Title
Approval of 2017-2022 Transportation Improvement Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the revised 2017-2022 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and adopt the resolution.
Report
Issue:
Whether the City Council should approve the revised Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and approve a resolution to adopt the 2017-2022 TIP.
Staff Contact:
David Smith, Transportation Project Engineer, Public Works Department, 360.753.8496
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Following public testimony during the November 17, 2015 Public Hearing, City Council directed staff to incorporate the Olympia Woodland Trail - Phase 4 Project into the TIP. In response, staff added this project with a total project cost of $20,000,000. The project will extend from Henderson Boulevard to Tumwater Historical Park
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) requires local governments to outline their specific transportation needs in a six-year TIP. Projects need to be identified in the TIP before cities can receive state and federal funding. City staff updates the TIP annually to ensure that all projects identified in the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) are reflected in the TIP. The TIP will be submitted in July of each year to WSDOT.
A table summarizing the revised 2017-2022 TIP is attached. The revised 2017-2022 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 organiz...
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