HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2015-04-06 Item 3C - SCATBd - 2/17/15 Meeting Summary / 3/17/15 Meeting Agenda / 3/19/15 Letter to LegislatorsSOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd)
February 17, 2015
MEETING SUMMARY
Members
Councilmember Bill Peloza (Chair)
Councilmember Dana Ralph (Vice - Chair)
Mayor Carol Benson
Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge
Councilmember Stacia Jenkins
Chris Arkills
Commissioner Don Meyer
Charles Prestrud
Lance Newkirk
Councilmember Kathy Hougardy
Kelly McGourty
Councilmember Debi Wagner
Councilmember Mike Sando
Councilmember Barry Ladenburg
City of Auburn
City of Kent
City of Black Diamond
City of Federal Way
City of Normandy Park
King County (Alternate)
Port of Tacoma
WSDOT (Alternate)
City of Pacific
City of Tukwila
PSRC
City of Burien
City of Enumclaw
City of SeaTac
I. Open Meeting
After opening comments and introductions the Board adopted the meeting summary for their
January 20, 2014 meeting.
II. Reports, Communications and Citizens Requests to Comment
The Board discussed the oil train derailment in West Virginia and the need for continued
attention on oil train safety legislation. Councilmember Hougardy reported on the RTC
discussions on the Metro's Service Guidelines Task Force and the development of Transit's
Long Range Plan. She said the RTC asked for regular updates and that the long range plan
considers local comp plans. Councilmember Jenkins reported on the SCATBd Legislative
Message brochure and said a revised brochure could not be developed in time for this year's
Legislature. The Board recommended a SCATBd letter be developed expressing support for
movement on a statewide transportation package. The Board recommended that letter include
support for a new source of revenue to fund the transportation package, high level support for the
different types and modes of transportation improvements that would be included in a
transportation package and a concern about health impacts caused by transportation
improvements. Kelly McGourty reported the PSRC Transportation Policy Board recommended a
draft legislative agenda to their Executive Board. The Executive Board approved, but removed
mention of the Puget Sound region developing a sub - regional alternative if the legislature fails to
act on a transportation package.
Will Knedlik, ETA, comment on need for subarea equity and low income fare considerations for
Sound Transit commuter rail and express bus service. Todd Woosley, Woosley Properties, spoke
in support for the efforts in the Legislatures to pass a statewide transportation package.
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III. PSRC Industrial Land Analysis — Erika Harris, PSRC
Erika Harris briefed the Board on the PSRC's draft Industrial Land Analysis Report. This report
provides an updated assessment of economic activity on industrial land in the central Puget
Sound region, and includes an analysis of industry forecasts and the region's ability to
accommodate economic growth on industrial lands. The report also provides data and analysis
intended to serve a broad range of land use planning and economic development needs and
interests. Key findings of the report included:
• Non - industrial land will continue to absorb industrial jobs, and may increasingly do so as
some industrial processes evolve to become more compatible with other uses.
• It is important to protect industrial land for heavy industrial activities, especially lands
with unique assets and large infrastructure investments such as ports and freight nodes.
Non - industrial activities can negatively impact the effectiveness of industrial land.
• Keeping in mind that the demand analysis represents a no- change zoning scenario,
overall the region appears to have enough industrial land to meet future demand.
However, the level of adequacy varies by subarea.
• MICs are doing a good job overall in protecting industrial land.
• Many strategies for protecting industrial lands are land use policy recommendations that
would be implemented locally.
IV. Overview of the I -5 JBLM Vicinity Congestion Relief Study — Bill Elliott, Olympic
Region Plans Engineer.
Mr. Elliott reported in 2013 WSDOT began evaluating options for highway and interchange
improvements on I -5, between Steilacoom- DuPont Road and Thorne Lane. WSDOT conducted a
Corridor Feasibility Study and a multi -modal Alternatives Analysis, and is now working on a
preferred alternative environmental study and a Corridor Interchange Justification Report. He
said this work will become the roadmap WSDOT uses for long -range planning and construction.
WSDOT estimates that $250 to $450 million could construct some or all of the following
investments being refined through the EIS process: add one lane (HOV or managed) in each
direction of I -5 between the Thorne Lane interchange and the Steilacoom- DuPont interchange to
increase highway capacity; replace the I -5 interchanges at Thorne Lane, Berkeley Street and
Steilacoom- DuPont Road; construct a connector road between Gravelly Lake Drive and Thorne
Lane to improve local access; build bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the corridor.
Other Attendees:
Bill Elliott, WSDOT
Will Knedlik, ETA
Erika Harris, PSRC
Todd R. Woosley, Woosley Properties
Maryanne Zukowski, Normandy Park
Jim Seitz, Renton
Brandon Carver, Des Moines
Bob Lindskov, Covington
Monica Whitman, Kent
Paul Takamine, King County DOT
Ingrid Gaub, Auburn
Jason Brown, KC Councilmember Dunn's Office
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SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd)
MEETING
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
9:00 — 11:00 a.m.
SeaTac City Hall
4800 South 188th Street
SeaTac
Agenda
1.
Open Meeting
Action
9:00 a.m.
• Introductions
• Approve summary of February 17,
2015 SCATBd Meeting Summary
(Attachment A)
2.
Reports, Communications and Citizen
Reports and
9:05 a.m.
Requests to Comment
Discussion
• Chair or Vice Chair
• Participant Updates from RTC and
Other Regional Committees
• SCATBd Legislative Letter Update
• Public Comment
3.
I -5 — Port of Tacoma Interchange Improvement
Report and
10:00 a.m.
- Russ Blount, City of Fife?
Discussion
4.
King County Metro Long Range Plan Update —
Report and
10:30 a.m.
Chris OClaire?
Discussion
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March 19, 2015
Dear Legislators,
The members of the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) wants to offer our
appreciation and support to both the House and Senate for progress made this year toward a
fully- funded transportation package and the safer transport of oil in Washington State.
As the legislature moves forward in negotiating these important issues, we urge you to continue
bi- partisan efforts to complete the legislation to:
Fully fund all of the identified projects needed for freight mobility and congestion relief
on the state's primary transportation corridors in the South King County region and
serving the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma,
Support Sound Transit's full request for additional revenue authority, and
Increase safety and financial responsibilities of rail and marine oil transport in
Washington State.
SCATBd represents more than 690,000 residents of 15 cities, the Muckleshoot Tribe, King and
Pierce counties, and Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. Thousands of workers and Washington
industries are dependent on transportation movement through our region and to and from our
ports. Freight mobility and congestion relief are critical to the economy of our entire state, and
these priorities directly impact our state's ability to remain competitive in a global marketplace.
In addition, South King County has a high percentage of low income residents who rely on
public transportation to sustain their jobs.
The safe transport of crude Bakken oil and other hazardous materials are critical public safety
issues in our region and impose serious threats to human life and the region's ecosystems.
Thank you for your consideration and action on these SCATBd legislative priorities. Again, we
appreciate the difficult tasks ahead for all of you in your decision making process.
Sincerely,
Bill Peloza
Auburn Councilmember
SCATBd Chair
Dana Ralph
Kent Councilmember
SCATBd Vice -Chair
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