Planning and Public Works

CANYON ROAD EASTFREIGHT CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS

Presentation to the Regional Project Evaluation Committee

Clint T. Ritter, P.E. 2018

Program Development Supervisor

Planning and Public WorksGeneral Project Location

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• Global Gateways

– Resilient multi route connection

• Made in Washington

– Small to large manufacturers

• Regional Distributions

– Reliable, efficient infrastructure

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Regional Freight Needs

Planning and Public WorksMultiple Port Connections

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Regional Economic Corridor Impacts

Planning and Public WorksDiverse Needs Fulfilled

• Multi-Jurisdictional Project

– City of Fife final connection

– Port of Tacoma served

– WSDOT rail plan advanced

– Sound Transit efficient rail operation

Tangible Qualities

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Independent Utility Projects

Planning and Public WorksResponsible Investments

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Planning and Public WorksProgressing the Work

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CANYON ROAD NORTHERLY EXTENSION

Improves transportation system performance

- Increases safety

- Improves access

- Multi-modal improvements

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Transportation Benefits

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Removing the Missing Link 9

Canyon Road – Northerly Extension

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• Freight friendly alignments

• New bridge

• Provides multiple final mile routes to port

• Adds pedestrian and bicycles facilities

• Removes missing link

Removing Barriers

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Canyon Road Into City of Fife

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• ROW Phase – 2022 Obligation

–$9.3 M Total ROW Phase Cost

–$4.0 M Funding Request

CRP 5498 – 52 ST E/62 AV E to 70 AV E / 48 ST E

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Regional Funding Request

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QUESTIONS?

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