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03-19-2019 Gateway ProjectPuget Sound Gateway Program SR 167 and SR 509 Completion Projects Federal Way City Council March 19, 2019 Craig j. stone, pe gateway program administrator CRAIG 1 2 Puget Sound Gateway Program The Puget Sound Gateway Program is composed of two projects: the completion of SR 167 in Pierce County, and the completion of SR 509 in King County. Essential connections to the ports of Tacoma and Seattle Ensure people and goods move more reliably through the Puget Sound region Enhance the state's economic competitiveness by connecting the state's largest ports to key distribution centers Delivering the projects under one program will allow WSDOT to realize efficiencies in planning, environmental review, design, and construction. 2 Program Video 3 3 4 Puget Sound Gateway Program Benefits Improve freight mobility and connections to the ports of Seattle and Tacoma Support a strong regional and state economy through increased accessibility and improved movements that reduce travel times between the manufacturing and industrial centers and the ports Allow for a new south access point to Sea-Tac Airport Create important alternatives to I-5 Reduce congestion on local roads Provide sustainable congestion management through tolling 4 5 Context for the Program Provides direct freight links from the state’s largest ports The Northwest Seaport Alliance - a joint operation of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma - the 4th largest in the nation for containerized cargo The industrial areas of Kent, Sumner and Puyallup are the 2nd largest distribution centers on the West Coast and 4th largest in the nation Allows direct access to Sea-Tac International Airport from the south Sea-Tac Airport is the 9th largest in the nation Sea-Tac Airport is the 3rd largest exporter of air cargo for international trade on the West Coast Supports community and economic development Consistent with the PSRC Transportation 2040 Plan Consistent with Cities & Counties Comprehensive Land Use Plans Serves critical Urban and Manufacturing Industrial Centers SR 509 Completion SR 167 Completion There’s a reason the project had so much support leading into it’s funding through Connecting Washington… Provides new and direct access for freight to the state’s largest ports New direct access into Sea-Tac International Airport from the South Supports community and economic development 5 6 Connecting Washington Project Highlights SR 167/SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway - $1.9 billion SR 520 “Rest of the West” - $1.6 billion I-405 Renton to Bellevue - $1.3 billion US 395 North Spokane Corridor - $879 million I-5 Joint Base Lewis-McChord - $494 million I-90 Snoqualmie Pass - $426 million 6 7 Legislature/Governor WSDOT SR 167 Executive Committee SR 509 Executive Committee Public Outreach SR 167 Steering Committee SR 509 Steering Committee Puget Sound Gateway Process 7 8 Construction and Implementation Plan Delivered on Sept. 28, 2018 8 9 SR 509 Construction Stages – $968 Million The SR 509 Completion Project is one of two projects included in the Puget Sound Gateway Program. It starts where SR 509 currently ends at S. 188th Street. The project will extend SR 509 south approximately 2.5 miles providing two new lanes each direction and rebuild several interchanges as well as build a new interchange at 28th/24th Ave S. The project will also provide improvements along I- 5 to improve or maintain freeway operations. Among other sources tolling was included in the funding package to help pay for the project. The toll rates will be variable based on time of day as a demand management tool such that these new 4 lane segments of highway will operate well and not overwhelm Interstate 5. Phase 1 of the SR 509 project has been divided into two stages: Stage 1 includes SR 509 improvements related to the Sound Transit FWLE project and the extension of SR 509 from I-5 to 28th/24th Ave S, including the interchange with I-5; and Stage 2 includes the extension of SR 509 to S 188th Street. Phase 2 (unfunded) includes other improvements described in 2003 EIS that are not going to be built as part of Phase 1. SR 509 connects with I-5 around S 212th Street. North of this location, an off-ramp to SR 516 will be constructed which will pass over the on-ramp coming from SR 509 (braided ramp structure). The project will also construct collector-distributor lanes along SB I-5 down to SR516 and then an additional auxiliary lane south to S 272nd St. A connection under I-5 just north of SR516 will be provided to Veteran’s drive which will provide a direct connection from the Port of Seattle seaport and airport to the manufacturing and warehouse area in the Kent valley. The SR516 interchange will be reconstructed to improve capacity for trucks and autos and also improve bicycle and pedestrian routes. Due to ramp reconstruction, the park-and-ride facility in the northeast quadrant will be modified. An auxiliary lane will be provided along NB I-5 between SR516 and the off ramp to SR509. 9 Federal Way Link Extension Project 10 Two billion dollar projects in one constrained area Briefly describe FWLE project Creates opportunities for coordination, but also risk Schedule implications, opportunities and risks Land exchange agreement – approximately 60 parcels RAP, TCAL, ASL Construction agreement for Sound Transit to build the SR 99 Bridge portion of the project 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 SR 167 Construction Stages – $1,016 Million 14 Here are our rough milestone dates: Starting R/W acquisition in July, ordering title, working through appraisal and then making offers. Plan to acquire a significant portion of our Stage 1 properties in 17-19 biennium, and some Stage 2 parcels. The construction of 34th Ave S and a connection to SR99 will be early items of work, completed in advance of S 208th St being impacted by SR509 excavation. They will be within Stage 1. The reason we are wanting to get confirmation on our change to S 208th st connectivity now so far in advanced of CN is that ST is moving forward ahead of the SR509 project. ST will be starting CN in summer of 2019. To meet that schedule, Sound Transit needs to start acquiring right of way now, and both agencys need to have confirmation of the solution to define property needs. 14 Tacoma Dome Link Extension Project 15 15 16 16 17 Gateway Funding Spheres $20 M from INFRA grant assumed in $130 M local contribution Potential INFRA Grant ($90 M) 17 18 Local Contributions MOU Development Process Delivered on June 28, 2018 18 19 MOU – Accomplished 19 Partner Commitments – Direct Contributions 20 20 Grants 21 21 Tolling 22 22 Tolling Roles and Responsibilities in Washington State 23 Key points: Legislature authorizes toll facilities. Transportation Commission sets rates and exemptions. WSDOT studies, designs and implements toll facilities. OST conducts financing. 23 24 Senate Bill 5825: Toll Authorization One omnibus bill for I-405/SR 167 Corridor and Puget Sound Gateway Toll rates will be variable by time of day to maintain travel time, speed and reliability Toll rates may adjust to reflect inflation Toll revenue will go into a Puget Sound Gateway facility account in the state treasury Surplus property revenues go to the account, including existing SR 509 R/W in SeaTac and Des Moines This is the breadth of what’s being considered. Scenarios Base case scenario is based on the previous tolling studies we did and assumes all vehicles are tolled with a 2 axle multiplier for freight (used on TNB and 520 – tolls for freight depending on axel and payment method range from 2 to 3 times the Good To Go! pass rate) 2-5) Given the focus of the Gateway program is efficient movement of freight, scenarios 2-5 look at various options for commercial trucks and considers some options to give them an advantage to use the facility. 6) Looks at what would happen if 2+ carpoolers were free – another consideration on ways to manage demand on the facility. 7-8) The intent of the Legislature when they passed Connecting Washington is that the facility is tolled, but if the Legislature chooses not to provide tolling authorization we’re also want to understand what would be the impact of that decision. These options are not being advocated for. If we were to not toll, there would be increased demand from more people using the facilities and the roadways would break down, resulting in congestion and potential impacts to I-5. If tolling is authorized, we’ll work with the Commission, assessing what options will raise sufficient revenue. The Commission will also determine exemptions. 24 25 House Bill 2132: Toll Authorization One omnibus bill for I-405/SR 167 Corridor and Puget Sound Gateway that is the same as SB 5825 Plus authority for: Accelerating construction to complete 3 years earlier Advances $129 M of Connecting Washington funds two biennia Expected $20 M cost savings Advances local contributions (amount not defined) Based on Benefits of Program Acceleration Report - Case 2 Medium Acceleration This is the breadth of what’s being considered. Scenarios Base case scenario is based on the previous tolling studies we did and assumes all vehicles are tolled with a 2 axle multiplier for freight (used on TNB and 520 – tolls for freight depending on axel and payment method range from 2 to 3 times the Good To Go! pass rate) 2-5) Given the focus of the Gateway program is efficient movement of freight, scenarios 2-5 look at various options for commercial trucks and considers some options to give them an advantage to use the facility. 6) Looks at what would happen if 2+ carpoolers were free – another consideration on ways to manage demand on the facility. 7-8) The intent of the Legislature when they passed Connecting Washington is that the facility is tolled, but if the Legislature chooses not to provide tolling authorization we’re also want to understand what would be the impact of that decision. These options are not being advocated for. If we were to not toll, there would be increased demand from more people using the facilities and the roadways would break down, resulting in congestion and potential impacts to I-5. If tolling is authorized, we’ll work with the Commission, assessing what options will raise sufficient revenue. The Commission will also determine exemptions. 25 26 Gateway Toll Points SR 509 SR 167 & SR 509 Spur Toll Point Locations SR 167: Stage 1 (SR 509 Spur) will build 1 toll point between the I-5 interchange and the Port of Tacoma Stage 2 will build another toll point between Valley and the I-5 interchange SR 509: Will build one toll point between the I-5 interchange and 28th/24th 26 27 Schedule Acceleration Analysis Delivered on Sept. 28, 2018 27 Schedule Acceleration Benefits Summary 28 Case 2B has same acceleration benefits as Case 2 28 29 Financial Benefits of Program Acceleration * Delivery risks need further evaluation * Port of Tacoma Spur is not a big net revenue generator at a $0.90 toll. 29 Program Next Steps Toll authorization needed from Legislature Await direction on Program Acceleration Await announcement of Federal INFRA grants SR 167 Stage 1a Proposals due May 17th Award June 25th SR 509 Stage 1a/FWLE, ST announces successful bidder in April Stage 1b RFQ August & RFP December, Award June 2020 30 30 South Sound Connecting Washington Projects = completed 31 31 Hung Huynh Engineering Manager Northwest Region I-5 / SR 18 / SR 161 Interchange Improvements Federal Way City Council March 19, 2019 32 32 33 2003 – State Nickel funding package provided partial funding 2005 – State Transportation Partnership Program provided partial funding 2005 – Federal SAFETEA funding package provided additional funding 2010 – Begin construction of the black portion in the graphic 2013 – The black portion open to traffic 2013 – State Legislature funded 30% design of the orange portion 2015 – State Legislature provided, through the Connecting Washington Package, $85M for the completion of the orange portion and part of the blue portion. Fund availability is as follow: July 2021 – $10M July 2023 – $30M July 2025 – $45M 33 34 Existing 34 35 Existing 35 36 Existing 36 37 37 38 Questions? 38 39 More information: Craig J. Stone, PE Puget Sound Gateway Program Administrator (206) 805-2961 StoneC@wsdot.wa.gov Hung Huynh, PE Engineering Manager (206) 440-4311 huynhh@wsdot.wa.gov 39