February 2012
- The draft report was reviewed by the Bremerton Economic Development Study (BEDS) stakeholders and is currently being reviewed by WSDOT Headquarters. The report is expected to be released by the end of the year.
What is the Bremerton Economic Development Study?
It is a planning study to assess the current and future transportation needs within the study area and provide recommendations to address short-term and long-term safety and mobility deficiencies. We will also identify improvement strategies that support the economic objectives within the study area, including the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA).
What areas are being studied?
The study analyzed SR 3 from US 101 near Shelton to Loxie Eagans Boulevard in Bremerton; US 101 from SR 3 near Shelton to SR 102 (Dayton Airport Road); and SR 16 from Sedgwick Road (SR 160) to SR 3 in Gorst.
Why is WSDOT
studying these highways?
SR 3, US 101 and SR 16 serve growing communities. Thirty percent of Kitsap County's workforce relies on these highways to commute to work daily. Mason County has one of the highest population growth rates in the state and is home to a growing business environment. Also, during the summer months these highways see increased traffic due to recreational travelers.
The End Result
When the Bremerton Economic Development Study is completed, local stakeholders will have a list of congestion and safety projects for SR 3, SR 16 and US 101. Local representatives and agencies could use the list to make decisions about where to invest public resources over the next 20 years.
What happens next?
Members of the stakeholders group, local representatives and agencies can use this list to solicit and obtain funding from state and federal lawmakers to bring the recommended projects to fruition.
Project Benefits
The proposed recommendations will help address congestion and safety on the three highways within the study area.
What is the project timeline?
The study began March 2008 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011.
Financial Information
This study is funded through the following funding sources:
- State Funds - $500,000
- Port of Bremerton - $75,000
- Kitsap County - $75,000
- Port of Shelton - $5,000
- City of Port Orchard - $2,500
- City of Bremerton - $15,000
- Port of Allyn - $1,000
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $673,500
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Richard Warren, Project Manager
WSDOT Urban Planning Office
401 2nd Avenue South, Ste 300
Seattle , WA 98104
Phone: 206-464-1283
E-mail: urbanplanning@wsdot.wa.gov
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