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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021616_ca09Department of Public Works O Consent Agenda Page 1 of 2 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Agenda Request To: Board of Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director/County Engineer �. Agenda Date: February 16, 2016 Subject: Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Application: Undie Road Relocation Statement of Issue: FLAP is a competitive program providing opportunities to local governments to complete necessary transportation projects on transportation facilities that access Federal Land. The program is managed by Western Federal Lands, a division of the Federal Highways Administration. In order to be considered, applications must be submitted in cooperation with a Federal Agency to Western Federal Lands via email by March 4, 2016. The purpose of the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) is to provide safe and adequate transportation access to and through Federal Lands for visitors, recreationists, and resource users. Undie Road crosses through an area of chronic slope instability. This area has recently been reactivated by changes in the Bogachiel River channel course which are undermining the toe of the slope. Public Works proposes to construct a new access which will avoid the active landslide area altogether and requires less than one mile of new road building. The new road will bypass the unstable slope upon which the current road is built, eliminating the risk of road closure due to landslide. Undie Road ends at the Olympic National Forest boundary and is integral to accessing the Olympic National Park Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail. Undie Road also serves as a segment of the congressionally designated Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail. Both the US Forest Service and the National Park Service support this application. Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's Ft Con's: Local funds available for road construction are limited. The Federal Lands Access Program is one outside source available to complete necessary road projects. This is a competitive program within Washington State. If this project is selected, the Western Federal Lands division of the Federal Highways Administration manages the project. In 2013 the County had success with this program for projects on the Upper Hoh Road. The application is compatible with the County's Strategic Goal of seeking non -local sources of revenue. Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: If this project is selected, Western Federal Lands will construct the project which is estimated to cost $1,851,814. A 13.5% match is required which will be covered through the use of Washington State Department of Transportation Toll Credits. If this application is successful, the anticipated cost to Jefferson County is approximately $50,000.00 in staff time for coordination with Western Federal Lands. Department of Public Works O Consent Agenda Page 2 of 2 Recommendation: Authorize the chair to sign the FLAP application. Return the signed copy to Public Works for further processing. Department Contact: Zoe Ann Lamp, AICP, Transportation Planner, 360-385-9162 Review By: Philip Morley, Cou t ministrator Date Proposal_cY16- 2016 Washington Federal Lands Access Program (ro,wrrm, ooh) (To be completed jointly by Federal Land Manager and state/County/Local/Tribal Government) Project Name Undie Road Relocation Route Name/Number Undie Road/County Road Number 150009 Olympic National Forest Federal Landis) Accessed (Show on Map) Olympic National Park Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Agency lies) with Title to Road, Bridge, Jefferson County Trail or Transit System Agency lies) with Title to Enhancement Not applicable Facility Agency (ies) with Maintenance Responsibility for Road, Bridge, Trail or Jefferson County Transit System Agency lies) with Maintenance Not applicable Responsibility for Enhancement Facility Capital Improvements ❑ Transit Type of Proposal ❑ Enhancement ❑ Planning ❑ Surface Preservation ❑ Research ❑ Paving ❑� Earthwork ❑ Major Concrete Structures ❑ Bridges ❑ Major Culverts Road Base or Surface Course Key Items of Work Roadside Safety Structures ❑ Planning Study ❑ Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities (check all that apply) Q Safety Enhancements ❑ Chip Seal ❑ Transit Facilities or Operations ❑ Ancillary Parking Areas, Pullouts/Interpretive Sites ❑ Major Drainage Improvements ❑✓ Other (specify) Relocation of a road around a major landslide area Undie Road is built on an unstable slope. The proposal is to preserve vehicular access to Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park: Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail Proposed Work Summary #825, the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, and private property, by relocating Undie Road. This will require approximately 3,500 feet of new road construction to join existing DNR roads. A Western Federal Lands geologist has been on site and determined that the proposed road realignment is outside of the unstable area. Primary Visitor Destinations Olympic National Park Wilderness: Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail #825 (Show on Map) Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail High Use Federal Recreation Sites and/ Olympic National Forest or Federal Economic Generators Olympic National Park Wilderness: Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail #825 (Show on Map) Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Mile Posts Latitude io« malo.y, ) Longitude Project Termini Begin 0.90 (begin slide) 47.87741 -124.32331 (Location) End 1.25 (end slide) 47.8767 -124.31684 Nearest Town Forks, WA Fed Congressional District 6th Estimated Total Project Costs $1,851,814.00 Funds Requested from Federal Lands $1,851,814.00 Access Program Project Length (miles) .70 County Jefferson Required Local Match (13.5%) $249,995.00 From WSDOT Toll Credits Other Funding Contributions to Project From Acres of Federal Land Accessed by the Project lympic National Park: 34.7 miles of trails 70,381 acres (all designated wilderness) National Forest Service: 6,000 acres and 1.5 miles of trail Functional Classification ❑ National Highway System ❑ Major Collector ® Local Road of the Roadway F1Arterial ❑ Minor Collector(Show official designations of route) Current 20 Year Basis for Projections? Traffic Volumes (e.g. Transportation Plan, Actual Counts Estimated Projections population growth rate...) Start a/ End or Start o/ Erd of Start M End of Prolan Protect ProJtid P"JM P"00 P"Ject Average Daily Traffic 100 100 113 113 Comprehensive Plan (ADT) on Highway Seasonal Average Daily Traffic (peak season) (SADT) on Highway % Trucks 20 20 °io Federal Land Related 25 25 Comments NBI Structure Dimensions (Overall Length Bridge Type No. of NBIS Sufficiently Number x Width) Spans Rating(1-100) roillm tatement: at purpose does this transportation act ity serve. What is the need fort is project. Who wi t is project serve (such as skiers, communities, hikers...)? What are the conditions requiring relief? Describe the consequences if these conditions are not addressed. Describe physical and functional deficiencies, anticipated changes in use, safety problems, capacity issues, bridge deficiencies, pavement or surface conditions, etc. This road accesses Olympic National Forest (forest harvest, hunting, hiking) and specifically the Bogachiel River Trail which is a significant access point for Olympic National Park. This road is also part of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, which was designated by Congress in 2009. There are several county residents living on the road beyond this area. The road crosses through an area of chronic slope instability. This area has recently been reactivated by changes in the Bogachiel River channel course at the toe of the slope. The area of affected roadway is approximately 1/3 of a mile long with extreme movement within a several hundred yard long segment of road. During high river flows, road settlement of up to a foot every 24 hours has been experienced. A 4 -foot diameter culvert which carries a stream under the road is located in the landslide area and has been replaced multiple times due to crushing and separation. Within the next year there is a high probability of complete road failure which would result in loss of access to the Olympic National Forest, Olympic National Park in the Bogachiel watershed, and the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. The ongoing movement of the road creates significant safety problems for road users. Large cracks and holes appear overnight and require constant maintenance by County road crews. Cars have become stuck in cracks. Significant drop offs develop along the edge of the road and the uneven settlement has resulted in poor horizontal and vertical alignment and very poor sight distance. It is not possible to install guardrail as it would immediately be destroyed by the ground movement, and concrete barrier would quickly be lost over the edge of the road. Detailed escription of ProposedCapital Improvement, Enhancement, or Surface reservation: Describe how the proposed project will address the problem. Describe the overall design concept, scope of work, any unusual design elements, design or operational standards, and any work affecting structures (bridges and major culverts). Include widths, surfacing type, surfacing depth, earthwork needs, roadside safety features, ancillary parking areas, signing improvements, bridge work, guardrail improvements, etc. Include optimum year work should be done and year work needs to be done no later than. The proposal is to create a new access road which would connect to a high quality DNR (State) road located at the top of the ridge which avoids the landslide altogether and requires less than 1 mile of new road building. The DNR is cooperating with and has granted Jefferson County a permit to conduct site assessment work on DNR property for this effort. The County has completed a preliminary design for the roadway using the DNR 2015 LIDAR ground model. The new road will completely bypass the unstable slope upon which the current road is built, eliminating the risk of road closure due to a landslide. The need is urgent and it is desirable to begin construction as soon as possible. Jefferson County acknowledges, however, that the FLAP funding is for the 2017-2019 biennium and right-of-way will need to be acquired. Detailed esc ption of ProposedTransitService: Provide operational details of the proposed service. What are sped is destinations the route will serve? Is the service year-round or seasonal? What are the operating dates/service hours/day of week? Describe transit route details, including miles, number of stops, and variability in service operations. Describe any marketing, way finding, or other information that will be disseminated to promote service. Not applicable Detailed Description of ProposedPlanning: Describe the details of this planning and the final product that will be developed. W­ouTCT__ this planning effort support projects that could be submitted under future Federal Lands Access Program requests for proposals? Not applicable Detailed Description of Proposed Research: Describe the type of research and the final product for this effort. Describe the need for the research and how this research enhances safety, access or stainability. Not applicable Right-of-WayAcquisition: Describe which agency agencies as title fort the project and how that title is documented. Describe w is agency (agencies) has maintenance responsibilities for the project. Does new ROW need to be acquired? If so, how much, how many owners, and what is the anticipated time (months) to acquire all needed ROW? How does the applicant plan to acquire the ROW? Will coordination with any railroads be needed? What is your agency's experience acquiring ROW for federally -funded or assisted projects? Jefferson County maintains title to the existing Undie Road right-of-way via Quit Claim Deeds as recorded under Auditor File Numbers 98087 & 92411, dated October/November 1940, records of Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Department of Public Works retains the maintenance responsibilities for the roadway. Acquisition of right-of-way is required from the DNR and one private property owner for the proposed new alignment of Undie Road. It is anticipated that it would take approximately 12 months to acquire the right-of-way. Jefferson County Department of Public Works, in accordance with FHWA & WSDOT approved acquisition procedures, has successfully acquired and certified Right of Way for federally - funded projects. Coordination with railroads will not be needed. In 2014, the County successfully acquired right of way from the DNR for a very similar project in this area. The County has also successfully acquired right of way from this private landowner (a timber company) in 2012. Utilities: Identify utilities int the roadway corridor or project site. Would relocation be nee at agreements exist and who pays for relocation costs? Power and phone are located within the road corridor. The utility companies occupy the right-of-way under franchise agreements with the County. Per the franchise agreements and the County's utility accommodation code, all costs for relocation of utilities (temporary or permanent) are borne by the utility company. Project is identified within the following (Check all that apply and show plan name) System Transportation Plan Q Federal Land Management Plan Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail designated by Congress in 2009 Regional Transportation Plan 0 County Transportation System Plan 2016-2021 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program Tribal Transportation Plan Would the proposal require modification No or amendments to any of these plans? Which of the following environmental and social issues are within the project area? Yes No Unknown Comments Wetlands ❑ ❑( ❑ WDFW mapping indicates that Marbled Murrelet and Northern Threatened & endangered Species Q ❑ ❑ Spotted Owl are in the area. However, there is no mature timber in the project area as it was clear cut in early 1990s. Other Fish & Wildlife Habitat ❑ I 0 ❑ Wildlife Movement Corridors ❑ R ❑ Wild & Scenic River ❑ 0 ❑ Non-Attainment Air Quality Areas ❑ 0 ❑ Cultural/Archeological/Historic Sites ❑ 0 ❑ Public Parks ❑ Z ❑ Wildlife Refuge ❑ ❑/ ❑ Hazardous Materials ❑ 0 ❑ Stream Encroachments ❑ 0 ❑ Road decommissioned in slide area directly above Bogachiel River. Describe any other environmental or social issues that should a considered that are within ta project area: Is the route inc u e in an area receiving special management considerations for water quality, wildlife security, connectivity? Access to homes/private property will be lost if road is not relocated. Road construction will occur on a steep slope and may be near a non-fish bearing stream. The new road will be constructed away from the Bogachiel River. Area of road new road was clear cut in early 1990s; therefore, limited value for habitat at this time. Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be need to be implemented during construction for erosion and stormwater control. escrt e t e range of attitudes, both support and opposition, that this proposed project may recelvefrom organizations, the public and within your own agency: State the basis for this supposition and include coordination efforts and public involvement efforts completed to date. There is broad support from the residents and federal land users. This is one of the only two access points to the Olympic National Park (ONP) available year-round on the west side of the park The road not only accesses the Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail but also serves as a segment of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, serving as a connection between ONP and points west of US101. The lead agency for project delivery will be WFLHD: The project proponents may request another agency take the lead for project delivery. If recommending a different agency be lead, indicate below which agency and provide rationale for recommendation. The rationale should include why another agency should take the lead, previous experience in delivering Federal-Aid (Title 23) funded projects, any certifications to deliver Federal-Aid funded projects, and ability to satisfy Federal Highway Administration project delivery requirements. The final decision for project delivery resides with the PDC. ❑ WSDOT ❑ Federai Land Management Agency ❑ Certified Local Agency Non-Certified Local Agency "Transit Supplemental Questions: For Transit Proposals only, please answer the following: if transit service is currently being provided to this Federal Land Management Agency unit or service has been provided in the past, please provide details about service parameters, ridership, cost per passenger, and any other pertinent information. What revenue will be collected to support the service? Describe fare pricing, discounts, pass programs, etc. Provide number, type, and age of current fleet. What is the daily number of riders estimated currently and/or at project completion? Describe how the proposed transit service will be financially sustainable with current and future sources of funding. Not applicable "Research Supplemental Questions: For Research Proposals only, please answer the following: Please provide details on how this research is broad-based and not narrowly focused on a localized problem. Provide specific examples showing how this research product can be used across multiple agencies. Not applicable Cost Estimate for Capital Improvement, Enhancement, and W,fn-- ta-^sarvntion Projects Fill-in estimates for appropriate items. Add items as needed. Use Current Unit Prices. Quantity Item Unit Price Unit Total 8 Clearing and Grubbing $6,000.00 Acres $48,000.00 18,800 Roadway Excavation 513.50 Cubic Yards 5253,800.00 10,500 Imported Borrow $16.00 Cubic Yards 5168,D00.00 250 Sub -Excavation $25.00 Cubic Yards $6,250.00 100,000 Water / Dust Abatement $0.06 Gallons $6,000.00 D Recycled Asphalt (milling, pulverizing, ripping) Square Yards $0.00 0 Asphalt concrete pavement Tons $0.00 4,500 Aggregate Base (may include stabilization) $30.00 Cubic Yards $135,000.00 0 Aggregate Sub -Base Cubic Yards $0.00 0 Major Culverts Each $0.DO 16 Minor Culverts $1,972.50 Each $31,560.00 0 Retaining Walls Square Feet 50.00 1,000 Rip Rap & Slope Protection 540.00 Cubic Yards $40,000.00 Revegetation Acres 96 Signing $26.04 Square Feet $2,500.03 0 avement Marking Linear Feet 50.00 960 Roadside Safety (barriers, guardrail) 543.75 Linear Feet $42,000.00 0 Bridges Lump Sum SO.00 1 Traffic Control 55,000.00 Lump Sum S5,000.00 0 Utility Relocation Lump Sum 50.00 Use table on the next page for additional items. Sub -Total $881,110.03 Mobilization (As percentage of Sub -Total) 0.1 Lump Sum $88,111.00 Contingencies(As percentage of Sub -Total)" 0.3 Lump Sum $264,333.01 Total Estimated Construction Cost $1,233,554.04 Estimated Preliminary Engineering Costs (As a percentage of the Total Estimated Construction Cost) 0.25 Estimated Right of Way Costs 594,000.00 Total Estimated Preliminary Engineering Costs $402,388.51 Estimated Construction Engineering Costs (As a percentage of the Total Estimated Construction Cost) 0.175 Estimated Construction Engineering Costs $215,871.96 Total Project Costs $1,851,814.51 Cost Estimate for Capital Improvement, Enhance iiz4-t ,:z-1` - 4ace Preservation Projects (Cont.) Add items as needed. Use Current Unit Prices. Quantity Item Unit Price Unit Total + - 1 Removal of Structures and Obstructions $2,500.00 L.S. 52,500.00 + - 13,500 Embankment Compaction $4.00 C.Y. $54,000.00 + 1 Erosion/Water Pollution Control $30,000.00 L.S. $30,000.00 + - 200 Plant Selection Western Hemlock/Cedar $20.00 Each 54,000.00 + - 9,000 Geotextile for Separation/Stabilization $4.50 S.Y. $40,500.00 + - 50 Guideposts $25.00 Each 51,250.00 + - 1 SPCC Plan L.S. 5750.00 + - 1 Road Decommissioning E5750.00 10,000.00 L.S. $10,000.00 Sub -Total $143,000.00 Comments: WSDOT Standard Items. County completed another road relocation (different road) on opposite side of river in 2015 and is veryfamiliar with unit costs and site conditions. Cost Estimate for Transit Projects Add items as needed. Use Current Unit Prices. Quantity Item Unit Price Unit Total + Not applicable Total Project Costs Comments: Not applicable Cost Estimate for Planning and Research Projects Add items as needed. Use Current Unit Prices. Quantity Item Unit Price Unit Total + Not applicable Total Project Costs Comments: Required Local Contribution to Project: Describe the type and source of funds to provide the required 13.5% local match. Describe any soft match, in-kind match, or eligible Federal funds that will be used to satisfy the match requirement. Contribution of County staff time for coordination with WFL. The County has already contributed significant resources towards preserving access on this road with continual maintenance over the landslide area. Additionally, a solid steel casing was installed in Jan 2016 at a cost of $40,000 to replace the culvert that has experienced repeated damage. The County has reviewed the site with geologists from both WSDOT and Western Federal Lands. The County has used 2015 LIDAR data provided by the DNR to build a ground model in Civi13D and created a preliminary road alignment, profile, and earthwork estimate. Other Contributions toteProject: Describe any additional contributions secured or being sought to implement the project proposa . Does this opportunity possibly leverage other funds? Additional contributions are unavailable. Jefferson County's road fund has lost approximately 25% of its operating revenue with the curtailment of the "Secure Rural Schools' federal timber program, which traditionally provided funding exceeding what the County receives from the State Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax. With this revenue impact, the County cannot continue to provide reliable access to federal lands without financial assistance such as offered through FLAP. How does the project relate to the following evaluation criteria? 1. SAFETY Improvement of the Transportation Network for the safety of its users. a) How many and what type of crashes have occurred on the project site in the last five years? Describe the basis for your information and include reported accidents and anecdotal information. Provide maps showing accident locations. b) How would the proposed project improvement unsafe conditions such as crash sites, inadequate sight distance, roadside hazards, poor vertical/horizontal alignment, hazardous intersections, inadequate lane and shoulders widths, etc? c) How does the proposed project address potentially unsafe locations such as where recreation use may create traffic conflicts with local or through traffic? d) How does the project address safety for a wide range of users (freight, destination motorists, touring motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, public transportation)? e) What are the results/recommendations of any road safety audits conducted for the project? f) Is the project identified in a strategic safe Ian? a) While there have not been any crashes at this site many cars have repeatedly gotten stuck in cracks/holes in the road at the slide area. The site presents a significant safety risk. b) Due to the landslide conditions, the site has very poor alignment, geometry, and sight distance. These would all be corrected with the relocation. Also cracks, holes, and drop offs develop between inspections and are typically reported by users to the County. These can pose significant hazards, particularly at night and early morning. c) Due to the landslide conditions, the site has very poor alignment, geometry, and sight distance. These would all be corrected with the relocation. Also cracks, holes, and drop offs develop between inspections and are typically reported by users to the County. These can pose significant hazards, particularly at night. d) This site must be traversed by hikers following the Pacific Northwest Trail. e) Geologists have recommended relocating the road. There is no feasible option for stabilizing the slide. 0 An engineering assessment for this area is identified on the Jefferson County 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Since the adoption of the TIP in November 2015 the slide area has become more active requiring almost daily maintenance. Information about the slide has been gathered and the project has been changed to a construction project. 2. PRESERVATION Improvement of the transportation infrastructure for economy of operation and maintenance. a) What is the current condition to the existing surfacing? If the surfacing is pavement, what is the Pavement Condition Index (PCO? If the surface is gravel, what is the PASER rating? How would the project improve the surface condition? b) How would the project impact maintenance or operating costs? How will this project reduce these costs? c) If the proposal includes bridge work, how will the project extend the service life of the bridge? Would the proposal correct a "deficient" bridge? a) The existing surface is gravel and despite perpetual maintenance is in terrible shape due to landslide. Cars get stuck in holes and cracks. County recently over-excavated a segment of the road bed and placed geotextile fabric and 2 feet of rock to mitigate, but this is a temporary emergency measure that will not last for long due to ongoing differential settlement. Clay is "pumping" up through the road base due to the landslide activity. b) This site requires DAILY maintenance during wet weather. The County serves its entire western population with a road crew of 3, so this site has had a major impact on their ability to conduct maintenance at other sites. c) N/A -The project will remove a troublesome culvert when the existing road alignment is decommissioned. Development and utilization of the Federal Land and its resources. a) Describe any high use Federal recreation sites or Federal economic generators (as determined by the Federal Land Manager) that are accessed by this project. How many visitors access/use the site annually? How does the project enhance access to these sites? How does the proposal improve the visitor experience? b) Which Federal Lands are accessed by this project? How much Federal Land (acres) is accessed by the project? If multiple Federal Lands are accessed, itemize acreage by agency. Enhancement of economic development at the local, regional, or national level, including tourism and recreational travel. Note: Direct effects of implementing the project, i.e. construction employment will not be scored. c) Identify the community or communities economically dependent on the network, and the elements that comprise the economy (e.g. timber, tourism, etc.) How is the economy tied to the transportation network? How will the proposed project improve the transportation network and support the community's economic goals/needs or other economic plan? d) If the proposed project is located on a designated federal, state, or county scenic byway, identify the scenic byway and explain the anticipated benefit related to the byway. Would the project meet the needs identified in the Byway's management plan? a) High use recreational sites include the Bogachiel River Trail which leads through Olympic National Forest into Olympic National Park. This is the only trail access point into the Bogachiel watershed. Undie Road is part of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail that begins at Glacier National Park and reaches to the Pacific. First proposed in the early 1970s, the Pacific Northwest Trail went on to be designated by Congress as one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009. Additionally, the National Trails System Act calls for these trails to be located to provide for maximum outdoor recreation potential as well as the conservation and enjoyment of the scenic, historic, natural, and cultural resources in the areas through which these trails pass. b) Federal Lands accessed by Undie Road are Olympic National Forest (ONF), Olympic National Park (ONP) and the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Olympic National Park: 34.7 miles of trails 70,381 acres (all designated wilderness) National Forest Service: 6,000 acres and 1.5 miles of trails c) Many access points to ONP have been closed or are threatened. This important project will help preserve a remaining access to ONP. Tourism from ONP is a major economic generator for the western portion of Jefferson and Clallam Counties including the City of Forks. Trail access is key to ongoing tourism efforts. This is the single access point to ONF and ONP in the Bogachiel watershed accessing significant areas in both federal land areas. Forest harvest, hunting and hiking are significant uses in this area. d) Undie Road is a segment of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Continuity of the transportation network serving the Federal Land and its dependent communities. a) Is the road the sole access to the area? Will the proposed project mitigate the potential of the route closing? b) How would the proposed project improve the continuity of the transportation network? Which gaps or missing links would the proposed project address? What travel restrictions, bottlenecks, or size/load limits impede travel? What work has been completed on adjacent sections to create route continuity? c) Does the proposed project connect to a designated route on the Federal Land Management Agency's FLTP inventory? Are there any future improvements planned on the designated route? d) Identify all planning documents related to this project. Is the project specifically identified in any of these plans? What is the local or regional priority (high, medium, low) of the project considering the Federal Land, State or County network? How does this proposal fit with the Federal Land Management Plan? How does the proposal fit with the county comprehensive plan? How does the proposal fit with any Transportation System Plans or Corridor Plans? What are the consequences to the transportation system of not addressing these needs? Mobility of the users of the transportation network and the goods and services provided. e) How would the proposed improvements reduce travel time and congestion, increase comfort and convenience for the federal land user? 0 How would the proposed project improve the choices for alternative modes of travel (pedestrian, bike, bus, or rail)? Would the proposed project make any ADA improvements? g) What are the major traffic generators within the Federal Land for this route? a) Undie Road is the sole access to Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park in the Bogachiel watershed. USFS Road 112932 which was the other, longer access to the same area from the north (out of the Calawah drainage) has been decommissioned. b) See a) above. Both Jefferson and Clallam counties have poured significant resources into Undie Road to keep it viable for federal land access. The road starts in Clallam County, which recently repaired a significant landslide, and continues into Jefferson County. c) No, this project does not connect to a designated route on the FLTP; however, this road is part of the Pacific Northwest Trail - a Congressionally designated National Scenic Trail. d) This project was identified on Jefferson County's 6 -Year Transportation Improvement Program which is consistent with the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. Undie Road is also identified as a segment of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (designated by Congress in 2009). N/A The major traffic generators within the Federal Land for this route are Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park: Bogachiel ver Trail, and the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Protection and enhancement of the rural environment associated with the Federal Land and its resources. Note: It is assumed all projects will be constructed in accordance with all environmental regulations. This scoring is for projects which enhance environmental goals. a) Describe how the proposed project contributes to the environmental goals and objectives of the Federal Land Management Plan or other applicable land management plan. b) How would the project enhance wildlife connectivity, wildlife habitat, and/or aquatic organism passage? c) How would the project enhance water quality, riparian and/or wetland function? d) Does the project use design, materials, or techniques that will exceed the minimum environmental requirements? e) Does the project contribute to improved environmental quality from GHG reduction? 0 Would the project require unique mitigation for impacts? g) Would the project contribute to the use of sustainable energy sources for transportation? The project will decommission a road within an active slide area and relocate it to a more secure location to improve federal land acce The project does not enhance wildlife connectivity, wildlife habitat, or aquatic organism passage. The road relocation will lead to improved water quality on the Bogachiel River by decommissioning a road adjacent to the river and inoff associated with maintaining a road in this location. A problematic culvert will also be eliminated. Standard best management practices will be used. This project is GHG neutral. It is not anticipated that this project would require unique mitigation for impacts. The area proposed for the new road was clear cut in e early 1990s and therefore does not currently provide significant wildlife habitat. No, the project does not contribute to the use of sustainable energy sources for transportation. 2016 Washington Federal Lands Access Program JOINT ENDORSEMENT- This project is supported and endorsed by (add agency endorsements as needed) Project Name Undie Road Relocation Federal Land Agency lies) US Forest Service Federal Land Unit Manager Name Reta Laford Title Forest Supervisor Handwritten Signature is required Date Email Address rlaford@fs.fed.us Telephone 360-956-2402 Point of Contact Bill Shelmerdine@fs fed.us Title Acting Forest Engineer Email Address bshelmerdine@fs.fed.us Telephone 360-956.2282 Project Name Undie Road Relocation Federal Land Agency Iles) Federal Land Unit Manager Name Title Handwritten Signature is required Date Email Address Telephone Point of Contact Title Email Address Telephone 2016 Washington Federal Lands Access Program JOINT ENDORSEMENT -This project is supported and endorsed by (add agency endorsements as needed) Project Name Undie Road Relocation Federal Land Agency (!as) National Park Service Federal Land Unit Manager Name Sarah Creachbaum Title Superintendent, Olympic National Park Handwritten Signature is required Email Address Date Telephone Email Address Sarah_Creachbaum@nps.gov Telephone 360-S65-3004 Point of Contact Lisa Turecek Title Chief, Facility Maintenance Email Address lisa_turecek@nps.gov Telephone 360-565-3150 State, County, Local, or Tribal Government Agency Official's Name Title Handwritten Signature is required Date Email Address Telephone Point of Contact Title Email Address Telephone 2016 Washington Federal Lands Access Program JOINT ENDORSEMENT- This project is supported and endorsed by (add agency endorsements as needed) State, County, Local, or Tribal Government Jefferson County Agency Official's Name Kathleen Kier Title Chair, Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Handwritten Signature is required Date Email Address kkler@co.jefferson.wa.us Telephone 360-385-9100 Point of Contact Zoe Ann Lamp Title Transportation Planner Email Address zlamp@co.jefferson.wa.us Telephone 360-385-9160 ***Signatures are required from 8017/the Federal land Sfanagemeav lgency Ming accessed and the State. 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A culvert replacement was done in January 2016. Crews continue to conduct almost daily maintenance at this site. Cracks continue to rip through the middle of the road causing significant differential settlement. This entire stretch of road was once fairly level and flat. PAQE &U PENINSULA DAILY NEws for Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Bogachiel Trail offers big wilderness CY THE MASTODON IS CLOSE, even though this small group can't see it. The big dog in front keeps looking with eyes and nose into the breezes coming from the northeast, along the river bot- tom. Behind him, the man peers through the heavy canopy and tries to figure out how much day- light is left. He quickens his pace, and the woman in back senses the change. She closes the gaps in this single -file procession until her footfalls are almost on top of her children's. The smaller dog behind the woman turns to look behind and bristles at a strange scent. Mastodon? Ones imagination runs abso- lutely wild when hiking the Bogachiel River Trail. Driving south of Forks on Highway 101, there are no signs indicating this trail exists. To get to the Bogachiel trail - head, one turns east on Undi Road, 5 miles past the Forks city limit. Keep driving until the read ends. Zorina The pave- Omkor ment ends a couple of miles before the trail parking lot. All of the elements of the forest seem big- ger and wilder in the Bogachiel. The stick in your hand becomes a spear, the dog at your feet is a wolf and your neoprene and Gore -Tea become tanned hides. Maybe with a little fairy dust, you see gnomes. For some others, Yoda is using The Force to beckon them. "The Bogachiel Trail is a little known treasure," said Dean MB - lett, district ranger for the Pacific District of Olympic National Forest. Which leads to an interesting point: The Bogachiel River Trail is part of the westernmost sec- tion of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, formerly known as the Pacific Northwest Trail. So, capable hikers can begin hiking just outside of Forks and walk through wilderness and small towns to wind up in Gla- cier National Park in Montana. All told, the trail covers over 1,200 miles. One would think being part of a national trail system would make it worthy of at least one lit- tle sign on the highway. A mile and a half into the woods on the main branch of trail, the ownership changes from Olympic National Forest to Olympic National Park, and now no dogs are allowed. However, the Forest Service has added several loops to the Forest Service's portion, which will keep pooches and their humane busy for over 3 miles. A small loop moseys through the old Morganroth homestead, one of the oldest homesteads in the area. "I really like the feeling of sol- itude," said Jon Knechel, the director of trail operations for the Pacific Northwest Trail Associa- tion. Larry Lack, Olympic National Park trail supervisor, agreed. Here's how he compered the Bogachiel and Hoh trails of the park: The Hoh is beautiful, but it is kind of crowded," Lack said. 'Me is not as crowded, because there simply aren't as many people up there." There are no major roads in the area. If hikers like lots of signage, bathrooms with running water, campgrounds, and rangers on- site, this is not the trail to explore. On the other hand, if they want a complete lack of people and people -clutter, hiking this trail should top the list of things to do. The Bogachiel Trail begins with a descent and crosses Mor- ganroth Creek via a log -stringer footbridge. A horse crossing is nearby. The main trail follows an old roadbed that parallels the Bogachiel River and crosses sev- eral creeks where dog, horse and human will all get their tootsies wet. Some of the trails are so sel- dom used that grass and moss grows thick on the tread. Sword ferns reach more than five feet. Spruce and big -leaf maple trunks are indescribably huge, their branches blanketed in bat- ted quilts of thick moss. Cedar -plank footbridges seem to grow out of the ground to carry hikers over tumbling waters. Elk, deer and bear tracks can easily be spotted in the mud. In the quiet, one hears water everywhere: crocks, the Bogachiel River, water dripping from above. Woodpecker knocks and a variety of bird and squirrel chat- ter layer sound over that of the water. Somewhere nearby, a twig breaks. What does your imagination conjure up? Zorina Barker lives m the Sol Due Valley with her husband, a logger, and two children she home -schools Submit items and ideas for the column to her at zorina- harker8l@gmail.com, or phone her at 360-327-3702. West End Neighbor appears every other Iliesdgy. Her nest column will be Dec 18. RECREATION OPPORTUNITY GUIDE Olympic National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/olympic Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail #825 Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Pacific Ranger District — Forks Office 437 Tillicum Lane Forks, WA 98331 (360) 374-1233 or 374-6522 ACCESS: From Forks, travel US 101 five miles. south to Undi Road (milepost 186). Turn east j\ and travel five miles to the trailhead. Last two miles is F.S. Road #2932, a 1 %, lane gravel road. FACILITIES: The trailhead includes a vault toilet, bulletin board, pic nic area, and stock facilities. 'ET -FRIENDLY: Pets welcome! (Please aeon Olympic I %To Forks Or h National 5 miles No Scale Forest Undi Road Bogachiel I Milepost 0 Rain Forest Welland on Hwy�01 Trailhead Loop Bogachiel I Slate C vy#825.11 Park • 1 • • ••• A Homestead —�" 1 Loop #825:1 Highway 101 Bogachiel River I To Aberdeen Tmil # 825 SETTING: Explore a lush temperate rain forest on easy to moderate hikes through old growth, hanging mosses, fern, maple, and wetlands. The Bogachiel is one of four Olympic 'rain forest' valleys. (The others are Hoh, Queets and Quinault). Part of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, it provides day -use in a magical valley below, access to Olympic National Park, or an epic adventure to Glacier National Park. TRAIL INFORMATION: Destination from Trailhead Miles Elevation Rain Forest Trailhead 0.0 480' Ira Spring Wetland Trail 0.2 300' Homestead Trail 0.3 300' Olympic National Park 1.6 340' Homestead Loop: .9 Mi. roundtrip Ira Spring —Wetland Loop: 2.9 Mi. rouncitrip Glacier National Park: 1200 Mi. Recommended Season SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail uses: Travel though old growth spruce, cedar and hemlock with hanging mosses and a floor of ferns. The Bogachiel River can be accessed at several points before the trail reaches Olympic National Park (ONP) boundary in 1.6 miles. Ira Spring Wetland Loop Trail ms.i: Cross Morganroth Creek to the Wetland Loop trail on the left (or east). Weaving through a fern forest, a short path leads to the mouth of the wetland and a State interpretive sign. The Loop Trail is a puncheon route that overlooks wetlands and rejoins the main trail in 1.4 miles. Head west (right) for a 2.9 mile roundtrip hike to the trailhead. Head east to ONP and continue on the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Homestead Loop Trail #92.5.2: Travel 0.3 miles from the trailhead to where the main trail turns due east. The Homestead Trail begins to the west. The easy 0.3 mile loop turns south for river views and passes through alder groves of the 1890 Morgenroth homestead, chronicled in Footprints in the Olympics. Return to the trailhead for a mile hike. CLOSURES: Motorized vehicles are prohibited on all trails. Stock is prohibited on the Wetland Trail. Dogs, bikes and guns are prohibited in the Park. TOPO MAP: Bogachiel Valley Custom Correct Map or Forks USGS Quad. 7 / 2015 One of the wetlands found in the Bogachiel Rain Forest —r Y -- Elwha-Closed(Washout) N.� ■ ---� Sol Duc-Closed in Winter ' •"^•«.11 .� -- r , Hurricane Ridge- Intermittent (Fri -Sunk Y .. .! r • P_` `� _,�'S- • +a __ Deer Park -Closed in Winter • e I _ • t _MQC•. 1 _ BogachielAuess- Threatened r � ''•.. . i �• by Undie Rd. Slide ! �`sf —�"I '6' \ ✓•� ,t '"� _ ! a• ''��) a ! -• Dosewallips -Closed r� �'unri ( you,• gi Indefinitely (Washout) / ►t Y ► 1 t 'r. _ � — �.our�r i a «�i[e! 11. If- It !.-- s•y„ � .' O L M• 1 C NSA �/I O N A [• Hoh Rainforest- � �„ '• ,J ;�}T:•.- ���� Threatened by Washouts __'x South Coast -Threatened by Oil City Rd Washouts 3 r ,,, • � � / _ !1 Queets- Frequent Closures °`"•"'---•AiAA//JJJ�/// •�• t� Quinault- Frequent Closures / Olympic National Park Access Status (2016) (Graves Cr. Rd. Now Closed)