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2020-02-04 6a - Transportation Grant AppsTransportation Grant Funding Applications Public Works Department Capital Projects and Traffic Divisions 1 Policy Question Should the City Council authorize the submittal of grant applications for transportation projects? 2 2 Background Information WSDOT’s City Safety Grant applications are due March 6. Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Regional Grant applications are due for submittal to the South County Area Transportation Board Technical Advisory Committee (SCATBd TAC) February 5. Staff carefully review grant funding criteria to determine the best chance for success. 3 3 4 4 Financial Impacts Match for Southwest King County Regional Bike and Pedestrian Plan proposed funding from 2021 Capital Transportation Program may be reduced if participating agencies can also provide a portion of the match. Match for Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements proposed funding from 2021 Transportation Safety Program Match for SR 99 @ S 373rd St proposed funding from 2021 Capital Transportation Program. likely to be supplemented by developer mitigation funds. Operations and maintenance to be considered as part of the 2023-24 budget. 5 5 Southwest King County Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 6 Regional Trail System Gaps 6 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements 7 7 SR 99 @ S 373rd St Roundabout and Access Management 8 8 Options Considered Authorize staff to submit the proposed grant applications for transportation projects. Do not authorize staff to submit the proposed grant applications and provide direction to staff. 9 9 Mayor’s Recommendation The Mayor recommends Option 1 to authorize staff to submit the proposed grant applications for transportation projects. 10 10 Questions? 11 11