Title
Special Recognition - Transportation Improvement Board Complete Streets Award
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize the City of Olympia for receiving a Complete Streets Award.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize the City of Olympia for receiving a Complete Streets Award.
Staff Contact:
Mark Russell, P.E., Director of Transportation, Public Works, 360.753.8762
Presenter(s):
Mark Russell, P.E., Director of Transportation
Background and Analysis:
The City received a Complete Streets Award from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for our efforts to build a transportation network for all users; pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and vehicles. This award includes $250,000 in funding for pedestrian-related improvements downtown. The City will use these funds toward the Franklin Street paving project planned for 2018.
Staff will present the award to Council and give additional background information.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
The $250,000 in funding allows the City to complete additional pedestrian-related improvements downtown with the Franklin Street paving project.
Attachments:
None