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:
• Access and Safety Improvements
• Bike Improvements
• Sidewalks and Pathways
• Street Repair and Reconstruction
4. Parks, Arts and Recreation Projects. These projects are listed in priority order to qualify them for state and federal funding.
A table summarizing the 2020-2025 TIP is attached. The WSDOT 2020-2025 Six-year TIP in the required WSDOT format is also attached. Both documents will be delivered to WSDOT. Adoption of the TIP is scheduled for December 11, 2018.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
City Staff distributed the draft 2020-2025 TIP and gave notice of the public hearing to the following organizations: City-recognized neighborhood associations, the West Olympia Business Association, Intercity Transit, WSDOT, Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC), the cities of Lacey and Tumwater, Thurston County, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Olympia Safe Streets Campaign, and other interested parties.
Options:
1. Hold a public hearing regarding the 2020-2025 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Council is scheduled to adopt a resolution approving the 2020-2025 TIP on December 11, 2018. Prior to adoption, any changes to the 2019-2024 CFP will be incorporated into the TIP. The City will meet state law for updating the TIP annually and be eligible for grant funding on the listed projects.
2. Do not hold a public hearing regarding the 2020-2025 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Financial Impact:
The 2020-2025 TIP identifies 17 projects totaling approximately $106.2 million. The City is seeking approximately $38.2 million in federal funding and $11.4 million in state funding. The CFP establishes specific funding sources and commitment for funding of the projects in the TIP.
Attachments:
TIP Project Summary 2020-2025
TIP Project Maps 2020-2025
TIP WSDOT Technical Report 2020-2025