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
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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.
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Program Video
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Construction and Implementation Plan
Delivered on
Sept. 28, 2018
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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.
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Federal Way Link Extension Project
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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
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SR 167 Construction Stages – $1,016 Million
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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.
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Tacoma Dome Link Extension Project
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Gateway Funding Spheres
$20 M from INFRA grant assumed in $130 M local contribution
Potential INFRA Grant
($90 M)
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Local Contributions
MOU Development Process
Delivered on
June 28, 2018
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MOU – Accomplished
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Partner Commitments –
Direct Contributions
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Grants
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Tolling
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Tolling Roles and Responsibilities in Washington State
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Key points:
Legislature authorizes toll facilities.
Transportation Commission sets rates and exemptions.
WSDOT studies, designs and implements toll facilities.
OST conducts financing.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Schedule Acceleration Analysis
Delivered on
Sept. 28, 2018
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Schedule Acceleration Benefits Summary
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Case 2B has same acceleration benefits as Case 2
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Financial Benefits of Program Acceleration
* Delivery risks need further evaluation
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Port of Tacoma Spur is not a big net revenue generator at a $0.90 toll.
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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
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South Sound Connecting Washington Projects
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Hung Huynh Engineering Manager Northwest Region
I-5 / SR 18 / SR 161
Interchange Improvements
Federal Way City Council
March 19, 2019
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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
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Questions?
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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
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