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Home My WebLink AboutR-1999-133 Grant Application - TIBRESOLUTION NO R-991 3 3 A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying a joint application by the City of Yakima and Yakima County and others for a $2.3 million dollar grant from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for improvements to West Washington Avenue from South 40th Avenue to South 48th Avenue and from South 64th Avenue to South 72nd Avenue. WHEREAS, much of the City of Yakima's available vacant developable land zoned for industrial uses is located adjacent to Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field with primary access along Washington Avenue; and WHEREAS, several private developments are planned or under construction along the Washington Avenue corridor; and WHEREAS, west of South 24th Avenue, Washington Avenue is currently improved as two paved lanes with no pedestrian or bicycle capacity; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Partnership Program funded by the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) has solicited proposals for projects such as the proposed Washington Avenue improvements; and WHEREAS, by separate application, City staff has recently submitted an application for a $2.36 million Rural Economic Vitality Program grant to widen and improve Washington Avenue to five lanes, including one turning lane, between South 24th and South 40th Avenues (the City Project), based on a local match consisting of right-of-way donated by adjacent property owners; and WHEREAS, Yakima County has already received funding approval to widen and improve West Washington Avenue between South 48th and South 65th Avenues; and WHEREAS: It is in the best interest of the City and County to coordinate efforts and partner to improve and widen the entire length of Washington Avenue from 24th Avenue to 72nd Avenue; and WHEREAS, the application for TIB funding, is a joint application with Yakima County, and includes an additional $2.3 million dollar grant to improve and widen Washington Avenue to four lanes between South 40th and South 48th Avenues in the City of Yakima and between South 64th and South 72nd Avenues in the County including pedestrian and bicycle improvements; and WHEREAS, the application submitted on September 30th to the TIB requests funding to the City and County to improve and widen the two segments (approximately one mile in total length) which if funded would provide for significant transportation improvements along Washington Ave all the way from 24th Avenue to 72nd Avenue; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City that the Project be constructed and that the September 30, 1999, application for TIB funding be approved and ratified by the City Council, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY;.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Council approves and ratifies the September 30, 1999, joint City of Yakima and Yakima County application to the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for a $2.3 million grant to widen and improve Washington Avenue' to four lanes between South 40th and South 48th Avenues in the City of Yakima and between South 64th and South 72nd Avenues in the County and for additional improvements to Washington Avenue. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of October, 1999. ATTEST: City Clerk C:\word\ced\grants\wa ave res.doc Last printed 09/30/99 11:23 AM John Puccinelli, Mayor •S• September 30, 1999 Pulbc TVor1s DANIEL L. HESSE, P.E. - DIRECTOR/COUNTY ENGINEER • VERN M. REDIFER, P.E. - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 128 North 2nd Street, Room 408 Courthouse, Yakima, Washington 98901-2614 MAIN (509) 574-2300 / FAX (509) 574-2301 (Internet Address: www.pan.co.yakima.wa.us) Mr. Bob Moorhead Program Manager Transportation Improvement Board Transportation Partnership Program P.O. Box 40901 Olympia, Washington 98504-0901 RE: Washington Avenue Redevelopment Project Year 2001 TPP Grant Application Dear Mr. Moorhead: We are pleased to submit this joint application for the Washington Avenue Redevelopment Project. A collaborative effort among Yakima County, the City of Yakima and Yakima Airport, this project will improve traffic movement, and provide safe access for pedestrians and bicyclists along an increasingly busy corridor. Yakima County will serve as the lead entity on the project. The entities involved in the project will provide local match through a variety of sources including right-of-way donation, cash contributions and TEA -21 federal funds. Each entity involved in the Washington Avenue Redevelopment Project has signed this submittal letter as a demonstration of our collaborative efforts and commitment to the project. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Vern M. Redifer, P.E., Yakima County Assistant Public Works Director, at (509) 575-2300. Jim Lewis Yakima Board of Commissioners John Puccinelli, Mayor City of Yakima Bob Clem, General Manager Yakima Airport ACCOUNTING 574-2280 ENGINEERING 574-2300 MAINTENANCE PARKS 574-2310 574-2430 PERMIT SERVICES UTILITIES SOLID WASTE 574-2360 574-2290 574-2450 YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL McALLISTER FIELD 2400 West Washington Ave. • Yakima, Washington 98903 • (509) 575-6149 • (509) 575-6185 Fax September 30, 1999 Mr. Bob Moorhead Program Manager Transportation Improvement Board Transportation Partnership Program P.O Box 40901 Olympia, Washington 98504-0901 RE: Washington Avenue Redevelopment Project Year 2001 TPP Grant Application Dear Mr Moorhead. The Yakima Airport is please to support and participate in the point grant application for the Washington Avenue Redevelopment Project. This joint application of Yakima County, the City of Yakima and the Yakima Airport is a continuation of our efforts in improving traffic movement, pedestrian and bicycle safety and transit operations along Washington Avenue The Yakima Airport will contribute $412,000 in matching funds from right-of-way located along the project. This contribution, leveraged with local and grant funds, will make possible the construction of bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and an additional traffic lane in each direction of travel. Thank you for your time and consideration of this very important project. I look forward to working with your agency and our local partnership in the continuation of this redevelopment effort. If I can be of any further assistance, please call my office at 509/575-6149 Sincerely, p•(‘„, Bob Clem Airport Manager 4 1 YA C MA COUNTY DEVELOqs PMEFvvT September 30, 1999 Mr. Bob Moorhead Program Manager Transportation Improvement Board Transportation Partnership Program P.O. Box 40901 Olympia, Washington 98504-0901 RE: Washington Avenue Redevelopment Project Year 2001 TPP Grant Application Dear Mr. Moorhead: Our organization supports the Yakima County's and the City of Yakima's joint application for redeveloping and improving Washington Avenue. This collaborative project supports a key part of the economic development vision that we share for the urban area. Infrastructure improvements to Washington Avenue are needed to support our short and long-term industrial development priorities in Yakima County. We are currently working with a number of companies who have expressed interest in sites along Washington Avenue. This area is attractive because of its proximity to the airport as well as public and private training institutions. The proposed multi -modal improvements to this roadway will make the area even more attractive to companies seeking easy and safe access for distribution, suppliers, clients and employees. Please give this project serious consideration, and call me at 509-575-1140 if you have any questions about the economic implications of this project. Sincerely, David McFadden President illIMITransportation Improvement Board Ldi Application for Funding General Information TPP ❑AIP ❑PSMP ❑ SCP Attachments: Detailed vicinity map that clearly shows the project, including access to project from state highway. Land -use map of project vicinity with project location noted. Completed applicable program attachment (AIP, TPP, CHAP, PTSP, SCP, PSMP). Accident reduction and annual benefit attachment (AIP and TPP only). Current Six -Year Transportation / Transit Program. Project Funding TIB Funds Local Funds Total Environmental Study Design Study Predesign Phase Total ❑ SCP/PSMP U CHAP U PTSP Legislative District 14th i Agency Name Yakima County/City of Yakima Project Name Washington Avenue Redevelopment Project Termini South 64th Ave.'to South 72nd Ave. (County);South 40th Ave. to South 48th Ave. (City) Length in Miles 1.0 I Federal Route No. 4558 AADT 5,000 to 7,000 Contact Person Vern M. Redifer, P.E. E -Mail Address Vernr@co.yakima.wa.us Phone Number 509/574-2300 Fax Number 509/574-2301 Is the project on the ❑ Yes Z No National Highway System? Functional Class ❑ Principal Z ❑ Collector Minor Attachments: Detailed vicinity map that clearly shows the project, including access to project from state highway. Land -use map of project vicinity with project location noted. Completed applicable program attachment (AIP, TPP, CHAP, PTSP, SCP, PSMP). Accident reduction and annual benefit attachment (AIP and TPP only). Current Six -Year Transportation / Transit Program. Project Funding TIB Funds Local Funds Total Environmental Study Design Study Predesign Phase Total Special Studies Design Engineering Right of Way Design Phase Total 154,800 55,000 209,800 257,500 412,800 670,300 412,300 467,800 880,100 Construction Engineering Construction Other Construction Contract Construction Phase Total 147,200 53,000 200.200 1,246,300 442,200 1,688,500 1,393,500 495,200 1,888,700 Project Total 1,805,800 963,000 2,768,800 TIB Matching Ratio 65.2% 34.8% 100% Certification Certification is hereby given that the information provided is accurate and the applicable attachments are complete and included as part of the application package. Signature of Regi d Engineer / Director Vern "edifer, P.E. Typed or Printed Name Ochc? Date Assistant Director Title .4111.4 MEE Il'IIwIw.I•■ m Era illAco Midvale Zi -r 'd 80Th Ave.,E 72Nd1 lidge Rd. 4111 idental Rd. DTI a) gi IL e gium elm in NOP 169 1119111111OVER 1111 gin 1.1 Birchfield Rd.,V/. 36 Ahtanurn Pd. Ahtanurn Rd.,S. COUNTY SEGMENT 4,1 Y.. Gilbert' d. SR 12 SR 97 r McCullough Rd. lIA Meadowbrroou Rd. Thorp Rd A •OUNTY GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES Washington Ave.,W. Redevelopment Project Vicinity Map 40th Ave.,S. to 48th Ave.,S. (City) 64th Ave.,S. to 72nd Ave.,S. (County) 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 Feet 1"= 4000 feet s This map was derived from several databases. The County cannot accept responsibility for any errors. Therefore,there are no warranties for this product. However, notification of errors would be appreciated. Plot date Sep 30, 1999; P Alp e I _I IHF1 LI ;- :fmi 1 Fir I—I ill owe MOIL! _McCullough Rd. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES Washington Ave., W Land Use Single Family Residential Duplex-Fourplex Residential L Five or More Residential Mobile Home Parks Commercial(Retail & Services) Wholesale Trade & Industry Education & Government Parks & Other Open Spaces Agriculture [1111 Forestry [ _1 Mining 1 Vacant Nall State Lands 1 1 Fed & Yak Nat Trust Lands 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 Feet Yaidma CotruW 1"= 2000 feet This map was derived from several databases The County cannot accept responsibility for any errors Therefore,there are no warranties for this product However, notification of errors would be appreciated Plot date Sep 24, 1999, wash Washington Avenue Redevelopment Project 64th Ave to 72nd Ave CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture, Forestry Manufacturing, Industrial ® Wholesale Trade El Retail Trade Services, Offices MI Public Use Parks Single Family Duplex x Multi -family Vacant IMO 111.1•11 N s Project Area T.I.B. Previously Funded Improvements AO otYQif if — 0 m V M r+. Scale - lin = 8000 0 400 800 Created: September 30, 1999 SPRING CREEK RD COOLIDGE RD Washington Avenue Redevelopment Project 40th Ave to 48th Ave CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture, Forestry Manufacturing, Industrial Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Services, Offices Public Use Parks Single Family Duplex Multi -family Vacant 1. Creekside Business Park 2. MARQ Packaging 3. ARR Tech 4. Northwest Tillers 5. TBM Metal Fabricators 6. Western RV Project Area bog Wee 144 S Qg10 n eh. Scale - 1 in = 800ft 0 400 800 Created: September 30, 1999 Rimm k 1 C .tau''` Ilgi !W� PROJECT LO'A iOF_1 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT BLUEPRINT FOR KIrl1,1 COUNTY PROGRESS FIGURE XI -4A Bicycle Emphasis Routes Class 1 Route Class 2 Route Class 3 Route Class 4 Route Pathways May 1997 Map Scale 1 inch = 20000 feet YAKIMA COUNTY GIS �Transportation Improvement Board t:1:J Application for Funding Transportation Partnership Program (TPP) Attachment formerly Transportation Improvement Account (TIA) GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Project Justification a) Describe current conditions, reasons for the project submittal, and specific problems the project addresses. West Washington Avenue is a major east -west arterial serving the Yakima Urban Area. It provides a continuous corridor for over five miles extending from South 1st Street in the City of Yakima to South 72nd Avenue in the urban growth area of unincorporated West Valley. The corridor serves a mixture of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land uses. In addition, West Washington Avenue provides the only arterial access to the Yakima Airport. At present, there are only four segments of roadway within the five - mile West Washington Avenue corridor that do not meet current roadway and geometric standards. These segments are; 24th Avenue to 40th Avenue; 40th Avenue to 48th Avenue; 48th Avenue to 64th Avenue; and 64th Avenue to 72nd Avenue. The City of Yakima is addressing the segment from 24th Avenue to 40th Avenue by aggressively pursuing REV funding to redevelop the roadway. In addition, Yakima County has received UATA funding to reconstruct the roadway segment from 48th Avenue to 64th Avenue in 2000. TPP funding for this proposed project is needed to address the two remaining roadway segments (40th Avenue to 48th Avenue and 64th Avenue to 72nd Avenue), in order to complete the entire five -mile corridor. Traffic volumes for West Washington Avenue within the project limits vary from approximately 5,000 vehicles per day at 72nd Avenue to 7,000 vehicles per day at 40th Avenue. These volumes have shown significant increase over the last few years due to increased residential and commercial growth within the area. This rapid growth is expected to continue into the foreseeable future as residential growth within the West Valley area continues and as the vacant land served by West Washington Avenue around the airport continues to be developed into commercial and industrial uses. Given the existing and projected traffic volumes and uses, the existing roadway within the project limits is both structurally inadequate and functionally obsolete. Consequently, without this project, neither the City of Yakima nor Yakima County will be able to provide the necessary transportation infrastructure to handle the present and future transportation needs of the area. 11/111111 cam�"T: C:: S:'tation f .nen. Board a�; t Ci Application for Funding Some of the current problems that will be addressed by the proposed project include: • Roadway Width — The existing roadway consists of two narrow bituminous surface treated lanes with narrow shoulders (gravel for over half the project length). This project will widen and reconstruct the roadway to provide two 12' travel lanes in each direction. • Pedestrian/Bike Facilities — West Washington Avenue is designated as both a bike route and pedestrian emphasis route in the Transportation Element of Yakima County's Comprehensive Plan. However, there are no pedestrian or bicycle facilities along West Washington Avenue within the project limits. This project will provide Class 11 bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. • Intersection Geometrics and Controls — Turning radii at all intersections are inadequate. In addition, the 40th Avenue intersection warrants a traffic signal, but none exists. This project will improve all intersection geometrics, including left turn pockets at 40th Avenue and other intersections where warranted. A traffic control signal at 40th Avenue will also be constructed. • Drainage — the existing drainage consists of some open ditches along the roadway. This system is inadequate to handle the drainage needs, is unsafe for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, and is obsolete in an urban setting. The proposed project will consist of a curb and gutter system with enclosed drainage and detention facilities. b) Describe how the project supports adopted local, regional, and state transportation and growth policies/plans. The West Washington Avenue project has been identified as an important regional improvement for a number of years. West Washington Avenue is part of the regional road system and is a significant east -west corridor. The improvements to be made under this application are consistent with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan goals and the project is included in the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan. The importance of this project is evident in the multi -agency coordination that is occurring and its focus to improve a cross - jurisdictional facility. West Washington Avenue is the main access to the regional airport and is a significant tie to the NHS route. Transportation Improvement Board Application for Funding As identified in the Washington Transportation Plan, this project supports the overall state vision for vibrant communities, vital economy, and sustainable environment. The West Washington Avenue project is consistent with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plans of both the City of Yakima and Yakima County. The project is included in both jurisdictions' Six -Year Transportation Improvement Programs. 2. Description of Proposed Improvements a) Describe the type of work planned for the project including its major elements. The proposed project will: Widen the existing narrow two-lane roadway to provide four 12' travel lanes. > Construct a Class II bicycle lane within the roadway in each direction. > Construct an ADA compliant 7' sidewalk in each direction > Install curbs, gutters, and an improved storm drainage system. > Install illumination. > Improve intersection geometrics and construct a traffic control signal at 40th Avenue. b) List the proposed roadway width, number of lanes, sidewalks, etc. The through roadway width will be 58' from face of curb to face of curb. This width will include two 5' wide Class 11 bike lanes and four 12' wide travel lanes. An additional 12' left turn lane will be added at 40th Avenue and at other intersections where warranted by traffic movements. In addition, there will be a 7' wide sidewalk on each side of the roadway. c) List the anticipated construction start date. The anticipated construction start date is June 2001 3. Public Involvement a) Describe current public involvement in the project and public viewpoint if known. Indicate the schedule of public meetings related to the project's development. Meaningful and timely public involvement is required. Individual meetings have been conducted with many of the affected property owners along West Washington Avenue. The project is included in: the City of Yakima's Comprehensive Plan and Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program; Yakima County's Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program; and the Transportation irnprnve,T.c n` it/A for Funding Yakima Valley RTPO Improvement Program. Inclusion in all of these publicly adopted plans required public hearings and approval actions by the Yakima City Council, Board of Yakima County Commissioners and the RTPO executive committee. No public opposition to the project was received. Discussions with the public indicate that there is public support for this project. Future public involvement will include SEPA environmental review, public meetings with affected property owners along the corridor, and any other public meetings necessary to assure that the project provides for adequate and timely public involvement. SELECTION CRITERIA: LOCAL/PRIVATE SECTOR MATCH (25 Points maximum) 1. Local Match (15 Points maximum) a) List the sources and amounts of local match (all funds other than TIB funds, may include eligible in-kind services and donated right of way). The minimum local match is 20% of the total project cost. Indicate those sources that are private match. This is a multi jurisdictional project involving the City of Yakima, Yakima County, and the Yakima Airport. Yakima Airport right-of-way contribution City of Yakima (STP Regional Competitive Yakima County Road Levy and Gas Tax Total Match 2. Private Match (10 Points maximum) a) Total of the private match. Examples of private private or business donations, impact fees, etc. $413,000 Funds) $150,000 $400,000 $963,000 match are developer funds, LID, MEI �Transportation Improvement Board VIA Application for Funding MULTIMODAUINTERMODAL (20 Points maximum) 1. Modes of Transportation: Potential Points: 4 Number of Transit Buses Per Peak Hour _Construct Bus Shelters __Provide Bus Pullouts _Construct Transit Center or _Construct Park & Ride Lot (P&R) or _Improve Access to existing P&R or _Expansion of existing P&R _Transit Signal Preemption X Truck Route, indicate % of trucks _§._ _HOV lanes, one direction or _HOV lanes, both directions or _HOV lanes, one-way route or HOV lanes, one direction, using existing roadway or _HOV lanes, both directions, using existing roadway _Bicycle carriers on buses X Direct connection to a multimodal terminal* or _Improve access to a multimodal terminal* _Sidewalk one side or X Sidewalk two sides x_Class I or II Bikeway or _Class III or IV Bikeway Project on approved Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) list *A multimodal terminal (can include a freight three or more motorized modes of transport automobile, trucks, transit, etc. (1-4 points) (2 points) (2 points) (6 points) (4 points) (4 points) (4 points) (2 points) (1-5 points) (4 points) (8 points) (8 points) (5 points) (10 points) (1 point) (10 points) (5 points) (1 point) (2 points) (4 points) (1 point) (5 points) and goods terminal) must accommodate ation, i.e., rail, ferries, ships, airplane, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (15 Points maximum) 1. Does this project relate to existing or foreseeable economic development? If yes, attach a brief narrative of how this project relates to economic development. (5 Points max.) The capacity improvements included in the proposed project are critical to both present and future economic development efforts along the West Washington Avenue corridor and the Yakima Airport. In addition, continued residential growth in the West Valley area is also dependent upon an improved West Washington Avenue corridor. Examples of projects that are dependent upon an improved West Washington Avenue include: Creekside Business Park — Phase One of this development project is presently under construction at 40th Avenue. This development will create over 400 new jobs in this first phase of development (2000-2001). This phase consists of 19 buildings that will house medical and professional offices. � nspoi at1 improvement BoardI!.�'J Application for Funding Rainier Development — This development presently includes the following businesses located along West Washington Avenue: Northwest Tillers, MARQ Packaging Systems, Arr-Tech, and TBM Metal Fabricators. There are present plans to expand Rainier Development's light manufacturing operations to property just north of the 40t Avenue intersection. This expansion will create approximately 300 jobs over the next three to five years. J.M. Perry Institute - expansion of this vocational and technical school located along West Washington Avenue is presently under construction w.ie eea e.e .,e .e e,e.,.e e, Yakima Airport — As the only arterial access, an improved West Washington Avenue corridor is essential to continued operation and expansion of the airport. Boardings at the Yakima Airport have increased 39.8% over the last five years, making it one of the ten fastest growing air carrier airports in the United States. (Source: FAA DOT/TSC ACAIS Database). The airport is in the final phases of a $1.5 million renovation project which will double the concourse boarding area and increase the number of gate positions. Agriculture — Yakima County's economy continues to be highly dependent upon agriculture. Agriculture, in turn, is highly dependent upon its ability to access an efficient transportation system to ship its goods to market. West Washington Avenue is a designated freight and goods route within the County Road System. Over 5% of the traffic volumes using West Washington Avenue are truck related. Future development - There are significant investment opportunities located along the corridor. Undoubtedly, more private sector capital will be invested in the aYea once the roadway is improved. It is certainly believed that the expansion of this roadway would definitely help create more job opportunities within this state designated Community Empowerment Zone. 2. Indicate the number of jobs created or saved (7 Points maximum) Primary jobs, which result in wealth being, imported to the community Secondary jobs which tend to circulate wealth within the community Demonstrate that jobs created or saved maintain or increase median income in the community 0-5 points 0-3 points 0-4 points The project will assist the creation of over 400 known jobs in the next one to two years, and an additional 300 known jobs in the next three to five years. �•�-- Transportation Improvement Board i�L�J Application for Funding The first phase of the Creekside Business Park, presently under construction, will consist of 19 buildings housing professional and medical offices. These businesses will create 400 primary and secondary jobs paying above wages for the area through positions including doctors, attorneys, nurses, nursing assistants, X-ray technicians, and surgical assistants. The second planned phase of the Raineer Development for light manufacturing interests will employ a wide range of positions, which will include an estimated 300 skilled workers in the areas of instrumentation, telecommunications, equipment operators, truck drivers and computer programming. These positions also pay above average wages for the area, and will also provide direct employment and internship opportunities for students and graduates of nearby Perry Technical Institute. These skilled positions will result in wealth being imported to the community and the circulation of wealth within the community, and will increase the median income in the community. 3. Is the project in a formal development moratorium area due to inadequate transportation facilities? (5 Points) No. However, the portion of the project from 64th Avenue to 72nd Avenue has a deficient level of service. As such, future development can not occur within this section until there is an improvement project for West Washington Avenue in place. 4. Describe how the project supports mobility needs of business, industry, employees, freight and goods. (3 Points maximum) West Washington Avenue is the major access route for the Yakima Airport. Boardings at the airport have increased 39.8% over the last five years, making it one of the ten fastest growing air carrier airports in the United States. (Source: FAA DOT/TSC ACAIS Database). The airport is in the final phases of a $1.5 million renovation which will double the concourse boarding area and increase the number of gate positions. West Washington Avenue is a designated freight and goods route within the County Road System. Over 5% of the vehicles using West Washington Avenue are truck related. Major private employers using this corridor include Yakima Airport, Perry Technical Institute, Western RV, MARQ Packaging, Northwest Tillers, Federal Express, Dowty Aerospace, and Irwin Research. The EMI Transportation Improvement Board fedi Application for Funding expansion of West Washington Avenue will improve the safety and mobility for many different users of the corridor, including: • Empioyees and clients of new and existing businesses. Truck traffic serving area businesses. • Transit passengers. • Pedestrians and bicyclists. In addition to serving the above areas, West Washington Avenue serves a critical roll in providing mobility throughout the Yakima Urban Area. To wit, West Washington Avenue is the southern most east -west arterial connecting _ h r} - all of the major north -south itim�C�,i (ii a, lerlals that serve the Yakima Urban Area — South 1st Street, 3rd Avenue, 16th Avenue, 24th Avenue, 40th Avenue, 48th Avenue, 64th Avenue, and 72 nd Avenue. 5. Is the project located in a designated Rural Economic Vitality (REV) county or within a Community Empowerment Zone (CEZ)? (3 Points) Yes, Yakima County is a designated REV county, and the project is partially located within census tract 11 of the City of Yakima Community Empowerment Zone. MULTIAGENCY (15 Points maximum) List the other jurisdictions : nvoilved in the project. Provide letters of commitment from all involved agencies, i.e., cities, counties, ports, transit, transit authorities, state colleges or universities, school districts, transportation benefit districts, WSDOT. The letter of commitment must specify the agency's financial contribution to the project. (1 point for each letter of support; 2-7 points for a financial commitment of $5,000 or more.) Yakima County is supporting the project with a financial contribution of $400,000. The Yakima Airport is supporting the project with dedication of right of way valued at $413,000. The City of Yakima is supporting the project with a Regional STP competitive contribution of $150,000. MOBILITY (10 Points maximum) For projects, which improve an existing route, use current and projected traffic volumes. For projects on a new alignment, provide information on the affected adjacent roadway(s) with projected traffic volumes, using an appropriate percentage assigned to address the construction of the new route. 1. Service Level Standard (0 Points for GMA agencies; 2 points for non-GMA agencies) a) Has the agency adopted a service level standard? Yes. Both the City of Yakima and Yakima County are GMA mandated agencies and both have adopted service level standards. -� Transportation Improvement Board EA Application for Funding b) What is the standard and how is it obtained? The Service Level will be determined by the agency. The term "Service Level" includes concepts such as level of service, volume/capacity, travel time savings, or similar concepts with consideration to project related modes of surface transportation. Yakima County's Transportation Element of its Comprehensive Plan established a Condition Level of Service point system to determine the condition LOS of a road. Points are assigned to a roadway segment when the road is deficient in meeting a set of desired criteria within four categories (safety, mobility, economic development, and alternative modes). For example, if a road has a high accident rate, the assigned points will reflect this deficiency, and deficiency points are compiled in the "Safety" category. The criteria to be considered for each of the four categories within the condition level of service are as follows: Al Safety identifies hazardous locations and facilities below standards. Criteria include average daily traffic, accidents, roadway width, surface type, surface rating, alignment adequacy, and pedestrian facilities. The maximum deficiency points are 270. J Mobility identifies facilities below standards, structural problems, circulation problems, and surface condition problems. Criteria include average daily traffic, roadway width, surface type, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, structural rating, alignment adequacy, and surface rating. The maximum deficiency points are 390. -\l Economic Development identifies deficiencies on routes which are integral to the economic development of the County. Criteria include structural rating, average daily traffic, proposed land use, freight and goods routes, and tourist and recreation destinations. The maximum deficiency points are 120. - Alternative Modes addresses bicycle, pedestrian, transit, air, and rail needs. Criteria include airport and rail destinations as well as bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities. The maximum deficiency points are 90. The deficiency point subtotals for each category are summed to yield the overall LOS for each roadway segment. The minimum threshold LOS rating for condition LOS has been established as 400. A roadway segment having a condition LOS over 400 is considered deficient (not meeting LOS standards). 2. Mobility Improvement (4 Points maximum) 11.1.11 Trancpnrtntinn improvement Board EA Application for Funding a) Describe how the proposed project will improve the mobility of the route including modes of transportation, innovative techniques, etc. The proposed improvements will improve the mobility of the route by: • Widening the narrow lanes. • Providing one additional through lane in each direction. • Providing sidewalks where no pedestrian facilities exist. • Constructing a Class II bike lane in each direction. • Improving the radius of all intersections. • Installing a traffic control signal at 40th Avenue. The mobility of all modes of transportation will be improved by providing an improved connection between four major north -south corridors — 40th Avenue, 48th Avenue, 64th Avenue, and 72nd Avenue. Pedestrian and bicycle mobility will be improved by providing facilities that presently do not exist. In addition, mobility will be improved to and from the Yakima Airport. The proposed improvements include illumination, which will improve the safety of all modes of transportation. This section of West Washington Avenue will provide an improved connection between the Transportation improvement Board funded improvements to South 72nd Avenue (West Mead Avenue to West Washington Avenue) and West Washington Avenue (South 48th Avenue to South 64th Avenue). 3. Existing Traffic Conditions (3 Points maximum) a) Describe the existing traffic conditions in terms of the service level method used by your agency. West Washington Avenue is a minor arterial carrying an average of 6,000 vehicles per day. The condition level of service for this segment is 493 which exceeds (meaning deficient) Yakima County's service level standard of 400 4. Traffic Conditions At Project Opening (3 Points maximum) a) Describe the projected traffic conditions at project opening in terms of the service level method used by your agency. Traffic on West Washington Avenue has been growing at a rate of 3% per year. Consequently there will be approximately 6,400 vehicles traveling West Washington Avenue upon completion of the project in 2001. The Condition LOS at that time will be a Condition LOS of 11 that is well below Yakima County's service level standard of LOS 400. 5. Traffic Conditions Ten Years After Opening (2 Points maximum) MINIM �Transportation Improvement Board t . !1 Application for Funding a) Describe the projected traffic conditions ten years after opening. This is a measure of project effectiveness only and has no implication as to design year requirements. Explain in terms of the service level method used by your agency. Assuming that traffic growth on West Washington Avenue continues at a rate of 3% per year, there will be approximately 8,600 vehicles traveling West Washington Avenue in 2011. The Condition LOS at that time will be a Condition LOS of 28 that is well below Yakima County's service level standard of LOS 400. SAFETY (10 Points maximum) 1. Annual Benefit a) Complete Attachment A, Accident Reduction and Annual Benefit Worksheet and Attachment B, Accident Reduction Summary Sheet. Use accident data for the last three-year period only. Accidents that occurred prior to the last three-year period are not applicable. b) List the Total Project Annual Benefit. The Total Project Annual Benefit is $151,993. c) For projects on a new alignment, use an appropriate percentage of the affected adjacent roadway(s) to determine the annual benefit. OTHER ITEMS (5 Points maximum) 1. Indicate any of the following items that pertain to the project. Signal Interconnect — List number of signals to be interconnected. (2 Points for three or more signals) Project related TDM measures implemented. — Describe in detail. (1 Point) Project includes innovative features (ITS, etc.). — Describe in detail. (1 Point) Intelligent Transportation Monitoring System (ITMS) for 20 or more signalized Intersections. (2 points) Design is complete and project is ready for construction. (1 Point) X Right of way secured. (1 Point) (Approximately 3/4 of the row has been secured) X Lead agency has adopted local option or other dedicated local taxes for transportation projects. — Describe. (1 Point) (Yakima County has adopted a 1/4% Real Estate Excise Tax) WWI Transportation Improvement Board tJApplication for Funding ANNUAL.BENEFIT SUMMARY_ SHEET Computed by: Harold Porath Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. Date September 27, 1999 Agency Yakima County Arterial & Termini West Washington Avenue from South 40th Avenue to South 48th Avenue, and 64th Avenue to 72nd Avenue. Improvement Location Annual Benefit per Site Intersections $102,317 Roadway $ 22,465 Roadside $ 24,250 Delineation $ 2,961 Total Project Annual Benefit $151,993 /1/ Annual Benefit Summary Sheet.wpd FY 2000 Accident Reduction and Annual Benefit Worksheet Agency Name YAKIMA COUNTY Arterial & Termini WASHINGTON AVE - 40TH AVE TO 48TH AVE, & 64TH AVE. TO 72ND AVE. f otal Annual BAnelit $151,993 �niwe�rr�r Location of Accidents Intersections Roadway Roadside Delineation Average Annual Traffic Growth Rate (TGR) Accident Time Period (ATP) in Years Properly Damage Only (PDO) Accidents Number or injuries Number of Fatalities 1 02 3 2 9 0 1 02 3 5 4 0 1.02 3 5 4 0 1.02 3 5 4 0 Reduction Factors F&I 1 F&I 2 F&I 3 PDO 1 PDO 2 PDO 3 F&I Reduction PD0 Reduction Average Growth Rate (G) Percent Type of Improvement Reduction Percent Type of Improvement Reduction Percent Type of Improvement Reduction Percent Type of Improvement Reduction Percent Type of Improvement Reduction Add Left Turn Lane at T Intersection Add Traffic Signals Add Pedestrian Signals Add Left Turn Lane at T Intersection Add Traffic Signals Add Pedestrian Signals 60 50 55 50 30 15 Widen Traveled Way Eliminate Parking Widen Traveled Way Eliminate Parking 30 5 40 30 Breakaway Sign Posts & Illumination Poles Breakaway Sign Posts & Illumination Poles 50 0 Double Yellow Line Double Yellow Line 5 5 91.00 70.25 0.11 33.50 58:00 0.11 56,00 0.00 0.11 5.00 5.00 0.11 Annual Benefit per Location 102,317 22,465 24;250 2,961 Yak Ann Ben Calc Sheet3.xls\Accident Reduction Prit, 9/28/99 ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: CONTACT: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. For Meeting Of: October 5, 1999 Consideration of a resolution ratifying a joint grant application with Yakima County to the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for capacity improvements and pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Washington Avenue from 40th Avenue to 48th Avenue. The improvements by the County will take place from 64th Avenue to 72nd Avenue. The application requests $2.3 million in grant funds from TIB. 11 Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development Michael Morales, 575-3533 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) provides transportation infrastructure funding to Washington communities from gasoline tax revenue through a variety of programs. For Fiscal Year 2001 funding, TIB changed its programs and moved its application deadline from January 15, 2000 to September 30, 1999. Under the new programs, partnerships among local governments have a competitive advantage over single entity applications as they are awarded a significant amount of additional points for collaboration. To utilize this competitive advantage, a joint application was developed by City and County staff for the widening of Washington Avenue along two segments: 40th to 48th Avenues; and 64th to 72nd Avenues. CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE Resolution _X Ordinance _ Contract _ Other: Grant Application Funding Source: Washington State Transportation Improvement Board - No City cash match or debt service required. Approval for Submittal: City Ivrarager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends ratification of the grant application. BOARD RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: 1 The scope of work includes expanding the width of the roadway to accommodate 4 traffic lanes, a bicycle lane in each direction and sidewalks, curb and gutter along both sides of the street. The project is an extension of improvements from 48th to 64th Avenues, which have been awarded I -Y 2000 funds by Titi. The City portion of the grant application is approximately $1.5 million. The City's match portion is being covered by the donation of right of way from the Yakima Airport. There is no local cash involved in the project. The County will contribute approximately 50% of its project costs through cash contribution, increasing the match ratio and providing local funds to the project. Total project cost is $2.7 million. If successful, TIB funds will be awarded as a grant to administered by Yakima County. 2