HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIS 2022-08-01 Item 2C - Grant Application - Transportation Improvement Board Grant for 42nd Avene South Raised Crosswalk
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee
FROM: Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director/ City Engineer
BY: Brittany Robinson, Grant Analyst
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: July 29, 2022
SUBJECT: 42nd Ave S Raised Crosswalk Project
Project No. 92210301
TIB Active Transportation Program Grant Application
ISSUE
Authorize the submittal of a Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Active Transportation
Program Grant for the 42nd Ave S Raised Crosswalk Project.
BACKGROUND
As part of the 2022 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, a Transportation Study was
conducted in Allentown to evaluate existing conditions, vehicle volumes and speeds, signage,
and five years of historical crash data. The study recommends a comprehensive approach to a
variety of improvements to potentially improve safety, calm traffic, and enhance pedestrian
mobility. Safety concerns on 42nd Ave S were identified by the community, particularly related to
pedestrians crossing 42nd Ave S at the S 119th street pedestrian bridge.
The project will include a raised crosswalk, curb bulb outs, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacon (RRFB) on 42nd Ave S by the S 119th Street pedestrian bridge
DISCUSSION
The Transportation Improvement Board has issued a call for projects inviting applicants to
submit projects for Active Transportation Program funding. The Active Transportation Program
provides funding to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, enhanced pedestrian and cyclist
mobility and connectivity, or improve the condition of existing facilities. Grant applications are
due on August 19, 2022.
The grant would fund both design and construction of the 42nd Ave S Raised Crosswalk Project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City is requesting $175,000 from TIB’s Active Transportation Program Grant This grant
requires a 20% local City match, but preference will be given to projects with a 30% match. The
30% match of $75,000 will be requested as part of the 2023-2024 biennium budget process as
part a new CIP project for the 42nd Ave S Raised Crosswalk.
Project Cost Estimate
Grant Request $175,000
City Match 75,000
Total $250,000
RECOMMENDATION
Committee approval to submit an application to the Transportation Improvement Board Active
Transportation Program Grant for the 42nd Ave S Raised Crosswalk Project.
Attachment: Proposed 2023 CIP page 2
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CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY
2023 to 2028
PROJECT:42nd Ave S Raised Crosswalk Project No.92210301
DESCRIPTION:
JUSTIFICATION:
STATUS:
MAINT. IMPACT:
COMMENT:
FINANCIAL Through Estimated
(in $000's)2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BEYOND TOTAL
EXPENSES
Design 30 30
Land (R/W)0
Const. Mgmt.35 35
Construction 185 185
TOTAL EXPENSES 0 0 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 250
FUND SOURCES
Proposed Grant 175 175
Awarded Grant 0
Mitigation Expected 0
City Oper. Revenue 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 75
TOTAL SOURCES 0 0 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 250
Residential improvements and traffic calming features to reduce speeds and improve pedestrian and bicycle
safety. Grants submitted to WSDOT and TIB for 2023/2024 funding.
Install raised crosswalk, curb bulbs, and a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon on 42nd Ave S at the
intersection of the S 119th street pedestrian bridge.
Enhance safety for pedestrians crossing at S 119th Street/42nd Ave S and encourages transportation choices
for the neighborhood.
New crosswalk and pedestrian flashing beacon will need to be maintained.
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