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Home My WebLink AboutTrans 2015-10-05 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila Transportation Committee ❖ Joe Duffie, Chair ❖ Allan Ekberg ❖ Kathy Hougardy AGENDA Distribution: P. Brodin J. Duffie R. Turpin A. Ekberg M. Hart K. Hougardy Clerk File Copy K. Kruller 2 Extra D. Robertson Pg. 1 Mayor Haggerton place pkt pdf on Z: \TC -UC D. Cline Agendas L. Humphrey e-mail cover to: A. Le, B. Giberson C. O'Flaherty, J. Duffie, F. Iriarte D. Almberg, B. Saxton, R. Tischmak S. Norris, M. Hart, G. Labanara L. Humphrey MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 — 5:15 PM FOSTER CONFERENCE ROOM — 6300 BUILDING (formerly known as Conference Room #1) Item Recommended Action Page 1. PRESENTATION(S) 2. BUSINESS AGENDA a) Overlay and Repair— East Marginal Way S a) Information Only Pg. 1 WAPA Best City Paving Award b) Cascade View Safe Routes to School — Phase II b) Forward to 10/19/15 Pg. 5 Acceptance of WSDOT Safe Routes to School Grant Regular Consent Agenda c) TUC Pedestrian - Bicycle Bridge over Green River c) Forward to 10/12/15 Pg. 13 Acknowledgement of Section 4(f) de minimis Use of C.O.W. Christensen Road Property *Public Comments will be Accepted* 3. SCATBd 4. MISCELLANEOUS 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS Future Agendas: SThe City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities Please contact the Public Works Department at 206 - 433 -0179 for assistance. Transportation Committee - 2015 Work Plan Description Qtr Dept Action or Briefing Status BNSF Intermodal Facility Access Design contract (to COW only) 1 PW A Complete 42 Avenue South Phase 111 Design Contract Supplement— design undergrounding 2 PW A Complete Seattle City Light underground agreement & revised design 3 -4 PW A Follow -up on potential for coordination with SeaTac 2 PW B Complete ADA Improvements Design contract 2 PW A Complete Crosswalk Petition for TIB /S 1391 St - Engineering analysis 3 PW B Bid award 2 PW A Annual Overlay and Repair Program Bid Award 2 PW A Complete 53r Avenue S (S 137` — S 144` St) & Water /Sewer /SSWM Funding and Design contract 3 PW A Complete Approval to apply for TIB grant 3 PW A Complete Cascade View Safe Routes to School Closeout 3 PW A Complete Thorndyke Safe Routes to School Closeout 3 PW A TUC Transit Center /Andover Park West Closeout 3 PW A Small Roadway & Safety Improvements Allentown Roadside Barriers— outreach and design alternatives 2 PW B Complete Roadside Barrier Bid Award 3 PW A Residential Street Improvements /Walk & Roll Citywide Comprehensive Update & Safety Priority list Consultant selection 4 PW A Complete p Annual Bridge Inspections and Repairs Program update 4 PW B Major Maintenance on 3 Bridges 2015 - Design Contract 3 PW A Complete Duwamish/ S 1191" Ped Bridge — present condition and repairs 1 PW B Complete Boeing Access Road over BNRR Bridge Rehab Bid Award 4 PW A TUC Ped /Bike Bridge Right -of -way and Easement Acquisition /Ordinance 1 & 3 PW A Complete Bid Award 4 PW A Interurban Avenue S (S 143 d — Fort Dent Way) Status update 4 PW B S144 th St Phase II (42nd Ave S — TIB) Bid award 4 PW A OTHER TIB pedestrian bulb replacement (test locations) site tour 4 PW B Transit plan update contract 4 PW A Complete Transportation Improvement Program 2016 -2021 Resolution 2 PW A Complete CTR Grants 2 PW A Complete S.144 t St Bridge over 1 -5 (design, cost estimate) 4 PW B Standard Reports /Briefings Frequency Dept. Facility Tours As needed PW SCATBD Monthly CM Hougardy Committee Work Plan Council, Staff City of Tukwila Updated 9/24/15 City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor TO: Mayor Haggerton Transportation Committee FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director-6-9 BY: David Sorensen, Project Manager DATE: October 2, 2015 SUBJECT: Overlay and Repair -East Marginal Way S (S 81st PI to S Norfolk SO Project No. 91210406 WAPA Best City Paving Award ISSUE Acknowledge City Staff, KPG Inc., and Miles Resources for receipt of a WAPA Best City Paving Award — Western Washington. BACKGROUND The Overlay and Repair - East Marginal Way S (S 81 s' PI to S Norfolk St) Project design began in January of 2013 with the assistance of design consultant, KPG Inc, who also served as the construction management consultant. The construction contract was awarded to Miles Resources on February 3, 2014. The scope of this project included pavement repairs and an asphalt overlay of East Marginal Way S between S 81't PI and S Norfolk St. Project construction included pavement repairs and asphalt overlay, new pavement markings, pedestrian safety upgrades, and storm water improvements. The main focus of the East Marginal Way S Overlay and Repair project was to preserve and maintain the street structure in a safe and useable condition by grinding off the top layer of asphalt and resurfacing it with new asphalt pavement. DISCUSSION Each year the Washington Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA), Washington State Department of Transportation, American Public Works Association and the Washington Association of County Engineers award those paving projects judged to be the most outstanding in the State. The awards are presented at WAPA's Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet held in November. The City received notification September 29, 2015 via email they had been chosen over 13 other paving projects in Western Washington as the award recipient for Best City Paving Award — Western Washington for the Overlay and Repair - East Marginal Way S Project. RECOMMENDATION Information only. Attachment: Award Notification Email WAPW Eng\PROJECTS\A- RW & RS Projects\EMW Overlay & Repair (91210406)\CN\APAW Award\lnfo Memo APAW Award - sb.doc David Sorensen From: Dave Gent - WAPA <dave.gent @asphaltwa.com> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 5:02 PM To: Jeff .Williams @milesresources.com; David Sorensen Cc: Jeff Thomas Subject: 2015 WAPA Paving Award Winner - Congratulations! Attachments: Mark Your Calendars - 2015 Annual Meeting.pdf ON 1wr,WAPA NVashin¢ on Asphalt Pavement Association Congratulations to the Tukwila and Miles Resources! This is your official notice that the following project has won a 2015 WAPA Paving Award! Project Category: Best City Paving Award — Western Washington Project Title: TA -5249 - East Marginal Way South - So. 81st PI. to So. Norfolk Project Owner: City of Tukwila This award will be presented to representatives from Miles Resources and the City of Tukwila. If at all possible, we'd like to have an Owner's representative (David in this case) or his designee at the Awards Banquet to accept the award and to receive recognition for this fine asphalt paved project. If an Owner's Rep. is not available, the Project Designer would be a good stand -in to accept the award for the Owner, but generally we like to see the City project official join us. If the City official can attend, they are welcome to join us for the General Membership meeting during the day on Friday November 20th also. It will have several items of interest with national and regional experts on several asphalt paving topics. You simply need to register them as a guest when you register the Miles Resources attendees for the meeting/ banquet Jeff. It is CRITICAL that we get pictures of the award winning team members to make the presentation meaningful and reflective of this high honor. Please collect and send the following pictures to me directly by November V: • WAPA Member's Project Management team • WAPA Member's paving crew • Owner's Project Management team • Owner's Inspection crew • Any good pictures taken during paving or any good pictures you might have of the finished project. We have several pictures of the finished paving, but if you have some additional ones available, especially during paving, please send them along too. Please make sure you identify the people and their roles when you send in the team/ crew pictures. The names will be shown with the pictures during the presentation so it's important to get the names properly linked to the pictures submitted. Registration information for the 2015 Annual Meeting is attached. Please plan to join us for the General Membership Meeting and the Awards Banquet on November 20th. The attached is just the "Save the Date" document and the link to make early hotel reservations, if needed. The actual registration from will follow (to Miles Resources). Thanks for your nomination of this award winning job Jeff and congratulations on receiving a 2015 WAPA Paving Award! Get those pictures in! We need to highlight your award winning job! �^��. ' � �� David Gent, P.E. Technical Director Washington Asphalt Pavement Assoc. (VVAPA) City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor TO: Mayor Haggerton Transportation Committee FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director " BY: Robin Tischmak, City Engineer DATE: October 2, 2015 SUBJECT: Cascade View Elementary Safe Routes to School — Phase II Project No. 91210301 Acceptance of WSDOT Safe Routes to School Grant ISSUE Accept a Safe Routes to School Grant award of federal funds from the Washington State Department of Transportation ( WSDOT) in the amount of $838,950. f Ir"0111114111 Eli Walking routes for students to Cascade View Elementary School include unimproved roadway segments that do not currently have sidewalks or other safety enhancements. The City was successful in receiving grant funds to construct a trail that connected S 140th St to 32nd Ave S as the first phase of improvements. Phase II will add improvements along S 140th St and 33rd Ave S that will directly connect the previously constructed trail and will provide safer walking routes for students throughout the neighborhood. A development on 33rd Ave S has provided mitigation funding that will be used to provide a portion of the required City matching funds. DISCUSSION The successful acquisition of the Cascade View Elementary Safe Routes to School — Phase 11 grant will allow the City to construct improvements on 33rd Ave S (S 140th St to S 144th St) and on S 140th St (Military Road to 34th Ave S) that will include: curb, gutter and sidewalk on one side of the street, a traffic circle at the intersection of 33rd Ave S/S 140th St, ADA compliant curb ramps and curb extensions and a pedestrian refuge island with the traffic circle (see attached Plan Sheet). FINANCIAL IMPACT The total estimated project construction cost is $927,950. City required matching funds total $89,000. No Education /Encouragement/Enforcement components were proposed as those efforts were included in Phase 1 of the Cascade View Safe Routes to School Project. Phase II is currently scheduled after 2021, so a budget amendment will be proposed to Council to fund Phase II in 2016 for the remaining City match of $51,758.00. Project Fundinq Cascade View Elementary Safe Routes to School — Phase II Grant $ 838,950.00 City Funds — CIP Sheet 3 51,758.00 Matching Funds — Mitigation Received (Orcas Homes Development) 37,242.00 Total 927 950.00 RECOMMENDATION Council is being asked to accept the grant award from WSDOT in the amount of $838,950.00 for the Cascade View Safe Routes to School — Phase II Project and consider this item on the Consent Agenda at the October 19, 2015 Regular Meeting. Attachments: Google Earth Pro - Plan Sheet Award Letter from WSDOT Transportation Committee Minutes 02 -10 -14 with page 3, 2015 CIP W:1PW EngTROJECTSW RW & RS Projects \Safe Routes to School -Cascade View (91210301) \Grant\Info Memo Grant Accept Phase 11 10-02-15 gLdocx Cascade view srts phases i and ii Mr. Bob Giberson Public Works Director City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188-2545 Cascade View Elementary Safe Routes to School Project 2015-17 New Law — Connecting Washington Safe Routes to School Program ff Federal Funding Dear G - WSDOT is pleased to advise you that the above mentioned project was recently selected to receive funding through the Safe Routes to School program. The federal funding is limited to the amount shown below: Project Name: Cascade View Elementary Safe Routes to School Project $838,950 Scope: See attached Project Summary. In order to meet state requirements, the following are required: ■ Reporting of benefits and expenditures for transit, bicycle and pedestrian elements as required. (see attached) • Project expenditures incurred before receiving notice from Local Programs of federal fund authorization are not eligible for reimbursement. ■ Please refer to the Local Programs web page for detailed authorization information, including: (http://www.wsdot.wa.gov,,IlocalDroizrams/ ✓ Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) manual for detailed requirements; ✓ Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) amendments, as applicable; ✓ Funding and billing forms; ✓ Quarterly Project Report required to be completed by the end of March, June, September and December each year. To access the database you will need an account name and password. Your account name is Tukwila and your password is Tukwi785. The password is case sensitive. As a reminder, Local Programs encourages all agencies to submit monthly progress billings to ensure timely reimbursement of eligible expenditures. For assistance please contact Ed Conyers, your Region Local Programs Engineer, at 206.440.4734. Sincerely, kathleen B. Davis Director Local Programs KBD:st:sas cc: Ed Conyers, Northwest Region Local Programs Engineer, MS NB82-121 Connecting Washington Projects — Reporting Requirements 1. At Contract Award — report the estimated cost to implement any transit, bicycle or pedestrian project elements. 2. Annually, report separately on amounts expended and the funds utilized to benefit transit, bicycle and pedestrians. To assist in approximating the amount of funding spent on a contract, below are some types of work for each of the elements: Transit elements, such as: ✓ Bus pullout ✓ Direct Access On/Off ramp ✓ HOV/HOT Lane ✓ Park and Ride Lot ✓ Transit stops /shelters ✓ Business Access & Transit (BAT) lanes Bicycle elements, such as: -,/' Stand - alone /separate path ✓ Shared use path (50% bicycle /50% pedestrian) ✓ Drainage systems associated with the path (ignore if incidental) ✓ Joint use shoulder including pavement marking & signage (shoulder was widened for bicycles to travel on) ✓ Bike lane on bridge (% based on width of lane to total bridge width) ✓ Bike racks on buses, at trailheads, on local routes or schools ✓ Bike parking stations ✓ Bike share projects ✓ Roadway reconfiguration (road diets) (50% bicycle /50% pedestrian) ✓ Raised crosswalk/intersection (50% bicycle /50% pedestrian) ✓ Curb extensions (bulb out) (50% bicycle /50% pedestrian) Pedestrian elements, such as: ✓ Sidewalk and trails or walking path ✓ Shared use path (50% bicycle /50% pedestrian) ✓ Curb and gutter for sidewalk ✓ Drainage systems associated with the path (ignore if incidental) ✓ Sidewalk on bridge (% based on width of sidewalk to total bridge width) ✓ Electronic Walk Sign with audio speaker (APS) ✓ Lighting at pedestrian crossing ( if easy to break out of illumination system ) ✓ Pedestrian lighting ✓ Crosswalk pavement markings and signage ✓ ADA accessible curb ramps ✓ Roadway reconfiguration (road diets) (50% bicycle /50% pedestrian) ✓ Raised crosswalk/intersection (50% bicycle /50% pedestrian) ✓ Curb extensions (bulb out) (50% bicycle /50% pedestrian) ✓ Refuge Islands W5 DOT — LocaI Programs Project Summary Program: Safe Routes toSchool Date: September 2O1S Agency: City ofTukwila Project Title: Cascade View Elementary Safe Routes to School- Phase || Project Description: The project includes sidewalk, curb, gutter, traffic circle, curb extensions, and curb ramps. Detailed Project Description: 1. Installs 27OO linear feet of5-fno wide sidewalk with curb and gutter on the east side of33 rd Ave S(S««1»6ttoS 1«»m St) and on the north side ofS1«»mSt (Military Rd6to34m Ave 5) � 2. Installs a traffic circle at the intem m intersection Ave S and S140 o St; 3. Installs curb extensions and pedestrian refuge island at the east entrance/exit to the traffic circle at514«mSt and 33rd Ave S; 4. ADA compliant curb ramps. Project Schedule: Project Definition 07/2015 Begin Design 07/2015 NEPA/SEPA Kick Off 09/2015 Environmental Documents Approved 02/2016 Right-of-Way Started N/A Right of Way Complete (certification) N/A Geometric/30% Design Complete 09/2015 Estimated Contract Ad 04/2016 Estimated Cor�tract Award Date 05/2016 Open to Public (operationally complete) 09/2016 Project Cost and Award Amount: Phase Total Project Cost Amount Requested Amount Awarded Preliminary Engineering $134,144 $105,000 $105,000 Right-of-Way N/A N/A N/A Construction $793,806 $733,950 $733,950 Total 1 $927,950 $838,950 1 $838,950 Transportation CommiUee Minutes February 10, 2014 - Page 2 53 Avenue South /South 137 t Street to South 144 t Street). Staff is seeking approval to apply for a $1 million dollar VVSDCU- Pedestrian and Bicycle Program grant. This residential street improvement project is scheduled for design in 2015. Staff indicated that the C|P project descriptions for Residential, Surface Water, and Water would beupdated. Cascade View 9mfa Routes to School - Phase U (33 rd South/South 140m Staff is seeking approval to apply for $760,000.00 in \N8OOT Safe Routes to School funding. This funding dues not require a City rnatch, but if City funds are demonstrated the application becomes more competitive. The Committee requested that staff identify City matching funds. Phase 11 of this project will include the construction of a roundabout and new sidewalks. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH GRANT APPLICATIONS. Ui SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD /SCATBCAMeeting Bob Gibenson attended the K8an:h 18, 2014 0eetnA, noting the discussion on oil transportation safety, which has been a growing issue of concern for cities. Counci|members and staff discussed the growing concern for rail oil transport, particularly with regard to the BNGF intennodo| yard in Allentown and any potential future expansion uf that facility. BNSF has stated a commitment to purchasing 5,000 new tanker cars that have been designed with improved safety features for the transport ofoil. Staff mentioned the current negotiations toward an agreement with BN8F' which will take into account public and Council input. INFORMATION ONLY. IV. MISCELLANEOUS In light of recent public comment regarding the sidewalks on the South 144° Street Bridge (over I- 5), Staff noted that in 3013. funding from PSRCTnaneportatioD Alternatives was applied for but not awarded. Staff will continue to develop the proposal for this project and seek funding opportunities as they arise. The S144mSt bridge is owned byVV8DOT and proper coordination ia essential. Staff noted that 8 meeting was recently held with Riverview Plaza owners regarding the alignment plan for the Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian Bridge. They were pleased to know the City is considering multiple options. Meeting adjourned at8:5/p.Dz Next meeting: Monday, April 14,2O14 Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL, 11m l� TO: FROM BY: DATE: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Mayor Haggerton Transportation Committee Bob Giberson, Public Works Director Robin Tischmak, City Engineer March 21, 2014 SUBJECT: Strander Boulevard Extension /53`d Ave S /Cascade View Safe Route Phase II Project Nos. 98610403, 99110301, 91210301 Grant Applications ISSUE Authorize the submittal of grant applications for federal and state transportation funds. BACKGROUND The USDOT announced TIGER FY 2014 grant applications are due on April 28, 2014. PSRC is overseeing the regional and countywide competitive process for federal transportation grants. The regional grant applications are due on April 8, 2014 and the countywide applications are due May 7, 2014. WSDOT has announced that Safe Routes to School grant applications are due on May 5, 2014. DISCUSSION Strander Boulevard Extension Project: Final Phase TIGER FY rant 68% PSRC /FHWA grant FMSIB (pledged) TIB /Renton /Tukwila Match $37,000,000 $25,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $2,000,000 53rd Ave S (S 137th St to S 144MSt) Project Total City 103 Fund Pedestrian:/Bicycle Surface Water Fund Water Fund $4,168,000 $451,000 $1,000,000 $1,557,000 $1,160,000 Cascade View Safe Routes to School — Phase 11 (33rd Ave S/S 140th St) Pro'ect Total City 103 Fund Safe Routes to School Developer Contribution $839,000 $89,000 $750,000 Future potential from nearby shortplat Z1 ;K97►yi1 IT, 1ALI 17_�1111[el► Committee approval to submit grant applications for the grant funds listed above. Attachments: Strander Blvd /SW 27th St Extension, CIP page 31 53`d Ave S, CIP pages 6, 90, and 65 Cascade View Safe Routes to School, CIP page 3 WAPW Eng \OTHER \Grant Applications \2014 \INFO MEMO 2014 Grant Apps TC 03- 24- 14.docx III CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY 2016 to 2021 PROJECT: Cascade View Safe Routes to School Project No. 91210301 Construct an off - street, paved shared use path, sidewalks, and a traffic circle at 33rd Ave S and S 140th St. DESCRIPTION: This route was identified in the Walking Audit prepared for the Cascade View school zone. S 140th St is one of the high priority missing sidewalk areas prioritized as part of the Walk and Roll Plan. JUSTIFICATION: Enhance safety for students walking to Cascade View Elementary School and encourage transportation choices for Cascade View neighborhood residents. STATUS: Phase I is construction of an off - street, paved shared use path between S 137th St and S 140th St. Phase II includes a traffic circle at 33rd Ave S/S 140th St. Also includes sidewalks on the east side of 33rd Ave S between S 140th St & S 144th St and the north side of S 140th St between Military Rd S and 34th Ave S. MAINT. IMPACT: New trail, traffic circle, and sidewalks will need to be maintained. 183 WSDOT Safe Routes to School State grant for $428K for Phase I. Funding for Phase II in beyond will be part of a COMMENT: future grant application. FINANCIAL Through Estimated (in $000's) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BEYOND TOTAL EXPENSES Phase II Design 59 29 183 271 Land (R /W) 65 65 Const . Mgmt. 46 45 126 217 Construction 247 90 _ 530 867 TOTAL EXPENSES1 417 1 164 1 01 01 01 01 01 01 839 1 11420 FUND SOURCES Awarded Grant 368 29 397 School District Grant Portion 29 29 Proposed Grant 750 750 Mitigation 37 37 City Oper. Revenue 49 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 207 TOTAL SOURCES 417 164 0 0 0 0 0 0 839 1,420 12 Draft 2016 - 2021 Capital Improvement Program 3 41 _ i Him ®:. Him 12 Draft 2016 - 2021 Capital Improvement Program 3 City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor TO: Mayor Haggerton Transportation Committee 7 FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director BY: Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager DATE: October 2, 2015 SUBJECT: Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge over Green River Project No. 90510403 Acknowledgement of Section 4(f) de minimus Use of Christensen Road Property ISSUE Accept public comment on the proposed fill and excavation to the Christensen Road Property and acknowledge the Section 4(f) de minimus impact determination in accordance with FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) requirements. BACKGROUND Since 2005, the City has been designing the TUC Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge over Green River Project. Funding for the design has been primarily from three federal grants, two from STP -E (Surface Transportation Program — Enhancement) grant and one from CMAQ (Congestion, Mitigation, and Air Quality). Because of these grants, the project is subject to FHWA review and approval processes, including obtaining a NEPA (National Environmental Protection Act) approval. As part of the NEPA process, compliance with Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation Act of 1966 and codifed at 13 U.S.0 § 138 and 49 U.S.0 § 303 which requires all potential impacts on Section 4(f) lands be analyzed for prudent alternatives prior to implementation of a project. Publicly owned land which is considered to be a park, recreation area, or wildlife and waterfowl refuge are considered Section 4(f) lands. The property being impacted by the TUC Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge Project is known as the Christensen Road Property in the PROS Plan (Parks and Recreation and Open Space Plan) and is identified as Project No. 21 in the Shoreline Master Plan. The existing use of the property as a passive park with the supplemental trail running parallel to the Green River Trail, the proposed future non - motorized boat launch from the PROS Plan, and the proposed habitat restoration in the Shorelines Master Plan qualify this property as a Section 4(f) facility. DISCUSSION The Green River Trail will be widened from the bridge landing point westerly to Christensen Road. In order to accommodate the widening, the levee will have additional fill placed on the riverward side so that the trail can be widened to the north. Widening to the south was not a possibility due to right -of -way constraints. The widened trail will be done within the existing trail easement as much as possible, although an additional 191 square feet of easement is being obtained from the owners of the Riverview Plaza site to match where the existing trail is outside the easement and on private property. To mitigate this new fill, as well as mitigate for a reduction in flood storage on the east side of Green River due to the bridge landing, a 2,500 square foot area is impacted in order to provide the required compensatory storage. The best location for this excavation is on the Christensen Road Property. All adjacent property owners have been notified by mail and /or direct communication about TUC Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge Project. A public notification and comment period was provided through the SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) and the Shoreline Variance processes. The SEPA comment period ended on September 24, 2015 and Shorelines Variance comment period ends on October 9, 2015. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact to acknowledging the Section 4(f) impacts. RECOMMENDATION Council is being asked to accept public comment at the October 12, 2015 Committee of the Whole Meeting for the Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian - Bicycle Bridge Project and acknowledge the de minimus use of public park and habitat restoration property. Attachments: Section 4(f) De Minimus Impact Determination forms wApw eng\projects\a- rw & rs projects\tuc ped bicycle bridge (90510403) \design \info memo de minimus acknowledgement 10 -02 -15 gl.docx 13 I 11 11111111 11 IIII�111111 Jill J;1I IIIF 111111�111111 1 1 11111111111 11111111 R I I ON! I'M, =11 hil I R Date: September 14, 2015 Lead Agency: City of Tukwila STPE-1320(002) Project Number: Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project: The City of Tukwila (City) is proposing to construct a twin-tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City's urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a non-motorized connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Currently, the Green River stands as a barrier between the City's urban center and the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge is to be a signature piece of the corridor and, along with the associated pedestrian/ bicycle trail, will provide a direct, safe, and enjoyable walking/biking experience. The project is located in the Project City of Tukwila, King County, Washington; Township 23 North, Range 4 East, Description: Sections 25 and 26 (Figure 1). The Green River Trail winds more than 19 miles from Cecil Moses Park near Seattle's south boundary to North Green River Park in south Kent near Auburn. Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road within the City of Tukwila (Figure 2). Temporary and permanent uses, as described above, of a publicly-owned recreational area are subject to the requirements of Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. Section 4(f) Green River Trail Resource F,7 Public Park or Recreational Area Type of 4(f) F National Register-Eligible Historic Site Resource Publicly-owned Wildlde or Waterfowl Sanctuary The proposed bridge will connect to the existing Green River Trail on the west side Size of the de of the river. Approximately 800 linear feet (12,200 square feet) of trail minimis use of the improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extending from the 4(f) Resource in proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road. The completed trail segment will be acres more consistent with modem trail standards and will include trail widening and lighting improvements. 14 Official With Jurisdiction City of Tukwila De minimis Documentation 1. Describe the Section 4(l) property and the attributes and features that qualify it far Section 4(l) protection, attach a map with shows the boundary of the resource, the locations of key features (e.g. ball fields, structures) and shows the area to be used, The Green River Trail winds more than 19 miles from Cecil Moses Park near Seattle's south boundary to North Green River Park in south Kent near Auburn. Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road within the City of Tukwila (Figure 2). The Green River Trail follows the Green River through industrial lands near the Duwamish Waterway in Tukwila to the broad Green River Valley. The trail provides views and access to the Green River and surrounding river valley. The trail is paved over its entire length with some low- volume roadway segments. The segment of existing trail in the project area does not include any facilities. 2. Describe the impacts to the Section 4(l) property, and any amidance, minimization and mitigation or enhancement measures, and why they are considered de minimis as defined in 23 CFR 774.17, The City is proposing to construct a twin -tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City's urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail /Amtrak Station. The bridge will connect to the existing Green River Trail on the west side of the river. Approximately 800 linear feet (12,200 square feet) of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road. The completed trail segment will be more consistent with modern trail standards and will include trail widening and lighting improvements. The improvements have been designed to avoid impacts to the 100 -year floodplain of the Green River located within the Open Space located to the north of the Green River Trail segment. Temporary trail closure will occur during construction and detour will be provided. Modifications to existing segment of the Green River Trail will enhance the trail. 3. Far parks, r°ecr°eational facilities, and wildlife and waterfowl sanctuaries: a. Describe the Public Outreach that has been or is being conducted (lealre blank for historic sites), All adjacent property owners have been notified by mail and/or direct communication about the project. Public notification and comment periods are provided through the SEPA and City of Tukwila Shoreline permit processes. Public opportunity to IN comment on the proposed project has been provided through public meetings and mailings. b. Include written concurrence of the official with jurisdiction over to 4(l) resource with the de minimis determination.; The segment of Green River Trail affected by the project is managed by the City of Tukwila. The City of Tukwila Public Works Department, as the lead department for the proposed project, has been coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Department on this project. The Parks and Recreation Department concurred with the de minimis take as documented in the attached letter. The Public Works Department will continue to coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department as necessary during project construction. 4. For historic resources, attach Section 106 Documentation (Include S PO concurrence in pr•oajcctm level findings (DOES and or FOES) and Programmatic Agreement Memos for archaeological resources); and No historic resources will be impacted by this project. The Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) concurred with the finding in letter dated (DATE). Based upon this analysis we request FHWA approval that the use of the Section 4(f) resource described above is de minimis as defined in 23 CFR 774.17. Name, Environmental Engineer WSDOT Local Programs FHWA Approval Name, Title (typically the Area Engineer will sign) Date FHWA Washington Division IN Location A Project Location Q Data Source: ESRI. 2006. 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I'M, =11 hil I IM Date: September 14, 2015 Lead Agency: City of Tukwila STPE-1320(002) Project Number: Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project: The City of Tukwila (City) is proposing to construct a twin-tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City's urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a non-motorized connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Currently, the Green River stands as a barrier between the City's urban center and the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge is to be a signature piece of the corridor and, along with the associated pedestrian/ bicycle trail, will provide a Project direct, safe, and enjoyable walking/biking experience. The project is located in the Description: City of Tukwila, King County, Washington; Township 23 North, Range 4 East, Sections 25 and 26 (Figure 1). The Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Open Space (Open Space) is a 3 acre parcel owned by the City. An existing paved path parallels the Green River through the open space and connects at both ends to the Green River Trail to the south of the property (Figure 2). Temporary and permanent uses, as described above, of a publicly-owned recreational area are subject to the requirements of Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. Section 4(f) Resource Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Open Space F,7 Public Park or Recreational Area Type of 4(f) F National Register-Eligible Historic Site Resource Publicly-owned Wildffe or Waterfowl Sanctuary Permanent impacts to the Open Space occur in two areas of the site and affect approximately 8,100 square feet associated with compensatory floodplain storage Size of the de (approximately 2,500 square feet) and fill slope associated with improvements to minimis use of the the Green River Trail (approximately 5,600 square feet). The area of the 4(f) Resource in compensatory floodplain storage is dominated by Himalayan blackberry (an acres invasive species) and will be replanted with native species to improve habitat conditions. Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to IM De mi> imis Documentation 1. Describe the Section 4(l) property and the attributes and jeatur es that qualify it for Section 4(l) protection, attach a map with shows the boundary of the resource, the locations of key features es (e.g. ball fields, structures) and shows the area to be used The Christensen Road Property /Riverview Plaza Riverfront Open Space (Open Space) is a 3 acre parcel owned by the City located east of Christensen Road north of Riverview Plaza (located at 16040 Christensen Road). An existing paved path parallels the Green River through the open space and connects at both ends to the Green River Trail to the south of the property (Figure 2). The site is partially forested and no facilities are associated with the Open Space. 2. Describe the impacts to the Section 4(f) property, and any rxmidance, minimization and mitigation or enhancement measures, and why they are considered de minmmzs as defined in 23 CFR 774.17, The City is proposing to construct a twin -tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City's urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail /Amtrak Station. Permanent impacts to the Open Space occur in two areas of the site affect approximately 8,100 square feet associated with compensatory floodplain storage (approximately 2,500 square feet) and fill slope associated with improvements to the Green River Trail (approximately 5,600 square feet). The area of the compensatory floodplain storage is located adjacent to the Green River along the northern border of the Open Space and is dominated by Himalayan blackberry (an invasive species). The compensatory floodplain storage area will be replanted with native species to improve habitat conditions. Mitigation on a Section 4(f) property is considered a non- transportation use if the official who has jurisdiction over the property agrees that the proposed work is consistent with the function of that property and is an enhancement of the 4(f) resource. Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail, which parallels the southern boundary of the Open Space, extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road. The completed trail segment will be on a fill supported slope, which will impact approximately 5.600 square feet of the Open Space. The improved trail segment will be more consistent with modern trail standards and will include trail widening and lighting improvements; and will minimize impacts to the 100 -year floodplain of the Green River located within the Open Space. The impact associated with the fill slope is relatively IF401 Christensen Road. The completed trail segment will be on a fill supported slope, which will impact approximately 5.600 square feet of the Open Space. The improved trail segment will be more consistent with modern trail standards and will include trail widening and lighting improvements; and will minimize impacts to the 100 -year floodplain of the Green River located within the Open Space located to the north of the Green River Trail segment. Official With City of Tukwila Jurisdiction De mi> imis Documentation 1. Describe the Section 4(l) property and the attributes and jeatur es that qualify it for Section 4(l) protection, attach a map with shows the boundary of the resource, the locations of key features es (e.g. ball fields, structures) and shows the area to be used The Christensen Road Property /Riverview Plaza Riverfront Open Space (Open Space) is a 3 acre parcel owned by the City located east of Christensen Road north of Riverview Plaza (located at 16040 Christensen Road). An existing paved path parallels the Green River through the open space and connects at both ends to the Green River Trail to the south of the property (Figure 2). The site is partially forested and no facilities are associated with the Open Space. 2. Describe the impacts to the Section 4(f) property, and any rxmidance, minimization and mitigation or enhancement measures, and why they are considered de minmmzs as defined in 23 CFR 774.17, The City is proposing to construct a twin -tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City's urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail /Amtrak Station. Permanent impacts to the Open Space occur in two areas of the site affect approximately 8,100 square feet associated with compensatory floodplain storage (approximately 2,500 square feet) and fill slope associated with improvements to the Green River Trail (approximately 5,600 square feet). The area of the compensatory floodplain storage is located adjacent to the Green River along the northern border of the Open Space and is dominated by Himalayan blackberry (an invasive species). The compensatory floodplain storage area will be replanted with native species to improve habitat conditions. Mitigation on a Section 4(f) property is considered a non- transportation use if the official who has jurisdiction over the property agrees that the proposed work is consistent with the function of that property and is an enhancement of the 4(f) resource. Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail, which parallels the southern boundary of the Open Space, extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road. The completed trail segment will be on a fill supported slope, which will impact approximately 5.600 square feet of the Open Space. The improved trail segment will be more consistent with modern trail standards and will include trail widening and lighting improvements; and will minimize impacts to the 100 -year floodplain of the Green River located within the Open Space. The impact associated with the fill slope is relatively IF401 narrow extending along the southern property boundary adjacent to an area of existing US Army Corps of Engineers levee. Due to the minor amount of Open Space land impacted by the trail improvements, and the added benefit of habitat improvement to the Open Space, the proposed use will not adversely affect the features, attributes or activities of the Open Space. Temporary construction access through the Open Space will extend along approximately 620 linear feet (approximately 9,300 square feet) of the existing paved path on the site, and will require steel plates or similar temporary improvements to protect the underlying surface and to support construction equipment. In addition, approximately 6,400 square feet of temporary impacts associated with clearing and grading for construction of the trail improvements will occur adjacent to the base of the proposed fill slope. Temporary trail closures will occur during construction. The proposed project has been designed to avoid removal of trees from the Open Space. All land temporarily disturbed will be restored /replanted as necessary. 3. For p arks, recreational faciliiics, and wildlife and waterfowl sanctuaries: a. Describe the Public Outreach that has been or is being conducted (lealye blank for historic sites), All adjacent property owners have been notified by mail and/or direct communication about the project. Public notification and comment periods are provided through the SEPA and City of Tukwila Shoreline permit processes. Public opportunity to comment on the proposed project has been provided through public meetings and mailings. b. Include written concurrence of the official with jurisdiction oiYer° to 4(l) resource with the de rrzinimis determination.; The segment of Green River Trail affected by the project is managed by the City of Tukwila. The City of Tukwila Public Works Department, as the lead department for the proposed project, has been coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Department on this project. The Parks and Recreation Department concurred with the de minimis take as documented in the attached letter. The Public Works Department will continue to coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department as necessary during project construction. 4. For historic resources, attach Section 106 Documentation (Include S PO' concurrence in pr•oajectmlei,el findings (DOES and or FOES) and Programmatic Agreement Memos for archaeological resources); and No historic resources will be impacted by this project. 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