Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for a Martin Way Corridor Study
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement with Thurston County, City of Lacey, Intercity Transit and Thurston Regional Planning Council for the Martin Way Corridor Study and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to authorize the City Manager to sign the interlocal agreement for the Martin Way Corridor Study.
Staff Contact:
Sophie Stimson, Transportation Planning Supervisor, Public Works Transportation, 360-753-8497
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Martin Way, from Pacific Avenue to Marvin Road, is a prime candidate for increasing land use intensity and walking, biking, and transit activity as called for in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The Martin Way Corridor Study is a collaborative project between the Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC), City of Olympia, Thurston County, City of Lacey and Intercity Transit. The study will explore improved land use and transportation planning between the jurisdictions. Specifically, the study will include:
• A review of zoning and development regulations for better alignment between jurisdictions and with the vision for this corridor;
• Identification of needed bicycle and pedestrian facilities and an examination of issues related to vehicle speed, flow and access, and;
• Integration of planned transit improvements.
This project supports goals and policies in the Regional Transportation Plan and the Olympia Comprehensive Plan. It is one of the actions identified in the Sustainable Thurston Action Plan and is consistent with the joint resolution signed by the City of Olympia and neighboring jurisdictions in 2012 to pursue the recommendations of the Urban Corridors Task Force.
The Martin Way Corridor Study would result in a current conditions report, an opportunity and alternatives analysis, a preferred alternative, and an implementation plan. Stakeholder outreach is a major component of the project. TRPC will serve as project lead.
The total project cost will not exceed $523,410. Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant program funds through the Washington State Department of Transportation will provide $452,750 for the project. Match for the project is as follows:
• $27,000 from the City of Olympia
• $23,410 from Thurston County
• $6,750 from Intercity Transit
• $13,500 from TRPC
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The community has provided input into the urban corridor and strategy corridor policy approach through adoption of the Regional Transportation Plan and Olympia Comprehensive Plan. The public has also provided input on related policy work through TRPC’s Urban Corridor Task Force.
Options:
1. Approve a resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement for the Martin Way Corridor Study. This allows work on the project to begin in 2019.
2. Modify the interlocal agreement for the Martin Way Corridor Study. The other participating jurisdictions have approved the interlocal agreement. Re-negotiation of the interlocal agreement would be needed, resulting in a significant delay to the project.
3. Do not approve the interlocal agreement for the Martin Way Corridor Study. The other participating jurisdictions have approved the interlocal agreement. Should the City decide not to participate in the project, grant funds would be forfeited and a valuable planning opportunity will be lost.
Financial Impact:
Olympia’s match for the project is $27,000, which will come from existing Public Works Transportation and Community Planning and Development budgets.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement