Overview
We built the 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.
The new park and ride provides better options and services for commuters. It has 367 parking spaces and a motorcycle parking area.
We opened the park and ride in September 2011.
 | Improves Safety
The new park and ride at SR 11 provides a safer, cleaner and more convenient location for people to park their cars.
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 | Relieves Congestion
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.
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 | Protects Environment
The park and ride provides a sustainable alternative to driving solo.
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 | Economic Incentive
Drivers can save money on commuting costs while reducing demand on our roads and highways.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
We built the new park and ride southeast of the I-5/SR 11 interchange in Burlington in close coordination with Skagit Transit.
Funding
| Financial Data for PIN 101100G |
| Funding Source |
Amount ($ in thousands) |
| 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) |
$0 |
| 2005 Gas Tax (TPA) |
$6,150 |
| Pre-Existing Funds (PEF) |
$5,716 |
| Total |
$11,866 |
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This project was funded through the following fund sources:
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - $6.15 million
- 2006-2010 Discretionary Grant Program (sponsored by Congressman Rick Larsen)
- Federal Transit Authority Bus Livability Program
- State Regional Mobility Grant Program
- Total funding available - $12.99 million
The State Legislature committed up to $1 million for the design phase and $3.15 million for the acquisition of property for the Chuckanut Park and Ride; this funding was from the Transportation Partnership Account budget.
Skagit Transit secured the construction funds for the project through a combination of Washington State Regional Mobility and Federal Transit Authority grants.
Contact Us
Communications Dustin Terpening
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233-3415
Phone: 360-757-5997
E-mail: Terpenid@wsdot.wa.gov
Project Engineer Mark Hammer
1415 Pacific Drive
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: 360-757-5832
E-mail: hammerm@wsdot.wa.gov
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