Title
Approval of a Resolution Adopting the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution adopting the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Resolution adopting the 2023-2028 Six-Year TIP.
Staff Contact:
David Smith, Project Engineer, Public Works - Transportation, 360.753.8496
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) requires local governments to outline their specific transportation needs in a Six-Year 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.
A table summarizing the 2023-2028 TIP is attached. The 2023-2028 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.
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. Funding-secured projects. These transportation projects have received grant funding and are in the process of being implemented. These are projects 1-3 in the attached summary table.
2. Major transportation projects. These are large multi-modal transportation projects that will require grants to complete. They are typically drawn from the Intersection Improvements and Major Street Reconstruction programs of the Transportation Chapter of the CFP. These are projects 4-8 in the attached summary table.
3. Annual transportation programs. These programs list multiple planned projects within specific categories that correspond with CFP programs. Funding for these projects will likely include grants, along with other sources of revenue. They are listed in alphabetical order in the TIP:
• Access and Safety Improvements
• Bike Improvements
• Sidewalks and Pathways
• Street Repair and Reconstruction
4. Parks Plan projects. These are parks projects with a transportation function from the 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan. These are shown in the TIP because they are high priority candidates for grant funds.
City Council conducted a Public Hearing regarding the TIP on November 16, 2021, and no comments or public testimony were received during the Public Hearing.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
City staff distributed the draft 2023-2028 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, the cities of Lacey and Tumwater, Thurston County, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Olympia Safe Streets Campaign, and other interested parties.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution adopting the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This will allow the City to meet state law for updating the TIP annually and allow the City to be eligible for grant funding on the listed projects.
2. Suggest and incorporate changes to the 2023-2028 Six-Year TIP that are consistent with the 2022-2027 CFP and adopt the Resolution.
3. Delay approving the TIP so City Council can consider deleting, revising, and adding projects. Council would need to take action no later than July 22, 2022, in order to meet WSDOT’s July 29, 2022, deadline.
Financial Impact:
The 2023-2028 TIP identifies 18 projects totaling approximately $134.6 million. The City is seeking approximately $59.6 million in federal funding and $11.7 million in state funding. The CFP establishes specific funding sources and commitment for funding of the projects in the TIP.
Attachment(s):
Resolution
Transportation Improvement Program Project Summary Table 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Program Project Maps 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Program WSDOT Technical Report 2023-2028