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Home My WebLink AboutTIC 2019-05-21 Item 2E - Grant Acceptance - 2019-2021 WSDOT Regional Mobility Grant Program AwardCity f Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Director BY: Kate Wendel, Lead Transportation Outreach Coordinator Alison Turner, Transportation Outreach Coordinator Chris Andree, TDM Program Assistant CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: May 14,2019 SUBJECT: WSDOT Regional Mobility Grant Program Award 2019-2021 ISSUE The Transportation OenlandyWmnogennen1(TOK8)Proonannioaekingforaporovo to accept the Regional Mobility Grant (RMG) Program Award 2019-2021, a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) grant. BACKGROUND In recent years, the Cih/ST[)M P[Ogr8O8 has [8C8ivgd RK8{3funding through @ partnership with King County Metro, who provided pass -through funds to reduce drive alone trips in south King County. With the previous grant funding concluding, the Citv'S TOK8 Pn]gr8rn applied for RMG funding for the 2O19-2021grant cycle tOcontinue T[]K4outreach activities iDTukwila and partnering south King County jurisdictions. DISCUSSION The F{K4G project, to be implemented July 1, 2019 through June 30. 2021, will focus UD providingT[)M services sAselected activity centers (e.g. business porke, cnnnrneroia| and n8sid8nUol multi -tenant bui|dingn, educational institutions) and congested corridors within TUkVVi|8 and the partnering jU[iSdiCLiUOS of Renton, G8@T8C. and Kent to reduce drive 8|0ng travel and traffic COn08StiOD in south King County. A key SLn8t8Qy is to develop partnerships with embedded organizations in the communities we are serving to facilitate more effective outreach and improve long-term program outcomes. FINANCIAL IMPACT The City will need tOprovide $4O.O0Oinmatch funding for the grant C20%Ofthe $2OO.000 program budg8U; this will b8provided through the Citv'ST[]MAllocation (formerly called the Commute Trip Reduction /CTR\A||OC8UOn\.There will b8nOimpact tOthe general fund. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to accept the WSDOT Regional Mobility Grant Program Award in the amount Of$180.000and consider this item Onthe Consent Agenda 8t the June 3.201g. Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: City UfTukwila award letter 123 Transportation Building 31OMaple Park Avenue eLE po.Box 47aoo Olympia, wxoosn4-/aun 3e0-705-7000 TTY 1-800-833'6388 www.msuotvu.gvv May 8,20l9 Jack Pace City ofTukwila 63OO5outhcenterB|vd,Suite lOO Tukwila, VVA9Ol88 Subject: 2019-2021 Regional Mobility Grant Program Award Dear Jack Pace: Congratulations! WSDOT is pleased to provide your organization a Regional Mobility Grant (RM(S)for the 2Ol9-2OIlbiennium. $9hmillion instate funding will support nineteen new projects and 29 continuing projects. Please note that this letter only applies tothe RW1G Program. Notifications for otherVV5OOT public transportation grant programs will be sent separately toapplicants. Award Youravvardb\ are listed in the table below. Projects funded into the 20I1'3033state biennium are contingent upon legislative approval of the state's budget and federal appropriations. Your contract will reflect ifyou have continuing four-year projects orreappropriatedfunds. Project 2019-2021 Award 2021-2023 Award South King County Regional TDMfor Centers and Corridors $160,000 Scoring Methodology An independent review panel evaluated applications using four criteria: (1) Delay reduction (2) Connectivity improvement (3) Project performance (4) Readiness to proceed Based on their scores, a ranked list was calculated. The ranked project list was submitted to the Legislature for final determination. Expenditures Please note that funds are reimbursable forgrant'supported activities beginning July l, 2019. Project expenditures accrued prior to this date may not be charged to your award. 124 Jack Pace City ofTukwila May G,20I9 Page Primary Points ofContact Monica Ghosh is your primary WSOOTcontact. Monica will assist you in developing your project scope, schedule of deliverables, budget and contract execution. She can be reached at 36D'8lO'Ol3Iorghoshnno@modot.vva.gov. The Public Transportation Division is committed to your p ject's success. Please let us know how we may help. Contact Stacy Wyman, Grants Analyst, at vvyrnanst@xvsdot.vvo.gov if you have other questions or concerns. VVeappreciate the valuable services your agency provides. VVelook forward tofinalizing your grant agreement and funding your project. Don ChartockGrants and Community Partnerships Manager Public Transportation Division cc: Monica Ghosh,VVSDOT Katie Wendel, City of Tukwila 125 imetfl of egiona obility rant Program 2019-2021 Application This funding request is for public transportation projects that begin July 1, 2019, and last either two or four years. Applications must be received by WSDOT no later than 5 p.m. on July 13, 2018. WSDOT will review all submitted applications for errors and completeness and may request additional information/corrections from applicants, which may be submitted up to August 10, 2018. Unless requested by WSDOT, applicants may not submit any revisions to an application after the application due date of July 13, 2018. Complete one application per project. Please fill out the application electronically and save as an Adobe PDF file (as opposed to printing the application and scanning). See application instructions for more details. General Organization Information Legal Name of Organization City of Tukwila DBA (if applicable) Federal Tax ID Number 91-6001519 Statewide Vendor Number Mailing Address 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100 City Tukwila State WA Zip +4 (required) 98188 Billing Address (if different from mailing address) 6200 Southcenter Blvd. City Tukwila State WA Phone Number (206) 433-7140 Organization Director Jack Pace Applicant Contact Katie Wendel Zip +4 (required) 98188 Organization Director Email Address Jack.Pace@TukwilaWA.gov Applicant Contact Email Address Katie.Wendel@TukwilaWA.gov Project Contact Katie Wendel Project Contact Email Address Katie.Wendel@TukwilaWA.gov Identify the areas this project will serve: Legislative district(s): 11, 33, 47 County(ies): King Project Title: South King County Regional TDM for Centers and Corridors Duration of Project: ,/ Two Year (2019-2021) TIFour Year (2019-2023) Amount Requested for 2019 to 2021: $160,000 Amount Requested for 2021 to 2023 (for four year projects only): If your organization is submitting more than one project, list the titles of the projects in order of your funding priority. DOT Form 510-032 05/2018 126 Page 1 1.Using the VVebSit9.identify/define which T8MOsolutions are being proposed for your project. The following TSMOsolutions may beused for the project: ^ Alternative work hours ^ Community -based social marketing ^ Commute trip reduction (CTR)programs ^ Emergency Ride Home programs ^ Employee incentives ^ Mode choice ^ Non -motorized facilities and improvements ^Rideaharingimprovements ^ Route choice ^Te|eoommuUng 2. What is the proposed scope of work for this project? The project will focus on providing TDM services at selected activity centers (e.g. business parks, commercial and residentia|mu|ti4anon1bui|dinRo.eduoatona|insdtutions)and/orcongenU*dconidnrovvhhinTukwi|aandvviU provide assistance and resources in the partnering jurisdictions of Renton, SeaTac, and Kent to reduce drive alone travel and traffic congestion in south King County. The project will help increase transportation options at sites that have not received Commute Trip Reduction program support, such as smaller employers, who also may not have adequate resources to subsidize alternative transportation programs. A key strategy will include the development of partnerships with embedded organizations in the communities we are serving to facilitate more effective outreach and improve long-term program outcomes. The program will integrate innovative transportation demand management technologies and solutions as feasible. The project may include non -motorized facilities and improvements, depending onthe infrastructure needs ofsites. 3o. Using the Corridor Sketch Surnmary Viewer, identify the corridor nunnbeds\affected bvyour project. If your project does not affect the state highway systenn, identify other roads/intersections that would be affected. Corridor |DCorridor Name Y6Congested 4051'5:1-405Jot(Tukwi|a)to1-90Jot(Geatde)37.85 4Q4|'5:Tacoma to|-4O5Jot(Tukwi|a)27.22 5O4|-4O5:|'5Jct(Tukwi|o)toBellevue City Center 08.17 382SIR 518:SIR 5OSJntto|'5Jnt(Tuhwi|a)50.3G 503SR1G7:King County (Paoific)h>SRBOO47.8O 384SIR 181:SIR 510Jct(Kant)to|-405(Tukwi|a)71.24 383SIR 515:SIR 518JcttoSIR S0OJct(Rontnn)4.33 385SIR A0U:|'5Jotto|-4O5Jot(Ren0un)25.12 3O0SR160:SEJones Rdho|-4O5(Renbon)Q7.88 38SSIR 0U0:|-4O5Jot(Renk/n)hm|'QUJot(Iaaaquah)36.16 5OOSR5Q0/SRS0:|'5Jot(Tukwi|a)hoSpokane St(Seatt|e)32.15 14OSR518:SR5O8Jct(Des Moines) toSR1S9Jct(Maple Valley) 52.04 409SR80/5U9:Tacoma toSR518Jnt(SenTao)48.8S 5O1SIR 509:SIR 510Jct(Des Moines) toSIR 5OS/188thStJct(SeoTao)22.02 DOT Form n1n-0oz nn/2om 3U |3the need for the project 8nd/0rthep j9Cth3elfidenUfSdin8ny|OC8|Orr8gi0na|p|8nS?|fSO.p|88S8 list the plans and describe coordination efforts. The City ofTukwila Commute Trip Reduction P|an, Comprehensive P|an, GTEC Plan, and Walk & Roll Plan all propose TDM strategies to help reduce congestion on regional roadways. TDM policies outlined in the Comprehensive Plan include: 13.5.3 Work with King County Metro and Sound Transit to provide amenities for transit riders, encourage transit use, and enhance multi -modal connections totransit. 13.5.4 Establish mode -split goals for all significant employment centers which will vary according to development densities, access to transportation service, and levels of congestion. 13.5.5 Continue to encourage the use of rideshare, transit, bioyde, and evolving technological transportation improvements. 13.5.0 Encourage transit -oriented uses, development patterns and pedestrian amenities in the vicinity of high -capacity transit stations. [I|fyour project i3in8COVntvvvithopOpu|8UOnUf[D0KJ0OOrrnorRth81OOrdersPUg8tG0VndLp|e8S8 d83Cri['e the coordination used t0d8[e|Upthe project 8ndthS|ei,e|Ofintegr8U0nr8preSBnted Oythe project. |f this does not apply t0your project Qp|egSe|e8e this section lank. The TDM Program has worked closely with various local and regional partners to implement current and past grant -funded TDM projects in Tukwila as well as the cities of Kent, Renton, SeaTac, Federal Way, and Burien, and will wecontinue tocoordinate our efforts with regional partners. TDM Program staff are members of the Puget Sound Regional Council's TDIVI Advisory Committee, which provides a regular opportunity for regional TOM stakeholders including implementers and mobility agencies to share information and coordinate efforts. Tukwila TDK4Program staff frequently contact or are contacted by other agencies' TDM programs to discuss emerging technology (e.g. trip logging apps, dockless bikeshare, shuttle services, etc.) to assess regional direction and opportunities for collaboration. 5. Describe the congestion, inefficiencies, and/or capacity constraints this projectwiUaddreaa. Relate the proposed project k]OneOfth8fO||OvvDgfOurindiC8tOnS0ft[GnSp0rt@UOnSySt8nnperfOmO8nCS[VVGOOT identified congested corridors; |oom||y identified corridors with level of service [)' E' or F; evaluation of transit capacity and market potential; or evaluation of first/last mile connections (including existing park and ride oapaoidea). Many regional VVSOOT'idondfiedcongested corridors fall within our project area. The following corridors are ator above 50Y6 congested: 504. 382, 384, 389. 148.AdditionaUy. the Tukwila and Kent Park and Rides had on occupancy rate of 100% and the Park and Ride in Renton was at 95% occupancy in 2016. Additionally, the SeaTactoSeattle morning commute "has the highest maximum throughput travel time index (K4T3|)ofthe twelve 1-5 commutes that WSDOT tracks in the central Puget Sound region." (source: 2017 WSDOT Corridor Capacity Report) As a result, south King County park and ride facilities and transit hubs are difficult for many who live and work inTukwila and south King County toaccess. 1� DOT Form n1�0oz raoo� n5/zn1e [I[}eScrUethe[anierSk}c0nneCUritv[ehwo8nCOUnU8sandn8giUna|pOpu|otiOnC8nt9nsUliSproject will address. Describe deficiencies in modal nonnections, eervioee, or public transportation mapooib/ in the project area. Much of south King County is characterized by historically auto -oriented development, and many barriers to connectivity exist, including hills, freeways, rivers and streams, as well as a fragmented system of sidewalks and limited available parking at transit stations and park and ride lots. The transit hubs in Tukwila and south King County provide connections to Seattle and other regional employment centers, and the demand for parking at transit hubs is high, demonstrating the need for improved first/last mile connections. Regional manufacturing and industrial areas have limited transit service and most transit service does not run late enough to accommodate workers with night shifts. OHow does this proposal address the transportation performance g8p(S)identified inquestions 5and 0? The program will encourage and facilitate use of alternative modes of travel (such as transit, active trenaportation, and hdeehoring) for work and non -work trips, including innovative solutions forfira0oet mile connectivity. This will allow more people to access new and emerging transportation options to help mitigate regional congestion. - This program will also help increase awareness and use of King County Metro's new Community Connections services, currently in development in Tukwila to address first/last mile connectivity and in Kent to improve second andthird'shift transportation access for workers inthe industrial valley. - This program will improve access to park and ride facilities and other transportation hubs by providing transportation resources and rewards to residents/employees and promoting innovative transportation solutions. DOT Form n1n-0oz nn/2o1e Project Schedule 88. Complete the appropriate S8{tiOOS of the t@[Je - e|Ovv Construction Project Activities Preliminary engineering start date "Environmental documentation complete (NEPA/SEPA) Property acquisition (lease or Contract advertisement Completion Date Contract award Construction start date Operationally complete Vehicle/Equipment Project Activities Completion Date Request for proposals (RFP)orInvitation for bid (|FB) publish date Contract award First vehicle delivery date All vehicles accepted Operating Project Activities Start service Completion _____ 7/1/2010 Complete service 8/30/2021 8[. DeSC[Oework that has already [geOaccomplished iOsupport 0fthe proposed project. Identify any and all schedule risks that may off8{t Urne|y completion of the project, and possible mitigation for each. TDM outreach to the residential and business communities has been conducted in Tukwila through a variety of methods that have laid the groundwork for building relationships and expanding implementation. The TDK4 Program has a presence at many City -hosted community events including middle and high schools, resident events, and employer events. TDM Program staff conduct small business outreach as part of current CMAQ, CT|G. and RMG (pass'thnoughfunding) programs. _13U DOT rom`n1o�3o rago� n5/2o1n Budget -8. Financial Plan Identify the schedule for the following project aoUiUes. If an acditv has already st8rtRdUdeGor [e the status of the activity in the notes section. If an activity does not apply to your project, denote as not applicable (N/A). Please note: If this project is ovvnnded funds from this grant pnogrmnnUa|| project costs that do not come from this grant award will -e considered re- Ui[ed matching funds. Should project sajngs occur_ the [SduCUOn will Oe applied proportionally tothe project-srnatch@ndth8Qr@ntGvv@rd. Project - cti , ity Total Project Funds Projectdesign $0 EnQi»eerinQ(pE))- Park and ride surface lot $ 0 Park and ride parking structure $O Funding Sources and Amounts Regional K4oJ|ity Other State Federal Grant Funds Funds L000|Funda Funds Other Funds Uoefu|Ofe 25 50 Transit center $ 0 Transit only, H0Kand BAT lanes O �0 Bus bulbs and sidewalks � Pedestrian/bicycle trail connoob�O ono � Bus shelters $ O � anohsigne| priority $ 0 G $U Passenger/bicycle amenities $0 �0 � 26 20 20 25 15 _ 15 _ 10 7 Transportation demand managoman (TDM) ~~~'~~~ PmmoUonoutreaoh/advertining $O 1.5x length of grant length of grant New bus route, extended bus route, increased frequency Street/train car rolling stock Fixed guideway Cutaway bus van chassis Cutaway bus truck chassis Rolling stock buses Land acquisition (purchaoo) Land acquisition (|eaoe) Other $U $0 $O _ $0 $0 $0 $0 $O 1.5x length of grant 30 _ 30 5 7 12 length of lease 1 Labor G12O.UO0 $40,000 $0 O Total Project Cost 96ofRNGContribution toOverall Project Cost (not toexceed 8O%) $160.000 $40.000 $0 $U DOT Form n1n-0oz nn/2o1e O[ Please identify the specific source(s) and the status of matching funds for the proposed project. If the matching funds are not yet necunad[please desohOenneosunasUaingtaken tonnidgete the hokofhaing insufficient funds toimplement the proposed project. Matching funds ($40,000) are from WSIDOT TDM Allocation, which is a non-competitive State fund. This allocation is secured through 2023. [�. Describe how and with what funds the project orservice will b8maintained after the funding expires. This project is designed to help facilitate behavior change and is expected tocontinue toshow long-term impact after the program concludes. The program will strive to establish sustainable low- to no -cost initiatives that partnering age ncies/orga n izations/em ployers can continue administering if additional funding is not available to continue subsidizing and incentivizing alternative transportation options. There will be no capital improvements or services to maintain; if non -motorized facilities or improvements are included, their maintenance will be provided by the property owner. The Tukwila TDM Program will seek funding to continue successful projects. The City of Tukwila's TDM Allocation is secured through 2023, which will facilitate ongoing outreach and support. DOT Form n1n-0oz nn/2o1e _�2 10. Describe your orgonizatinn'aexperience implementing similar types ofprojects. The Tukwila TDM Program has administered various state and federal TDM grants within Tukwila and has expanded to provide regional TDM services within partnering south King County cities starting in 2016 with the Regional CMAQ Program, a partnership with the cities of Renton, Kent, SeaTac, Federal Way, and Burien. The program implements a wide variety of demand management strategies including in person and one-on-one outreach, transportation options trainingo.employer Commute Trip Reduction assistance, online trip -logging incentive program management through RideshareOnline.com and SKCTrips.com, and event tabling. Staff are currently implementing a south King County regional CMAQ grant as well as a Commute Trip Innovation Grant (CTIG) to reduce employee trips to Sea-Tac Airport and are promoting the Just One Trip program throughout six south King County jurisdictions in partnership with King County Metro. This program will seek to be innovative, incorporating new technologies as approphnte, vvhi|o replicating successful strategies from other projects. For example, the CT|G grant at the Sea -Too Airport has demonstrated the impact of removing a barrier such as trip -logging to earn rewards. 11o. For projects UletinvolveUle purchase ofvehicles, will the vehicles meet the requirements set forth in VVAC194-39bvJune 1.2O18?(PRACTICABLE USE OFELECTRICITY AND B|OFUEL8TC>FUEL LOCAL GOVERNMENT VEHICLES, VESSELS, AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT) F� F� El Yes El No |fy8S[deSc[iO8how your purchasing plans meet the re, Ui[enO8ntS0fthe rules. N/A 13n DOT Form n10-0oz Page n5/zn1e 11[1. If no, use the evaluation criteria for each section below tO explain why it is not practicable to procure any Ofthe hOhiC|8types listed. ELECTRIC orELECTRIC HYBRID F— � _Ooeanotmeetyouroperadona|needa F� �_/connntnoeetchorgingroquirernentoduringrouUneuoanrthnoughfleetnoanagernentatrotegioe F— �_ ifeoyo|e cost is greater than the |ihacyde cost of the -ehio|e that your agency would otherwise procure Please explain your answer. 11o.FUELED |NWHOLE OR|NPART BYNATURAL GAS [)RPROPANE | Does not meet your operational needs [_ ihaoyo|e cost is greater than the |ifacyn|m cost of the [ghic|o that your agency would otherwise pn0nuna Please explain your answer. 12@. What Vehicle Trip (VT) and \AehiC|8 Miles Traveled (VMT) r8duCUOOS will your project achieve in Year 1 and Year 4? Year 1 reductions Year 4 reductions VT VMT 1,862,667 3.725.334 DOT Form n1n-0oz nn/2o1e _�4 12[l[}escrOethe methodology and assumptions used todnhQothese estimates. [1tochaupporUng calculations in an Excel file format to allow VV8OC>T staff to view the equations, fOnnu|8S. and C8|Cu|8ti0nS used to develop your reduction estimates. For examples of standard nnSthOdO|Og}( click here"'. The calculations are based on the assumption that our program will reach approximately 3% of the total residential and employee population in Tukwila (1,800 participants out of 60,000 residents/employees). Partnering jurisdictions' populations were not included in the calculations as these jurisdictions will receive general outreach or program replication on a less targeted and extensive scale. The calculations assume that participants (3% of the targeted population) will reduce an average of 10% of their trips over the course of the project period. The current drive alone mode split percentage was taken from the 2017 ACS Seattle -Tacoma -Bellevue MSA Commute Mode Share - Auto: Raw Value. The current carpooling mode split was taken from adding all other modes on the ACS mode share survey to find the remaining proportion, which likely primarily represents carpool and vanpon|/vanshareusern. Calculations and notes describing additional weighting and assumptions are included in the attached spreadsheet. 12C.Successful applicants must measure the performance Cf their project along with its VTand VMT reductions, each year for four years after the project iSOp8ratiOO8UyCOnnp|ete.VVh@tnnSthOdSOr strategies will you use 0odothis? The Tukwila TDM Program will administer a simple transportation survey or a direct measurement method of program participants as feasible to measure their VMT/VT and mode -split each year through 2025. ORCA card serial number tracking ofcard use usfeasible. - �5 DOT Form n1�0oz rvoo�o n5/zn1e Project Service Level Information For Operating Projects Only 13a. Provide the service level information requested below for this specific project: Project Specific Information 2021, (projected 24-months) 2023, (projected 24-months) Revenue Vehicle Hours Revenue Vehicle Miles Passenger Trips 13ir . :r ow were ser-ice-le: 01 estimates de:: eloped? Application Authority This application must be certified by someone authorized or delegated to sign contracts on behalf of your organization, such as the board chairperson or chief executive officer. Applications submitted without the oheokboxselected will be rejectedbyVV8OOTand will not beconsidered for grant funding. *y� ,/ I certifyEto the -- est of my knowledge- that the information in this application packet is true and accurate and that this organization has the necessary fiscal, data collection and managerial capabilities to implement and manage the p j8{t(S)8SSOCi8t8dvviththiSapp|iC8tiOn/S\. momn Allan Ekberg Title Mayor, City ofTukwila 7/13/2018 Date DOT Form n1n-0oz nn/2o1e - �8 Supplemental Information Supplemental information islimited tothe space below. You may use this space 0oelaborate oninformation provided in other sections of the application (indicate the specific question number). Try to keep your comments brief. WSDOT reserves the right to omit information exceeding the visible space provided. Tukwila Greenhouse Gas Policy: Resolution 1G40(Global Warming and Greenhouse Gases Reeo|ution): The City nfTukwila isofounding member nfthe King County Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C)The Joint Letter nf Commitment can befound here: Additional response to3b: The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Section of the Comprehensive Plan (Element 13 in Chapter 13, adopted in 2013) identifies policies to support TDM implementation. TDM policies outlined in the element are called out with the purpose toimprove mobility and increase efficiency ofthe transportation system byreducing drive alone trips and vehicle -miles traveled. The policies are designed to manage congestion, reduce the need to expand the transportation facilities, and lessens the environmental and neighborhood impacts of vehicle trips. The Tukwila GTEC Plan (2007) identified six -year mode -split targets for the City's Urban Center: 65.7% drive -alone trips and 34.3% non -drive -alone trips. Within the Urban Center, the City also developed a targeted Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) rate of 13.05. Attachments Checklist (Applications submitted without the required attachments will b8considered inDDrnp|et8.\ F71Onaft\/Tand VIMTreduction estimates for the project (suhrnitinExce|fi|oforrnoU |`/|Letterofoonfirrnadonfronlanypub|iotronsportodonprovidersrm|iedupontOochieve the performance estimates inthe grant application []Lettarfrom K8P[)/RTP{)verifying project i000naietentvviththmregiona|tronaportoUonp|onsorpo|ioieo ZOStt9rGfrVnn Orgoni--oUon3 committing matching funds [7�Copy of(or electronic link to) your agency's greenhouse gas policy - �Z DOT Form n1�0oz rvoo�z n5/zn1e