Title
Approval of Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and Adoption of Resolution
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
* Hold the Public Hearing.
* After close of testimony, move to approve the 2015-2020 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and adopt the resolution.
Report
Issue:
Whether the City Council should approve the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and approve a resolution to adopt the 2015-2020 TIP.
Staff Contact:
David Smith, Transportation Project Engineering, Public Works Department, 360.753.8496
Presenter(s):
David Smith, Transportation Project Engineering, Public Works Department, 360.753.8496
Background and Analysis:
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 current Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) are included in the TIP. A table summarizing the 2015-2020 TIP is attached. The 2015-2020 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. For example, the Eastside/22nd Avenue Sidewalk is split into two projects: the portion from Boulevard to Cain Road and the portion from Fir Street to Wheeler Avenue. This allowed us to secure funding for the Boulevard Road to Cain Road portion; and the City can continue to seek opportunities for the remaining portion from Fir Street to Wheeler Avenue.
The cost estimates and project schedules in the TIP are pr...
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