Project Facts
- The new park and ride will have 350 parking stalls for drivers.
- We will buy 8.3 acres of property for the park and ride.
- The park and ride will serve as a connection point for Skagit Transit, Island Transit and Whatcom Transportation Authority.
May 2008
- We held an open house on March 4 at Burlington City Hall to give the public the opportunity to view designs, ask questions and make comments.
- We are designing this project and buying property for the future park and ride.
- We have enough money to design the project and buy the property. We do not have enough money to build the project. We are working closely with Skagit Transit to find enough money to build the park and ride.
Overview
In close coordination with Skagit Transit, we will build a new park and ride southeast of the I-5 and SR 11 interchange in Burlington for commuters. The new park and ride will provide better options and services for commuters.
When the park and ride is finished, we will own it and Skagit Transit will operate and maintain it.
Why is WSDOT
building a park and ride?
We are building a new park and ride to relieve congestion on I-5, promote carpooling, and tie three transit systems together - Skagit Transit, Island Transit and the Whatcom Transportation Authority.
Currently, numerous carpoolers use Old Highway 99 off of Cook Road as a park and ride location, even though it's not a designated park and ride. The new park and ride at SR 11 will provide a safer, cleaner and more convenient location for people to park their cars.
We are coordinating this project closely with the I-5/SR 11 Interchange and Josh Wilson Road Realignment project, and the future Burlington Boulevard widening project.
The End Result
The new park and ride will provide an opportunity for Skagit County, Whatcom County and Island County transit agencies to provide better and more convenient options for commuters to move about the three counties. It provides a sustainable alternative to driving solo. Drivers can save money on commuting costs while reducing demand on our roads and highways.
Project Benefits
- Safety - When we reduce congestion, we reduce the risk of accidents.
- Improve traffic flow - Fewer vehicles means less congestion. This means shorter drive times and less time sitting in traffic for motorists.
- Environment - Fewer vehicles, shorter drive times and less congestion and reduces emissions and use of non-renewable resources.
What is the project timeline?
We are currently designing and engineering the park and ride. We plan to have all the necessary property purchased for this project before 2009. Then we will build and open the new park and ride in 2009.
Public Involvement
March 4, 2008 - We held an open house at Burlington City Hall so the public could review our plans and contribute suggestions.
Didn't make the open house? You can still get involved: write us a letter, call on the phone, send an e-mail, schedule a visit to our project office, or visit the project Web pages.
Dustin Terpening
360-757-5997
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233
Nov. 16, 2006 - We hosted an open house to share information and get public input, at the Burlington-Edison High School in Burlington.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT makes every effort to assess and minimize environmental impacts from our projects. During project design, WSDOT will work to reduce the impact to wetlands, creeks and rivers that could be in the project area.
A detailed analysis of the project's environmental impacts will be completed and, if necessary, an appropriate plan for mitigation of impacts will be developed and documented as part of the Environmental Documentation and Environmental Permitting processes.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
This project will increase safety by reducing the number of vehicles on the road. When we reduce congestion, we reduce the risk of accidents.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
We will consult with Tribes and other interested parties as we develop this project. At WSDOT we seek to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.
To learn more about the tribal consultation process please visit WSDOT's Tribal Liaison page, where you'll find links to WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan and WSDOT's Tribal Consultation Policy (Adopted by the Transportation Commission on February 19, 2003).
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following fund sources:
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - $4,000,000
- Other Agency Funds - $850,000
Skagit Transit
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $4,850,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Communications Dustin Terpening
WSDOT Mt. Baker Headquarters
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233-3415
Phone: 360-757-5997
E-mail: Terpenid@wsdot.wa.gov
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