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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-098 - WA State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) - Pedestrian Enhancement for Klickitat Urban AccessWashington State Department of Transportation Agency City Of Tukwila Address 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Suite 100 Tukwila. WA 98188 y23�d 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 Titles 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 Public 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 Mayor (2) Utility (3) Consultant (4) Technical Services 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 NI\v'\/� `^ ' 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 material 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 9 2.00. 4 Mayor or Chairperson Date Washington State Department of Transportation Approved By ,a,at•(»( Di ctor, ighways and Local Programs Date DOT Form 140-043 EF Revised 10/2002 cfj — Public Works Analyst O J Q CA y o •.1 0 Sewer/Surface Water Superintendent Senior 1:ngiueerr (2) 0 to L 0 a .= 0. 0 • n 0 0. 0 0 0 T v U is 1 M Nd ianopuy ice/toped Ja;ua3y�nos anb Lot 411 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: Southcenter Urban Center Access Improvement/Klickitat City of Tukwi l a Steve Mullet Mayor G-1 Attachment F • AG C15 06N FFY 2004-2006 Statewide Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Form This application is available on the PSRC Web site at http://www.psrc.org/projects/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@psrc.org. 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 loarham(ftsrc.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: Pedestrian and Aesthetic Enhancements for Southcenter Urban Access Improvement/Klickitat Project.) 2 a. Sponsoring agency: City of Tukwila b. Co-sponsor(s) if applicable: Important: For the purposes of this application and competition, "co-sponsor" refers to any agency that would m 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 a d. If not, which agency will serve as your CA sponsor? t� lit (Note: sponsors must complete the Certification Acceptance Confirmation Form found in Attachment G of the Call for Projects) 1'4 t3 �o Page F FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application ,6-e_iL-p91 ORIGINAL 3 Project contact person: Cyndy Knighton Address: 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: 206.431.2450 Fax: 206.431.3665 E -Mail: cknighton@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 1/2" by 11" vicinity map. Photographs are not required, but will help staff and the Transportation Enhancements Committee to better understand the project. This project, a portion of a larger roadway improvement, is for pedestrian facilities above and beyond what would be provided without additional Enhancement funding. Funding from this Enhancement Grant will allow the City to include enhanced facilities for pedestrians using the reconfigured Southcenter Parkway and related roadways. The grant will construct widened sidewalks, separation of pedestrian facilities from vehicles, retaining wall upgrades, landscape, and additional access points to Southcenter Mall as a component of the larger project described below. Without this funding, the enhanced facilities will not be constructed and only typical at -grade pedestrian facilities will be included. The attached graphics illustrate existing conditions (Figure 2), baseline pedestrian facilities associated with the roadway project (Figure 3), and the enhanced pedestrian facilities that could be constructed with funding (Figure 4). Figure 1 is the detailed vicinity map. The Tukwila's designated Urban Center is a major employment and shopping center for the region. In 2000, 170,000 daily vehicles drove to or from the Urban Center through one of the 9 entry points. Nearly 24 -percent — approximately 40,000 ADT -- were in the project area. By 2020, over 251,000 vehicles are expected to travel through those same 9 points of entry — 51,000 through the project area. The Southcenter Mall will begin construction in early 2005 of a 700,000 s.f. expansion and conversion into a "lifestyle retail" destination. The Tukwila Urban Center Subarea Plan, to be adopted by December 2005, will encourage more rapid redevelopment in the project area that is dense, urban in nature, pedestrian friendly, and will support a larger -scale "lifestyle retail" core. With the redevelopment will come more pedestrians walking around the urban center, as well as encourage pedestrian travel from the large residential area west of 1-5 to utilize the existing pedestrian trail. The enhanced pedestrian facilities described in in this application provide a unique opportunity to upgrade the current pedestrian facilities and begin to implement the City of Tukwila's vision of a walkable Urban Center, consistent with the Comprehensive development plan. The unique opportunity provided here is that by funding these enhanced facilities, grant money would go further given that the associated roadway project will cover costs it would otherwise incur such as traffic control, mobilization, economy of scale, and coordination with adjacent property owners. The area today is pedestrian hostile (see Figure 2), which contributes to a low pedestrian usage of the existing facilities. However there are pedestrians using the facilities and more are expected to use them should a safe, pedestrian -friendly facility be provided. Two pedestrian -vehicle accidents have been recorded since 1997, the most recent being in 2002. This enhancement project will improve the pedestrian experience and safety along high volume routes associated with Tukwila's Urban Center. The project will take advantage of the reconfiguration of Southcenter Parkway, Klickitat Drive, and Strander Boulevard to constuct wider, safer, more aesthetic pedestrian corridors associated with the Urban Center. Appropriate additional accesses to Southcenter Mall will improve the function and visual appeal of the pedestrian system. Targeted use of landscaping, lighting, separation walls, retaining walls and parkway strips will improve safety by separating pathways from roadways. The roadway project, of which this is a portion, will consist of grade separation at the intersection of Southcenter Parkway and Klickitat Drive. The roadway will be widened to the east with additional lanes of traffic. Southbound vehicles will travel under Klickitat Drive. Turning movements to and from Klickitat Drive will be accomplished on a partial lid structure. A new signal and reconfigured lanes and private access modification will be added south of Strander Boulevard. Sidewalks will be included on the east side of Southcenter Parkway. New sidewalks on the north side of Strander Boulevard will be constructed by a combination of this project and the Westfield Mall expansion. Existing sidewalks on the west side of Southcenter Parkway will remain unaltered. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 2 5 Project location: Klickitat Drive at Southcenter Parkway intersection, inclu 1 g street sections on Southcenter Parkway from north of the northerly 1-5 NB off -ramp to south of Strander Boulevard, Strander Boulevard from Southcenter Parkway to 61st Avenue S, and Klickitat Drive to west of the 1-5 SB on-ramp. 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): Southcenter Mall c. Crossroad/landmark nearest to end of project (identify landmark if no crossroad): 1-5 6 Project Type (Please select one or more of the following 12 eligible Transportation Enhancements categories): ® 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) ® 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 Note: Cities, towns and counties seeking federal funds managed by the PSRC may submit an application only if their comprehensive plan has been certified by the PSRC. All other agencies (e.g., transit agencies, WSDOT, tribal nations, etc.) must show that their project is consistent with the applicable city and/or county comprehensive plan(s), and with VISION 2020 and Destination 2030, the central Puget Sound region's long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan. For questions on consistency and certification, contact Rocky Piro at 206-464-6360 or rpiro@psrc.org. For questions regarding centers, contact Ben Bakkenta at 206-464-5372 or bbakkenta(psrc.orq. 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.ora/proiects/olanreview/oor 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 aC�.psrc.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 jfrkonia(apsrc.orq. 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): 05/01/02 FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 3 b. Please check all boxes thatply to the project's location. If portions of th 'project are located in more than one of the locations listed, please check all appropriate boxes. 0 The project is located outside the designated urban growth area. (Refer to http://www.psrc.orq/projects/tip/applications/reference.htm for more information.) ® 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.orq/projects/monitoring/rac.htm for more information. For identified local city/town locations, please describe. • Regional Growth Center(s): Tukwila, (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: (1) Tukwila Tomorrow Background Report: Transportation Element; (2) Funding Sources and Mitigation Payment System; (3) Page 72 - Table 12: Mitigation Proportionate Fairshare Costs; Page 35 - Table 6, intersection #3, page 35 (1) City of Tukwila Comprehsensive Land Use Plan; (2) Transportation Goals and Policies 13.3.3, 13.4.2, 13.4.4, 13.4.5, 13.4.7, 13.4.9, 13.4.12, 13.5.7; (3) Page 151-157 reference general policy statements supporting the east/west connection. 0 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. 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, B, 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. One of Tukwila's four major objectives from the comprehensive plan is "To develop a thriving urban center as a true regional concentration of employment, housing, shopping and recreational opportunities." Today, Tukwila's Urban Center is a major regional destination, employment center, and warehousing district. Housing the largest shopping mall in the state is just the beginning. The Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) subarea plan will change FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 4 the type, size, and style of develo ant existing today to more densely urban,eestrian friendly, lifestyle development. More intense developments of retail and office space will be concentrated in the north portion of the TUC and opportunities for mixed use and residential development will emerge. Lifestyle retail components are already included in the 700,000 square foot expansion of the Southcenter Mall and a pedestrian/lifestyle friendly corridor connecting the Mall to the Sounder Station is under conceptual design. Current employment is 22,770 and by 2020, employment will grow to 27,200 — a 19 -percent growth. By 2020, housing in the Urban will have grown from 10 to 1600 — a 159 -percent jump! Goal 1.7 of the Comp Plan is to have "Commercial districts that are visually attractive and add value to the community, are visitor and pedestrian friendly, are designed with pride and constructed with quality workmanship, are secure and safe and with adequate lighting and convenient access, are uncongested with smooth flowing traffic patterns are well maintained with adequate streetscape landscaping and are wholesome and in harmony with adjacent uses. " 10.1.1 Recognize the Tukwila Urban Center as a regional commercial/industrial and limited mixed use residential area, whose growth must be nurtured in a motor -vehicle oriented market environment with a balance of pedestrian and transit facilities. 10.2.2 Streets, Streetscapes, and Pedestrian Environment. Create a street network that reflects the demand and need for motor vehicles, transit, pedestrians, and bicyclists; provides a safe, convenient, attractive, and comfortable pedestrian and bicycling environment that eliminates potential conflicts and promotes safety for all modes of travel' and reinforces the different functions of streets by creating distinct identities for major rights-of-way. The draft TUC Subarea Plan describes this area as the Regional Shopping and Entertainment District. "The refocused Regional Shopping and Entertainment District will occupy the highly visible and accessible northwestern quadrant of the TUC, at the intersection of Interstate 405 and Interstate 5. As the exciting shopping centerpiece of the TUC, the district will be anchored and designed around [the Southcenter Mall], and will build upon this anchor's success to enable other retail establishments to take full advantage of their proximity to this retail powerhouse. A new network of pedestrian and vehicle connections will link the district's activity, unifying the Mall and adjacent retail with an increased and improved street network providing clear and pleasant connections to all of the district's destinations, and to amenities like the train station and [Tukwila] Pond. The pattern of the district will move away from the current dominance of single -story buildings surrounded by large parking lots, to one where key street frontages are lined with visible storefronts and active sidewalks. Development will increasingly open up onto indoor and outdoor public spaces, and sidewalk areas with higher levels of amenity. The pedestrian network of the TUC will be connected to and integrated with the retail activity at the Mall by seamlessly linking the Mall hallways to the public streets and spaces at the TUC Core." The proposed pedestrian amenity that would be funded by this grant reflects the goals and vision of the Comp Plan as well as those in the TUC Subarea Plan. In summary, the non -motorized enhancements described in this application directly support the urban growth anticipated for the City's Urban Center as described in the Comprehensive Development Plan by providing a safe walkable environment, and completing a pedestrian corridor linkage to existing facilities west of the roadway project. These improvements also set the stage for future pedestrian improvements within the City's Urban Center. Improvements proposed under this grant not only provide the type of facilities sought by PSRC and the City's Urban Center vision, they also provide a highly visible investment given the volume of public traffic associated with Southcenter Mall. Finally, the construction of these improvements, when combined with the roadway project, have the advantage of stretching the grant funding further than could be expected under stand alone construction. 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. PUBLIC REVIEW The overall roadway project was developed with the Tukwila Urban Center Subarea Plan. As such, public workshops with the local community were held on these dates: 5/21/03, 6/30/03, 9/15/03, and 2/26/04. The overall roadway project was initially developed during a day -long design charette on 3/10/03 that included multiple representatives of FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 5 the Southcenter businesses. Mut. public meetings in conjunction with the Council and Planning Commission have been held either in support of the TUC Subarea plan or specifically to discuss the Southcenter Urban Access Improvement Project. Dates of meetings are numerous but encompass the period from May 2003 to present.. The local vision for the future of the TUC was created as a response to the public workshops as well as additional public meetings with the City Council and Planning Commission. The larger road project was discussed during later meetings with general consensus given by the community. The City Council has adopted the larger project as one of the top priority projects for the City. It is included in the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The City of Tukwila's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) lists the larger Southcenter Urban Center Access Improvement Project on page 42. The CIP is reviewed and adopted by the City's City Council after a public hearing, which was held on November 11, 2004. The City of Tukwila Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP ) lists the Southcenter Urban Center Access Improvement Project and a hearing was held on June 13, 2005. Additionally, the project was presented during Tukwila Days, a large open community celebration, on July 9, 2005. No negative comments have been received and generally the project is perceived as a positive improvement to the Southcenter area. Specific public information efforts are planned throughout the design phase. Meetings and design collaboration with adjacent property owners have already occurred and have lead to support of the project's current configuration. Additionally, in the July edition of the City -published newsletter "The Hazelnut", an article on this project was included. The Hazelnut is sent to all city residences and businesses. No comments were generated as a result. REGIONAL PLANNING OBJECTIVES Regional Planning Policies and objectives supporting this project are as follows: --The Vision for King County 2012 - " Each Center has its own unique character, and they are all noted for their livability, pedestrian orientation and superior design." (Countywide Planning Policies, p.3) --"Attractive and workable alternatives to the single occupant vehichle have been built and strategies adopted that assure the mobility of people ... "(County wide Planning Policies, pg. 3) -"State capital improvement decisions and policy actions shall be consistent with regional and coutywide goals and plans. The State shall ensure its transportaion capital decisions and programs support the adopted land use plans and transportation actions. " (Countywide Planning Policies p. 46) Destination 2030 - Investment Principles --1. The first priority should be to maintain, preserve, make safe, and optimize existing transportation infrastructure and services. The most cost-effective infrastructure investments are usually those that maintain, preserve, improve safety, and optimize existing assets. A high level of maintenance and preservation of transportation infrastructure and services ensures that current assets continue to function properly and safeguard regional mobility into the future. --6. Compact development of designated urban centers, high capacity transit station areas, and other communities should be supported through direct investment. VISION 2020 reflects a regional commitment to concentrating growth in compact, mixed-use communities that are connected to one another, and to their environs, through efficient and effective transportation systems. Transportation investments must reflect this growth commitment. Projects that serve and support greater concentrations of activity within the Urban Growth Area are also regional priorities. LOCAL PLANNING OBJECTIVES From a local perspective, the project would be located at the City's Urban Center and would support short and long range goals of improving the pedestrian character and pedestrian amenities in the area surrounding Southcenter Mall. Specific compliance with local planning objective have been described in other sections. 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 FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 6 "Funding Commitment Letter" fror,ch partner that verifies the amount and of funds and the date they will become available to the project sponsor. 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 Table B: Existing Secured Funding PE 1/1/04 City $500,000 PE 7/29/05 Federal $661,333 PE 1/1/06 Federal $1,888,667 ROW, CN 10/1/05 Private $1,620,000 Planning 2/3/03 City $20,300 TOTAL: $4,690,300 *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 *For tables B or C "obligation" may be defined as expenditure or other commitment of funds. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 7 Table D: Total Project Cost Planning: $20,300 Planning: complete Preliminary Engineering/Design: $3,050,000 Preliminary Engineering/Design: 10/1/06 Right of Way: $1,620,000 Right of Way: 10/1/06 Construction: $15,630,000 Construction: 10/31/07 Other (Specify): $ Other (specify): Total Project Cost: $20,320,000 Estimated date of completion i.e. o • en for use 11/1/07 E. Identify the project phases (PE, ROW, CN, etc.) that will be fully completed if requested funding is obtained: Right-of-way needed for the Pedestrian Enhancement would be fully acquired with funding. The Pedestrian Enhancements will be fully constructed if the funding is granted. Without funding, only basic, at -grade sidewalks will be included with the larger project. Construction will begin within one year of receipt of the grant funds. F. If unable to completely fill out Table D (Total Project Cost), please explain why: True costs estimate for R.O.W and final Engineer's Estimate are not available until October 2006 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 vet 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 - 8 11A. Check all items that apply Note: if no ROW is required for the 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. (Anticipated Jan. 2006) Not yet completed - Section 106 Concurrence. (Anticipated Jan. 2006) Not yet completed - FHWA Environmental Classification Summary Checklist (or EA or EIS). (Anticipated Jan. 2006) Not yet completed b. True Cost Estimate for Right of Way. (Anticipated October 2006) Not yet completed c. Right of Way Plans (stamped). (Anticipated October 2006) Not needed d. Relocation Plan (if applicable). Not yet completed e. Right of way certification. (October 2006) Not yet completed f. Certification Audit by WSDOT RIW Analyst. (November 2006) Not needed g. Relocation Certification, if applicable. (select one) - Certification Audit by WSDOT of Relocation Process, if applicable. Not yet completed h. Engineer's Estimate. (30% Design Estimate October 2005, Final Estimate October 2006) Not yet completed i. All environmental permits obtained such as Army Corps of Engineers Permit, HPA, etc. (October 2006) 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. In order to accommodate the City's Construction Moratorium (established to reduce seasonal impacts to retail businesses), most notably Southcenter Mall, the project is scheduled to advertise late in 2006. Construction is scheduled to begin immediately after the first of the year 2007 so as to permit construction completion before the holiday shopping season. This situation creates a limited opportunity for enhancement grant consideration as the project will be complete late 2007. Therefore, this application is submitted for consideration during this application cycle to be considered in time to obligated funds and include the enhancements with the construction of the roadway improvements. 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. 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. ❑ Environmental Projects: Complete Section D, question 17. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F - 9 Instructions: Complete this section selected "Nonmotorized Projects" in quElOn 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). Non -motorized Network In 1994, Tukwila constructed a pedestrian trail along Klickitat Drive from 53rd Avenue S to just before the Klickitat Bridge over 1-5. This trail connects a large residential area that generally has sidewalks on both sides of the streets to the Southcenter retail area. The Southcenter area generally has sidewalks on both sides of the streets. In 1995- 1996, the City undertook a large effort to fill in gaps in sidewalks not already installed as part of private development. Multimodal Facilities On the east side of Southcenter Mall along Andover Park West, there is a large transit hub that is described in the City's Transit Plan as "...one of the highest ridership areas in South King County...." Ridership in 2002 (most recent data available) at that stop was 2,200 weekday riders. A nearby stop on Andover Park W and Strander Boulevard has 525 daily riders. Overall, transit usage surrounding Southcenter Mall is over 3,150 weekday riders As part of the Westfield Mall expansion (700,000 s.f. in addition to the existing 1.2 million s.f.), improved pedestrian linkages from the mall to the large transit stop are being constructed. In 2006, Tukwila will design an improved transit center in conjunction with Westfield Mall and King County Metro. Further to the east is the Sounder/Amtrak Station. Current Nonmotorized Needs When considering the limits of the enhanced pedestrian facility described in this application, and the associated roadway project, we have observed that the needs of nonmotorized traffic fall short in several areas. Recent development both north and south of the project limits have brought about more pedestrian friendly corridors in the form of wider sidewalks and streetscapes, however the main north/south connection through the project limits provides a less than desirable environment given the narrow sidewalks (approximately 3 feet), the deteriorating condition of the asphalt surfacing, and the unbuffered proximity to the traveled way (See Figure 1). In addition, an existing east/west connection between the Urban Center and the residential community to the west does not currently provide continuity to the nonmotorized corridors outside of the project limits. By incorporating the enhanced facilities, both situations are greatly improved. Current and Future Land Use The Southcenter area is well known as a retail powerhouse which is currently auto dominated. The Tukwila Urban Center Subarea Plan is encouraging redevelopment, particularly in the northern portion, to be more dense, urban in nature, pedestrian friendly, with lifestyle elements making the area a destination beyond just that of a shopping center. Surface Transportation The proposed pedestrian enhancement goes well beyond what is minimally required. In a typical roadway project, at - grade sidewalks would be constructed, typically only 5-6 feet in width. Standard landscaping with the occasional street tree may be installed with only minimal aesthetics and simple compliance with ADA standards. With this proposed pedestrian walkway, the pedestrians would be given a separated walkway from the extremely busy street by lowering them well below the street profile. Enhanced landscaping, pedestrian lighting, and a wider walkway would make for a more pleasant walking route. Although only two pedestrian accidents have been recorded in the project area since 1997, the area is currently so hostile toward non -motorized users (narrow sidewalks, poor condition of asphalt surface, and proximity to traffic — See Figure 1) that only the most dedicated users choose this route. With the proposed enhancements, a new standard, consistent with Tukwila's Comprehensive Development Plan and vision of the future, of pedestrian facilities would be provided. As surrounding properties redevelop, a domino effect would occur as better and better pedestrian facilities would be built as they connect to the planned and proposed improvements. More and more people would chose to use the enhanced pedestrian facilities instead of utilizing their vehicles to travel short distances between shops and restaurants. Grant funding of these enhancements will serve as a catalyst for more improvements; without funding, only the basic pedestrian improvements would be included. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F -10 • • 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). n/a 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 proiects: • 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). n/a 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 Tong -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). n/a 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). FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F -11 n/a • • 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 KaiserDaNsdot.wa.gov. 18. Please respond to the following three questions: • Describe the proposed project and its relationship to the surface transportation system. The grant will construct widened sidewalks, separation of pedestrian facilities from vehicles, retaining wall upgrades, and additional access points to Southcenter Mall as a component of the larger project described below. Without this funding, the enhanced facilities will not be constructed and only typical at -grade pedestrian facilities will be included. The attached graphics (Figures 1 -4) illustrate existing conditions, baseline pedestrian facilities associated with the roadway project, and the enhanced pedestrian facilities that could be constructed with funding. The Tukwila's designated Urban Center is a major employment and shopping center for the region. In 2000, 170,000 daily vehicles drove to or from the Urban Center through one of the 9 entry points. Nearly 24 -percent — approximately 40,000 ADT -- were in the project area. By 2020, over 251,000 vehicles are expected to travel through those same 9 points of entry — 51,000 through the project area. The Southcenter Mall will begin construction in early 2005 of a 700,000 s.f. expansion and conversion into a "lifestyle retail" destination. The Tukwila Urban Center Subarea Plan, to be adopted by December 2005, will encourage more rapid redevelopment in the project area that is dense, urban in nature, pedestrian friendly, and will support a larger - scale "lifestyle retail" core. With the redevelopment will come more pedestrians walking around the urban center, as well as encourage pedestrian travel from the large residential area west of 1-5 to utilize the pedestrian trail already existing. The project will take advantage of the reconfiguration of Southcenter Parkway, Klickitat Drive, and Strander Boulevard to constuct wider, safer, more aesthetic pedestrian corridors associated with the Urban Center. Appropriate additional accesses to Southcenter Mall will improve the function and atractiveness of the pedestrian system. Targeted use of landscaping, lighting, separation walls, retaining walls and parkway strips will improve safety by separating pathways from roadways. The roadway project, of which this is a portion of, will consist of grade separation at the intersection of Southcenter Parkway and Klickitat Drive. The roadway will be widened to the east with additional lanes of traffic. Southbound vehicles will travel under Klickitat Drive. Turning movements to and from Klickitat Drive will be accomplished on a partial lid structure. A new signal and reconfigured lanes and multiple private driveways will be added south of Strander Boulevard. Sidewalks will be included on the east side of Southcenter Parkway. New sidewalks on the north side of Strander Boulevard will be constructed by a combination of this project and the Westfield Mall expansion. Existing sidewalks on the west side of Southcenter Parkway will be left intact. The pedestrian facility will be a safer alternative to the existing a -grade sidewalk that runs along Southcenter Parkway today. It will also be a dramatic connection to the Southcenter Mall area for pedestrians coming in from the residential area to the west, along an existing pedestrian trail constructed by the City in 1994. • Describe how the proposed project addresses the Enhancement activity criteria. A. The project supports regional growth centers, local town or activity centers and the corridors connecting these locations. This project is located at the largest entry point to Tukwila's designated Urban Center (TUC). By 2020, an estimated 51,000 ADT volume will be carried by the adjacent roadway. The northern portion of the TUC will be redeveloped into a lifestyle retail destination with dense, urban amenities and enhanced pedestrian facilities. Residential areas will be developed east of the Southcenter Mall, pedestrian friendly and oriented development will be in place, and the overall community will be vibrant and exciting. B. The community demonstrates support for the project. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F -12 As the Tukwila Urban Centellikarea plan was developed, the larger project was identified as a high priority vehicle capacity project necessary for the development of the Urban Center. Also developed with direct input from the community was the vision of improved pedestrian facilities and redevelopment of the Southcenter area into a more pedestrian friendly area. Public workshops were held with the Southcenter community on 5/21/03, 6/30/03, 9/15/03, and 2/26/04. The overall roadway project was initially developed during a day -long design charette on 3/10/03 that included multiple representatives of the Southcenter businesses. Multiple public meetings in conjunction with the City Council and Planning Commission have been held either in support of the TUC Subarea plan or specifically to discuss the Southcenter Urban Access Improvement Project. Dates of meetings are numerous but encompass the period from May 2003 to present. In the City's official newsletter, The Hazelnut, an article on the proposed roadway project was published in the Summer 2005 edition. At the annual Tukwila Days celebration, a booth with staff was present to discuss all aspects of the proposed project. September 6, 2005, staff will be presenting the project to the Chamber of Commerce which will introduce the project to a large business community. Private meetings have already been held with adjacent property owners from April 2005 to present. The community supports the overall project and the plan to introduce pedestrian -friendly design elements into the Southcenter area. No negative comments have been received on the overall project that have not been resolved through modifications to the proposed design. C. Project Readiness/Financial Pian. Tukwila is on an accelerated track to complete the design and construction of this overall project, including the enhanced pedestrian facilities. The 30% design will be complete September 29, 2005. The Biological Assessment no -effects letter is anticipated to have WSDOT concurrence mid-October. The Documented CE is expected to be complete and approved by mid-January, 2006, which is also the scheduled adoption of the SEPA documents by the City. NEPA documents are anticipated to be complete, and approved by FHWA, by January, 2006. Final design is expected to be complete by December 2006 and ROW certification is expected to also be complete by that date. Existing secured funding for the overall project is $4,690,300 which includes $2.55M of federal monies and $1.62M in private funds. Additional private funds of at least $1.5M are anticipated to be collected by June 2006. Tukwila is aggressively pursuing grant funding from TIB, STP, CMAQ, and other funding sources and anticipates awards of up to $8.2M. A Local Improvement District will be formed to fund the remaining balance of the project cost. D1. Nonmotorized Projects. This pedestrian enhancement connects to existing sidewalks in the Tukwila Urban Center. It also connects to a pedestrian trail to the west, which provides direct access from the residential area west of 1-5 to the Southcenter area. On the east side of the Southcenter Mall, which this enhancement project borders on the west, is one of the largest transit stops in South King County. The overall project will improve vehicular safety as it improves conditions at several of the highest accident locations in Tukwila. Two pedestrian accidents have been recorded since 1997 in this area, one of which was a hit-and-run. By removing the pedestrians from the immediate roadway vicinity, safety will be improved for pedestrians. Safety will be improved for motorists as pedestrian access will be carefully controlled at signalized intersections, ensuring pedestrians will be at expected locations and not attempting to cross mid -block. • Describe how the proposed project improves the quality of life and enhances the travel experience for people traveling by all modes. Besides all that has been described above (safety improvements, connection to existing facilities, support of a growing urban center, and general positive community support), this enhancement project will be much more aesthetically pleasing for the pedestrian. A wide path will be provided with enhanced landscaping. Decorative wall treatments and hand railings will be incorporated, giving the pedestrian and bicyclist interesting things to look at while walking. The motoring public will have safer expectations of where pedestrians will be present and the enhanced landscaping will benefit the pleasantness of the drive for cars and the many transit buses in the area. Additionally, the enhanced pedestrian walkway will break up a large retaining wall that faces the Southcenter Mall. By having the 40 -foot wall broken up with pedestrian facilities and enhanced landscaping, the mall patrons will have better aesthetics to their east instead of a monolithic concrete structure. Please complete Attachment F-1, the WSDOT Transportation Enhancement Report Form. FFY 2004-2006 Transportation Enhancements Program PSRC Regional Application Page F -13 Attachment, F -1 Wf Rs. BiTy .1 racacv partntoot of Transportotio�1 Transportation Enhancement Report Agency Name and Project Title City of Tukwila: Pedestrian Enhancements for the Southcenter Urban Access Improvement/Klickitat Project Project Description Enhancement of pedestrian facilities in conjunction with the Southcenter Urban Access Improvement Project. Pedestrian facilities are grade separated from Southcenter Parkway and include wider walkways, enhanced landscaping and illumination, a stair climb and an ADA accessible access to the Southcenter Mall Contractor Project not yet advertised or awarded. Recent Progress First report. Schedule and Scope changes (Explain why the project has advanced or delayed since the last update.) Environmental Impacts / Compliance Environmental documentation/approval anticipated by January 2006. Federal fund Impacts PE, ROW, and CN all have federal funding Project Milestones Scheduled Environmental Documents Approved 1/06 Attained Milestone Outlook M/Y Anticipated date of approval RW Complete 10/06 M/Y Contract Advertised 12/06 M/Y Contract Awarded 1/07 M/Y Groundbreaking 2/07 M/Y Open to Traffic 11/07 M/Y Open to traffic no later than November 1st Project Cost Summary: Preliminary Engineering Right -Of -Way Construction Total Project Cost Total Grant Request: $1,700,000 Dollars $3.07M $$1.62M $15.63M $20.32M $ Percent of total 15.1 % 8.0 % 76.9 % 100 % 2005-07 Cash Flow (expenditures billed to WSDOT): Date Planned Revised Actual 8/05 $ 11/05 $ 2/06 $ 5/06 $ 8/06 $ 11/06 $ 2/07 $ 5/07 $ 6/07 $ Total 05-07 $ Carryover of 05-07 $ Total 07-09 $ GRAND TOTAL $ Agency Contact Information: Cyndy Knighton, Senior Engineer, 206.431.2450, cknighton@ci.tukwila.wa.us n„nro F_ 111