HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIS 2025-07-28 Item 1H - Grant Application - USDOT Safe Streets 4 All Grant for Ryan Way
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee
FROM: Jen Tetatzin, Public Works Director
BY: Catrien de Boer, Public Works Grant Analyst
CC: Mayor McLeod
DATE: July 25, 2025
SUBJECT: USDOT Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Application
Project No. 92510404
S Ryan Way
ISSUE
Approval is required to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the USDOT Safe Streets for All
(SS4A) Grant Program for design and construction funding for S Ryan Way road reconfiguration and
repairs.
BACKGROUND
The primary goals of this project are to restore the pavement condition of S Ryan Way, improve
pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and modify roadway drainage systems. This project was identified as a
priority in the City’s Transportation Element of the 2024–2044 Comprehensive Plan and in the Local
Road Safety Plan (LRSP), which was developed through a Planning Safe Streets and Roads for All
(SS4A) Grant. This project is currently listed in the City’s 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
DISCUSSION
The City is requesting implementation funding to support the design, permitting, right-of-way
acquisition, and full reconstruction of S Ryan Way between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 51st Ave S.
The S Ryan Way improvement project will likely consist of the following project elements: Improving
surface transportation facilities by repaving and restriping the roadway to a three-lane section,
improving pedestrian and bicycle facilities with buffered bike lanes, enhanced pedestrian crossings, and
ADA sidewalk improvements. Most of this roadway has a poor pavement condition rating and needs full
reconstruction.
In April 2025, the Local Road Safety Plan was adopted by the City Council which, among other things,
identified high priority safety projects like S Ryan Way. Soon after, the next round of SS4A grants was
released and City staff began preparing an application for implementation funding. This is a highly
competitive national grant program with only two years of appropriated funding left under the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Due to the granting agency’s timeline, City staff submitted an application for the design, right of way,
and construction of S Ryan Way in early June and are now requesting the Committee’s approval for
this application. While the likelihood of winning a grant this cycle is low, we believe that submitting the
application will at least result in valuable insights from USDOT staff to strengthen our application next
year.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City is seeking $12,240,000 from the SS4A program for the design and construction of the S Ryan
Way project. The program requires a 20% non-federal match of $3,060,000. The City currently has
$1,175,000 in dedicated non-federal funding budgeted for this project in 2025-2026. The project team
has discussed this project with the Northwest Region Engineer at the Transportation Improvement
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Board (TIB) who is interested in funding this project. We feel reasonably confident the City will secure a
TIB grant to augment the City’s contribution if we are awarded the SS4A grant.
Amount Notes
USDOT Request $12,240,000 Design, Permitting, Right of Way, Construction
Budgeted City Funds $1,175,000 City 104 Funds (in 2025-2026 Budget)
Remaining Non-Federal
Match
$1,885,000 Potential Transportation Improvement Board
Grant
Total $15,300,000
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the submittal of the USDOT SS4A grant application for the S Ryan Way Project. Alternatively,
the Committee may recommend that the City rescind its application.
Attachments: Maps
CIP Page
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All Modes and Vulnerable Road Users High Injury Network
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2024.
Proposed Project: S Ryan Way (MLK Jr Way to 51st Ave S)
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High Injury Network Map at Proposed Project Location: S Ryan Way (MLK Jr Way to 51st Ave S)
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CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY
2025 to 2030
PROJECT:S Ryan Way Project #92510404
Project Manager Cyndy Knighton Department Arterial Streets
DESCRIPTION:
JUSTIFICATION:
STATUS:
MAINTENANCE IMPACT:
COMMENT:
FINANCIAL (in thousands) 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Beyond TOTAL
Project Costs
Project Mgmt (Staff Time/Cost) -$ 15$ 21$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 36$
Design 675$ 600$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,275$
Land (R/W)-$ 300$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 300$
Construction Mgmt.-$ -$ 1,530$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,530$
Construction -$ -$ 9,960$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 9,960$
Contingency -$ -$ 1,270$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,270$
Total Project Costs 675$ 915$ 12,781$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 14,371$
Project Funding
Proposed Grant -$ 400$ 8,650$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 9,050$
Dedicated/Restricted Rev 675$ 500$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,175$
Fund Balance -$ 15$ 21$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 36$
Utility Revenues -$ -$ 1,690$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,690$
General Fund Transfer -$ -$ 2,420$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2,420$
Total Project Funding 675$ 915$ 12,781$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 14,371$
Design and construct major road improvements on S Ryan Way from east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Way to east City
limits. Project will include full overlay/roadway reconstruction, re-channelization to a 3-lane roadway section with
protected bike lanes, new and/or replacement sidewalk and curb ramps to meet ADA requirements, enhanced
pedestrian crossings, intersection realignment at 47th Ave S/S 107th St, and new illumination. New water for
project length and new sewer main to extend existing sewer limits. New drainage system for length of project with
treatment and detention. Undergrounding of certain overhead utilities may be included. New walls may be required
for sidewalk construction. ROW acquisition will be necessary.
Pavement condition is extremely poor. History of speeding and safety concerns warrant the road diet. Area
development off 47th Ave S require channelization changes. Improvements to pedestrian and bicycle network are
needed.
New project for 2025. Project scope under development in 2024.
Reduction in Streets maintenance will come from the overlay. Increases in Streets will result from new illumination
and bike lanes. Overall reduction in impacts to Streets is anticipated.
Improvements to S Ryan Way have been needed for many years. A full overlay is warranted due to poor pavement
condition. Full reconstruction of the road may be warranted in some locations. Speeding and safety concerns can
be addressed by road diet to 3 lane section and intersection realignments. Pedestrian and bike facilities are needed.
2025 - 2026 Biennial Budget City of Tukwila, Washington
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