TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Michael Hintze
Transportation Planning Manager
Planning and Community Development
Micah Ross
Senior Engineer
TITLE:
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Accept Funds and Add Overlake Area Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project to CIP
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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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.
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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
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
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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.
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