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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 7 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. 2021 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program 2 8