TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
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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Annual Update of 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a state mandated planning document, updated annually, listing all significant transportation projects (funded and unfunded) anticipated to be built, or to compete for grant funding within the next six years. Following a public hearing on October 21, Council will have the option to adopt the TIP.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
1) Comprehensive Plan - establishes the vision and policy direction for how the City will grow and develop through 2050. The projects identified in the TIP support the following goals:
a. Equitable and Resilient Transportation System - Implement projects that support active and accessible transportation for all users and develop projects that minimize negative health and environmental impacts.
b. Maintain Transportation Infrastructure - Prioritize projects that work to maintain level of service and maintain assets in a way that minimizes lifecycle costs.
c. Improve Travel Choices and Mobility - Implement projects that support the movement of people and goods and provide access to transit.
d. Environmental Sustainability - Plan, design, and build at transportation system that supports the City’s sustainability principles such as improving air and water quality.
e. Regional Planning, Concurrency, Revenue, and the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) - Adopt and implement the Transportation Master Plan and Transportation Facilities Plan to deliver the projects identified which help support all the goals identified in Redmond 2050.
2) Transportation Master Plan (TMP) - a functional plan that guides the City’s transportation investments and activities as captured in the Transportation Facilities Plan (TFP).
3) Capital Investment Strategy (CIS) - provides a framework for both near-term investments within the CIP timeframe and long-term capital needs that advance the City’s vision
4) Capital Investment Program (CIP) - provides a near-term (six-year) financial planning outlook into capital needs that advance the City’s vision and provides
5) Development Agreements - various commitments agreed to by City and applicants (agencies or private developers) through the permit and review process
• Required:
The TIP is required to be updated annually by state law (RCW 39.92.030)
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The list of projects added to the TIP this year is more substantial than in years past due to Planning bringing multiple plans into alignment for consistency across planning documents and setting clear goals moving forward on project prioritization. Analysis conducted for the Transportation Master Plan update identified new projects to be added to the TIP. The Transportation Facilities Plan is also undergoing an updated based on evaluation of Redmond 2050 priorities, and the TFP projects have been incorporated into the TIP.
Projects must also be included on the 6-Year TIP to be eligible for certain grant funding opportunities.
OUTCOMES:
The annual update of the TIP keeps the City in compliance with state law and provides a foundation for future transportation grant applications (which often require inclusion in the TIP in order to be considered for funding). The update process also supports alignment of transportation priorities with the City’s vision, the biennial budget, Capital Investment Program (CIP), and Capital Investment Strategy (CIS).
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
A public hearing will be held on October 21, 2025, during the Council Business Meeting
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Public hearing notice will be posted by the City Clerk’s office.
• Feedback Summary:
Any feedback from the public hearing may be evaluated prior to Council adoption.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The total cost of projects and programs listed in the TIP is $877,253,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000310 Mobility of People and Goods
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
CIP, Grants, Development Agreements, and Unfunded
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/21/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
The TIP must be adopted annually.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The City would be out of compliance with State law.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program Project List
Attachment B: Summary of Updates
Attachment C: Map - TIP Projects
Attachment D: Resolution adopting the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan