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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2016-03-21 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila Transportation Committee Dennis Robertson, Chair Verna Seal De'Sean Quinn AGENDA Distribution: P. Brodin D. Robertson R. Turpin V. Seal M. Hart D. Quinn Clerk File Copy J. Duffle 2 Extra Mayor Ekberg Pg. 1 D. Cline Place pkt pdf on Z: \TC -UC L. Humphrey Agendas B. Giberson e-mail cover to: A. Le, F. Iriarte C. O'Flaherty, D. Robertson, R. Tischmak D. Almberg, B. Saxton, G. Labanara S. Norris, M. Hart, 3. SCATBd L. Humphrey MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 — 5:30 PM FOSTER CONFERENCE ROOM — 6300 BUILDING item Recommended Action Page 1. PRESENTATION(S) 2. BUSINESS AGENDA a) NPDES Program a) Information Only Pg. 1 Low Impact Development Code Update b) Tukwila International Blvd b) Information Only Pg. 19 Pedestrian Crossing Evaluation c) 2016 Grant Applications c) Committee Approval Pg. 28 3. SCATBd d) • January 19, 2016 Meeting Summary d) Information Only Pg. 42 • February 16, 2016 Meeting Agenda • February 16, 2016 Meeting Summary • February 19, 2016 Letter to Dow Constantine • March 15, 2016 Meeting Agenda 4. MISCELLANEOUS 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS Future Agendas: Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, April 4, 2016 SThe City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities Please contact the Public Works Department at 206 - 433 -0179 for assistance. it of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor TO: Mayor Ekberg Transportation Committee FROM: Bob Giberson, P.E., Public Works Director40 ISSUE Low Impact Development (LID) code presentation and update. The City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 11 permit requires that the City review, revise, and make effective their local development- related codes, rules, standards, or other enforceable documents to incorporate and require LID principles and LID Best Management Practices no later than December 31, 2016. ANALYSIS The City contracted with Otak, Inc. to perform an LID gap analysis and assist the City with LID implementation. Staff will provide a 15 minute presentation on what is low impact development and where the City is on the gap analysis and implementation progress to date. This presentation will inform Council members of the new LID rules required for the Tukwila Municipal Code. The LID Gap Analysis consultant agreement was approved in December 2015 for $59,006, • which $50,000 is funded • . -•. • Ecology's Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Grant. RUNBOW439M Information only. Attachment: City of Tukwila LID Code Update Presentation WAPW Eng\PROJECTS\A- DR ProjectsWDES Program (99341210)\2015 2017 Capacity Grant0tak LID Gap Analysis\lnfo Memo Otak LID Update TC 03-21-16 gI.docx City of Tukwila LID Code Update Presentation to Transportation Committee March 21, 2016 1 Goals for this Update Discuss a process to update Tukwila's development and stormwater codes to remove barriers to Low Impact Development (LID), reduce stormwater runoff through the use of LID site planning practices, and require LID facilities. • What is LID? • Why are we doing this? • How will we achieve it? • What is next? What is LID? Low Impact Development is a set of site development principals to minimize impervious surfaces, maintain native vegetation, and manage stormwater runoff close to its source. Examples • Skinny Streets Parking Area Reduction • Clustering • LID BMPs Sea Street LID, Seattle, WA. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Ecology 1 01 Parking Area Reduction & Stormwater Management Parking lots and roof tops are largest contributors of impervious surface coverage in commercial areas (Schueler, 1995), and a parking lot can require up to 400 sf per vehicle (i.e. 1 acre / 100 cars) (CHI, 2000). Me* Image from Strongtowns.org Image from Inland Paving Asphalt Co, Tri-Cities, WA Image from Elected Official Briefing, by AHBL and Department of Ecology 0) LID Best Management Practices (BMPs) The King County Surface Water Design Manual will require LID BMPs such as Bioretention, Permeable Pavements, Dispersion, and Downspout Infiltration on almost all development sites. Residen ial } cistern driveway wi - grass center Ar• 77k -Rea pl • Commerc l rD,_;rto,,7 LocalEcologist.org rF 0 verflow Graphic courtesy City of Seattle r. Regulatory Framework National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit • Clean Water Act • Washington Department of Ecology • 2013 — 2018 Permit Cycle Permit Requirement S5.C.4 Revise Development & Stormwater Codes to Require LID • Minimize Impervious Surfaces • Minimize Loss of Native Vegetation • Minimize Stormwater Runoff • Make LID the Common Approach to Site Development integrating LIU into seDreat Codes: oundParinersbip Hydrology Before / After Traditional Development The Natural Water Cvcle The Urban Water Cycle Images from Integrating LID into Local Codes, byAHBLand Puget Sound Partnership • Stream discharges increase rapidly and recede quickly • Higher flow velocities = greater erosion and pollutant transport • Peak flow event frequency increases • Groundwater recharge reduced Goal of LID • Urban Landscape More Like Pre - Development Hydrology Example (Less Runoff) Replicating Natural Hydrologic Processes To Manage Stormwater S: q fl1'Fq: el' taulr:si 11:^.CINM.Ci Y001.00! n,HxIL. 7exie LO W. ant • 'FILTRATION IA :1 BE: R5 Design for Miller Creek, Burien NERA, Otak, Inc. Streets Safety & Convenience Attractive Places • Street Widths • Parking • Landscaping • Drainage / Stormwater Control • Street Network • Parking Lots • Clearing & Grading • Stormwater Facilities • Buildings • Pavement • Vegetation Stormwater 0 City Development Codes / Standards Guide: • Creation of impervious surfaces Removal or retention of native vegetation • Location of development • How /where stormwater is managed 1 Where to Look • Title 11: ROW Use • Title 14: Water and Sewers • Title 17: Subdivisions • Title 18: Zoning • Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards • Comprehensive Plan AL- 6147411 Image from Elected Official Briefing, by AHBL and Department of Ecology Topics Site Planning and Assessment Healthy Soils Landscaping and Vegetation • Hard and Impervious Surfaces Bulk and Dimensions Clearing and Grading Streets and Roads Parking Design Guidelines and Standards Stormwater Management and Maintenance Subdivision and Planned Unit Development • Critical Areas and Shoreline Management • • • • Image from Integrating LID into Local Codes, by AHBL and Puget Sound Partnership Update City Codes and Standards 28 Ft Street Park*Rr on both sides, ^ «tom rb..404 ,. 24 Ft Street Parkin:q t)n one Side I Burien 2008 Road Design and Construction Standards '4"r 417A oor.its Conventional For example: Standard Streets and Commercial Developments Update City Codes and Standards LID Examples 01 Outcomes Reduce Impervious Surfaces Encourage Retention of Native Vegetation Manage Stormwater Close to the Source Permit Compliance 1 City Staff Participants Public Works • Project Management • Road Standards • Use of Right of Way • Engineering Community Development * Site Planning • Parking • Subdivisions • Landscaping Fire Marshal • Street Widths • Landscaping Attorney • Authority • Legal Review Ecology requires participation from city officials responsible for setting and enforcing development codes. Consultant • Code Review • Drafts Roadmap 1. Assemble Project Team 2. Review Existing Codes and Standards (Gap Analysis) 3. Understand General LID Topics 4. Amend Existing Codes and Develop New Codes to Fill Gaps 5. Public Review and Adoption Process Final Adoption ) 6. Ensure Successful Implementation Deadline December 31, 2016 We are here lb uasflons? C 0, iryO T**Tukwi1a Attan Ekberg, Mayor W777110-7*71-40791WRON In ISSUE Present the results of a pedestrian crossing evaluation on Tukwila International Blvd between S 140th St and S 144th St by The Transpo Group. I amel "'cc] aell ik, I In 2015, the City commissioned a pedestrian crossing evaluation by The Transpo Group to study the high levels of pedestrian crossing activity near the Abu-Bakr Mosque located at S 141 st St and Tukwila International Blvd. The study area included the entire street segment between S 140th St and S 144th St on Tukwila International Blvd (TIB). The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) provides a graphical analysis for when the comparative volumes of both pedestrians and vehicles could warrant a signalized crossing. In this particular case, a signalized crossing would be warranted when the recorded traffic volume of 890 vehicles coincides with approximately 125 - 130 pedestrian crossings during the peak hour. The Transpo Group's study found that based on the documentation of 238 pedestrian crossings per peak hour, high traffic volumes, and pedestrian delays; there is a demonstrated need for a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of S 141st St and Tukwila International Blvd. After consideration of the warrant analysis and the physical characteristics of the street segment, a fully signalized intersection at S 140th St is the preferred engineering recommendation. The recommended traffic signal would facilitate pedestrian crossing safety, improve access to TIB as well as promote traffic calming measures along this key growing area near Tukwila Village. This recommendation also assumes that the existing pedestrian crosswalk between S 142nd St and S 144th St will remain in place as an alternative crossing location and would be upgraded to a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon. Based on the study information provided for pedestrian and vehicle volumes, vehicle speeds, land use, and geometric conditions, a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon will be installed at the existing crosswalk between S 142nd St and S 144th St and a future signalized intersection is recommended at Tukwila International Boulevard and S 1401h St. Attachments Memorandum by the Transpo Group GIS map of TIB area WAPW EngTROJECTSW RW & RS ProjectskTIB at 5141st Crossing (Abu Bakr Mosque request)klnfo Memo TIB S 141st Pedestrian Study 03-18-16 gi.docx 19 Date: September 23, 2015 TG: 15153.00 To: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, City of Tukwila From: Ryan Peterson, PE, pTOE. Adam peraot,BT and Tuon Nguyen, BT Subject: Tukwila International Boulevard — Pedestrian Crossing Evaluation This memorandum summarizes the pedestrian crossing evaluation conducted onTukwila International Boulevard between S 1401h Street and S 144 th Street in the City of Tukwila, Washington. The scope of the analysis described in this memorandum includes a study of recent pedestrian counts, traffic volumes, and travel speeds to determine the need for and safety and feasibility of constructing a mid-block pedestrian crossing across Tukwila International Boulevard. OMESM Tukwila International Boulevard has sidewalks on both sides and marked crosswalks edthe signalized intersection of 144m Street. Additionally there is e mid-block crosswalk between S 1441h Street and G 142"u Street with a pedestrian refuge island between the opposing pair of travel lanes. The next marked crosswalk to the north is on S 132"v Street which is approximately o mile way. The roadway is a five-lane Major Arterial with two lanes in each direction and a center two-way left-turn lane (TVVLTL). The posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour (mph). King County Metro Transit route 124 operates in the study area with three bus stops within the study area. There is a bus stop between S 141st Street and S 142nd Street in front of the Abu Bakr Islamic Center, a bus stop between S 142nd Street and S 144 th Street and a bus stop between S14(Y» Street and 8141*Street. Lend uses within the vicinity of the study area include a mix of residential and commercial zones. To the east and west of Tukwila International Boulevard there is multifamily residential and single-family homes. Between S 140m Street and S 141m Street is a large mobile-home park on the east side of Tukwila International Boulevard. As part of the land uses in the vicinity, there is motel and future development on the corner ofS144m Street and Tukwila International Boulevard. Between G142o« Street and S144mStreet there iaa7-E|even convenience store and a Bartell Drugs store. The Abu Bakr Islamic Center ielocated on the corner of S 141s' Street and Tukwila International Boulevard. It is the one of the largest centers for the Islamic faith in the State ofWashington. In the greater vicinity of the study area, there are several schools that serve students and families in the surrounding neighborhoods. An elementary, mkjd|e, and high school are all located within three-quarters ofe mile from the location of the crossing evaluation. From field visits and conversations with City staff, it was found that there are several vulnerable user groups that rely on crossing Tukwila International Boulevard for various activities during the day. Traffic Volumes Pedestrian Volumes Pedestrian volumes were collected on Fhday. August 14. 2015 during mid-day data collection period of 12:0]to2:30p.m. and Tuesday, August 25.2O15 during the evening data collection period between 4:3U and 8:OOp.m. From talks with the Director of the Abu Bakr Islamic Center, Friday is considered a busy day for the Islamic Center and the mid-day prayer service generates the most pedestrian traffic. Data was collected on August 25th in order to get a sample set for a PM peak hour time period. In addition, there is a daily evening prayer service at the Abu Bakr Islamic Center at 5:30 p.m. which falls into the data collected 20 during the PM peak hour time. Weather during data collection on Friday, August 14, 2015 was raining quite heavily and the weather o Tuesday, August 25.2O15 was mainly sunny with warm temperature. kshould be noted that pedestrian crossings were counted for both pedestrians utilizing marked crosswalks and pedestrians jay-walking across Tukwila International Boulevard. Pedestrian volumes for the evening peak hour collection period remained fairly constant but the pedestrian volumes for the mid-day collection period fluctuated in conjunction with the prayer service at the Islamic Center. Pedestrian counts for the data collection period of12:UUto2:3Op.m. are summarized in Table 1 and the pedestrian counts for the data collection period of 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. are summarized in Table 2. A graphical representation showing the numbers and routes of observed pedestrians in shown in Appendix 8. Table 1. Existing (2016) Pedestrian Crossing Volumes on Tukwila Int. Blvd. (12:00 to 2:30 p.m.) S 141st St S 141s' St S 142nd St S 140TH Street 1 West of East of S 142nd St to S 144th S 144TH St Totals Time Period Tukwila Int. Tukwila Int. St' Blvd Blvd 1 5 t(3) a5) Total 2 9 (42) (39) (9 (0) (0) 7 13 25 20 (156) 411 Mid-block crossings with pedestrian activated overhead beacon between S 142nd St and S 144th St. 2_ Mid-block Oay walking) crossings between S 140th Street & S 141st Street, S 141st Street & S 142nd Street, and S 142nd Street & S 1441h Street. 21 Table 2 Exist Pedestrian S 141st St S 141 s' St [T�ukwila West of East of Time Period Int. Tukwila Int. SO Blvd I Blv Blvd 1 — Mid-block crossings with pedestrian activated overhead beacon between S 1421d St and S 144th St. 2 — Mid-block Oay walking) crossings between S 1401h Street & S 141 s' Street, S 14111 Street & S 142nd Street, and S 142nd Street & S 144th Street, As shown in Table 1, the majority of pedestrians crossing Tukwila International Boulevard outside of marked crosswalks at the signalized intersections involved pedestrians crossing at S 141't Street next to the Abu Bokr Islamic Center. There were 45 (3 eastbound, 42 westbound) pedestrians recorded at 141st Street to the vvea( of Tukwila International Boulevard and there were 134 (39 eastbound, 95 westbound) pedestrians recorded at S 141* Street to the east of Tukwila International Boulevard. The majority were heading to/from the Abu Bakr Islamic Center for the 1:30 p.m. prayer service. As shown in Table 2, the majority of pedestrians crossing Tukwila International Boulevard outside of the marked crosswalk at the signalized intersection involved pedestrians crossing at the mid-block crossing between S 142»d Street and S 144m Street which has an overhead pedestrian beacon and refuge island. Although there was o prayer service atthe Islamic Center at 5:30 p.m., there was not a large amount of pedestrians that crossed at S 141s' Street as compared to the 1:30 p.m. prayer service. Most of the other mid-b/ockcroaaingavveneoonoantretedbetweenS142n«Skeetond8144mStreetotthemarkedcrooewa|k. Vehicle Volumes and Soee Vehicle volume and speed data collected in March of 2012 was obtained from the City as part of a study done for the City by KPG Interdisciplinary Design. In addition to the March 2012 vehicle volumes and speed date, more recent vehicle volumes and speed data were provided by the City for K8avoh 3015. Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes along Tukwila International Boulevard collected just south of 144m St were 18,054 as seen in Table 1 from the KPG speed study. Median vehicle speeds were reported at around 30 mph. with 85 th percentile speeds reported between 34 mph and 40 mph south of 144th Street, and 45 mph to 50 mph north of S 139th Street. See the attached data from the KPG study from 2013 for the vehicle volumes and speeds ae well aethe attached data from Traffic Data Gathering on the most recent vehicle volumes and speeds. 22 An analysis of mid-block crossings was conducted as part of the evaluation of the non-motorized facilities. The analysis was performed based on the national research and best practices including NCHRP Report 562: Improving Pedestrian Safety at Unsignalized Intersections. The report evaluated multiple crossing treatments in regards to pedestrian safety and includes a standard analysis methodology to determine the appropriate treatment for a pedestrian crossing. The analysis methodology defines minimum pedestrian volumes recommended for crossing treatments, checks pedestrian signal warrants, and evaluates pedestrian delay. The analysis results in a recommended crossing treatment and can vary from simple signing and pavement markings to full traffic signals. Pedestrian Volumes NCHRP 562 recommends a minimum of 14 pedestrians per hour for a peak-hour evaluation for the installation of a marked crosswalk for speeds that exceed 35 miles per hour, and 20 pedestrians per hour for roadways with speeds of 35 miles per hour or less. As seen in Figure 2 in Appendix B, the maximum number of pedestrians recorded crossing Tukwila International Boulevard near S 141 st Street was 238 during the 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. peak hour. However, as seen in Figure 3 in Appendix B, the maximum number of pedestrians recorded crossing Tukwila International Boulevard at S 141" Street was 12 during the 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. peak hour. It is possible that other time periods during the day may have higher recorded instances of jaywalking, including the afternoon peak period when schools in the area are out of session. In addition, it is expected that the construction of a midblock crossing would attract additional pedestrians who currently choose not to walk and cross Tukwila International Boulevard due to the lack of facilities or a safe crossing. Pedestrian Volume Sional Warrant Pedestrian volumes were evaluated for the Tukwila International Boulevard / S 141st Street intersection based on the signal warrants described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCO. 2009). The pedestrian volume warrant includes traffic volumes on the major street (Tukwila International Boulevard) and the total of all pedestrian crossings. In order to meet the minimum threshold for pedestrian signal warrants, there must be 75 pedestrians per hour (pph) for a four-hour data collection period or 93 pph for a single peak hour. Based on a review of the pedestrian volumes collected during the mid-day peak hour, the maximum number of pedestrians recorded crossing Tukwila International Boulevard near the S141uL Street intersection was 238. The total traffic volume was 8SO from the recent March 2015 speed study done by Traffic Data Gathering given by the City divided into northbound/southbound directions and curb/median lanes at S 139' Street. Figure 1 below shows Figure 4C-8 from the MUTCD with the pedestrian and vehicle volumes experienced near the S 141 st Intersection plotted relative to the threshold for Warrant 4, Pedestrian Peak Hour. 23 Figure 4". Warrant 4, PedeWan Peak Hour (70% Factor) Figure 1. Warrant 4 for Pedestrian Volume of Tukwila International Boulevard & S 141' Street Based on Figure 1, the signal warrant is met aa the total pedestrian volume is above the minimum pedestrian volume of 93 pph for the pedestrian peak hour. Pedestrian Dela With both the signal warrant and the minimum pedestrian volume met, NCHRP Report 562 can be used to find the appropriate treatment. NCHRP Report 5S2 categorizes the treatment options into three categories: Enhanced, Active, and Red. The crosswalk category of treatments would include standard signs and pavement markings per the MUTCD. No other treatments would be recommended under this category. Enhanced treatments include strategies to increase the visibility of the crossing location and pedestrians waiting to cross. Warning eigne, merkingo, or beacons in this category are present and active at the crossing at all times. Active treatments include devices that are activated only when pedestrians are present or crossing the street. Devices in this category would include activated lights such as Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, in-pavement lights, etc. A good local example of active treatments is at the crosswalk between G 142n« Street and 8 144m Street, approximately 700 feet to the south of the study intersection. This crossing includes edge-lit LED pedestrian signs and in-pavement lights that are activated by the pedestrian. The Red category of treatments includes those devices that provide a Red indication to motorists when a pedestrian im present and in the crosswalk. CunenUy, the only treatment in this category approved for use in the K8UTC0ioa Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, or HAWK signal. The NCNRP Report 562 analysis methodology na|ieo on total pedestrian delay and expected driver compliance to determine what category of treatment should be recommended. The methodology for evaluating pedestrian delay ia provided in Chapter 18of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCK8.2O1U).HCK8 provides methodology for evaluating average pedestrian delay utilizing a level-of-service (LOS) letter grade based on traffic volumes, crossing distance, and the likely yielding behavior of drivers. Note that this piece of the evaluation does not consider the number of pedestrians crossing or desiring to cross at this 24 location. However, it provides on average delay a pedestrian wanting to cross Tukwila International Boulevard would be anticipated to wait. Appendix B shows the calculation for the average pedestrian delay and the pedestrian Level of Service (LOG) based on the Highway Capacity Manual. Theavensgepedemhon delay in seconds for the study area is 18.8 seconds and the pedestrian LOS is C. Applying the delay the | number of pedestrians wanting to cross Tukwila International Boulevard near the S 141 st Street intersection results in a total delay of 1 .24 hours. It should be noted that based on field observations, pedestrians use the TWLT lane as a refuge — looking for an acceptable gap in one direction of traffic at a time, allowing them to cross to the TWLT lane and wait for an acceptable gap in the opposing direction. Observations of pedestrians utilizing the TWLT lane as a refuge and the long distance between the mid-block marked crossing at S 144 th Street and the marked crossing a mile away at S 132nd Street suggests that there is a need for a median refuge island under existing conditions. With a total delay of 1.24 hours and an expected driver compliance of low to high, the NCHRP 562 suggests an Active treatment for the study intersection. Improvements under this scenario include in warning lights, pedestrian crossing flags, and overhead flashing amber beacons. Delay calculations for the 5:00 to G:OO p.m. peak hour were not performed since there was only 12 pedestrians crossing Tukwila International Boulevard during this period. |n this situation, the NCHRPGS2 recommends considering median refuge io|anda,cuMbextenaiono.traffioce|ming.etc.mafeaoib|e. Obstacles and Opportunities In considering the installation of pedestrian crossing across Tukwila International Boulevard, several factors were evaluated. These include the following: Maximizing pedestrian use throwh appropriate choice of location The location of a proposed crossing is essential to insure it meets the routing needs of the pedestrian. If not properly located, pedestrians will continue to choose to cross in locations that are more convenient to their routing choice and avoid out-of-direction travel. The majority of pedestrians crossing Tukwila International Boulevard outside of marked crosswalks at the signalized intersections involved pedestrians crossing from/to the Abu Bakr Islamic Center. Most of the crossings were concentrated near the intersection of Tukwila International Boulevard and S 141* Street. If crossing is insta||ed, it should be installed as close as possible to this intersection between the opposing bus stops. There is a curb bulb in place at the corner of S 141 It Street that can be considered as a spot for the proposed crossing. Proximity of proposed crossing to other marked crossin The signalized intersection of Tukwila International Boulevard with S 144 th Street is approximately 1,100 feet from G 141st Street and the mid-block crossing between S 142nd Street and S 144m Street is approximately 700 feet apart from S 141 st Street as stated earlier. The next marked crosswalk to the north of the study area is approximately 3,200 feet or 0.6 miles away. In general, WSDOT's Pedestrian Facilities Guidebook recommends that mid-block pedestrian crossings not be installed within 600 feet of an existing crossing except in cases where there isa well-defined need. The Guidebook also recommends that mid- block crossings not be installed within 300 facd of signalized intersection. Due to the origin-deotination relationship of the land uses on opposite sides ofTukwila International Boulevard, and based onfield observations and pedestrian counts, there seems to be a demonstrated need for a crossing. The existing pedestrian behavior is partly due to the out-of-direction travel required to use the existing crosswalks at the signalized intersections of Tukwila International Boulevard and S 14411 Street. The proposed placement of the crossing at the G 141* Street intersection would meet the requirements set forth in the Pedestrian Facilities Guidebook. Proximity and impact to nearby driveways and roadwa There are several driveways and roadway approaches along Tukwila International Boulevard, particularly between S 141st Street to the west of Tukwila International Boulevard and S 141s' Street to the east. The 25 installation of pedestrian refuge island may naobnt left turn access onto S " Street heading in the northbound direction. Depending on the size ofthe pedestrian refuge io|end, this may have an effect on the left turns onto S 141 s' Street in the southbound direction. In addition. left turns from S 141* Street to Tukwila International Boulevard northbound may pose as a conflict zone. In field observations during the mid-day peak hour, it was observed there were a few vehicles that used the TVVLT lane toturn left onto S 141st Street. Development of the pedestrian refuge island needs to further study the effects it may have on access to residents and drivers on S 1411t Street. It should be noted that there is an existing landscaped island just to the north of the S 141st Street intersection. Reconstruction of this median to e||mw for pedestrian refuge is an option. Other Considerations If pedestrian crossing is insta|led, other considerations should be evaluated during design. This would include lighting of the crossing. Tukwila International Boulevard currently has continuous street lighting along the roadway. However, lighting should be provided specifically for the pedestrian crossing that meets City standards as well as the ANSUIESNA RP-8-00 Roadway Lighting standard. Consideration should also be given to strategies to further delineate the pedestrian crossing and guide pedestrians to its location. Also many pedestrians were observed walking from the Bartell Drugs parking lot to the south, and walking on the west side of Tukwila International Boulevard to the Abu Bakr Islamic Center. It is also noted that on 8141s' Street on the same side as Abu Bakr Islamic Center, residents have posted no parking signs outside of their residence. Proper signing should be implemented at the proposed crossing including the use ofR5-1 ~/|ELO HERE TO PEDS^ okJn and YIELD lines approximately SO feet from the crosswalk. The purpose of this signing and marking is to minimize the "multiple threats" scenario of one vehicle in one lane yielding to a pedestrian while e vehicle in the other lane does not. Based on field observations andaetudyofpedeetrianondvehidevo|umeo.vehideopeedo.|anduae.end geometric conditions, it is concluded that demonstrated need exists for a pedestrian crossing across Tukwila International Boulevard in the vicinity ofthe S 141o( Street intersection. This conclusion is based on the following: 1. High pedestrian activity along the corridor, including 238 pedestrians crossing outside ofmarked crosswalks ina one hour period during the mid-day collection period. 2. High origin-destination relationship of land uses and availability of parking on opposing sides of Tukwila International Rou|evand, combined with the high out-of-direoiontravel required bouse existing crosswalks. Most of the observed pedestrian crossings outside of marked crosswalks occurred near the 8141m Street intersection. 3. High pedestrian delay and lack of adequate gaps to make o safe crossing. This results in pedestrians utilizing the 7AWLT lane for two-stage crossing. Based on the analysis and conclusions detailed in this memorandum, it is recommended that apedestrian crossing be installed across Tukwila International Boulevard in the vicinity of the S 141st Street intersection. This crossing should include a pedestrian refuge island and pedestrian actuated devices to warn motorists of the presence ofapedestrian. Examples would include RRFB'a. in-pavement flashing lights, etc. 26 IBM/i 116,,. , Ill 1 i�� rG� ��Ai ,/� 06 / //I / I(JJJ r'�IffOi�-y / i p / U��, �l�lln ' / w wl �i�i ����;iiar A / j rr' �G / �, �! ! ! � el�� /{ � f iii >� ,�"� '�i .. I�r r r,: Ylf��/f� n aGuw'1�.�. `�uddxvr< %„ deli.,' �of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor Public Works Department - Bob Giberson, Director INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: 2016 Grant Applications Project Nos. 98610403, 90310404, 90710405, 90710404, 91610401 ISSUE Authorize the submittal of grant applications for federal and state transportation funds. BACKGROUND The USDOT announced that TIGER FY 2016 grant applications are due on April 28, 2016 and a new FASTLane NHFP freight program has been authorized in the FAST Act (National Highway Freight Program) with an expected April 14, 2016 application deadline. The Strander Boulevard Extension Phase 3 Project should score very well in both programs. PSRC is overseeing the Call for the Regional and Countywide competitive process for federal transportation grants. The Regional grant applications are due on April 13, 2016 and the Countywide applications are due May 6, 2016. WSDOT has announced the Call for Projects for the Pedestrian /Bicycle Program and the Safe Routes to School Program with grant applications due on May 6, 2016 and May 13, 2016 respectively. Proposed grant applications are highlighted in YELLOW. DISCUSSION Strander Boulevard Extension Phase 3 Project (* Plan A Final Phase I TIGER 2016 1 PSRC /FHWA FMSIB I TIB /Ports /Renton/Tukwila $38,000,000 $20,000,000 $5,146,750 $ 51000,000 $8,000,000 Plan B Final Phase FASTLane PSRC /FHWA FMSIB TIB /Ports /Renton/Tukwila $38,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,146,750 $5,000,000 $27,000,000 S 144th Street Bridge Sidewalks - Safe Routes to School Project Total I City 104 Fund Safe Routes to School $1,000,000 $100,000 $900,000 TUC/TOD Pedestrian Improvements ( * *) Project Total City 104 Fund Proposed Mitigation PSRC /FHWA State Ped/Bic cle Pro ram $1,100,000 $580,000 $20,000 $500,000 $500,000 Tukwila International Boulevard — Pedestrian Crossing Between S 140th St and S 144th St (Walk and Roll Plan) Project Total City 104 Fund Ped/Bic cle Program $750,000 $0 $750,000 W' W Eng\OTHER'Grant App ications\2010nfo Memo Grant Apphcatbns - 2016 RRT sb.docx 28 2016 Grant Applications Page 2 March 18, 2016 2017 Annual Overlay and Repair Program — Central Business District Pro'ect Total Cit 104 Fund PSRC /FHWA Preservation $1,000,000 $135,000 $865,000 ( *) PSRC /FHWA funding applications will include both the Regional and Countywide processes. ( * *) Funding applications may include one of the programs listed or applications could be submitted for both programs. RECOMMENDATION Committee approval to submit grant applications for the grant funds listed above. Attachments: PSRC /FHWA Program Information Sheets Pedestrian and Bicycle Program & Safe Routes to School Program Information Sheets CIP Sheets for: Strander Blvd/SW 270 St Extension S 1441h St Bridge — SBdewalks TUC/TOD Pedestrian Improvements Walk and Roll Program Annual Overlay and Repair Program WAPW Eng "OTHER%Grant Apphcations\2016'ttnfo Memo Grant Applications - 2016 RRT sb.docx 29 Sponsors will present their projects on April 21 st and April 22nd 'The Regional Project Evaluation Committee will recommend projects for funding on May 26th and 27th --------------------------------- This process will occur in 2017 Countywide, recommendations submitted to PSI C on June 20nd -------------------------------- ------------------ --- ------- - - The Transportation Operators Committee will recommend projects for funding on June 22nd ----------------------------------- 30 2016 Project Selection Process: PSRC's FHWA Funds Estimated 2018-2020 FHWA Funds (in millions, rounded) Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds $149.10 Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) Funds* $80.10 Total Estimated FFY 2018-2020 Funds Available for Programming $229.20 Adjustment for 2014 Supplemental Funding Action and FFY 2015 Final Allocations STP Funds $16.2 million $132.90 CMAQ Funds $6.9 million $73.20 Total Estimated Funds Available for Programming $206.10 Funds Taken Off the Top 10% for bicycle/pedestrian set-aside (STP & CMAQ) $20.61 6.6% for Kitsap County adjustment (per 2015 OFM population estimate) (STP) $8.77 20% of STP for preservation set-aside $26.58 5% from previous preservation set-aside to countywide forums $6.65 PSRC Work Program (STP) - $1m per year $3.00 Total Funds taken off the top $65.61 Funds remaining for Regional & Countywide processes $140.49 50150% split: Regional Process $70.25 50150% split: Countywide Processes $70.25 Regional Process Rural Town Centers & Corridors Program $3.00 Rernaliting for Regional Cornpetition $67.25 SIFP $26M CIAAQ $4035 Regional Process Total: $70.25 Countywide Processes 50% of $140.49 $70.25 County plus Kitsap County clistibution $8.77 $85.66 plus 5% from previous preservation set-aside $6.65 20% Pres plus funds for bicycle/pedestrian set-aside $20.61 $47.19 plus funds for preservation set-aside $26.58 Totals Countywide Process Total., $132.85 Breakdown of Countywide Funds I County 2015 Pop % ShareA 10% NM 20% Pres Subtotals CMAQ STP** Totals King County 52.65% $43.11 $10.85 $14.00 $67.96 $18.52 $49.43 $67.96 Kitsap County 6.62% $9.21 $1.36 $1.76 $12.34 $0.00 $12.34 $12.34 Pierce County 21,29% $17.43 $4.39 $5.66 $27.48 $7.49 $19.99 $27.48 Snohomish County 1 19.43%1 $15.911 $4.001 $5.171 $25.08 $684 $18.241 $25.08 Totals 1 100.00%1 $85.661 $20.611 $26.581 $132.851 $32.85 $100.001 $132.85 *A portion of CMAQ funds must be spent in the PM,,s maintenance area; this amount is being determined incoordination with FHWA A Note -since Kitsap'sshare of funds is taken "off the top," the remaining portion of countywide funds is assigned proportionately to the other three counties. **A required minimum amount of STP must be spent in the federally designated rural area, at an estimate of $2.89 million per year for 2018-2020. Per policy, these amounts by county are based on the average between the federally defined rural population and rural center line miles, and are as follows: King County $2.43 million; Kitsap County $1.33 million; Pierce County $2.17 million; Snohomish County $2.74 million 31 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program and Safe Routes to School Program Overview 2016 Charlotte Claybrooke and Ed Spilker Local Programs Washington State Department of Transportation Pedestrian and Bicycle Program and Safe Routes to School Program Webinar February 9, 2016 Both Programs 2017 -2019 • All roads • All public agencies are eligible • Projects must: Comply with funding requirements Be in or be put in the local transportation improvement plan • No match is required Pedestrian and Bicycle Program • $18 million expected • State funds • Application due - May 6, 2016 • 2015 -2017 range of funded requests $10,600 to $1,586,821 • May include design only type projects Safe Routes to School Program • $19 million expected $11,400,000 federal $7,750,000 state • Application due May 13, 2016 • 2015 -2017 range of funded requests $90,000 to $1,200,000 • Nonprofit entities are eligible Crossings and Intersection Improvements NACTO Urban Street Design Guide Project will be constructed in three phases. Phase I extended Stander Blvd /SW 27th St from Oaksdale Ave to STATUS: Naches Ave SW. Phase II constructed a 2 lane roadway from Naches to the Sounder Train's Tukwila Longacres Station's parking lot. Phase III will construct the undercrossing of the UPRR and complete the 4 lane roadway from West Valley Highway in Tukwila to Naches Ave SW in Renton. MAINT. IMPACT: New street. Project partners include the City of Renton, Boeing, WSDOT, FMSIB, Sound Transit, Metro, Amtrak, and COMMENT: BNSF and UP Railroads. Funds in 2015 -16 are for updated cost estimates and grant applications. STP (PSRC) and TIGER grants were unsuccessful in 2014 and 2015. FINANCIAL Through Estimated (in $000's) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BEYOND TOTAL EXPENSES Tukwila's Share 1,000 Tukwila's Share of Renton's Phases 1 & ll 1,000 Design 41 14 1,500 3,000 4,555 Land (R/W) 104 450 1,000 1,554 Wetland Mitigation 50 500 550 Const. Mgmt. 3,750 1,050 4,800 Construction 20,500 6,700 27,200 TOTALEXPENSES1 1,145 1 141 2,000 1 28,750 1 7,750 1 0 1 01 0 1 01 39,659 FUND SOURCES Proposed TIGER Grant 20,000 20,000 Proposed State TIB Grant 3,000 3,000 Proposed STP Grant 2,000 2,000 Proposed FMSIB Grant 5,000 5,000 NW Arena Mitigation 3,000 2,000 5,000 City Oper. Revenue 1,145 14 2,000 750 750 0 0 0 0 4,659 TOTAL SOURCES 1,145 1 141 2,000 1 28,750 1 7,750 1 01 0 1 0 1 0 1 39,659 37 2016 - 2021 Capital Improvement Program 28 CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY 2015 to 2020 PROJECT: S 144th St Bridge - Sidewalks Project No. 90310404 DESCRIPTION: Widen existing sidewalks on bridge over 1 -5 between 51st Ave S and 53rd Ave S. JUSTIFICATION: Improve pedestrian safety particularly for school route. STATUS: Design report needed to determine feasibility. MAINT. IMPACT: Minimal for additional sidewalk width. COMMENT: Coordination with WSDOT and Sound Transit required. Proposed grants include Safe Routes to School and State Transportation Improvement Board. FINANCIAL Through Estimated (in S000's) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 BEYOND TOTAL EXPENSES Design 275 275 Land (R/W) 0 Const. Mgmt. 100 100 Construction 844 844 TOTAL EXPENSES 1 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 1,219 1 1,219 FUND SOURCES Awarded Grant 0 Proposed Grant 927 927 Mitigation Actual 0 Traffic Impact Fees 0 City Oper. Revenue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 292 292 TOTAL SOURCES 1 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 1,219 1 1,219 2015 - 2020 Capital Improvement Program �' 38 CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY 2015 to 2020 PROJECT: TUCITOD Pedestrian Improvements Project No. 90710405 DESCRIPTION: Construct bike /pedestrian connection between the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) and Tukwila Station, with service by Amtrak Sounder Commuter Rail/Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area. Connecting the TUC to the Tukwila Longacres Station is needed to increase pedestrian mobility, improve JUSTIFICATION: access, and support more urban levels of development within walking distance of Tukwila Station. The connection involves a pedestrian path extending from Baker Blvd via the planned TUC Pedestrian Bridge and a pedestrian tunnel under the UPRR track embankment. Additional phases will extend the corridor to the mall. STATUS: See Tukwila Urban Center - Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge on page 12. For 2016, funding of $120k has $100k for the transportation corridor and $20k for the UPRR tunnel analysis. MAINT. IMPACT: COMMENT: Mitigation listed is $20k from Sound Transit for pedestrian underpass of the UPRR tracks. FINANCIAL Through Estimated fin 5000'w1 2013 201d 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 BEYOND TOTAL EXPENSES Design 70 300 370 Land (RfW) 100 100 Const. Mgmt. 0 Construction 700 700 TOTAL EXPENSES 1 0 1 01 01 70 1 0 1 0 1 01 01 1,100 1 1,170 FUND SOURCES Awarded Grant 0 Proposed Grant 500 500 Proposed Mitigation 20 20 Traffic Impact Fees 0 City Oper. Revenue 0 0 0 70 0 0 0 0 580 650 TOTAL SOURCES 1 01 01 01 70 1 01 01 01 01 1,100 1 1,170 2015 - 2020 Capital Improvement Program 29 39 CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY 2015 to 2020 PROJECT: Walk & Roll Program (Nonmotorized Transportation Plan) Project No. 90710404 DESCRIPTION: Evaluate deficiencies and create a prioritized list of projects and recommended design standards. JUSTIFICATION: Enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle safety, transportation choices, and encourage walking and biking as an alternative. Walk & Roll Plan was adopted in 2009. A Design Report for highest priority sidewalks and bicycle routes STATUS: was completed in 2010. A multi -modal level of service is identified as an outstanding program element in the City's Transportation Plans. MAINT. IMPACT: COMMENT: Ongoing program, intent is to sync up the non - motorized with the motorized transportation planning, which is conducted on a six -year cycle. Next Transportation Element of Comp Plan update will be in 2021. FINANCIAL Through Estimated tin snnn'iai 2(113 2n1d 2(115 2n1R 2n17 2n1R 2(119 2n2n RF_YOND TOTAL EXPENSES Design 63 140 175 378 Land(R/W) 0 Const. Mgmt. 0 Construction 8 8 TOTAL EXPENSES 1 71 1 0 140 1 0 01 01 01 01 175 1 386 FUND SOURCES Awarded Grant 8 8 Proposed Grant 0 Mitigation Actual 0 Traffic Impact Fees 0 City Oper. Revenue 63 0 140 0 0 0 0 0 175 378 TOTAL SOURCES 1 71 1 01 140 1 01 01 01 01 01 175 1 386 2015 - 2020 Capital Improvement Program 22 40 CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY 2015 to 2020 PROJECT: Annual Overlay and Repair Program Project No. 91310401 DESCRIPTION: Select, design and construct asphalt and concrete pavement overlays of arterial and residential streets. JUSTIFICATION: Preserve and maintain the street structure in a safe and useable state by resurfacing before failure which also minimizes costs. Some individual sites may be coordinated with water, sewer, and surface water projects. STATUS: Each year various sections of roadway throughout the City are designed and constructed for asphalt overlay. MAINT. IMPACT: Reduces annual maintenance. COMMENT: Ongoing project. Only one year actuals shown in first column. FINANCIAL Through Estimated (in snnn'eal 2n13 2111d 2n15 2111R 2n17 2n1R 2n19 2n2n RFYANn TMAI EXPENSES Design 48 100 125 125 150 150 175 175 175 1,223 Land(R/W) 0 Const. Mgmt. 175 175 175 200 200 225 225 230 1,605 Construction 1,125 1,250 1,260 1,300 1,320 1,325 1,330 1,340 10,250 TOTAL EXPENSES 1 481 1,400 1 1,550 1 1,560 1 1,650 1 1,670 1 1,725 1 1,730 1 1,745 1 13,078 FUND SOURCES Awarded Grant 0 Proposed Grant 0 Mitigation Actual 0 Mitigation Expected 0 City Oper. Revenue 48 1,400 1,550 1,560 1,650 1,670 1,725 1,730 1,745 13,078 TOTAL SOURCES 1 481 1,400 1 1,550 1 1,560 1 1,650 1 1,670 1 1,725 1 1,730 1 1,745 1 13,078 2015 - 2020 Capital Improvement Program 18 41 riOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd) January 19, 2016 MEETING SUMMARY Members in Attendance Councilmember Dana Ralph (Chair) Mayor Carol Benson (Vice-Chair) Mayor Dave Hill Councilmember Bill Peloza Councilmember Debi Wagner Councilmember Dave Kaplan Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge Stephanie Pure Councilmember Kathy Hougardy Councilmember Linda Johnson Elizabeth Leavitt Kelly McGourty Chelsea Levy Charles Prestrud I. Approval of December 15, 2015 SCATBd Meeting Summary The meeting summary was approved with no changes. City of Kent City of Black Diamond City of Algona City of Auburn City of Burien City of Des Moines Federal Way King County City of Tukwila City of Maple Valley Port of Seattle PSRC Sound Transit (Alternate) WSDOT (Alternate) 11. Reports Chair Ralph reported that the PSRC Transportation Policy Board passed recommendations for the regional grant project selection process and recommended funding amounts for the rural and preservation set-asides. Mayor Hill reported that the RTC will be having workshops for its members on Metro's Service Guidelines, Long-range Plan, and King County's Strategic Climate Action Plan. Chair Ralph also reported that the 2016 SCATBd Legislative Message pamphlets are printed and available at the meeting for members to take. 111. Budget Discussion: Chair Ralph stated that at the December meeting, there was a request for discussion in January about how revenue from the October 2015 Advanced Transportation Technology will be reserved for future use. A copy of the consultant's (CATES) financial report from the conference is included with the agenda. The financial report indicates that $10,525.69 is being held by the consultant jointly for ETP, SCATBd, and SeaShore, for a future conference. At ETD's January 8 meeting, they requested the consultant return the $10,525.69, and have King County, the financial administrator for ETP, SCATBd, and SeaShore, hold this money in trust for future joint ventures. In addition, SCATBd has approximately $7,000 in its account, and should collect about $1,500 more after all 2016 dues are collected. In response to comments, members approved a motion to return SCATBd's proportional share of funds being held by the consultant to SCATBd. Comments: • Hill — Concerned about jointly sharing funds with the other boards, and recommended SCATBd asking for its proportional share back. • Hougardy — Requested a budget discussion of SCATBd's finances at the February meeting. • Prestrud — WSDOT was also a contributor to the conference, but does not expect any funding back. He believes that any leftover funding is intended only for use be ETP, SCATBd, and SeaShore. 42 IV. City of Kent 228th Grade Separation Project Update: 8th Chad Bieren, Kent City Engineer, gave a presentation on Kent's 228th Separation Project. South 228th is an East-West corridor that will connect SR 167 to 1-5 and the future SR 509 extension. The project is approximately $80 million with local and partner financial investments. The project includes three phases, with Phase One, the South 228th Street West Leg, and the Phase Two, Burlington Northern Railroad Grade Separation, complete—Phase Three, the Union Pacific Grade Separation is currently underway. Vice-Chair Benson said that they will be looking to have cities present on local projects throughout the year, and asked members to think about projects in their cities that could be presented to SCATBd. V. Public Comment and Good of the Order: There was no public comment. Chair Ralph asked members if there are any topics that should be considered for SCATBd's 2016 work plan. Members made the following suggestions: • Port of Seattle Airport Master Plan update • 1-405 ETL update • Legislator visit/discussion King County Metro Long-range Plan update • King County Roads Service's Bridges and Roads Task Force update • SR -167 financial projections • WSDOT Gateway Project update • Maple Valley SR 169 connection and multi-city coordination update • Sound Transit's ST3 package, environmental reviews, projects details, and relationship with Metro's Long-range Plan development. • PSRC Parking study and analysis Councilmember Peloza let members know that Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus was appointed to the Sound Transit board. Other Attendees: Lacey Jane Wolf, Kent Katie Kuciemba, SCA Golden, WSDOT Wes Edwards, KCDOT -Mike Perez, Federal Way Florendo Cabudol, SeaTac -Rick Andrews, Burien Tamie Deedey, Black Diamond -Maiya Andy Williamson, Black Diamond Don Vondran, Covington -Tommy Owen, Des Moines 2 43 SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd) MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, February 16, 2016 9:00 — 11:00 a.m. SeaTac City Hall 4800 South 188th Street SeaTac 1. Open Meeting Action 9:00 a.m. • Breakfast provided by City of Normandy Park • Introductions • Approve January 19, 2016 SCATBd Meeting Summary 2. Reports and Communications Reports and 9:05 a.m. • Chair and Vice Chair Discussion • Participant Updates from RTC and Other Regional Committees 3. What the FAST Act means for Local Jurisdictions Reports and 9:20 a.m. Emiko Atherton, Director, National Complete Streets Coalition Discussion Chris Rall, Pacific Northwest Field Organizer, T4America 4. Sumner/Pacific Manufacturing and Growth Center Expansion Reports and 9:45 a.m. Ryan Windish, Sumner Interim Community Development Director Discussion 5. Consideration of ST3 Candidate Projects comment letter Discussion 10:10 a.m. and Potential Action 6. SCATBd Financial Report Reports and 10:30 a.m. Wes Edwards, King County 1 Discussion 7. • Public Comment 10:40 a.m. • For the Good of the Order • Next SCATBd Meeting: March 15, 2016 • March Meeting Breakfast — City of Pacific M1 SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd) February 16, 2016 MEETING SUMMARY Members in Attendance Councilmember Dana Ralph (Chair) - Kent Jim Morgan — Pacific Mayor Carol Benson (Vice-Chair) — Black Diamond Councilmember Peter Kwon - SeaTac Councilmember Dawn Dofelmire — Algona Councilmember Kathy Hougardy - Tukwila Councilmember Bill Peloza - Auburn Councilmember Linda Johnson - Maple Valley Councilmember Debi Wagner - Burien Elizabeth Leavitt - Port of Seattle Councilmember Dave Kaplan — Des Moines Commissioner Don Meyer — Port of Tacoma Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge - Federal Way Chelsea Levy — Sound Transit Chris Arkills - King County Charles Prestrud - WSDOT Mark Hoppen — Normandy Park I. Approval of January 19, 2016 SCATBd Meeting Summary The meeting summary was approved with no changes. 11. Reports Chair Ralph reported that the RTC will be hearing about Metro's Strategic Guidelines and Long Range Plan updates in the coming months. Also, additional copies of SCATl3d's legislative agenda brochure are still available. Please let Wes Edwards know if you would like copies. 111. What the Fast Act Means for Local Jurisdictions: Emiko Atherton, National Complete Streets Coalition Director, and Chris Rall, T4America's Pacific Northwest Field Organizer, provided an update on the recently passed federal surface transportation program. The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act was passed on December 3, 2015. It is a $305 billion, five-year authorization for the federal surface transportation program, passenger rail program, and adds new highway freight funding programs. This bill will split $225 billion to highway programs, and $61 billion to transit programs. The FAST Act increases local funding provided to metropolitan areas, but the popular TIGER grant programs were not authorized. The new freight programs begin with $1.95 billion nationally in 2016, rising to $2.5 billion in 2020. Allotment of freight formula funds are based on highway formulas, not freight or tonnage movement in states. Transit formula grants will include $9.3 billion in 2016, increasing to $10.2 billion in 2020. The program also includes transit investment grants at $2.3 billion per year from 2016 through 2020. The program also includes additional formula and grant funding for buses and bus facilities. • Ralph —The Governor is considering increasing the distribution formula for local jurisdictions to receive federal funding that is distributed by the state. He will review the allocation with a variety of local and state agency officials, and elected officials. IV. Sumner/Pacific Manufacturing and Growth Center Expansion: Ryan Windish, Sumner Interim Community Development Director, presented on the Sumner and Pacific Proposal for a new PSRC designated Manufacturing and Industrial Center (MIC). The proposed MIC would cover 2,100 acres, include 12 million square feet of industrial space and 10,000 existing jobs, and would provide growth for 10,000 more jobs. The process to designate this area a MIC began in 2010 with designation planned to occur in early 2016. After the MIC is designated, Sumner and Pacific have committed to a subarea planning process as part of the PSRC approval, which will look to further address concerns regarding transportation, open space, and environmental impacts. Most of the transportation projects that will support the MIC are complete, however the SR 167 improvements that will be completed as part of WSDOT's Gateway Program will provide significant transportation improvements in the area. 45 V. Consideration of ST3 Candidate Projects Comment Letter: Chair Ralph asked members to look at the draft letter to Sound Transit that was provided in the meeting materials. As Sound Transit is refining the candidate projects that will be proposed in a final ST3 package, SCATBd should add their support for South King County projects by sending the drafted letter. Councilmember Peloza reported that Sound Transit is returning funding to the Auburn and Kent garage projects as part of the ST2 program to continue with their design, after funding was reduced for these projects during the recession. Councilmember Hougardy asked that the Boeing Access Road infill light rail station be added to the letter. Due to the timing, Chair Ralph asked if SCATBd members would tentatively approve the draft letter to Sound Transit, and allow staff to make the suggested changes after the meeting in order to send it as soon as possible. ACTION: SCATBd approved sending a letter to Sound Transit recommending South King County projects to be included in an ST3 package. VI. SCATBd Financial Report: Wes Edwards provided a copy of SCATBd financial balance sheet as of February 2016. SCATBd had about $8,500 in its account, and most member cities had paid their 2016 dues, Currently, there are no financial policies that SCATBd has created to guide how they expend funds. Members suggested that SCATBd should develop rules or policies, and staff suggested that the SCATBd Operating Procedures could be amended at any time to include financial policies. Councilmember Hougardy expressed concern about how SCATBd's funding was spent in 2015 on the Advanced Technology Conference held by CATES, but recognized that is too late to revisit the terms of that agreement as no contract was in place. Councilmember Hougardy, Peloza, and Kaplan offered to form a committee to propose financial policies for SCATBd to consider. Mayor Bernie Talmas of Woodinville also spoke to SCATBd members regarding CATES planned use of funding that was left over from the conference in 2015. He said CATES was anticipating that if the conference in 2015 was successful, they would use the remaining funds as seed money for future events. This allowed them to keep their fees low in 2015, by anticipating potential future work. VII. Public Comment and Good of the Order: There was no public comment. Lacey Jane Wolf, Kent Katie Kuciemba, SCA Mike Golden, WSDOT Wes Edwards, KCDOT Rick Perez, Federal Way William Appleton, SeaTac Maiya Andrews, Burien Tamie Deedey, Black Diamond Andy Williamson, Black Diamond Joe Welsh, Auburn Andrew Merges, Des Moines Louis Strander 2 46 1. Open Meeting • Breakfast provided by City of Pacific • Introductions Action 9:00 a.m. • Approve February 16, 2016 SCATBd Meeting Summary 2. Reports and Communications • Chair or Vice Chair Report and 9:05 a.m. • Participant Updates from RTC and Other Regional Discussion Committees 3. Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program Update Report and Brian Nielsen, WSDOT Deputy Program Administrator Discussion 9:15 a.m. 4. SCATBd Recommendation for PSRC Regional Projects Report and Cities' Staff Action 9:50 a.m. 5. King County Bridges and Roads Task Force Report and Task Force Member and King County Roads Services Discussion 10:30 a.m. 6. • Public Comment • For the Good of the Order 10:55 a.m. • Next SCATBd Meeting: April 19, 2015 • April Meeting Breakfast — City of Renton 47 r A South County Area Transportation Board MS: KSC-TR-0814 201 South Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Phone: (206) 477 -3812 Fax: (206) 684-2111 February 19, 2016 Sound Transit The Honorable Dow Constantine, Chair, & Board of Directors 401 South Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 The South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) candidate projects. SCATBd's 15 cities in King County collaborate to improve the regional transportation systems that support the State's economy. Greater connectedness in the South County region benefits all SCATBd jurisdictions and the 720,000 people who live here. Our highway systems are overburdened. Many of our commuter trains and buses are full. More transit investments will take single-occupant vehicles off the road during the most congested hours. Furthermore, transit reduces air pollution and promotes more walkable and bike- friendly communities, thereby providing public health benefits to all ages of the population. We are confident that the South King County Subarea of the Sound Transit district can generate revenue within the district to accomplish the proposed investments below needed to improve regional transit connections. South County's participation in the region's economic recovery has already allowed Sound Transit to restore several projects from Sound Transit 2, including the Auburn and Kent Sounder Station Access projects. We urge Sound Transit to completely fulfill the promises of Sound Transit 2. With ST3 funding, the following projects can be completed closer to the time frame that voters intended: • S-01 Kent/Des Moines to Star Lake Link light rail extension • 5 -06 Expand Sounder South Train Platforms to 8 Cars To make the most of the Sound Transit 2 investments already completed, the following projects should also be included in the ST3 package: Algona • Auburn • Black Diamond * Burien • Covington • Des Moines • Enumclaw * Federal Way • Kent • King County • Maple Valley Muckleshoot Indian Tribe • Normandy Park • Pacific • Renton • SeaTac • Tukwila • Pierce Transit • Port of Seattle • Sound Transit • Puget Sound Regional Council • Washington State Department of Transportation 48 r-M South County Area Transportation Board MS: KSC-TR-0814 201 South Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Phone: (206) 477-3812 Fax: (206) 684-2111 • S-02 Star Lake (272nd) to Federal Way Link light rail extension • S-03-04 Federal Way to Tacoma Dome Station Link light rail extension • 5 -05 Tacoma Dome Station to Tacoma Mall Link light rail extension • S-07 Additional South Sounder Platform Extensions • 5 -08 Additional Sounder Service • S-15 South Sounder Access Program • C-09 Infill Light Rail Station: Boeing Access Road • C-10 Infill Sounder Station: Boeing Access Road • C-12 Additional parking at Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) Station • C -13 West Seattle/Junction to Burien Transit Center Light Rail • E-02 Option 1 or 3 1-405 Bus Rapid Transit Lower Capital to Burien Transit Center • P-05 HCT Study: Light Rail Extending from West Seattle to Burien and SeaTac Airport Station • P-06 HCT Study: Light Rail Directly Linking Burien to Tukwila and Renton • R-05 System Access Program (Pedestrian and bicycle access, bicycle parking, transit) With 329,000 jobs located in the South County area alone, we need reliable and convenient transportation to jobs within and outside of South County to ensure continued economic growth and quality of life in our communities and the Puget Sound Region as a whole. SCATBd looks forward to collaborating further with the Sound Transit Executive Board in the planning of Sound Transit 3 to achieve that goal. Sincerely, D a-r-0- " Dana Ralph Councilmember, City of Ken! SCATB• Chair Carol Benson Mayor, City • Black Diamond SCATBd Vice-Chair Algona • Auburn • Black Diamond • Burien • Covington • Des Moines • Enumclaw • Federal Way • Kent • King County • Maple Valley Muckleshoot Indian Tribe • Normandy Park • Pacific • Renton • SeaTac • Tukwila • Pierce Transit • Port of Seattle • Sound Transit • Puget Sound Regional Council • Washington State Department of Transportation 49