HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2007-04-23 Item 3A - Resolution - Support Integrated Roads and Transit PlanTo: Mayor Mullet
From: Public Works Director
Date: April 18, 2007
Subject: Integrated Roads Transit Plan
INFORMATION MEMO
ISSUE
Formally support the Integrated Roads Transit Plan and pass the attached resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Integrated Roads Transit Plan will combine two plans:
The Sound Transit 2 plan, which would extend the region's light rail system to
more than 60 miles, create thousands of new Park and Ride slots, and expand bus
and commuter rail service; and
The RTID's (Regional Transportation Investment District's) "Blueprint for
Progress," which proposes investments in state highways, bridges, and local roads
in the three county area. The proposed projects will reduce congestion, ease
chokepoints, and improve safety.
Attachment III.A.
At the March 20, 2007, SCATBd (South County Area Transportation Board) meeting,
Councilmember Patterson provided SCATBd with a summary of the Integrated Roads Transit
Plan, including justification for this package:
Highways are severely congested and aging.
Project costs keep increasing.
Goods must get delivered and people must get to work and home.
Population is growing at more than 50,000 per year for the next 20 years.
The joint plan provides roads and transit improvements in all major corridors of all three subareas
in King County, as well as throughout the three- county district. Tukwila would directly benefit
because the plans include improving the I- 405 /SR -167 Interchange, connecting SR -509 with I -5,
and upgrading the Sounder Station. More information can be found at www.rtid.org and
www.soundtransit.org (ST 2).
RECOMMENDATION
Formally support the Integrated Roads Transit Plan by passing the attached resolution.
attachment
(P:alice\TC 042307 Integrated Roads Transit Plan)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF
1'kik, INTEGRATED ROADS TRANSIT PLAN DEVELOPED BY
THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT DISTRICT
AND SOUND TRANSIT.
WHEREAS, Sound Transit is the designated provider of high capacity transit
infrastructure and services to meet regional public transportation needs in the Puget Sound
area; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Investment District is charged with developing
a transportation investment plan for improving significant highways and bridges in the Puget
Sound area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila will directly benefit from the proposed improvement of
the interchange of SR -167 and I-405 and the proposed improvements to Longacres Station; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila feels it is essential that an integrated, regional approach
is needed that invests in both highway and transit improvement projects to relieve congested
corridors, improve and maintain the region's road system, and provide fast, reliable mass
transit that connects the population and employment centers of the region; and
WHEREAS, Sound Transit and the Regional Transportation Investment District have
worked jointly over the past year to develop the first ever integrated set of highway and transit
improvements for the Puget Sound region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA SUPPORTS THE ROADS TRANSIT INVESTMENTS AND
REVENUE SOURCES DEVELOPED BY THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
INVESTMENT DISTRICT AND SOUND TRANSIT.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
(P:alice\TC 042307 Integrated Roads Transit Plan Resolution.doc)
Verna Griffin, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number: