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City of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
Meeting Minutes
September 8 , 2014 5:15 p.m. Foster Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg , Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Gail Labanara , Grant Griffin, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER:
Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:1 5 p. m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A.
Boeing Access Road over BNRR Bridge Rehabilitation Design Update
The Committee received an update on the design of the Boeing Access Road over BNRR Bridge
Rehabilitation Project. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. recently delivered a draft alternative stud y
and 30% plans after an in - depth inspection and analysis of the structure. In addition to extending
the service life of the bridge, pedestrian and bicycle access and safety will be improved, seismic
vulnerability will be reduced, and existing deteriorat ion and damage will be repaired.
INFORMATION ONLY.
B.
Request for Stop Sign at South 148 th Street and 46 th Avenue South
Staff updated the Committee on planned safety improvements to the intersection at South 148 th
Street and 46 Avenue South. Following an engineering analysis, it was determined that the
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following actions based upon adopted traffic engineering standards will serve to enhance the
intersection:
Install a stop sign on south - bound 46th Avenue South, protected by ref lectorized
guideposts
Work with adjacent property owners to improve signt distance on corners
Install pedestrian warning signs in all directions
Send notice of the proposed revisions to all affected property owners
INFORMATION ONLY.
III. SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANS PORTATION BOARD (SCATBD) MEETING
No report was given.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee Chair Ekberg noted that the planned 2015 design of the 53 rd Avenue South residential
street project i s dependent on grant fundin g an d inquired abo ut alternative City funding if the grant
is unsuccessful. Committee members and staff discussed funding the design of 53 rd Ave S with City
funds and incorporating this proposal into the upcoming Budget and CIP deliberations. If the 53 rd
Ave S design is completed in 2015, th e project would be shovel ready in 2016 and may be more
successful for a future grant submittals.
Meeting adjourned at 6:14 p. m.
Next meeting:
Monday, September 22 , 2014
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL