01-15-2019 City Center AccessCity Center Access Project
Update
Public Works Department
ENGINEERING and TRAFFIC DIVISIONS
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Background Information
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First evaluated in 2001 for additional access to I-5 to support development and reduce congestion and safety issues with queuing back onto I-5 mainline.
Conclusion was to advance two build alternatives for environmental review.
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Two Leading Options From 2005
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Transportation Developments
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WSDOT Gateway Project
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Restarting City Center Access
WSDOT concerns
I-5 traffic continues to increase
Assurance that City Center development is taking full advantage of multi-modal opportunities presented with light rail coming to Federal Way.
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Peer Exchange
WSDOT & FHWA staff recommended
FHWA & FTA program to share best practices
Unique opportunity to learn from similar agencies across the country
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Peer Agency Participants
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Bellevue WA
Shoreline WA
Rancho Cordova CA
Lone Tree CO
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Peer Exchange Results
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Draft report expected in January / February 2019
City of Federal Way key takeaways from session:
2-4% transit ridership in peer cities’; Federal Way at 8%
Opportunities for micro-transit and ways to increase use of P&R lots outside City Center
Light rail brings development which brings more cars
Does not affect the viability of the City Center Access Project
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Peer Exchange Results
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City of Federal Way key takeaways from session:
Local peers ahead of national peers
Need subarea planning around light rail stations
Good coordination with private development is CRITICAL
Political support to attract funding and partnerships is CRITICAL
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Overall Project Status
Tentative agency agreement that we cannot accommodate currently occurring and planned growth without modifying access to I-5.
Beginning to consider interchange modifications.
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Project Schedule
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Next Steps
Develop interchange modification alternatives
Public outreach
Continue Study Support Team with partner agencies
Understand future development
Select Preferred Alternative October 2019
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Questions?
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