Title
Briefing on the new 5th Avenue Bridge design
Recommended Action
Information only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Briefing on the design of a new 5th Avenue Bridge related to the restoration of Deschutes Estuary.
Staff Contact:
Max DeJarnatt, Associate Planner, Public Works | Transportation, 360.570.3723
Presenter(s):
Bobbak Talebi, Ecology, Southwest Region Director
Tessa Gardner-Brown, AICP, Managing Principal, Floyd | Snider
Scott Stainer, PE, Principal, KPFF
Nathan Anderson, PE, Associate, KPFF
Background and Analysis:
The state of Washington, which is responsible for managing Capitol Lake, has decided to remove the 5th Avenue Dam and restore the Deschutes Estuary. As part of that project, it will partner with the City to replace the 5th Avenue Bridge. Members from the project team will brief the committee on the project’s 90% design, including the pedestrian and bicycle elements of the new bridge.
Options:
N/A - information only.
Financial Impact:
The briefing will have no direct financial impact
Attachments:
Link to project page.