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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW SR 19 Rhody Drive South Segment $228,666The proposed facilities will include ADA-compliant concrete sidewalk, curb & gutter, a dedicated bicycle lane, a pedestrian-bicycle bridge across Chimacum Creek, concrete driveway entrances, stormwater facilities, pedestrian illumination, and pedestrian road crossings. This project will connect to another Jefferson County Public Works (JCPW) proposed pedestrian-bicycle path project, the “SR 19 Rhody Drive Ped.-Bike Improvements – North Segment” project, planned for construction in 2025. That project will begin at the intersection of SR 19 and Fern Way (northern terminus of the 2015 “Safe Routes to School SR 19 & West Valley Road” project.) and will run northerly along the SR 19 shoulder, into Jefferson County’s H.J. Carroll Park, and connect to the existing park perimeter trail, to the existing Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail, and eventually to the Port Hadlock commercial district and the Chimacum Creek Primary School via proposed pedestrian-bicycle facilities. JCPW staff began work on this South Segment project in 2019 with preliminary design and grant application in 2021; a federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant for the Preliminary Engineering (PE) phase only was received through the WSDOT Local Programs Division in 2022. 2. How does the project satisfy, in whole or in part, the jurisdiction’s economic development strategy? This project implements the economic element of Jefferson County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan by providing improved and strengthened public infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists, bicycle tourists, school students and staff, residents, and all existing and future businesses in and around the Chimacum business district. The improved infrastructure will provide attractive long-term assets that will be for the public’s benefit over many years. Making communities more walkable / bikeable leads to people spending more time supporting local businesses, which supports local jobs and additional sales tax revenue. This project will also provide skilled construction sector jobs during the construction phase. 3. Is this project a documented county-wide priority? If so, where does it rank? ▪ This project is an important link in the Jefferson County 2018 Comprehensive Plan, Non- Motorized Transportation System Network (Appendix C Transportation Technical Document). ▪ The Jefferson County Parks, Recreation, Trails, Open Space Comprehensive Plan (adopted by Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Dept. of Public Works 10-10-2023) states that a top priority of Jefferson County is the completion of a multi-use active transportation network in the Port Hadlock, Chimacum, and Irondale Community. This sidewalk and trail system is referred to as the “Tri-Area Active Transportation Network”. This project is part of “Phase 3 – SR 19 Rhody Drive Pedestrian – Bicycle Improvements (North & South Segments) and is included in that network. 4. Summarize efforts taken to date regarding the project in terms of specific steps/studies and dates of action, where appropriate. a. Is the project part of a plan (capital facilities, growth management, business development, etc.)? This project is project number 9 on Jefferson County’s preliminary 2024-2029 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). b. What engineering reports and feasibility studies have been prepared, and when? A Preliminary Design Plan and Engineer’s Project Cost Estimate have been prepared by the JCPW staff. The current total project cost estimate is $1,868,387; the Preliminary Engineering phase estimate is $380,759, the Right of Way phase estimate is $33,069, the Construction Engineering phase estimate is $96,344, and the Construction phase estimate is $1,358,215. c. Summarize efforts you’ve taken to date regarding the project in terms of: 1. Securing funding for this project from local, state or federal programs or foundations. A federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant for the Preliminary Engineering phase was received through the WSDOT Local Programs Division in August 2022. A federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant was applied for in 2023, but was not received. 2. Specify sources, including local match and dollar amounts. If there are conditions attached to any of these secured funding sources, please specify. The federal TAP grant received is for the Preliminary Engineering phase only, the grant was for a total estimated PE phase cost of $175,830 (86.5% federal share $152,093) and (13.5% local agency share $23,737). The current PE phase cost estimate has increased to $380,759. The TAP grant includes the condition that construction will be completed by December 31, 2026. The $228,666 amount requested from the Public Infrastructure Fund will enable JCPW to complete the PE phase work. d. Are there other efforts you have made that are unique to this project? Since this project is located within the State Highway SR 19 right of way, considerable WSDOT coordination and approvals and public outreach will be required prior to bid advertisement and construction. JCPW staff initiated preliminary design coordination with the WSDOT Development Services, Olympic Region in 2023. This project includes construction of a pedestrian-bicycle bridge over Chimacum Creek, adjacent to the existing WSDOT vehicle bridge on SR 19. This component will require extensive design by JCPW staff and consultants, and permits/approvals from the various environmental agencies. 5. What are the anticipated outcomes of this project in terms of the criteria identified below? Quantify information where possible. a. How will this project improve local infrastructure capacity? The dedicated bicycle lane and the pedestrian-bicycle bridge will provide a wider, safer, and more attractive route for pedestrians and bicycles traveling along SR 19. b. How many businesses do you plan on serving with this project? This project will improve the pedestrian and bicycle access to approximately 10 existing private and public businesses and encourage future businesses in the area. c. How many full-time, permanent jobs will this project create or retain? 1. Retain: The number of current employees in the existing businesses is unknown. 2. Create in 1-3 years: This project has the potential to add businesses and jobs to the area due to increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic, however the number is unknown. 3. Create in 3-5 years: This project has the potential to add businesses and jobs to the area due to increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic, however the number is unknown. d. What is the size of the population that will benefit by these infrastructure improvements? The size of the population that could benefit from this project is potentially 32,977 (Jefferson County 2020) and 36,431 (Jefferson County 2030 projected). 6. How many months will the work on this project take to complete? This project is estimated to take approximately 2 months to construct and is scheduled for 2026. 7. Are there other factors significant to this project that we should be aware of, such as health and safety, emergency declaration, “bird in hand” efforts, volunteer efforts, etc.? Temporary traffic control with special measures through the school zone, will be necessary during construction of this project. A A AABB