Title
Approval of a Resolution Adopting the 2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and adopt the resolution.
Report
Issue:
Whether the City Council should approve the 2018-2023 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and approve a resolution to adopt the 2018-2023 TIP.
Staff Contact:
David Smith, Transportation Project Engineering, Public Works Department, 360.753.8496
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) requires local governments to outline their specific transportation needs in a six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Cities must identify projects in the TIP before they can receive state and federal funding. City staff updates the TIP each year so that all projects identified in the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) are in the TIP. The City submits the TIP to WSDOT annually in July.
A table summarizing the 2018-2023 TIP is attached. The 2018-2023 Six-year TIP in the required WSDOT format, which will be sent to WSDOT, is also attached.
It is important to note that City staff works closely with state and federal agencies to understand funding criteria. Every year, staff reviews projects and makes revisions to the TIP so that the City is in the best position to successfully secure funding.
The cost estimates and project schedules in the TIP are preliminary and will be updated when funding is requested. The TIP is organized as follows:
1. Fully Funded Projects. These projects have received grant funding and are in the process of being implemented.
2. Capacity Projects. These projects do not meet current levels of service (capacity) as defined by the Olympia Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). They often have multiple funding sources including impact fees, grants, and City general fund dollars.
3. Annual Programs. These programs fund multiple projects within specific categories and are in alphabetical order:
• Access and Safety Improvements.
• Bike Improvements.
• Sidewalks and Pathways.
• Street Repair and Reconstruction.
4. Parks, Arts and Recreation Projects, in priority order. These projects are included in order to qualify them for state and federal funding.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
City staff distributed the draft 2018-2023 TIP and gave notice of the Public Hearing to the following organizations: City-recognized neighborhood associations, the West Olympia Business Association, Intercity Transit and WSDOT, Thurston Regional Planning Council, the cities of Lacey and Tumwater, Thurston County, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Olympia Safe Streets Campaign and other interested parties.
The public commented on the change in project scope for the Henderson Boulevard and Eskridge Boulevard Intersection Improvements. The project scope changed from installation of a roundabout to a traffic signal. A public comment was also received concerning street maintenance to fully implement the least long-term cost approach for paving City Streets.
Options:
1. Approve the 2018-2023 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and adopt the resolution. This will allow the City to meet state law for updating the TIP annually and allow the City to be eligible for grant funding on the listed projects.
2. Incorporate City Council changes to the 2018-2023 Six-year TIP that are consistent with the 2017-2022 CFP and adopt the resolution.
3. Delay approving the TIP so City Council can consider deleting, revising and adding projects. Council would need to take action no later than July 25, 2017 in order to meet WSDOT’s July 31, 2017 deadline.
Financial Impact:
The 2018-2023 TIP identifies 17 projects totaling approximately $98 million. The City is seeking approximately $32.6 million in federal funding and $13.2 million in state funding. The CFP establishes specific funding sources and commitment for funding of the projects in the TIP.
Attachment(s):
1. TIP 2018-2023 Resolution
2. TIP Project Summary 2018-2023
3. TIP Project Maps
4. TIP WSDOT Report, 2018-2023