TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
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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Accept Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Grant Funding from FHWA
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Accept grant funding for the Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Measures in Redmond, Washington project as awarded by FHWA as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. This project will use quick-build materials to demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of safety treatments, including pedestrian crossing islands and separated bike lanes on NE 85th Street and 161st Ave NE, and mini traffic circles in select locations along NE 79th St and 188th Ave NE. Approval for the Mayor to sign the grant agreement is also being requested.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
o Redmond 2050, FW-TR-1: Plan, design, build, operate, and maintain a safe transportation system that advances an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and resilient community by providing for the mobility and access needs of all
o TR-2: Develop a Vision Zero Action Plan that incorporates a whole-City and whole-community approach to achieving zero deaths and serious injuries.
o Redmond 2050, FW-TR-3: Complete the accessible and active transportation, transit, freight, and street networks identified in the Transportation Master Plan in support of an integrated and connected transportation system.
o TR 14: Prioritize transportation investments that reduce household transportation costs, such as investments in transit, bicycle and pedestrian system access, capacity, and safety.
o TR-16: Prioritize the comfort, safety, and convenience of people using pedestrian and bicycle facilities over other users of the transportation system. Establish standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities to attract users of all ages and abilities. Prioritize improvements that address safety concerns, connect to centers or transit, create safe routes to school, and improve independent mobility for those who rely disproportionately on the pedestrian and bicycle network.
o Redmond 2050, FW-TR-4: Plan, design, build, operate, and maintain a transportation system that supports the City’s sustainability principles.
• Required:
RCW 35A.11.040 requires Council approval to accept grant funds
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This Demonstration project will provide traffic calming measures using quick-build materials and will evaluate their effectiveness, which will inform an update to the City’s Safer Streets Action Plan. If the proposed treatments are not effective in achieving the desired outcomes they will be removed and restored to the original condition. Separated bike lanes on 161st Ave NE will inform a capital project to build a permanent separated bike lane slated for design in 2029.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Outreach will be included during the design phase of the project.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Outreach specifics will be coordinated during the design phase, but will include website updates and a project open house.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
SS4A Award: $300,000
City Match: $83,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000310-Mobility of People & Goods
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Grant and Local funds (matching funds source to be determined before executing grant agreement)
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Grant Agreement must be executed by December 2026
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
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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7/7/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Grant agreement must be executed by December 2026
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Grant funds will be returned
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Grant Award Notification