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2012 City Safety Program: Selected Projects

In 2011, 50 cities in Washington state received an invitation to apply for projects funded by the City Safety Program. The goal of the program is to reduce intersection-related fatal and serious injury collisions on:

  • city streets in cities of any population
  • state highways that serve as arterials within cities with population above 25,000.

Of the 40 cities that applied for funds, all 40 received funds in 2012. This has resulted in the 77 local agency projects shown below. The program distributes Highway Safety Improvement Program funds from Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21 (pdf 1.4 mb). MAP-21 is the federal legislation for highway and transit programs.

Projects total $50 million and range in cost from $250,000 to $4.9 million. Construction is in progress on some projects and most projects will be completed by fall 2015.

Please contact the Traffic Services Manager for more information.


Agency

County

Leg District

Project Title

Project Description

Amount Awarded

Contact for More Info

Kennewick

Benton

8 and 16

Citywide Safety Improvements

Retime traffic signals, install countdown pedestrian signal displays and audible pedestrian push buttons, and install beacons on school zone signs.

$350,000

John Deskins, 509-585-4400, Email

Kennewick

Benton

8

Clearwater Ave.-Leslie Rd. to US 395

Conduct a corridor study, improve traffic signal timing, and implement access management.

$2,120,000

Steve Plummer, 509-585-4287, Email

Richland

Benton

8

Citywide Safety Improvements

Improve traffic signal timing, install countdown pedestrian signals, and increase the visibility of a crosswalk.

$300,000

Mark Noga, 509-942-7514, Email

Richland

Benton

8

George Washington Way and Columbia Point Intersection Safety Improvement

Add left turn lanes.

$445,000

Mark Noga, 509-942-7514, Email

Wenatchee  

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Chelan

12

Citywide Safety Improvements

Upgrade pavement markings and signing and change traffic signal phasing.

$300,000

Gary Owen, 509-888-3204, Email

Wenatchee

Chelan

12

SR 285 and SR 285 Couplet Safety Improvements- Miller St. to Ferry St.

Upgrade pavement markings, improve traffic signal timing, install countdown pedestrian signal displays, increase the visibility of pedestrians in crosswalks, and make other safety improvements.

$970,000

Gary Owen, 509-888-3204, Email

Vancouver

Clark

17 and 49

Flashing Yellow Arrow Upgrades

Change traffic signal phasing.

$450,000

Ali Eghtedari, 360-487-7705, Email

Vancouver

Clark

17 and 49

Mill Plain Blvd.-104th to NE Chkalov Dr.

Change the channelization, implement access management, upgrade illumination, install countdown pedestrian signals, improve sight distance, resurface the roadway, and upgrade pavement markings.

$2,180,000

Ali Eghtedari, 360-487-7705, Email

Longview

Cowlitz

19

15th Ave. Corridor Safety Project

Upgrade to countdown pedestrian signal displays and audible pedestrian push buttons, rechannelize, and install curb bulbs and pedestrian islands with ADA accessible ramps.

$950,000

Craig Bozarth, 360-442-5200, Email

Longview

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Cowlitz

19

Citywide Safety Improvements

Install countdown pedestrian signal displays and audible pedestrian push buttons, upgrade crosswalk markings, and install curb bulbs with ADA accessible ramps.

$300,000

Craig Bozarth, 360-442-5200, Email

East Wenatchee

Douglas

12

Citywide Safety Improvements

Increase visibility of stop signs, install speed limit signs with beacons in school zones, and install permanent radar speed signs.

$250,000

Donald McGahuey, 509-884-1829, Email

Auburn

King

47

Auburn Way South (SR 164) Corridor Safety Improvements

Improve access management, provide u-turns, upgrade transit stops and street lighting, widen to accommodate turn lanes and pedestrians and bicycles, upgrade pavement markings, install countdown pedestrian signals and audible pedestrian push buttons, and upgrade traffic signals to change the phasing and to improve the visibility of signal heads.

$2,333,108

Chris Hankins, 253-804-5040, Email

Auburn

King

31 and 47

Citywide Traffic Signal Safety Improvements

Improve traffic signal phasing and timing, improve the visibility of traffic signal heads, and install countdown pedestrian signal displays and ADA pedestrian pushbuttons.

$400,000

Chris Hankins, 253-804-5040, Email

Bellevue

King

41 and 48

148th Avenue NE/SE Pedestrian Safety Improvements- NE 29th Pl. to SE 38th St.

Install accessible pedestrian signals and pedestrian countdown signals.

$82,900

Jen Benn, 425-452-4270, Email

Bellevue

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King

41 and 48

Citywide Safety Improvements

Install adaptive signal control, countdown pedestrian signal equipment, and accessible pedestrian signals.

$350,000

Jen Benn, 425-452-4270, Email

Burien

King

11, 33, and 34

Citywide Safety Improvements

Improve conditions for pedestrians in crosswalks, improve traffic signal timing and phasing, and install signs and pavement markings.

$300,000

Ramesh Davad, 206-248-5527, Email

Covington

King

46

Citywide Safety Improvements

Rechannelize intersections, add warning beacons and pavement markings, improve sight distance, improve conditions for pedestrians in crosswalks, install and upgrade signs, and upgrade sidewalks and ADA ramps.

$250,000

Glenn Akramoff, 253-638-1110, Email

Des Moines

King

33

Citywide Arterial Street Improvements

Improve the visibility of traffic signal heads, install countdown pedestrian displays, and upgrade street name signs and pavement markings.

$250,000

R. Brandon Carver, 206-870-6543, Email

Federal Way

King

30

Citywide Safety Improvements

Change traffic signal phasing and improve the visibility of signal heads.

$350,000

Rick Perez, 253-835-2740, Email

Federal Way

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King

30

S. 320th St.-SR 99 to I-5

Change traffic signal phasing, improve the visibility of traffic signal heads, and install overhead signs.

$258,600

Rick Perez, 253-835-2740, Email

Federal Way

King

30

SR 99-S. 320th St. to S. 330th St.

Change traffic signal phasing, improve the visibility of traffic signal heads, and install overhead signs.

$174,000

Rick Perez, 253-835-2740, Email

Kenmore

King

32

Citywide Safety Improvements

Improve the visibility of traffic signals, improve traffic signal timing and change traffic signal phasing, rechannelize and restrict parking, install school zone flashing beacons, and install countdown pedestrian signal displays and audible pedestrian push buttons.

$250,000

Kent Vaughan, 425-398-8900, Email

Kent

King

33 and 47

Citywide Traffic Control Signal System Upgrade

Improve traffic signal timing.

$400,000

Steve Mullen, 253-856-5585, Email

Kent

King

33 and 47

SR 515 (108th Ave. SE) and SE 208th St. Intersection Safety

Install an additional left-turn lane on SR 515 (108th Ave. SE) at SE 208th St.

$700,000

Mark Howlett, 253-856-5523, Email

Kirkland   

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King

45 and 48

Citywide Safety and Traffic Flow Improvement

Improve traffic signal timing.

$300,000

Iris Cabrera, 425-587-3866, Email

Renton

King

11, 37, and 41

Citywide Safety Improvements

Install countdown pedestrian signals and a pedestrian hybrid beacon.

$300,000

Chris Barnes, 425-430-7220, Email

Renton

King

11

SW 43rd St./SE Carr Rd./SE 176th St./SE Petrovitsky Rd. Corridor Safety

Improve signal timing along the corridor and widen the SE Carr Rd./Benson Dr. S (SR 515) intersection.

$3,241,000

Chris Barnes, 425-430-7220, Email

Seattle

King

43

Central Business District Safety

Improve visibility of traffic signal heads, convert pedestrian signals to countdown style, and install curb bulbs with ADA accessible ramps.

$636,576

Jim Storment, 206-684-5013, Email

Seattle

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King

34, 36, and 46

Citywide Safety Improvements

Improve the visibility of traffic signal heads and crosswalks and install countdown pedestrian signal displays.

$500,000

Jim Storment, 206-684-5013, Email

Seattle

King

36 and 43

NE 50th St. Corridor Safety Improvements

Install a traffic signal, improve the visibility of traffic signal heads, install countdown pedestrian signal displays, and upgrade signs.

$572,832

Jim Storment, 206-684-5013, Email

Shoreline

King

32

Aurora Ave. N. (SR 99) - N. 192nd St. to N. 205th St.

Add access management.

$2,178,589

Kirk McKinley, 206-801-2481, Email

Shoreline

King

32

Citywide Safety Improvements

Retime traffic signals for pedestrians and install audible pedestrian push buttons and countdown pedestrian signal displays.

$350,000

Kirk McKinley, 206-801-2481, Email

Bothell

King and Snohomish

1

228th St. SE-Bothell Everett Hwy. (SR 527) to 19th Ave. SE

Install traffic islands, improve sight distance at driveways, improve traffic signal timing and improve the visibility of signal heads, install countdown pedestrian signals, and upgrade signs.

$447,883

Seyed Safavian, 425-471-0433, Email

Bothell

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King and Snohomish

1

228th St. SE at Bothell Everett Hwy. (SR 527)

Rechannelize the intersection, improve traffic signal timing and the visibility of traffic signal heads, improve sight distance, upgrade illumination and pavement markings, and install signs and audible pedestrian push buttons.

$2,680,000

Seyed Safavian, 425-471-0433, Email

Bothell

King and Snohomish

1

Citywide Safety Improvements

Install new crosswalks and channelization. Improve the visibility of existing crosswalks, medians, traffic signals, and intersections. Eliminate parking, upgrade signing, install a traffic circle and curb bulbs.

$350,000

Seyed Safavian, 425-471-0433, Email

Fife

Pierce

25 and 27

Non-signalized Pedestrian Crossings

Analyze and improve non-signalized pedestrian crossings.

$250,000

Russell Blount, 253-922-2489, Email

Lakewood

Pierce

28 and 29

Citywide Safety Improvements

Improve traffic signal phasing and visibility of traffic signal heads.

$300,000

Desiree Winkler, 253-983-7798, Email

Lakewood

Pierce

28 and 29

Steilacoom Boulevard Safety Improvements

Improve the visibility and operation of traffic signals, install audible pedestrian push buttons and countdown pedestrian signal displays, improve pavement friction, upgrade pavement markings, add additional street lighting, and infill curb, gutter, and sidewalk.

$2,405,000

Desiree Winkler, 253-983-7798, Email

Puyallup  

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Pierce

25

7th Ave. SW Safety Improvements-7th St. SW to S. Meridian

Install a traffic signal, illumination, and traffic calming.

$500,000

Sanjeev Tandle, 253-841-5591, Email

Puyallup

Pierce

25

Citywide Safety Improvements

Improve conditions for pedestrians in crosswalks, improve traffic signal phasing, improve the visibility of intersections, increase intersection sight distance, rechannelize and restrict turn movements, and install permanent radar speed signs.

$400,000

Sanjeev Tandle, 253-841-5591, Email

Puyallup

Pierce

25

SR 161/S Meridian Safety Improvements

Improve traffic signal timing.

$430,000

Sanjeev Tandle, 253-841-5591, Email

Tacoma

Pierce

27, 28, and 29

Citywide Safety Improvements

Upgrade signs and pavement markings at traffic signals.

$500,000

Josh Diekmann, 253-591-5756, Email

Tacoma

Pierce

29

S. 72nd St./Hosmer at I-5 On-ramp

Add a right turn lane.

$340,000

Dan Soderlind, 253-591-5263, Email

Anacortes  

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Skagit

40

Citywide Safety Improvements

Install crosswalks with pedestrian beacons, curb extensions, and shared lane markings. Change from front-in to back-in diagonal parking and improve intersection sight distance.

$235,000

Erick Shjarback, 360-299-1980, Email

Anacortes

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Skagit

40

22nd Street and R Avenue Roundabout

Design a roundabout to 30% design completion.

$15,000

Erick Shjarback, 360-299-1980, Email

Burlington

Skagit

40

Burlington Boulevard Signal Enhancements

Improve signal timing, improve the visibility of traffic signal heads, upgrade signs, and rechannelize intersections.

$1,081,300

Brian Dempsey, 360-755-9715, Email

Burlington

Skagit

40

Citywide Safety Improvements

Improve intersection sight distance, realign an intersection, add turn lanes and make other channelization changes, install guardrail and bulb out curbs, and upgrade signs.

$250,000

Brian Dempsey, 360-755-9715, Email

Mount Vernon

Skagit

10 and 40

Mt. Vernon Signal Safety Improvements

Improve the visibility of traffic signals, improve signal timing, and install pedestrian countdown signals.

$250,000

Mikael Love, 360-336-6204, Email

Mount Vernon

Skagit

10 and 40

College Way (SR 538) Laventure Ave. Intersection Safety Improvements

Improve the visibility of traffic signals, improve signal timing, install pedestrian countdown signals, upgrade crosswalks and ADA ramps, and install new signs.

$83,000

Mikael Love, 360-336-6204, Email

Edmonds  

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Snohomish

21

Citywide Safety Improvements

Upgrade traffic signal controllers and upgrade to pedestrian countdown signals.

$300,000

Bertrand Hauss, 425-771-0220, Email

Edmonds

Snohomish

21

SR 99 Illumination - 220th St. SW to 212th St. SW

Add illumination.

$684,000

Bertrand Hauss, 425-771-0220, Email

Edmonds

Snohomish

21

SR 99 228th St. SW Corridor Improvements

Extend 228th St. SW from SR 99 to 76th Ave. W. Includes bike lanes and sidewalk. Change the alignment at the intersection of SR 99 and 76th Ave. W. Add traffic signals at the intersections of SR 99 and 228th St. SW and 76th Ave. W. and 228th St. SW.

$4,234,000

Bertrand Hauss, 425-771-0220, Email

Everett

Snohomish

39

Citywide Safety Improvements

Increase the visibility of pedestrians in crosswalks, upgrade pavement markings, install permanent radar speed signs, and install red light running police enforcement lights at intersections.

$450,000

Corey Hert, 425-257-8887, Email

Everett

Snohomish

39

Pacific Avenue and Broadway Safety

Improve conditions for pedestrians in crosswalks, improve traffic signal phasing, upgrade pavement markings, install permanent radar speed signs, and install red light running police enforcement lights at intersections.

$780,000

Corey Hert, 425-257-8887, Email

Everett/WSDOT

Snohomish

39

SR 99 Airport Rd. Safety Project

Upgrade intersection striping, install new illumination at crosswalks, improve traffic signal phasing for pedestrians, and upgrade pedestrian refuge island, curbs, and traffic signal push buttons.

$300,000

Corey Hert, 425-257-8887, Email

Lynnwood  

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Snohomish

21

Citywide Safety Improvements

Change traffic signal phasing, improve conditions for pedestrians in crosswalks, and install permanent radar speed signs.

$300,000

David Mach, 425-670-5275, Email

Lynnwood

Snohomish

21

SR 99 and SR 524 Safety Improvements

Upgrade pavement markings and upgrade and install signs.

$931,000

David Mach, 425-670-525, Email

Lynnwood

Snohomish

21

SR 99 176th St. SW Channelization/Road Diet-52nd Ave. W. to 44th Ave. W.

Implement a road diet and install turn lanes.

$95,000

David Mach, 425-670-5275, Email

Lynnwood / Edmonds

Snohomish

21

SR 99 and SR 524 Real Time Adaptive Signal Control

Improve traffic signal timing.

 

$472,500

David Mach, 425-670-5275, Email and Bertrand Hauss, 425-771-0220, Email

Marysville

Snohomish

10, 38, 39, and 44

Citywide Intersection Safety Improvements

Improve traffic signal timing and the visibility of traffic signal heads, upgrade to countdown pedestrian displays, upgrade signs, and add illumination.

$250,000

John Cowling, 360-363-8281, Email

Marysville

Snohomish

38 and 39

State Ave.-1st St. to 88th St. NE

Improve traffic signal timing and phasing, improve the visibility of traffic signal heads, improve conditions for pedestrians in crosswalks, add illumination and a right turn lane, and install signs.

$1,395,000

John Cowling, 360-363-8281, Email

Marysville

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Snohomish

38 and 39

State Ave.-116th St. NE and 128th St. NE

Improve traffic signal timing and phasing, improve the visibility of traffic signal heads, improve conditions for pedestrians in crosswalks, add illumination, and upgrade signs.

$99,000

John Cowling, 360-363-8281, Email

Arlington

Snohomish

10, 38, and 39

Smokey Point Blvd.-169th Pl. NE to 174th Pl. NE

Improve traffic signal phasing, improve the visibility of traffic signal heads, improve conditions for pedestrians in crosswalks, and upgrade signs.

$44,000

James Kelly, 360-403-3505, Email

Millwood / Spokane Valley

Spokane

4

Argonne Rd. from E. Empire Ave. to E. Knox Ave.

Upgrade traffic signal controllers and cabinets and install countdown pedestrian signals and bicycle route signs.

$180,640

Inga Note, 509-720-5011, Email and Tom Richardson, 509-924-0960, Email

Spokane

Spokane

3

Downtown Spokane Pedestrian Countdown Timers

Install pedestrian countdown signals.

$500,000

Brandon Blankenagel, 509-625-6419, Email

Spokane

Spokane

3

Hamilton St./Nevada St. Pedestrian Countdown Timers

Install pedestrian countdown signals.

$82,000

Brandon Blankenagel, 509-625-6419, Email

Spokane

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Spokane

3

Thermoplastic Pedestrian Crosswalk Markings

Upgrade crosswalk markings.

$590,000

Brandon Blankenagel, 509-625-6419, Email

Spokane Valley

Spokane

4

Argonne Rd. and Mullan Rd. Corridor Safety

Upgrade traffic signal controllers and cabinets and install countdown pedestrian signals and bicycle route signs.

$111,750

Inga Note, 509-720-5011, Email

Spokane Valley

Spokane

4

Citywide Safety Improvements

Increase the visibility of crosswalks, improve traffic signal timing for pedestrians, install new signs, and upgrade existing signs.

$400,000

Inga Note, 509-720-5011, Email

Spokane Valley

Spokane

4

Pines Rd. (SR 27) and Grace Ave. Intersection Safety

Widen the roadway and improve sight distance.

$671,050

Inga Note, 509-720-5011, Email

Lacey

Thurston

22

Citywide Intersection ITS Safety Improvements Phase 1

Improve traffic signal timing.

$300,000

Martin Hoppe, 360-438-2681, Email

Olympia  

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Thurston

22

Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

Construct new crosswalks with pavement markings, signs and rectangular rapid flashing beacons, and a pedestrian crossing island.

$300,000

Randy Wesselman, 360-753-8477, Email

Walla Walla

Walla Walla

16

Alder St. Traffic Signal Replacement

Replace traffic signals and curb returns at E. Alder St./S. 1st Ave. and E. Alder St./S. Colville St.

$300,000

Neal Chavre, 509-524-4511, Email

Bellingham

Whatcom

42

Alabama St. Corridor Multimodal Safety Improvements

Conduct a roadway configuration feasibility study and construct the chosen alternative.

$1,461,824

Chris Comeau, 360-778-7946, Email

Bellingham

Whatcom

40 and 42

N. State/E. Laurel St. Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Install sidewalk, curb extensions, ADA ramps, marked crosswalks, and signage.

$350,000

Chris Comeau, 360-778-7946, Email

Yakima

Yakima

14

Citywide Safety Improvements

Increase visibility of traffic signals and install ADA ramps.

$400,000

Brett Sheffield, 509-576-6797, Email

Yakima

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Yakima

14

Lincoln Ave. Corridor Safety-N. 32nd Ave. to N. 5th Ave.

Improve intersection sight distance, increase the visibility of traffic signal displays, upgrade signs, add sidewalk and ADA ramps, and improve the visibility of a crosswalk.

$440,000

Brett Sheffield, 509-576-6797, Email