Title
Approval of Consultant Agreement with Parametrix Regarding West Olympia Interchange Justification Report
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Consultant Agreement with Parametrix to complete the West Olympia Interchange Justification Report.
Report
Issue:
Whether to enter into a consultant agreement with Parametrix to complete the West Olympia Interchange Justification Report for a not to exceed contract amount of $1,500,000.
Staff Contact:
Randy Wesselman, Public Works Transportation, 360.753.8477
Presenter(s):
Randy Wesselman, Public Works Transportation
Background and Analysis:
In 2010, the City and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) completed an evaluation of transportation needs on Olympia's Westside. One of the outcomes of this West Olympia Access Study was a decision to build new freeway ramps to US 101. New ramps are proposed at:
* Kaiser Road. Construction of an eastbound on-ramp and westbound off-ramp. Construction is anticipated 10-15 years from now.
* Yauger Way. Construction of a westbound off-ramp extension at Black Lake Boulevard to connect to Yauger Way will be built following the Kaiser Road ramps, beyond the 20-year planning horizon.
Refer to the attached map for a layout of the proposed ramps.
The Black Lake Boulevard and Cooper Point Road intersection is projected to fail within the next six years due to increased traffic from development. Traffic flow delays through three or more full cycles of the traffic signal can be expected. These ramps will reduce the growth of traffic at this intersection, improve access to medical facilities and businesses, and provide route options in this area. City Council had extensive involvement in developing this Westside transportation solution and has made this project a priority, including legislative funding req...
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