HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2013-03-26 Item 2B - Discussion - 2013 Transportation Committee GoalsCity 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
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