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Transportation Committee
®;. Kate Kruller, Chair
Joe Duffie
Dennis Robertson
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J. Duffle
K. Hougardy
D. Robertson
Mayor Haggerton
D. Cline
K. Matej
B. Giberson
F. I riarte
R. Tischmak
G. Labanara
S. Kerslake
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AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013
Time: 5:15 PM Place: Conference Room #1 (6300 Building)
Item
Recommended Action
Page
1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a) City of Tukwila Apprenticeship Program
a) For Discussion Only
Pg. 1
b) Transportation Committee Goals — 2013
b) For Discussion Only
Pg. 9
3. SCATBd
c) • SCATBd February 19, 2013 Meeting Summary
c) For Information Only
Pg. 11
• SCATBd March 19, 2013 Meeting Agenda
4. MISCELLANEOUS
d) The Washington State Rail Plan
d) For Information Only
Pg. 19
Copy of the 3/19/13 PowerPoint Presentation
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Future Agendas:
IS. The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Please contact the Public Works Department at 206 - 433 -0179 for assistance.
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Public Works Bob Giberson, P.E., Director
Mayor Haggerton
Transportation Committee
FROM: ?Bob Giberson, Public Works Directo
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BY: Robin Tischmak, City Engineer
DATE: March 22, 2013
SUBJECT: City of Tukwila Apprenticeship Program
ISSUE
Should the City Council and City Administration implement an Apprenticeship Program?
BACKGROUND
The City of Tukwila does not currently require an apprenticeship utilization goal for Public Works
construction contracts unless it is required by State or Federal law. Other local agencies have
chosen to implement apprenticeship utilization in qualifying Public Works construction contracts.
DISCUSSION
Attached for Transportation Committee discussion is a sample ordinance from the City of Burien
and an Apprentice Utilization Form from the City of Seattle.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Not known at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
For discussion only.
Attachment: City of Burien Ordinance No. 474
City of Seattle Quarterly Apprentice Utilization Form
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CITY OF BURIEN, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 474
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURIEN, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE BURIEN MUNICIPAL CODE,
ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
GOALS AND REQUIREMENTS, ESTABLISHING MONETARY
ASSESSMENTS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, a highly skilled workforce is essential for enhancing economic growth and the
continued prosperity of workers; and,
WHEREAS, apprenticeship is a proven, highly - effective training model, providing
consistent wage progression to family wage careers; and
WHEREAS, shortages of skilled construction workers limit job growth and affect our
economic. This "skill gap" problem will continue to grow, due to the large numbers of skilled
worker retirements and increased construction activity; and
WHEREAS, the responsibility to train the next generation of skilled workers rests with
both the public and private sectors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burien is committed to working in partnership with labor and
business to create a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of our population and promotes
community development; and
WHEREAS, recent actions of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
(WSATC) have made apprenticeships more widely available in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, growing participation in apprenticeship programs today will ensure a viable
workforce in the construction trade industry tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it would be in the best interests of the public health,
safety and welfare for the City to implement an apprenticeship utilization goal in qualifying public
works construction contracts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to City Resolution No. 267 established a 15%
employee apprenticeship utilization goal for City public work projects in excess of one million
($1,000,000) dollars and further directed that the City Manager develop for Council approval
apprenticeship utilization guidelines for the purpose of implementing the above apprenticeship
utilization goal;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURIEN,
WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Construction Projects — Apprenticeship Requirements. There is hereby added to
Title 2 of the Burien Municipal Code a new chapter 2.75 to be known and referred to as
Construction Projects — Apprenticeship Requirements, consisting of 8 subsections and reading as
follows:
CHAPTER 2.75 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS -- APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS.
2.75.010 Definitions. Where used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise,
the following terms shall have the meaning and construction set forth herein:
(1) "Apprentice" means an apprentice enrolled in a State - approved apprenticeship training
program.
(2) "Contractor" means a person, corporation, partnership, Iimited liability company, or joint
venture entering into a contract with the City to construct a public work.
(3) "Labor hours" refers to the total number of hours worked by workers receiving an hourly
wage who are directly employed on the site of the public work and who are subject to state or
federal prevailing wage requirements. "Labor hours" shall also include hours worked by workers
employed by subcontractors on the site of the public work, and shall include additional hours
worked as a result of a contract or project adjustment or pursuant to an agreed upon change order_
(4) "Employee Apprenticeship Program" ( "EAP ") refers to the requirements of this Chapter and
an administrative regulations applicable thereto.
(5) `BAP Coordinator" refers to the person designated by the City Manager to administer and
coordinate the employee apprenticeship program.
(6) "EAP Utilization Plan" refers to the plan for utilization of apprenticeship labor in a public
work project that meets the requirements of Section 2.75.040 herein.
(7) "Estimated Cost" shall mean the anticipated cost of a public work, as determined by the City,
based upon the expected costs of materials, supplies, equipment, and labor, but excluding taxes
and contingency funds.
(8) "Notice to Proceed" refers to the written authorization to the contractor under the public work
contract to commence work.
(9) "Public work" refers to all City fund construction projects that constitute a public work
pursuant to RCW 39,04.010 as now or hereafter amended and estimated to cost one million
(81,000,000) dollars or more.
(10) "State- approved apprenticeship program" means an apprenticeship program approved or
recognized by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
(11) "Subcontractor" means a person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or joint
venture that has contracted with the Contractor to perform all or part of the work to construct a
public work by a Contractor.
2.75.020 Use of apprentices required for public works. Apprentices shall be utilized on the
construction of all public works in accordance with this chapter.
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2.75.030 Administration.
(1) Apprenticeship Program Goal. All contractors and subcontractors constructing or involved
with the construction of public works, and all Service Providers involved with the construction of
a public work, shall ensure that the lesser of at least 15 percent of the total labor hours actually
worked on the public work project, or 15 percent of the estimated labor hours, are performed by
apprentices.
(2) Contract Requirements. Contracts for such construction projects shall include provisions
detailing the apprentice labor requirements.
(3) Submission of EAP Utilization Plan. All contractors shall submit an EAP utilization plan
and shall meet with the EAP coordinator to review said EAP utilization plan prior to being issued
a notice to proceed. Failure to submit an EAP utilization plan may be grounds for the City to
withhold remittance of a progress payment until such plan is received from the responsible
contractor. A meeting with the EAP Coordinator prior to issuance of a Notice to Proceed shall be
excused only when the EAP Coordinator is unavailable to meet prior to the scheduled date for
issuance of the Notice to Proceed and the contractor and the EAP Coordinator have otherwise
scheduled a meeting for the coordinator to review the contractor's plan. The contractor shall be
responsible for meeting the EAP utilization goal requirements of the contract, including all
amendments and change orders thereto, and shall be responsible for overall compliance for all
hours worked by subcontractors. To the extent possible, the contractor shall recruit apprentices
from multiple trades or crafts.
2.74.040 EAP Utilization Plan. The EAP utilization plan shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Shall be submitted on forms prepared or approved by the EAP Coordinator;
(2) Shall specify the planned labor hours for each trade or craft;
(3) Shall provide for quarterly reports, as well as a final report, indicating the total labor hours
and the apprenticeship hours utilized by the contractor and all subcontractors on the project; and
(4) Shall include a description of how the contractor will satisfy the EAP Utilization Goal on the
particular public work project include a summary of outreach and recruitment procedures to hire
apprentices to work on the project.
2.75.050 Exceptions and Waivers. During the term of a construction contract subject to this
chapter, the City Manager may reduce or waive the apprentice labor hour goals upon his or her
determination that:
(1) The contractor has demonstrated that it has utilized its "best efforts" to meet the established
percentage requirement but remains unable to fulfill the goal;
(2) The contractor has demonstrated that insufficient apprentices are available to meat the EAP
utilization goals;
(3) The reasonable and necessary requirements of the contract render apprentice utilization
infeasible at the required levels;
(4) There exists a disproportionately high ratio of material costs to labor hours, which does not
make feasible the required minimum level of apprentice participation;
(5) To the extent that apprentice labor hour goals are in conflict with funding agreements in
place, including Federal Aid projects, in connection with the public work; or
(6) For reasons deemed appropriate by the City Manager and no inconsistent with the purpose
and goals of this Chapter.
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2.75.060 Monitoring. The City Manager shall implement a system for monitoring the actual use
of apprentices in construction projects subject to this chapter. Such monitoring shall include
identifying individual apprentices by name and Washington State apprenticeship registration
number; reviewing documents provided by the contractor showing total apprentice labor hours;
determining the apprentice hours worked by minorities and women, and as available, persons
with disabilities and economically disadvantaged youth; and assessing whether the contractor has
complied with the apprenticeship requirement established in its contract.
2.75.070 Reporting. The City Manager shall report to the City Council annually upon the use of
apprentices for public work projects. The report shall include to the extent it is available:
(1) The percentage of labor hours actually worked by apprentices on each project and the total
number of labor hours on each project;
(2) The number of apprentices by contractor broken down by trade and craft category;
(3) The number and percentage of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and
disadvantaged youth utilized as apprentices on each project;
(4) The number of new apprentices indentured during the reporting year as a result of the City's
apprenticeship requirements; and
(5) The percentage of apprentices in training on City projects who have graduated to journey
Ievel during the reporting year.
2.75.080 Failure to Meet Utilization Goal.
(1) Hours Assessment. Contracts for the construction of public work projects shall provide that
Contractors failing to meet the EAP utilization goals shall be assessed an amount for each hour
that is not achieved. The amount per hour shall be based on the extent the Contractor or Service
Provider met its goal. The amount per hour that shall be assessed shall be as follows:
Percent of Goal Met
Assessment per unmet hour
100%
$ 0.00
90% - 99%
$ 2.00
75% to 89%
$ 3.50
50% to 74%
$ 5.00
1 %to49%
$ 7.50
0%
$10.00
When determining the percent of goal that is met, all rounding shall be down to the nearest whole
percent. No assessment shall be waived by the City unless it is determined by the City Manager
to be in the best interests of the City, which determination shall be made after consultation with
the EAP Coordinator.
(2) Deposit of Assessments. All assessments imposed pursuant to this section shall be deposited
into a separate account and utilized to support the City's pre - apprenticeship and training
program. The policies and regulations adopted by the City Manager and Director of Utilities
pursuant to this chapter shall address issues pertaining to a Contractor's existing workforce.
Contributions need not be made for Labor Hours that have been adjusted in accordance with
Section 2.75.050 BMC.
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Section 2. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance, or its .application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre -- empted by state or
federal law or regulation, such decision or pre - emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 3. Effective. Date. This ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of
the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE
17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007, AND SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE
THIS 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007.
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Ange M. Chaufty, Acti` i Clerk
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Approved to form:
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Chris Sacha
Kenyon Disend PLLC,
Interim City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: 8/20/07
Passed by the City Council: 9/17/07
Ordinance No. 474
Date of Publication: 9/20/07
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City of Seattle
Department of Finance and Administrative Services
Project Name
Contractor Name
Quarterly Report
Quarterly Apprentice Utilization Form
❑ No Work Performed E Revised Final
Journey Level Workforce
A state approved program registration
number required for all apprentices
Only use one of the following ethnic
descriptions: African American, Asian,
Hispanic, Native American, White
Apprentice Workforce
PW#
Quarter
Year
Ethnicity
Gender *
# of Workers
Labor Hours
Last, First Name
State Registration #
Trade /Craft
Ethnicity
Gender*
Labor Hours
Purchasing and Contracting Services Division
700 Fifth Avenue, 41st Floor
PO Box 94689
Seattle, Washington 98124 -4689
APP -FRM -003
Quarterly Apprentice Utilization Report
Tel (206) 684 -0430
Fax (206)684 -4511
contractingservices @seattle.gov
http://www.cityofseattle.govicontracting
Revised 8/23/2010
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City of Tukwila
Transportation Committee Goals — 2013
1. Create a Public Safety - Oriented Sidewalk Policy
a. Guarantee an annual funding source or amount
b. Focus on safety for citizens, schools and on Tukwila International
Boulevard (TIB)
c. Council discussion on undergrounding
d. Develop a resolution for Council adoption
2. Create a Policy for the Transportation Committee to work through, review and
approve the CIP Project Update for the next cycle
a. Focus on the Residential and Bridges & Arterials areas
b. Develop a resolution for Council adoption
3. Work toward a Design Decision Matrix and Timeline on Improving the BNSF
Freight Mobility Route
a. Work with the Administration to organize strategy /tactics
i. Preliminary Design development
1. Gather existing engineering facts /information (organizational
assets already on file at the City)
2. Explore potential design stage funding options
3. Produce a conceptual cost estimate /schedule
V. Tukwila Public Outreach:
What do we want (e.g. improved access /property values, etc.)?
1. Community Outreach / Open House
2. Property Owner & Tennant - Business Outreach /Open House
4. Work on Tukwila International Boulevard Corridor Improvements
a. Focus on and address transportation- specific issues
b. Promote pedestrian safety improvements
5. Create a Policy for Apprenticeship Utilization in Contracts
a. Work with the Administration to develop guidelines for implementing an
Apprenticeship Program
b. Include language for a diverse, minority and women workforce — over the
life of the project
c. Include language with participation- by- zip code stipulations
d. Develop a resolution for Council adoption to promote the use of
Apprentices in public works projects over $1- Million
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Public Works Bob Giberson, P.E., Director
Mayor Haggerton
Transportation Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Robin Tischmak, City Engineer
DATE: January 11, 2013
SUBJECT: 2013 Transportation Work Plan
ISSUE
Discuss the list of 2013 funded transportation projects and anticipated items which may be brought
forward to the Transportation Committee.
DISCUSSION
This is an opportunity for Public Works to inform Committee Members about the 2013 work program,
anticipated schedules, and potential committee agenda items; as well as, to obtain direction from the
committee regarding any preferences or requests for how agenda items are included and presented.
Residential Streets
42nd Ave S — Phase III (Southcenter Blvd to S 160th St) — Continue /complete design; present
periodic status updates and /or present any issues that may need Council input or direction.
Safe Routes to Schools (Cascade and Thorndyke) — Approve contracts for design; award
construction bid for Cascade View.
Bridges
Annual Bridge Inspections — Award contract(s) for inspections and repair project(s).
Boeing Access Road Bridge Rehabilitation — Approve design contract.
TUC Pedestrian Bridge — Finish design; submit grant applications.
Arterial Streets
Annual Overlay Repair Program — Award construction contract; approve 2014 design contract.
Overlay & Repair - East Marginal Way S — Approve design contract; award construction contract.
ADA Improvements — Approve design contract; award construction contract.
Tukwila Urban Center (Transit Center) — Award construction bid.
Andover Park W (Tukwila Pkwy to Strander Blvd) — Award construction bid.
Interurban Ave S (S 143 St to Ft Dent) — Approve contract for design; award construction contract.
Traffic Impact Fee Intersection Improvement Projects (5) — Approve contracts for design.
(1) Andover Park E /Industry Dr (2) Andover Park E/Minkler Blvd (3) W Valley Hwy /S 156 St
(4) S 133 St/Sr 599 (5) Macadam Rd /S 144 St
TUC Access (Klickitat) — LID formation.
Transportation Element of Comp Plan — Adopt Comprehensive Plan.
Other Transportation Issues Project Closeouts
School Zone Issues Southcenter Parkway Extension
SCATBd Agendas TUC Access (Klickitat)
Traffic Impact Fees
42nd Ave S Safety Rail Along River (Item added at 1/15/13 TC Meeting)
RECOMMENDATION
Information only.
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SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd)
February 19, 2013
MEETING SUMMARY
Members
Mayor Lewis (Chair)
Councilmember Marcie Palmer (Vice- Chair)
Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge
Stacy Trussler
Joe Timmons
Councilmember Barry Ladenburg
Councilmember Elizabeth Albertson
Councilmember Carol Benson
Chris Arkills
Commissioner Don Meyer
Terry Davis
Maiya Andrews
Dan Brewer
Mayor Dave Hill
Councilmember Kate Kruller
Councilmember Stacia Jenkins
Councilmember Wayne Snoey
City of Auburn
City of Renton
City of Federal Way
WSDOT
King County Council (Alternate)
City of SeaTac
City of Kent
City of Black Diamond
King County Executive (Alternate)
Port of Tacoma
South Sound Chambers Coalition
City of Burien (Alt)
City of Des Moines (Alt)
City of Algona
City of Tukwila
City of Normandy Park
City of Covington
I. Open Meeting
SCATBd Chair Lewis opened the meeting and asked for introductions.
II. Reports, Communications and Citizen Requests to Comment
Councilmember Burbidge reported on the PSRC's February 14 Transportation Policy
Board (TPB) meeting. She reported the TPB finalized its recommendations on regional
transit coordination and funding, reviewed the new performance and delivery expectations
for PSRC Funding, and discussed PSRC's proposed budget and work program.
Chair Lewis reported that the City of Milton has chosen not to participate in SCATBd this
year.
Chair Lewis briefed the Board on the on -going discussion between the three subarea Chairs
and Vice - Chairs (SCATBd, ETP, and SeaShore) regarding the subarea Agreements. He
said that due to County staff reductions occurring in 2014, the County was reviewing
possible revisions to the Agreements. He also reminded the Board on the four
recommendations of the SCATBd Agreement Subcommittee in 2012:
• Allow only elected designated alternates to vote
• Include ports as limited voting members
• Invite business and labor as non - voting members
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• Focus on SKC transportation needs and funding priorities
Mayor Lewis said he said he was looking for comments from the Board to take to the next
Chairs and Vice - Chairs Agreement meeting. Councilmembers Ladenburg, Kruller and
Burbidge said that they were comfortable with allowing their non - elected Alternates to vote
in their stead. Councilmember Kruller asked what the benefits would be to SCATBd to
change the Agreement. Councilmember Snoey said he was not against having a core
agreement with the County and suggested a common subarea core agreement and having a
set of by -laws to reflect differences between the subareas. Mr. Snoey said that he felt there
might be more synergy or energy generated if SCATBd were to go on its own way,
including being more inclusive by inviting business and labor representation to the table.
Councilmember Burbidge said that such a change suggested by Mr. Snoey would warrant
more discussion by Boardmembers. Mayor Hill said that there were differences between
the subarea groups and said that he would like to see the Ports and possibly the Chambers
having voting rights. Chris Arkills noted that King County attorney has advised that the
core agreements should be the same but subarea differences could be incorporated into the
subarea operating procedures. Mr. Arkills also noted that because of the King County
Executive and County Councilmember's schedules, it was difficult for them to attend
SCATBd meetings.
Chair Lewis said that SCATBd was formed for political action and that is why elected
officials were invited to sit at the table, and a Technical Advisory Committee of high level
staff was set up to advise the members. Councilmember Burbidge said that she was not
clear as to what King County was asking for in the Agreement discussion, she asked what
would change in SCATBd's Agreement that would result in savings to King County. Mr.
Arkills responded by noting a reduction in County staffing support will occur in 2014, and
there has been an increase in staffing support for other subarea's subcommittee requests
and side projects, and an increase in legal opinion requests. Some changes to the
agreements are also being proposed to reflect ideas raised by SCATBd and ETP
subcommittees. Chair Lewis said he is going to the next Agreement meeting and will send
updated information to the Board.
Commissioner Meyer said that the Port of Tacoma will entertain the suggestion to allow the
Ports to have limited voting rights and understand it would entail payment of dues. Mr.
Meyer said the South King County area is important to Port of Tacoma, and wants the Port
to be an advocate for local and regional needs.
Councilmember Kruller asked if the Board would consider shifting the meeting one hour
earlier or later in the day rather than mid - morning. The Board asked that a questionnaire be
sent out to survey members on preferred meeting time options.
IV. Update on the City of Normandy Park Priority Projects, Councilmember Stacia
Jenkins
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Councilmember Jenkins briefed the Board on Normandy Park's 1st Avenue South (SR 509)
multimodal enhancement project. Ms Jenkins reported that completed Phase 1 and 2
portions of the project provided significant improvements to 1st Avenue South, but the 45
mph speed limit on this arterial was not conducive to use of sidewalks or bike lanes. She
said there are few crosswalks, and new road has not improved business growth in
commercial area. The Phase 2 project's cost over -runs and a contractor lawsuit nearly
doubled Phase 2's original cost estimate, and resulted in need for a 20 year bond payments
for the City of Normandy Park.
In 2011, Normandy Park received County and State Department of Commerce grant funds
to develop the Manhattan Village Sub -Area Plan (MVSP). 1st. Avenue South borders
Manhattan Village, and the Phase 3 Project became an integral element of the sub -area
plan. In 2012, City Council elected to return $928,000 of Phase 3 overlay credit funding to
WSDOT, in order to re- examine the needs and goals of the project before moving forward.
The MVSP envisions mixed -use buildings in the form of an "urban village" concept high
quality cottage and multi - family housing for singles, families and seniors, enhanced retail
and dining opportunities, and better access to parks and public spaces.
Ms. Jenkins said Normandy Park is currently exploring the State's Complete Streets and
Main Streets Highway Program, which offers additional funding opportunities for 1st
Avenue South. She reported that the Complete Streets program has already helped Seattle,
Tacoma, Issaquah, Sedro Woolley and Renton. Normandy Park's other option is to request
the state reroute the north end of Hwy. 509 off of 1st Avenue South.
V. Washington State Road Usage Charge Assessment, Jeff Doyle, WSDOT
Jeff Doyle, Director of WSDOT's Public Private Partnerships Program and project director
for the Washington State Road Usage Charge Assessment Study, gave an update on the
Study and the next steps. Mr. Doyle reported that the State is examining whether to
transition to a Road Usage Charge system because of the decline in gas tax revenue. A
Road Usage Charge is an alternative method of collecting revenue from drivers based on
how much of the road system they use either by when they use it, or how many miles they
drive on it. The state legislature has asked to look at future options to collect revenue from
drivers and directed WSDOT and the Washington State Transportation Commission to
review road usage policies and technologies.
The motor fuel tax is levied as a fixed amount per gallon, so it 1) does not rise and fall with
the price of fuel; 2) does not keep pace with inflation; and; 3) declines on a per -mile basis
as vehicles become more fuel- efficient. He said better fuel economy in vehicles will be the
primary cause of lower fuel consumption over the next 15 years. With future declines in gas
tax revenue, a road usage charge based on vehicle miles traveled could provide sustained
revenues. He said a committee is currently reviewing a number of policies, technology,
operations, and public acceptance issues associated with a road usage charge.
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Mr. Doyle said that in the near future, how much gasoline cars burn will no longer be a
close approximation for how much of the roadway cars use. The nexus between gas taxes
paid and actual roadway usage will diminish sharply as vehicles become much more
efficient and are powered by alternative fuels. Drivers of new, highly fuel - efficient vehicles
will contribute less to the cost of transportation infrastructure than owners of average or
lower MPG vehicles. Rural residents, older drivers and those with lower incomes will
spend disproportionately more of their income to maintain roadways.
There are two planned phases that could lead to implementation: Phase 1, which is
underway, is developing the policy framework and preferred operational concepts; Phase 2
could start in 2015 and include pre - implementation system development; and
implementation could occur in 2018 or later.
VI. Other
Chair Lewis asked for a Motion to approve the January 15 SCATBd meeting summary. A
Motion was made and seconded to adopt the January 15 meeting summary; the Motion was
approved by the Board.
ACTION: Chair Lewis asked for a Motion to approve SCATBd's 2013 Work
Program. A Motion was made and seconded to adopt SCATBd's 2013 Work Program.
The 2013 Work Program was approved by the Board.
Mike Merritt, Government Affairs Manager for the Port of Seattle asked SCATBd if they
would consider sending a letter of support for the SR 509 and SR 167 corridor completion
projects to Representative Clibborn, Representative Orcutt, Senator Eide, and Senator King.
He passed out a draft SR 509/167 support letter for the Board's review. Boardmembers
asked to include language that emphasized the need to maintain and preserve the "last mile"
of the transportation system. The Board also asked to include SCATBd's 2013 Legislative
Message brochure as an addendum to the letter.
ACTION: A Motion was made and seconded to authorize the Chair and Vice -chair to
sign a final version of the SR 509/167 support letter. The Board asked that the letter
be finalized, signed and sent out as soon as possible.
VII. MAP 21 Implications for Freight Mobility in the Puget Sound Region, Sean
Ardussi, PSRC
Mr. Ardussi discussed with the group how some of the freight - specific elements in MAP 21
may be implemented and what that may mean for the central Puget Sound region. The
PSRC and other regional partners are currently working to develop a regional freight
message related to the way MAP 21 is implemented at the federal level. He reported MAP -
21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, was signed into law by
President Obama on July 6, 2012. Funding surface transportation programs at over $105
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billion for fiscal years (FY) 2013 and 2014, MAP -21 is the first long -term highway
authorization enacted since 2005. MAP -21 directed the U.S. Department of Transportation
to designate a national "primary freight network" within one year of enactment. The
network is to have four components; 1) the designation of the 27,000 centerline mile
primary freight network; 2) allowing up to 3000 additional miles for existing or planned
roadways; 3) any interstates not included above; and 4) critical rural freight corridors.
Mr. Ardussi reported that the PSRC's Freight Advisory Committee has been meeting since
December to discuss technical recommendations regarding freight in MAP 21. He said the
group has sent a letter with a proactive message that communicates what is important to the
Puget Sound region as the freight elements of MAP 21 are enacted. He said he would email
a copy of the letter to Boardmembers.
Other Attendees:
Jim Seitz, Renton
Cathy Mooney, Kent
Councilmember Bill Peloza, Auburn
Councilmember Tamie Deady, Black Diamond
Dennis Dowdy, Auburn
Evette Mason, Port of Tacoma
Susan Sanderson, SeaTac
Sean Ardussi, PSRC
Mike Merritt, Port of Seattle
Rick Perez, Federal Way
Monica Whitman, SCA
Ed Conyers, WSDOT
Jeff Doyle, WSDOT
Paul Takamine, King County
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South County Area Transportation Board
MS: KSC -TR -0814
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104 -3856
Phone: (206) 684 -1417 Fax: (206) 684 -2111
February 19, 2013
The Honorable Judy Clibborn
Chair, House Transportation Committee
PO Box 40600, Olympia WA 98504
The Honorable Ed Orcutt
Ranking Minority Member
PO Box 40600, Olympia WA 98504
The Honorable Tracy Eide
Co- Chair, Senate Transportation Committee
PO Box 40430, Olympia WA 98504
The Honorable Curtis King
Co -Chair Senate Transportation Committee
PO Box 40414, Olympia, WA 98504
Dear Representative Clibborn, Representative Orcutt, Senator Eide, and Senator King:
Earlier this year the members of the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd)
communicated to the Legislature our transportation priorities, recommending key policies and
projects necessary to ensure mobility for people and commerce in our area.
Our diverse area — comprising 16 cities in two counties, two growing ports and 700,000 residents
— faces a wide range of transportation needs including improved freight corridors, transit and
maintenance of local arterials.
As the Legislature moves toward consideration of funding for critical transportation needs,
SCATBd would like to reiterate our top priorities for projects that should be elements of a
comprehensive statewide financing package. These projects are:
• Completion of I -5 /SR 509 through SeaTac to Federal Way
• Completion of SR 167 to SR 509 in Tacoma
• Ongoing funding for key highway and local street ( "last mile ") preservation and
improvement programs
These projects, as well as the other key highway and local street improvements, are necessary to
keep the ports of Seattle and Tacoma strong and competitive in the face of challenges from
Canada and East Coast ports. Manufacturers and agricultural producers around the state depend
on the ports as gateways to world markets.
Algona • Auburn • Black Diamond • Burien • Covington • Des Moines • Federal Way • Kent • King County • Maple Valley • Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe • Normandy Park • Renton • SeaTac • Tukwila • Pierce Transit • Port of Seattle • Port of Tacoma • Sound Transit
• Transportation Improvement Board • Puget Sound Regional Council • Washington State Department of Transportation • Washington State
Transportation Commission
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Similarly, the freight networks and local warehouse and distribution centers depend on the
transportation systems in the South King County communities. A lack of reliable funding,
however, has resulted in deterioration of these local systems, jeopardizing the ports' ability to
attract cargo and jobs to our region. Our two major ports are aligned on support for SR 167 and
SR 509 improvements to strengthen the region in the global marketplace.
We urge your favorable consideration of these recommendations to build strong communities
and economic vitality for our region.
Sincerely,
ThivzuL
Pete Lewis Marcie Palmer
Chair Vice Chair
South County Area Transportation Board
Attachment: 2013 SCATBd Message to the Legislature
Algona • Auburn • Black Diamond • Burien • Covington • Des Moines • Federal Way • Kent • King County • Maple Valley • Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe • Normandy Park • Renton • SeaTac • Tukwila • Pierce Transit • Port of Seattle • Port of Tacoma • Sound Transit
• Transportation Improvement Board • Puget Sound Regional Council • Washington State Department of Transportation • Washington State
Transportation Commission
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SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd)
MEETING
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
9:00 — 11:00 a.m.
SeaTac City Hall
4800 South 188th Street
SeaTac
DRAFT AGENDA
1.
Open Meeting
• Introductions
• Approve summary of February 19,
2013 SCATBd Meeting*
Action
9:00 a.m.
2.
Reports, Communications and Citizen
Reports and
9:05 a.m.
Requests to Comment
Discussion
• Participant Updates from RTC and
Other Regional Committees
• Chair or Vice Chair
o Subarea Agreement Discussion
Update
o SR 167/509 Support Letter*
• SCATBd Draft Annual 2012 Report
• Citizen Comment
3.
Legislative Update — Carolyn Robertson, City
of Auburn
Report and
Discussion
9:30 a.m.
4.
Update on the City of Algona's West Valley
Report and
10:00
Highway Project, Warren Perkins P.E., Gray &
Discussion
a.m.
Osborne, Inc.
5.
Rail Discussion — Ron Pate & Kerri Woehler,
Report and
10:30
Rail Planning & Strategic Assessment,
WSDOT
Discussion
a.m.
• Briefing on WSDOT's Washington
State Rail Plan and Auburn Station
Stop Study
*Attachment to Agenda
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The Washington State Rail Plan
Kerri Woehler
Rail Planning & Strategic Assessment Manager
Ron Pate
Acting Cascade Rail Corridor
Director
Lynn Peterson Steve Reinmuth
Chief of Staff
Secretary of Transportation
South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd)
SeaTac, Washington
March 19, 2013
What is the Purpose of the State Rail Plan?
• Fulfills federal and state
requirements.
• Provides an integrated plan for
freight and passenger rail, including
5- and 20 -year funding strategies,
that meets federal and state
requirements.
• Builds on previous plans and guides
future efforts.
• Serves as a strategic blueprint for
future public investment in the state's
rail transportation system.
Years of collaborative, consistent
planning and substantial state
investment prepared WSDOT to
compete for and ultimately secure
nearly $800 million in federal funds
for passenger rail improvements.
It's time to be thinking about what's
next for freight and passenger rail.
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Plan Methodology
• Establish the vision: What are we trying to accomplish?
• Identify strengths and challenges: In what ways are we achieving the
vision? What obstacles are keeping us from getting there?
• Develop options: What strategies /projects will help us overcome the
obstacles?
• Evaluate and prioritize: How well do the strategies /projects work? What are
the advantages and disadvantages? How much do they cost? In what ways
do the strategies /projects support the vision?
• Create recommended implementation plan: How do we implement the
changes to achieve our vision?
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State Rail Plan Timeline
Spring 2012 Summer 2012 Fall 2012 Winter 2013
Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013
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Stakeholder Feedback -
Freight and Passenger Rail
• Improve the efficiency and reliability of existing rail services
• Improve connections between rail and other modes
• Strengthen rail as a competitive and environmentally - friendly transportation
option
• Maintain infrastructure in a state of good repair
• Prevent loss of rail right -of -way
• Encourage compatible land use development near rail infrastructure
• Enhance safety on the rail and at at -grade crossings
• Preserve and expand facilities and services to accommodate future
demands
• Develop inter - agency and public - private partnerships
• Consider cost effectiveness and return on investment of public investments
and monitor success
• Achieve financial sustainability
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Freight Rail in Washington State
Class I Railroads: BNSF and UP
• Privately -owned enterprises
• Fund their own system
improvements
• Own the majority of the rail
infrastructure
• Occasionally partner with the
public sector on capital projects
(grade crossings, etc.)
Shortline railroads:
• 23 throughout Washington
• Mixture of private & public
ownership
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Passenger Rail in Washington State
Coast Starlight: Seattle to LA Amtrak
Empire Builder: Seattle to Chicago Amtrak
Intercity Passenger Rail— Amtrak Cascades
Seattle to Vancouver, B.C.
Seattle to Portland, OR
Portland to Eugene
Regional/Commuter—Sounder
Seattle to Everett
Seattle to Tacom a /Lakewood
WSDOT
WSDOT, ODOT, Amtrak
ODOT
Sound Transit
Sound Transit
Daily
Roundtrips
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2
4
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Amtrak Cascades Cost Sharing
2011 -2013, based on subsidy
Passenger Rail Investment and
Improvement Act (PRIIA)of 2008
• One Amtrak Cascades train
between Seattle and Portland is
currently funded by federal Amtrak
dollars.
• Starting in October 2013,
Washington and Oregon must
absorb those costs
• WSDOT is working with Oregon to
develop an implementation
strategy.
Starting in October 2013,
Amtrak's contribution to
subsidies will be $0.
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High -Speed Rail Capital Investments
• Federal high -speed rail funds - $794.9 million
ARRA = American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
• Supports overall program goal of more frequent and
reliable Amtrak Cascades service
— Two additional round trips between Seattle and
Portland, for a total of six
— Improved on -time performance to 88%
— 10- minute schedule reduction between Seattle- Portland
• 20 projects in Washington building additional rail -line
capacity and upgrading tracks, safety features,
utilities, signals, passenger stations and advanced
warning systems
• Supports an estimated 2600 skilled construction and
operating jobs for railroad crews and regional
contractors
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Washington's Rail System Today
Strengths:
• Provides good mobility for existing train
volumes
• Extensive network connects citizens
and industry
• Supports industries that contribute
$106 billion to GDP and support 1.2
million jobs
• Most fuel- efficient mode and produces
the least amount of carbon
Challenges:
• Bottlenecks, constraints and access
issues on Class 1 system
• Delays and reliability concerns
• Deferred maintenance degrading level
of service on shortline railroads
• Access to national and global markets
• Meeting future demand
• Maintaining a safe rail system
Washington State Rail System
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Three Categories of Needs
Category A:
Rail Operations and Infrastructure
Needs
Category B:
Rail's Role in Economic
Develo • ment
Category C:
Rail System Priorities and Goals
Rail Operations and Infrastructure Needs
• Address Constraints to Ensure Capacity Meets Future Demand
• Preserve Existing Rail Capacity and Infrastructure
• Enhance the Efficiency and Reliability of Existing Services
Tonnage (in millions)
300
250
200
150
100
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Aggregate Freight Rail Commodity
Flows; 2010 and 2035
Local Flows
Outbound Flows
Through Flows
Inbound Flows
Active and Abandoned Rail Lines
(Abandoned Lines Shown in Orange)
2010
2035
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Rail's Role in Economic Development
• Support Economic Development by
Providing Access to People and
Industry
• Preserve Access to Global Markets
by Ensuring Access to Washington's
Ports
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Rail System Priorities and Goals
• Prioritize Cost - Effective
Investments into the State's
Rail System
• Strengthen Rail as an
Environmentally and
Community - Friendly Mode of
Transportation
• Continue to Support Safe and
Secure Passenger and
Freight Rail Movement
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Next Steps in Plan Development
• Identify and evaluate responses
to needs: capital projects,
operational improvements,
program and policy changes.
• Recommend priority actions to
achieve vision and goals; create
an implementation plan.
• Release draft Washington State
Rail Plan for public review and
comment in Summer 2013.
• Publish final Washington State
Rail Plan in December 2013.
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Plan Implementation
• Incorporate results into State
Freight Plan and Washington
Transportation Plan.
• Continue collaborative planning
with stakeholders and partners
to refine and focus investment
priorities.
• Initiate scoping and project
development to prepare for
future funding opportunities.
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New Stop Evaluation for Amtrak Cascades -
Auburn
Current Status
• Communities continue to approach WSDOT with requests for
new station stops.
• We do not anticipate service changes before capital program
completion in 2017.
• We are developing criteria for decision - making to incorporate
into our future planning and respond to requests from
communities in a timely manner.
• We anticipate that future service decisions will be weighed
heavily on financial requirements.
• The results of the feasibility study, including a recommended
policy for considering new station stops, will be incorporated into
the state rail plan.
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Considerations for New Stops
Operational
feasibility
Customer
demand
Station
suitability
Can the stop be added or changed without negative
impacts on travel time and on -time reliability?
What is the potential market demand for the stop? Does
addition of the stop positively affect the market size for
the Cascades service?
What infrastructure changes would be required to
accommodate Amtrak Cascades service? What are the
risks and opportunities?
Interconnectivity How would the stop improve multi -modal connectivity
benefits and reduce vehicle miles traveled?
Financial
viability
What level of ridership is needed to cover costs?
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Contact Information
For more information please contact:
Kerri Woehler
Rail Planning and Strategic Assessment Manager
(360) 705 -6902
woehlek @wsdot.wa.gov
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