TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Caroline Chapman |
Parks Planning Manager |
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Public Works |
Lisa Singer |
Senior Project Manager |
TITLE:
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Redmond Central Connector Trail Phase 3: 30% Design Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The consultant selected for the Redmond Central Connector Phase III (RCC3), Otak, has completed 30% design of the trail. This design phase has looked at trail alignment, intersection improvements, and bid alternates for the final project. 60% design is expected in April. Construction on the RCC3 cannot begin until the construction of the Puget Sound Energy Sammamish-Juanita Transmission Line is complete. PSE Transmission Line project is currently in permitting and is expected to begin construction in late spring 2023.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Central Connector Master Plan; Transportation Master Plan; Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation (PARCC) Plan; Redmond Comprehensive Plan
• Required:
n/a
• Council Request:
n/a
• Other Key Facts:
n/a
OUTCOMES:
The completed trail will provide a paved, lighted regional trail with improved intersection safety that connects a key employment center with Downtown Redmond and Totem Lake Transit Center.
The Redmond Central Connector acts as a regional link from Redmond to Issaquah via the East Lake Sammamish Trail, two light rail stations (Downtown, Marymoor Village), and the Cross Kirkland Corridor that connects to Totem Lake Transit Center. It is part of the larger Eastrail, a 42-mile corridor between Snohomish County and Renton. Redmond Central Connector III is Redmond’s third and final phase consisting of 1.6 miles of the trail to be completed and will improve access to businesses on Willows Road and Kirkland at NE 124th Street. The completed trail is expected to be used by 250,000 people annually.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Spring 2023: outreach and discussions with impacted and neighboring properties
• Outreach Methods and Results:
n/a
• Feedback Summary:
n/a
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$705,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP
Budget Priority:
Vibrant & Connected. Added to CIP in mid-year budget adjustment in August 2021
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Construction costs for the trail are not included in the above budget.
Funding source(s):
Parks CIP, Federal Appropriations Request, State Department of Commerce Legislative Grant, Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Federal Highway Grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
State Legislative Request and Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) funding need to be committed by 2024
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Meeting |
Requested Action |
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5/24/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
N/A |
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6/7/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Approve |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Meeting |
Requested Action |
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Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
n/a
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A. RCC 3 30% Summary Documents