 140 Improve w eekend service from hourly service to every 30 minutes. Route 150 Improve weekday midday service from 30 minutes to 15 minutes. Route 154 Once Sounder implements a full schedule, restructure route to begin at Tukwila Station and end at Federal Center in South Seattle, eliminating the portion of the route that runs between Auburn and Kent. This change could be implemented with no additional cost, and would increase the frequency for the weekday peak by one additional trip in each direction, increasing the number of trips in each direction from two to three. Mid -Term Recommendations (2009.2010, LINK Implementation Tukwila Station) Route 126 Realign to serve the S 154th Street Station, so that local residents can access the LINK Light Rail service without having to drive to the Park Ride. This realignment would also provide access to the route from Tukwila International Blvd, which the route currently bypasses. Route 128 Extend service to Tukwila Station, allowing the route to provide service from the Kent Valley via Sounder to the Highline Community Hospital and to West Seattle. o Route 140 Increase Sunday frequency on this route from hourly to every 30 minutes. Expand the span of service on the weekends, particularly for early morning trips. Once the LINK Light Rail service begins, realign Route 140 to use Southcenter Blvd between the TUC and Burien to provide faster service between the TUC and Burien. to continue to provide service between the TUC and SeaTac Airport, the report recommends a BRT route or a transfer from Route 140 to LINK. Permanently route Route 140 to Tukwila Station via Longacres Way and SW 16th Street. improving on -time performance by bypassing Grady Way, West Valley Highway, and the 1-405 Trip Reducipn Plan Draft 10008 Interchange. This route realignment would also provide AMTRAK customers with the opportunity to transfer to transit. Long -Term Recommendations (2010 -2015) Route 155 Increase frequency from hourly to every 30 minutes for weekday peak and midday, well as all day on the weekends. BRT:federal Way l SeaTac Airport 1 Tukwila Station BRT: 1-405 connecting Renton Bellevue Tukwila Station TUC Additional Recommendations to Improve King County Metro Transit Service and Facilities Provide direct bus service from the Sounder Commuter Rail Station to employment sites in the MIC along East Marginal Way. Vanshares may serve as a suitable substitute for bus service along this route, and should be promoted to employers in the MIC whose employees use Sounder. One of the transit gaps identified at the CTR- affected worksites in Tukwila was the unreliable service of Route 174. This route serves employees who come from both Federal Way to Tukwila, as well as those who come from Seattle to Tukwila. Several employers said that there are too many stops coming from downtown Seattle to Tukwila for most employees who might otherwise use this route. Several employees have tried riding this route but have found that it too frequently delivers them to work late. The planned LINK and BRT /Rapid Ride improvements will help make Route 174 more convenient. Once these two improvements are operational, it will be important to ensure that some form of transit is provided from the LINK station to employment sites in northern Tukwila. Several bus stops within Tukwila provide the minimum in terms of facilities and amenities for bus patrons. The City of Tukwila should partner with Metro to identify and prioritize improvements, including seating and bus shelters, at stops within Tukwila. Sound Transit Sound Transit operates the Sounder Commuter Rail in Tukwila from the station located at Longacres Way in the northeastern section of Tukwila's Urban Center, providing rush hour service Monday through Friday. Sound Transit Commuter Rail provides four moming trips between Tacoma and Seattle during the rush hour with stops in Puyallup, Sumner, Aubum, Kent, Tukwila, and the King Street Station in Seattle. Additionally, there are four southbound trips from Seattle to Tacoma in the aftemoon. Beginning in fall of 2009, Sound Transit will also operate light rail service from Tukwila to downtown Seattle from the LINK station located at S 154th Street and Tukwila International Blvd. Sound Transit does not service Tukwila with ST Express buses at this time. Below is a description of planned changes to transit service and facilities provided by Sound Transit in Tukwila: P .:i R ,j-- IPDFIrukwiia ;4ft CTR era LINK liaht rail service This service will be is scheduled to start in the Fall of 2009 from the transit station located at 154th Street S and Tukwila International Blvd. LINK will provide service from Tukwila to downtown Seattle, with a planned extension to SeaTac scheduled for early 2010. Facilities planned by 2011 (subject to funding and other priorities): o Newly constructed Sounder Commuter Rail Station o Newly constructed LINK Light Rail Station and service t:ornue i 1,7!' Rme Existina and Planned Parkina Conditions In most areas of Tukwila, there is ample, free parking. On- street parking is allowed in residential areas, and on some commercial streets. The City of Tukwila has parking minimums for different types of land use. There are provisions in Tukwila's Zoning Code to allow for shared parking and cooperative parking arrangements, as well as parking reductions up to 10% of the total required parking. Any parking reductions requested in addition to the 10% require a variance. As part of the Tukwila Urban Center Plan, consideration is being given to allow on- street parking on streets currently without, including Baker Blvd and Andover Park East. The addition of on- street parking is meant to support the creation of a more pedestrian scaled environment, where parked cars will serve as a buffer between moving automobile traffic and activity that is occurring in the pedestrian realm along the sidewalk. On- street parking is also meant to support retail uses that are brought up to the street edge, as parking is gradually moved from the front of parcels to the back as redevelopment occurs within the TUC. For most employers within Tukwila, free parking is seen as a benefit provided for employees. As businesses within Tukwila have grown recently, however, some of them are experiencing parking shortages. A few of Tukwila's employers are beginning to have to decide how to best meet their employees' transportation needs in the context of parking shortages, and are taking amore aggressive look at TDM measures to prevent the need to lease additional space to provide employee parking. ot" rn `.e Trip on Plan Draft I i2M8 Page 88 P:kLTR P_a`,_1kP F i :F"i'-''�S 3r 1I TR T: n