TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Michael Hintze |
Transportation Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Micah Ross |
Senior Engineer |
TITLE:
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Acceptance of Funds and Addition of the Overlake Area Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project to the CIP, and Removal of the 148th Ave Trail Project from the CIP
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
WSDOT has awarded the City $8,000,000 in Move Ahead Washington (MAWA) funds for the Overlake Area Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project. This project will construct a shared use path on 148th Ave from NE 31st St to NE 40th Street, and bike lanes on NE 36th Street from 148th Ave to the 520 Trail (the scope of this project was previously for the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over Hwy 520 along 148th Ave, titled 148th Ave Trail - 520 to NE 24th St). This request is to accept funds from WSDOT and add the project into the City’s Capital Investment Program, and to remove the 148th Ave Trail project from the CIP, which was originally funded with these dollars.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Capital Investment Program (CIP), Transportation Master Plan (TMP)
• Required:
Council approval is required to accept grant funding and to make additions and deletions from the CIP
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The 148th Ave Trail project was originally to be funded with the State Move Ahead Washington dollars and would have constructed a new non-motorized bridge over SR 520 along the east side of 148th Ave, but the $8,000,000 far from sufficient to fund design and construction of the project. Furthermore, with the recent opening of the Overlake Village Station Pedestrian Bridge less than a quarter mile to the east of 148th Ave NE, it was determined that the MAWA funding could be used to fully fund alternative pedestrian and bicycle projects in the same vicinity that would improve access to light rail and services. To reflect the change in scope for these dollars, the new Overlake Area Bike/Pedestrian project is being added to the CIP, and the 148th Trail project will be removed.
OUTCOMES:
Design and construction of this project supports safe pedestrian and bicycle movement on key north/south and east/west corridors in the Overlake area as identified in the Transportation Master Plan.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Outreach will be included in the project’s design phase.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Anticipated outreach will include website updates, post card mailer, open house, and direct outreach.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Total: $8,000,000
*$3,000,000 of the total funding is designated for the 2027-2029 biennium, and will require Legislative action prior to authorization.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
No additional dollars are being requested. This is reflective of a change of scope for the project.
Budget Offer Number:
0000384 - Transportation Capital CIP
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Annual operations and maintenance costs after the project is completed.
Funding source(s):
Grant - Move Ahead Washington (MAWA)
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Funding must be obligated during the biennium to maintain funding and project status.
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/3/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Funds are currently available to be obligated
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
State funding would be returned.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Funding Award Letter
Attachment B: Vicinity Map
Attachment C: 148th Ave Shared Use Path Project Information Sheet (Project being added to CIP)
Attachment D: NE 36th Street Bike Lanes Project Information Sheet (Project being added to CIP)
Attachment E: 148th Ave Trail Project Information Sheet (Removed from CIP)