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Burien debuted its new Burien Transit Center parking garage in August. The 500-stall park and ride facility has ten electric vehicle charging stations, and will serve King County Metro's new RapidRide F Line connecting Burien, Tukwila, and Renton when service begins in 2013. PSRC contributed nearly $7.3 million to the project beginning in 2006. Funding provided was a combination of Federal Transit Administration and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds.
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Celia Kupersmith, Deputy CEO of Sound Transit, Burien Deputy Mayor Brian Bennett, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Burien Mayor Joan McGilton, King County Councilmember Julia Patterson, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, and Burien Councilmember Rose Clark cut the ribbon on the new garage.
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Reminder: TIGER III
The FY 2011 TIGER Discretionary Grant program ("TIGER III") application deadlines are coming up soon. As with TIGER and TIGER II, funds for the TIGER III program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area or a region. The final applications will be due by Monday, October 31. As of October, PSRC staff are aware that Mountlake Terrace, Sound Transit, and Washington State Ferries are applying for these funds. More information and resources are available on the DOT website, http://www.dot.gov/tiger/ or contact Kelly McGourty at 206-971-3601.
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The Puyallup River Bridge is showing significant deterioration throughout its structure.
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Puyallup River Bridge Replacement in the Works Tacoma is planning to replace the 81-year old bridge, which is an important connection between downtown Tacoma and Fife, serving the Port of Tacoma. The bridge carries over 16,000 vehicles a day and is a key link for freight. PSRC has awarded this project $6 million for the replacement of two of the most deteriorated segments of the bridge. This Surface Transportation Program funding was awarded in 2009 and 2010. Thank you to the City of Tacoma for inviting PSRC staff to tour the Puyallup River Bridge. These informational visits are meaningful in gaining on the ground perspective of the regional work PSRC does. If your city or agency is interested in providing PSRC staff with a tour, please contact Tracy Murray at 206-971-3277.
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Stay Tuned for Information on PSRC's 2012 Project Selection Process
The Transportation Policy Board has begun to discuss the Policy Framework for the next project selection process for PSRC funding. The framework provides the policy guidance for how PSRC distributes funds and how the selection process will be conducted. The previous Policy Framework focused PSRC funds in centers and connecting corridors, included support for the Rural Town Centers and Corridors Program and non-motorized projects, and included both regional and countywide selection processes.
The draft schedule for the 2012 project selection is:
* Policy Framework adopted this winter
* Call for Projects issued spring 2012
* Competitive processes conducted through June 2012
* Board review of recommended projects July 2012
* Air quality conformity analysis conducted August 2012
* Public comment period September 2012
* New Regional Transportation Improvement Program approved October 2012, submitted to
state and federal agencies for approval
For more information, contact Kelly McGourty at 206-971-3601.
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Sultan Breaks Ground on Sultan Basin Road
Cheers to the City of Sultan for breaking ground on the US 2 and Sultan Basin Road project, which will reroute traffic to the industrial area through a new signalized intersection. PSRC has contributed over $2.1 million in Surface Transportation Program funds to this project, beginning in 2006. This is the final phase of improvements needed to complete the four-way intersection, and will include additional traffic signals, lighting, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and storm drainage and treatment.
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Sam Schuyler, WSDOT Assistant Local Programs Engineer, Steve Thompsen, Snohomish County Public Works Director, Carolyn Eslick, City of Sultan Mayor, Kristina Blair, City of Sultan Councilmember, Steve Slawson, City of Sultan Councilmember, Steve Gorcester, Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Executive Director, Kelly McGourty PSRC Program Manager, and Tracy Murray PSRC Planning Technician celebrate the groundbreaking of the Sultan Basin Road Project.
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FHWA Names Discretionary Grant Program Winners
Four projects in the region are receiving funds through the 2011 FHWA Discretionary Grant Programs! In the most recent past, most of these funds were earmarked by Congress instead of selected by the administration. The projects are: Tacoma's Downtown Streetscape project ($978,300), Sound Transit's South 200 St Intermodal Station ($1,304,400), Gig Harbor's Cushman Trail Phase 3 ($652,200), and Port of Kingston's Passenger-Only Ferry Terminal Renovations ($764,000). A complete list of grant awards is available at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/discretionary/.
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Snohomish's Centennial Trail Extension is Underway
Snohomish broke ground on the Centennial Trail Extension project this summer. This new portion will connect the existing trail to the riverfront and historic downtown. Improvements include a 12-foot paved trail, landscaping, signage and other amenities. PSRC has contributed $1.78 million to the project, beginning in 2002 with Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funding and again with Enhancements funding in 2005. Great work, Snohomish!
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Snohomish County Councilmember Dave Somers, Nick Harper of Cascade Land Conservancy, Snohomish Mayor Karen Guzak, Luke Loeffler from Representative Rick Larsen's office, Mukilteo Councilmember Jennifer Gregerson, Chair of the Snohomish Parks Board John First, PSRC Executive Director Bob Drewel, and Snohomish County Councilmember Stephanie Wright celebrate the groundbreaking of the Centennial Trail Extension.
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