Project Facts
- In the past eight years there were 405 collisions and five fatalities on SR 202
- Traffic signals installed at 244th and 292nd Avenue SE intersections have improved safety
- SR 202 relies on old drainage systems to keep the road from being flooded
April 2008
- WSDOT and CWG members are developing a draft list of potential improvement options for SR 202. This winter, the list will be available online and at community locations in Sammamish.
- It's important that we continue to hear from SR 202 users and local residents throughout the study process. We want to hear what you think.
What is the SR 202 corridor study?
The SR 202 corridor study is a planning process used to gather information to determine if improvements are needed to meet existing and future transportation needs. The process includes gathering input from local officials and the public; collecting and analyzing traffic and other data; reviewing existing local plans and their effect on transportation; projecting future travel demand; and evaluating improvement options.
Why is WSDOT
studying SR 202?
Studying SR 202 will help us better understand the transportation issues facing this rural highway today and in the future. We will use this information to provide a list of recommendations that address these issues and includes benefits for drivers, transit riders, pedestrians and bicyclists that travel on the highway.
The End Result
When the SR 202 corridor study is complete in late summer 2008, WSDOT and communities along the corridor will have a list of safety and mobility improvements that could be implemented over the next 20 years if funding becomes available.
Project Benefits
The corridor study will provide a list of safety, preservation and mobility improvement options that support the safe and efficient travel of people and goods on SR 202. This list of improvements may then be incorporated into the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Transportation Plan (Destination 2030) and the Washington Transportation Plan.
What is the project timeline?
- November 2006 - June 2007
Study existing and future highway conditions
- July 2007 - September 2007
Develop improvement options. Gather feedback at community events
- September 2007
Open house to share potential improvement options
- October 2007 - Winter 2008
Evaluate improvement options
- Spring 2008
Draft list of improvement options available online and at community locations
- Fall 2008
Corridor plan complete. List of improvement options available online and at community locations
Public Involvement
Planning studies like these help guide future funding decisions, so local participation is key. We encourage public input on the potential improvements for SR 202 and want to know more about the specific concerns of those who use the route. Send us your thoughts using our online comment form or contact Jean Mabry to discuss your suggestions or questions. More details about the study are available online on the study library page. Information is also available at the King County Sammamish Library branch, King County Fall City Library branch and Sammamish City Hall.
Environmental Protection
As part of this corridor study, we identified known environmental, cultural and historic resources, such as endangered and threatened species, wetlands, geologic hazards, aquifers, and air and noise issues. Each recommendation is sensitive to the environmental conditions on SR 202.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
The list of recommendations will include improvement options for SR 202 that address existing locations on the highway that have a high number of collisions and locations where we can make improvements to make the highway safer for travelers.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
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.
The SR 202 corridor is within the usual and accustomed areas of the tribes of Muckleshoot, Sauk-Suiattle, Snoqualmie, Tulalip and Yakama Nation. We will coordinate with these tribes throughout the study.
Financial Information
This study is funded through the following funding sources:
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - $500,000
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $500,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Jean Mabry, Project Manager
WSDOT Urban Planning Office
401 Second Avenue South, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-464-1266
E-mail: MabryJ@wsdot.wa.gov
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