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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-093 - WA State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) - PSRC Interurban Avenue Enhancement - 143rd to I-5111 Washington State Department of Transportation Agency City Of Tukwila Address 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Suite 100 Tukwila. WA 98188 y23�o3 Certification Acceptance Qualification Agreement Agency No. 17-1-130 The agency agrees to comply with the following requirements when developing all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) projects under Full CA status 1 Adherence to the Local Agency Guidelines and all policies and procedures promulgated by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) which accomplish the policies and objectives set forth in Title 23, U S Code, Highways, and the regulations issued pursuant thereto 2 The overall approval authorities and conditions will be as follows a. The project prospectus will be reviewed and approved by the following official Public Works Director Position Title Only b The local agency agreement wiil be reviewed and approved by the following official or officials Mayor, Public Works Director, City Engineer, Senior Engineer Position Title or Tides Only c. The designs and environmental documents will be reviewed and approved by the following state of Washington registered Professional Civil Engineer City Eng neer Position Title Only d The hearing's findings (if required) will be reviewed and approved by the following official or officials Pubhc Works Director Position Title or Titles Only e The contract plans, specifications, and estimate of cost will be reviewed and approved by the following state of Washington registered Professional Engineer City Engineer, Senior Engineer Position Title or Titles Only f Agreements will be signed by the following responsible local official (1) Railroad (2) Utility (3) Consultant (4) Technical Services Mayor Position Title Only Mayor Position Title Only Mayor Position Title Only Mayor • Position Title Only g The award o tract will be signed by the following responsible local official Mayor v\.71 Position Title Only h All projects will be constructed in conformance with the Washington State Department of Transportation/ American Public Works Association (WSDOT/APWA) current Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction and such specifications that modify these specifications as appropriate Multimodal enhancement projects shall be constructed in conformance with applicable state and local codes DOT Form 140-043 EF Revised 1012002 i The contract administration will be supervised by the following state of Washington registered Professional Civil Engineer City Engineer Position Title Only j Construction administration and maternal sampling and testing will be accomplished in accordance with the WSDOT Construction Manual and the Local Agency Guidelines 3 The agency agrees that they have the means to provide adequate expertise and will have support staff available to perform the functions being subdelegated The support staff may include consultant or state services 4 The agency agrees that the signature on each project prospectus and local agency agreement will be consistent with section 2 above 5. All projects under Certification Acceptance shall be available for review by the FHWA and the State at any time and all project documents shall be retained and available for inspection during the plan development and construction stages and for a three year period following acceptance of the project by WSDOT 6 Approval of the local agency certification by the Assistant Secretary for Highways and Local Programs may be rescinded at any time upon local agency request or if, in the opinion of the Assistant Secretary for Highways and Local Programs, it is necessary to do so The rescission may be applied to all or part of the programs or projects approved in the local agency certification Mayor or Chairperson Date Washington State Department of Transportation Approved By 93 2004 Di -ctor, ighways and Local Programs Date DOT Form 140-043 EF Revised 10/2002 • m6 mo p — Public Works Analyst F. c • co ri7 = 0 n TA- < < 1)Cveloprnei y J • 0 CAIU s: tteU C .41• y 0 Sewer/Surface Water Superintendent — foreman 0 '• 0. o� I J L-: 0. O • • RG 05-093 Attachment F FFY 2004-2006 Statewide Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Form This application is available on the PSRC Web site at http://www.psrc.orq/proiects/enhance/index.htm. **Please read all of the text in this section before completing this application.** Important notice: The importance of complete and accurate information on every application cannot be over- emphasized. The evaluation and scoring of all submitted projects will be based on the answers provided in this application. A project's suitability for funding may be compromised if the application is found to have omissions or inaccuracies. Please note: sponsors of projects that are awarded funds through this grant competition will be required to submit a more detailed application once final recommendations have been approved by the State, anticipated to be in February 2006. PSRC staff will contact those project sponsors with more details once the process has been completed. 14 -page limit: You may use additional pages if necessary; however, please be as brief as possible and limit your application to a total of fourteen (14) pages, plus map(s) and/or other required supporting documents. E-mail submissions are preferred: Attach your completed application to an e-mail and send to Iparham ar7psrc.orq. Please include the text "Enhancements" in the subject line of the e-mail, and name the attached file "Enhancements (Agency). (Project tile)". If you are unable to e-mail the application, please mail a copy of the electronic file on diskette and fax or mail a corresponding paper copy. Electronic copies of all applications are required, as they will be posted to the PSRC website. Mailed materials should be sent to: Libby Parham, Puget Sound Regional Council, 1011 Western Avenue Ste 500, Seattle, WA 98104-1035 and/or faxed to 206-587-4825, Attn: Libby Parham. For questions or to confirm receipt of your application, contact Libby Parham at 206-389-2159 or loarhamna osrc.orq. Three-part application: There are three sections to this application that must be completed. Section 1, Project Overview, includes information on the project sponsor/co-sponsors, location, description, Enhancement category and plan consistency information. Section 2, the Regional Project Evaluation, is divided into two parts corresponding to the Regional Evaluation Criteria (Attachment E of the Call for Projects). Sponsors must answer all questions in Part 1; sponsors will choose one of four categories and answer only those corresponding questions in Part 2. Section 3, State Information, contains information requested by the Washington State Department of Transportation. 1 Project title: Interurban Avenue S Enhancement Project, South 143rd Street to Interstate 5 2 a. Sponsoring agency: City of Tukwila b. Co-sponsor(s) if applicable: N/A Important: For the purposes of this application and competition, "co-sponsor" refers to any agency that would receive a portion of the funding if the requested grant were to be awarded. c. Does sponsoring agency have "Certification Acceptance" status from WSDOT? ® Yes ❑ No d. If not, which agency will serve as your CA sponsor? (Note: sponsors must complete the Certification Acceptance Confirmation Form found in Attachment G of the Call for Projects) FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program (-; 1 i VAL ,arz_)36-1 PSRC Regional Application Page F - 1 soot Z d3S N 3 Project contact person: Robin Tischmak Address: 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188-2544 Phone: (206) 433-0179 Fax: (206) 431-3665 E -Mail: rtischmak@ci.tukwila.wa.us 4 Project description. Describe the proposed work and explain the nature of the entire project. Briefly describe the existing and proposed conditions and type of use. Explain why the project is needed. Describe how the project meets the eligibility requirements of the selected Transportation Enhancement categories. Attach a detailed 8'/2" by 11" vicinity map. Photographs are not required, but will help staff and the Transportation Enhancements Committee to better understand the project. The existing Interurban Avenuse S corridor is a 5 lane roadway with 2 lanes in each direction and a two way left turn lane. It has sidewalks and some planter strips.The corridor is mostly commercial in nature, it serves a golf course, several motels, casinos, business complexes, a large apartment complex and a Park & Ride lot. It experiences high volumes of truck traffic and serves as a major arterial, connecting 1-5 to 1-405 and the Southcenter business and shopping districts.This corridor has experienced a number of vehicular and pedestrian accidents due to left turn conflicts and pedestrians crossing at unmarked locations. Proposed enhancements include a center median along the whole corridor with U-turn pockets at intersections and bus stops. The center median will include installation of curb and gutter, landscaping, and a new irrigation system using the adjacent METRO recycle water line. Illumination improvements at crosswalk locations will be implemented to improve pedestrian visibility and safety. These improvements would increase safety for vehicles and pedestrians and enhance the asthetics of the corridor. Upgrading bus pullouts with shelters and/or pedestrian level illumination will also improve the visual character of the roadway and user satisfaction. 5 Project location: Tukwila a. County(ies) in which project is located: King Answer the following questions if applicable: b. Crossroad/landmark nearest to beginning of project (identify landmark if no crossroad): Interstate 5 c. Crossroad/landmark nearest to end of project (identify landmark if no crossroad): S 143rd Street 6 Project Type (Please select one or more of the following 12 eligible Transportation Enhancements categories): ►1 Provision of Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians ❑ Acquisition of Scenic Easements & Scenic or Historic Sites ❑ Scenic or Historic Highway Programs (including tourist & welcome center facilities) I Landscaping and other Scenic Beautification ❑ Historic Preservation ❑ Rehabilitation and Operation of Historic Transportation Buildings, Structures or Facilities ❑ Preservation of Abandoned Railway Corridors (including conversion and use for pedestrian or bicycle trails) ❑ Control and Removal of Outdoor Advertising ❑ Archaeological Planning and Research ❑ Mitigation of Water Pollution due to Highway Runoff or Reduce Vehicle -Caused Wildlife Mortality while Maintaining Habitat Connectivity ❑ Provision of Safety and Educational Activities for Pedestrians and Bicyclists ❑ Establishment of Transportation Museums FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 2 Note: Cities, towns and counties seeking federal funds managed by the PSRC may submit an application only if their comprehensive etc.) VISION For regarding plan has been certified by the PSRC. All other agencies (e.g., transit agencies, WSDOT, tribal nations, must show that their project is consistent with the applicable city and/or county comprehensive plan(s), and with 2020 and Destination 2030, the central Puget Sound region's long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan. questions on consistency and certification, contact Rocky Piro at 206-464-6360 or rpiro(a�psrc.orq. For questions centers, contact Ben Bakkenta at 206-464-5372 or bbakkenta a@psrc.org. 7 Consistency with adopted VISION 2020 and Destination 2030 Note: all applicants must answer the questions in this section. If you need assistance, please contact staff at the local jurisdiction in which the project is located. Information on the current certification status of a local plan is available on the PSRC website at www.psrc.org/projects/planreview/ppr status.htm. To obtain copies of the adopted VISION 2020 or Destination 2030 documents, please contact the PSRC Information Center at 206-464-7532 or infoctr(* src.orq. Regionally significant projects that expand transportation system capacity must be identified in Destination 2030. This includes nonmotorized trails and separated pathways. For assistance refer to the PSRC website (http://www.psrc.orq/proiects/mtp/index.htm) or contact Jeffrey Frkonja at 206-464-6180 or jfrkonja@psrc.org. a. Indicate the current certification status of the local comprehensive plan's transportation element. Note: Select only one from the drop down box below and provide the most recent date of certification action. If you select "Not Certified," leave the date field blank. • Certification Status: Certified • Date of certification action (mm/dd/yy): 05/2002 (2004 update under review) b. Please check all boxes that apply to the project's location. If portions of the project are located in more than one of the locations listed, please check all appropriate boxes. ❑ The project is located outside the designated urban growth area. (Refer to http://www.psrc.org/projects/tip/applications/reference.htm for more information.) ►1 The project is located within the designated urban growth area. ❑ The project is located within an identified regional growth center or town/activity center. For identified regional locations, double click on the drop down boxes below to fill in as many as apply; refer to http://www.psrc.org/proiects/monitoring/rgc.htm for more information. For identified local city/town locations, please describe. • Regional Growth Center(s): (click here to select), (click here to select), (click here to select). • Regional Manufacturing/Industrial Center(s): (click here to select), (click here to select). • Local Town/Activity Center(s): c. Is the project specifically identified in a local comprehensive plan? Yes. Indicate the (1) plan name, (2) relevant section(s), and (3) page number where it can be found: Tukwila Comprehensive Plan, Transportation Corridors, Pages 87-90 & 96-98 ❑ No. Describe how the project is consistent with the applicable local comprehensive plan, citing specific local policies and provisions the project supports. Please include the actual text of all relevant policies or information on where it can be found, e.g. the policy document name and page number. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 3 Important: Projects will be evaluated and scored based on the information provided in Parts 1 and 2 that follow. Refer to the Regional Project Evaluation Criteria (Section E of the Call for Projects) before completing these sections of the application for guidance and details on scoring. Instructions: • Part 1: Complete all questions in Part 1. • Part 2: Choose the one project category that best fits your project & complete the corresponding section A, 8, C or D. Instructions: Once all of the sections in Part 1 have been completed (questions 8 through 12 in Sections A, B and C), complete the appropriate questions in Part 2 (question 13 and one only of questions 14 through 17, selecting either Section A, B, C or D). 8. Please explain how your project addresses the following: Describe the relationship of the project to a regional growth center, town/activity center or connecting corridor. This project sits between Intersate 5 and Intersate 405 and the Southcenter business and shopping district. Enhancements to this corridor with increase safety and mobilty through the area and the improved streetscape will encourage growth along the corridor. 9. Please provide the following information: Describe the public review process for the project. List all letters received or other types of support for the project; include any negative response to the project. Provide the dates, times and locations of all public presentations. If appropriate, describe how the project meets identified state, regional and/or local planning objectives. During preliminary design the project was presented at the City of Tukwila Transportation Committee meeting on June 13, 2005 and at the the Council of the Whole on June 2, 2005. It was approved unanimously in both meetings. An Open House meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2005 at the Tukwila Community Center. This meeting will be open to the businesses and residents operating and living along the corridor or on side streets intersecting the corridor. Owners and residents will have the opportunity to voice concerns and make comments. The City will review comments and make appropriate changes to the plan. The project meets City of Tukwila goals to provide an effective and safe transportation route along the corridor. These objectives are identified in the City of Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Plan as goals 8.1.1, 8.3.4, 8.3.5 and 8.3.7. 10. Financial Plan: Please fill out Tables A -D below and corresponding questions E -F. The purpose of the tables and questions is to allow sponsors to fully document their project's financial plan and schedule. Tables A, B, and C build upon one another to provide the estimated cost of each phase as well as a project's total cost (Table D). The tables require sponsors to list the Transportation Enhancements funds being requested (Table A), as well as ALL other sources of secured (Table B) and unsecured funds (Table C) needed to complete the project. For projects with partner agencies: For partner agencies providing financial support, provide details on the source and amount of these funds in the appropriate sections of Tables B and C. In addition, submit with the application a "Funding Commitment Letter" from each partner that verifies the amount and source of funds and the date they will become available to the project sponsor. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 4 • • Guidelines: • Provide financial information for all funding types in every applicable phase, and use a separate row for each funding source. • Totals of federal and other funds listed in Tables A through C should equal the total project cost in Table D. • Funding Commitment Letters must be provided for all financial partners. Required Match: No local match is required; projects may be funded with 100% Enhancement funds. Table A: Enhancements Funds Requested Pha (e.g.,Planning. P -ie iminary Engineering, Right ofWalk Construction, Other) Estimated Obligation Date by Phase (mm/dd/yy) Enhancements Funds Requested Preliminary Engineering 11/01/06 $0 Right of Way 11/01/06 $75,000 Construction 03/01/07 $425,000 Construction 03/01/07 $ $400,000 $ TOTAL: $500000 Table B: Existing Secured Funding Phase - Estimated Obligation* date by Phase (mm/dd/yy) Source Amount Preliminary Engineering 07/01/06 City of Tukwila $125,000 Right of Way 07/01/06 City of Tukwila $25,000 Construction 03/01/07 City of Tukwila $400,000 $ $ TOTAL: $550,000 *For tables B or C "obligation" may be defined as expenditure or other commitment of funds. Table C: Needed future funding (unsecured) Note: do not include the grant funds requested in Table A Phase Estimated Obligation* date by Phase (mm/dd/yy) Source Amount $ $ $ $ $ FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 5 TOTAL: $o *For tables B or C `obligation" may be defined as expenditure or other commitment of funds. Table D: Total Project Cost Total estimated cost of each phase Scheduled completion date by phase (mm/dd/yy) Planning: $ Planning: Preliminary Engineering/Design: $125,000 Preliminary Engineering/Design: 02/01/07 Right of Way: $100,000 Right of Way: 02/01/07 Construction: $825,000 Construction: 10/01/07 Other (Specify): $ Other (specify): Total Project Cost: $1,050,000 Estimated date of completion (i.e. open for use) 10/01/07 E. Identify the project phases (PE, ROW, CN, etc.) that will be fully completed if requested funding is obtained: Preliminary Engineering/Design, Right of Way, and Construction phases will be fully completed if requested funding is obtained. F. If unable to completely fill out Table D (Total Project Cost), please explain why: 11. Project Readiness: Please fill out the questions below if your project is requesting funds for a Right of Way (ROW) and/or Construction (CN) phase. Projects requesting funds for a Preliminary Engineering phase need not answer question #11. Please note: capital projects applying for funds for a Preliminary Engineering phase cannot at the same time apply for funds for ROW and/or CN (implementation) phases. PSRC recognizes that the complexity of some projects can trigger a variety of prerequisites that must be satisfied before federal funding is typically eligible to obligate. These questions are designed to identify these requirements and assist sponsors to: • Identify which requirements apply to their specific project. • Identify which requirements have already been satisfied at time of application. • Provide an explanation and realistic completion date for all requirements not yet completed. Important instructions: For question 11A below, select one of the three options from the drop down list for all items that apply at the time of submission of this application. These items are based on the documentation requirements for obligation of federal funds administered by FHWA/WSDOT (refer to Attachment D of the Call for Projects for further information). For any item where "not yet completed" is selected, and for any additional requirements pertaining to the project, provide details in question 11B, including the estimated schedule for completion. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 6 • 11A. Check all items that apply below. Note: if no ROW is required for the project, select "not needed" for sections b through g. Not yet completed a. Final FHWA approval of environmental documents including: Not yet completed - BA Concurrence: NMFS, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, WSDOT. Not yet completed - Section 106 Concurrence. Not yet completed - FHWA Environmental Classification Summary Checklist (or EA or EIS). Not yet completed b. True Cost Estimate for Right of Way. Not yet completed c. Right of Way Plans (stamped). Not needed d. Relocation Plan (if applicable). Not yet completed e. Right of way certification. Not yet completed f. Certification Audit by WSDOT RNV Analyst. Not needed g. Relocation Certification, if applicable. Not needed - Certification Audit by WSDOT of Relocation Process, if applicable. Not yet completed h. Engineer's Estimate. Not needed i. All environmental permits obtained such as Army Corps of Engineers Permit, HPA, etc. 11B. Additional information: include details on any items above that are not yet completed and provide an estimated schedule; please provide any additional information as appropriate. FHWA environmental documents and design will be prepared using City PE funds upon notification of grant funding approval in order to meet the 1st quarter 2007 construction schedule. Grant funds will be used to finalize right of way acquisition and implement the improvements through construction. It is anticipated that grant funding decisions will allow preparation of environmental documents and design using City funds in the summer of 2006. 12. Please describe any additional aspects of your project not requested in the application that could be relevant to the final project recommendation and decision-making process. Note: No points will be given to this section. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 7 13. Select one of the following four categories that best fits your project and follow the corresponding instructions: ❑ Nonmotorized Projects: Complete Section A, question 14. ® Scenic Resources Projects: Complete Section B, question 15. ❑ Historic Resources Projects: Complete Section C, question 16. El Environmental Protects: Complete Section D, question 17. Instructions: Complete this section if you selected "Nonmotorized Projects" in question 13. 14. Please explain how your project addresses the following: • The project connects or links to a nonmotorized system or network. • The project connects or links to other multimodal facilities (such as transit stations). • The project addresses current nonmotorized needs in the community, e.g., - gaps in the system; safety issues, etc. • The level of current and future land use in the vicinity of the facility, e.g., schools, residences, commercial, retail, etc., which would be expected to provide utilization of the facility. • Explain how the project relates to surface transportation. If the project has recreational aspects, demonstrate that the purpose is primarily for transportation rather than recreation. Explain how this enhancement is "over and above" normal project or activities (i.e., not routine or required). Instructions: Complete this section if you selected "Scenic Resources Projects" in question 13. 15. Please explain how your project addresses the following: • The project promotes greater public appreciation or use of the transportation system. • The project contributes to the preservation of significant scenic resources. • The level of public exposure or access to the project. • Long-term preservation plans to maintain the scenic character of the property. • Whether or not there is perpetual ownership of the property. • Whether or not the resource is threatened, or if there will be a loss of opportunity if the project is not funded. • Explain how the project relates to surface transportation; explain how this enhancement is "over and above" normal project or activities (i.e., not routine or required). The proposed center median enhancement serves to create a boulevard aesthetic along this principal arterial connection between 1-5, 1-405, and the Southcenter business and shopping district. Adjacent property owners have made significant improvements to businesses over the past few years. This has led to an increase in business access points, increased pedestrian activity, and a general upgrade of the visual appearance of businesses along the corridor. The City wishes to upgrade the character of the streetscape to match recent and future private investments along the corridor as well as provide safety and mobility improvements appropriate for the current use patterns. The center median will eliminate current vehicular conflicts in the left turn lane while maintaining access to all businesses with intersection U-turn pockets. The center median, in combination with illumination and ADA improvements, will also serve to define safe pedestrian crossing routes. Interurban Avenue is a City right of way and is in perpetual ownership of the City of Tukwila. There is a high level of public exposure to the project to both motorized and non -motorized users. As the principal arterial between 1-5, 1-405, and the Southcenter business district, there is a high level of public exposure to the project from motorized users. The Duwamish River trail, which runs along the east side of the roadway through much of this corrdior, provides a FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 8 • . great deal of public exposure for non -motorized users as well. The Duwamish River trail is the primary north -south regional non -motorized facility in the area, extending approximately 30 miles between Seattle and the City of Pacific. The City of Tukwila has a regular crew assigned to maintaining streetscape improvements such as this throughout the City. The project will be irrigated to help with plant establishment and long term plant health. The presence of an existing wastewater re -use supply line from King County's Renton WWTP provides an inexpensive water source for irrigation. The City has a similar irrigation system operating in planter strips along portions of this corridor. Instructions: Complete this section if you selected "Historic Resources Projects" in question 13. 16. Please explain how your project addresses the following: For site-specific and/or capital projects: • The historic significance of the facility. • The planned use of the facility. • Whether or not the project is part of a larger historic preservation plan. • The level of public exposure or access to the project. • Whether or not the resource is threatened, or if there will be a loss of opportunity if the project is not funded. • The long-term preservation and/or maintenance plans for the facility. • Explain how the project relates to surface transportation; describe the current or former transportation use of the facility. Explain how this enhancement is "over and above" normal project or activities (i.e., not routine or required). For planning proiects: • The project's relationship to the protection of historic or archaeological resources. • Whether or not the project is part of a larger historic preservation plan. • The long-term plan for ongoing management, updating and training. • The level of public exposure or access to the project. • Whether or not the resource is threatened, or if there will be a loss of opportunity if the project is not funded. • Explain how the project relates to surface transportation; explain how this enhancement is "over and above" normal project or activities (i.e., not routine or required). FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 9 Instructions: Complete this section if you selected "Environmental Projects" in question 13. 17. Please explain how your project addresses the following: • The relationship of the project to the transportation system. • The need for the project. • The long-term maintenance plans for the project. • Whether or not the resource is threatened, or if there will be a loss of opportunity if the project is not funded. • Explain how the project relates to surface transportation; explain how this enhancement is "over and above" normal project or activities (i.e., not routine or required). The information in this section is required by WSDOT for all project submittals. If you need assistance completing this section, please contact Dave Kaiser, WSDOT Highways and Local Programs, at 360-705-7381 or KaiserD(wsdot.wa.gov. 18. Please respond to the following three questions: • Describe the proposed project and its relationship to the surface transportation system. The Interurban corridor is a major aterial, connecting Inerstate 5 with Interstate 405 and the Southcenter business and shopping districts. Increasing the efficiency of the corridor will help prevent back-ups and increase the access to the Southcenter area. Interurban Ave S has been identified as a Pricipal Arterial within the Metropolitan Transportation System in the 1995 MTP, improving the mobility along this corridor is essential to maintaining access across the City. The proposed center median, with U-turn pockets and defined pedestrian access will provide better service and improved streetscape aesthetic that is consistent with recent private developments along the corridor. Describe how the proposed project addresses the Enhancement activity criteria. The proposed upgrades for this corridor will increase vehicular mobilty by reducing delay times and accident frequency. Upgrades to intersections and business accesses will help the corridor function more efficiently and make it more desireable to new business and drivers. Center medians will increase streetscaped aesthetics and make the corridor more appealing to alternative modes of transportation. The center median, along with illumination improvements, will clearly delineate pedestrian crossing locations to improve safety. Describe how the proposed project improves the quality of life and enhances the travel experience for people traveling by all modes. The proposed improvements will make the Interurban Avenue S corridor function more efficiently for vehicles. Planted center medians will incease vehicular safety, will keep pedestrians from crossing in dangerous locations and will enhance aesthetics. Commuters travelling by bus will also see an increase in mobility as bus stop locations are upgraded and relocated, making it easier for buses to merge with traffic and reducing transit delays. The streetscape improvements will also make the travel experience for non -motorized users on the Duwamish River trail, the regional trail that travels along the east edge of the roadway in this area. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F -10 Please complete Attachment F-1, the WSDOT Transportation Enhancement Report Form. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 11 Attachment F - 1 Transportation Enhancement Report � Wash; tan state '�I/ Department of Tranaportation Agency Name and Project Title City of Tukwila — Interurban Ave S Improvement Project from 1-5 on ramp to S 143 Street Project Description This project proposes to convert the existing two-way left turn lane to a planted center median, to install u -turn pockets at intersections and busd stop locations, pedestrian improvements, and to upgrade and interconnect the signals along the corridor. Contractor Project not yet advertised or awarded. Recent Progress To date a preliminary layout had been designed and presented to both the City of Tukwila Transportation Committee and the Council of the Whole, where it was unanimously approved. A public meeting is scheduled for the beginning of October. Schedule and Scope changes (Explain why the project has advanced or delayed since the last update.) State funds will be utilized for which phase (s) of the project. None Environmental Impacts / Compliance Federal fund Impacts (Federal funds are included in this project for which phase(s).) Right of Way, Construction _ Scheduled Attained Milestone Outlook Environmental Documents Approved 02/07 M/Y Milestones contingent on grant approval and beginning work in 7/2006 RW Complete 02/07 M/Y Contract Advertised 03/07 M/Y Contract Awarded 04/07 M/Y Groundbreaking 04/07 M/Y Open to Traffic 10/07 M/Y Project Cost Summary: Preliminary Engineering Right -Of -Way Construction Total Project Cost Total Grant Request: $500,000 Dollars in millions $.125 m $.1 m $.825 m $1.05 m Percent of total 11.9 % 9.5 % 78.6 % 0 % 2005-07 Cash Flow (expenditures billed to WSDOT): Date Planned Revised Actual 8/05 $ 11/05 $ 2/06 $ 5/06 $ 8/06 $ 11/06 $ 50k 2/07 $ 100k 5/07 $ 100k 6/07 $ 50k 3 Total 05-07 $ 350k Carryover of 05-07 $ 150k Total 07-09 $ 150k GRAND TOTAL $ 500k Agency Contact Information: Robin Tischmak, City of Tukwila Public Works, 206-431-1455, rtischmak@ci.tukwila.wa.0$'age F - 10 City of Tukwila Interurban Avenue South Enhancement Project - S 143rd Street to I-5 °''`✓V Figure 1 - Vicinity Map S 124 ST 1 126 •T S127ST.'; 5i�k HIGHUNE SPEOALTY CENTER a � S 133 ST .11111 141 N 5 137 ST :■._"ti — PROJECT LOCATION S 136 ST rte+ $ FOSTER GOLF COURS 1 ST Q S 144 ST S 148 ST S 150 ST —IS 150 ST S S 152 ST S 152 ST S 149 S S S 15 S 153 S N PARK AY EVMIS LACK D S 164 ST STRANDER CORPORATE DRIVE N CORPORATE DRIVE S UPLAND DR MIDLAND DR TRILAND DR S 180 ST SEGA1E PK DR FFY 2004-2006 Statewide Transportation Enhancements Program City of Tukwila I 'qty z of Interurban Avenue South Enhancement Project - S143rd Street to I-5 Figure 2 - Before and After Images FFY 2004-2006 Statewide Transportation Enhancements Program • • Attachment G TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Certification Acceptance (CA) Confirmation: Certification Acceptance (CA) is a program in which the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) delegates authority to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for approving project development and construction administration on federal -aid projects. WSDOT has the option of further delegating this authority to qualified agencies. All federal -aid projects must be administered by a CA agency. Non -CA entities can apply for Transportation Enhancement funding, but they must have a CA agency sponsor the project. This sponsorship must be in place prior to applying for funds. All 39 counties in Washington State have CA status, as well as approximately 60 cities, and the six WSDOT Region Local Programs offices. Non -CA entities must have this sheet signed by the CA agency that will administer the proposed enhancement project. This signed confirmation must be included with all project proposals submitted by non -CA entities. Non -CA Entity: Project Title: CA Agency: CA Representative Signature: Printed Name: Title: Interurban Ave S - S 143 St to 1-5 City of Tukwila vv� r'l,AQW--- Steve Mullet Mayor G-1