Title
Public Hearing on the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a Public Hearing regarding the 2023-2028 six-year Transportation Improvement Program.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold a Public Hearing regarding the 2023-2028 six-year Transportation Improvement Program.
Staff Contact:
David Smith, P.E., Transportation Project Engineer, Public Works Department, 360.753.8496
Presenter(s):
David Smith, P.E., Transportation Project Engineer, Public Works Department
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 transportation projects identified in the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) are in the TIP. The City submits the TIP to WSDOT annually in July.
Attached is a form with project information that is submitted to WSDOT. Also attached is a table that simplifies the information in a summary format. The cost estimates and project schedules in the TIP are preliminary, based on the most current information.
The TIP projects are organized as follows:
1. Funding secured projects. These transportation projects have received grant funding and are in the process of being implemented. These are projects 1-3 in the attached summary table.
2. Major transportation projects. These are large multi-modal transportation projects that will require grants to complete. They are typically drawn from the Intersection Improvements and Major Street Reconstruction programs of the Transportation Chapter of the CFP. These are projects 4-8 in the attached summary table.
3. Annual transportation programs. These programs list multiple planned projects within specific categories that correspond with CFP programs. Funding for these projects will likely include grants, along with other sources of revenue. They are listed in alphabetical order in the TIP:
• Access and Safety Improvements
• Bike Improvements
• Sidewalks and Pathways
• Street Repair and Reconstruction
4. Parks Plan projects. These are parks projects with a transportation function from the 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan. These are shown in the TIP because they are high priority candidates for grant funds. These are projects 9-14 in the attached summary table.
Adoption of the TIP by City Council is scheduled for December 7, 2021.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
City Staff distributed the draft 2023-2028 TIP and gave notice of the Public Hearing to the following organizations: City-recognized neighborhood associations, the West Olympia Business Association, Intercity Transit, WSDOT, Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC), the cities of Lacey and Tumwater, Thurston County, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Olympia Safe Streets Campaign, and other interested parties.
Options:
1. Hold a Public Hearing regarding the 2023-2028 six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Council is scheduled to adopt a resolution approving the 2023-2028 TIP on December 7, 2021. Prior to adoption, any changes to the 2022-2027 CFP will be incorporated into the TIP. The City will meet state law for updating the TIP annually and be eligible for grant funding on the listed projects.
2. Do not hold a Public Hearing at this time regarding the 2023-2028 six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). A Public Hearing for the TIP and its adoption will need to occur prior to July 2022 when it is due to WSDOT.
Financial Impact:
The 2023-2028 TIP identifies 18 projects totaling approximately $134.6 million. The City is seeking approximately $59.6 million in federal funding and $11.7 million in state funding. The CFP establishes specific funding sources and commitment for funding of the projects in the TIP.
Attachments:
Transportation Improvement Program Project Summary Table 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Program Project Maps 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Program WSDOT Technical Report 2023-2028