Title
Public Hearing on the 2020-2025 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing regarding the 2020-2025 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold a public hearing regarding the 2020-2025 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Staff Contact:
David Smith, Transportation Project Engineer, Public Works Department, 360.753.8496
Presenter:
David Smith, Transportation Project Engineer, Public Works Department
Background and Analysis:
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) requires local governments to outline their specific transportation needs in a Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Cities must identify projects in the TIP before they can receive state and federal funding. City staff updates the TIP each year so that all projects identified in the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) are in the TIP. The City submits the TIP to WSDOT annually in July.
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 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 organized as follows:
1. Fully Funded Projects. These projects have received grant funding and are in the process of being implemented.
2. Capacity Projects. These projects do not meet current levels of service (capacity) as defined by the Olympia Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). They often have multiple funding sources including impact fees, grants, and City general fund dollars.
3. Annual Programs. These programs fund multiple projects within specific categories and they are listed in alphabetical order in the TIP:
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