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 |
Vangie Garcia |
Transportation Planning and Engineering Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Josh Mueller |
Senior Transportation Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Francesca Liburdy |
Senior Transportation Planner |
TITLE:
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Status Update on the Transportation Master Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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In collaboration with the Comprehensive Plan Update, Redmond 2050, the City is working on updating the Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP is the functional strategic plan that guides transportation investment and activities to support the Comprehensive Plan. This update will cover a number of topics but will center on the preliminary draft Local Road Safety Plan. The Local Road Safety Plan sets baseline recommendations that will shape the citywide safety plan, the Safer Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan. This update will include a discussion of the outcomes from the Local Road Safety Plan and next steps as we move toward beginning work on the SS4A Action Plan. The goal is to have the Local Road Safety Plan adopted by Council by the end of the year.
☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
This update will also include a brief introduction to the Transportation Facilities Plan (TFP) which is part of the Capital Facilities Element. Staff will also provide brief updates on the progress of the updated Redmond Bicycle Design Manual and a summary of the Current State Technology Assessment. Finally, staff will close this overview of the work that has been done since the June TMP touchpoint with a summary of the next milestones to be achieved.
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
o Comprehensive Plan, TR-2: Ensure that the transportation system provides for the mobility and access needs of those who live, shop, visit, work, and recreate in Redmond.
o Comprehensive Plan, TR-5: Meet the travel needs of all modes on the transportation network.
o Comprehensive Plan, TR-6: Support the safe and efficient movement of goods and freight to, from and within Redmond
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
The Local Road Safety Plan needs to be completed by the end of the year in order to apply for a WSDOT City Safety Grant in January 2024.
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The Transportation Master Plan document has not been updated since 2013. Completion of the Transportation Master Plan update will communicate the strategies behind the policies, standards, actions, programs, and plans that align with current City priorities.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Routes to Rails Community Engagement Campaign, February - June 2023
Safer Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan Roadway Audits - 2024
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Surveys, Listening Sessions, Community Discussions
• Feedback Summary:
Feedback from the Routes to Rails Community Engagement Campaign included a desire for additional safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle routes to access future light rail stations. This feedback resulted in the Heron Rookery Trail Wayfinding pilot project, which highlighted an underused trail section between the Sammamish River Trail and Redmond Central Connector and helped the community become more aware of safe pedestrian facilities in the vicinity of the future Downtown Redmond Link Light Rail Station.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The Transportation Master Plan and efforts to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety are funded in the 2023-2024 Operating Budget through one-time service enhancements totaling $400,000.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000034 - 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):
General Fund, Grant
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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3/7/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
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3/28/2023 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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6/6/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
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6/13/2023 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
In order to fulfill the Comprehensive Plan adoption by December 2024, there are certain components of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) that are mandatory and need to be included.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The Study Session is for informational purposes on all pieces of work except for the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP). If the LRSP is not completed by the end of the year, the City will not meet the requirements to apply for the Washington State Department of Transportation City Safety Grant program in January 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A-Issues Matrix
Attachment B-Safety Planning Process Graphics
Attachment C-Local Road Safety Plan Project Sheets
Attachment D-Local Road Safety Plan Maps
Attachment E-Downtown Parking Management Strategic Plan Implementation
Attachment F-TMP Status Update Presentation