Title
Downtown Street Improvement Projects
Recommended Action
Information only.
Report
Issue:
Receive a briefing on planned Downtown Street Improvements
Staff Contact:
Sophie Stimson, Senior Planner, Public Works | Transportation, 360.753.8497
Presenter(s):
Sophie Stimson
Background and Analysis:
Improvements to five downtown streets will improve the pedestrian environment while enhancing bicycle, transit and vehicular movement and safety. These projects originated as paving projects. Through the Downtown Strategy, concepts for transforming these streets were identified.
Neighborhood/Community Interests:
The projects were introduced and discussed as part of the Downtown Strategy. Extensive public involvements occurred as part of the Downtown Strategy.
In the fall, a public outreach process will begin. Concepts proposed for each street will be presented for the public to respond to.
Options:
None - briefing only
Financial Impact:
Pavement management funds will be used. Grants are anticipated to be needed. Once construction costs are estimated, a funding strategy will be developed.