2019/07/17 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET i PROJECT TITLE: SR 526 Corridor Improvement X Briefing COUNCIL BILL # Project — Informational Proposed Action Originating Department Public Works Briefing Consent Contact Person Ryan Sass Action Phone Number (425) 257-8942 First Reading FOR AGENDA OF July 17, 2019 Second Reading Third Reading Public Hearing Budget Advisory Initialed by: Department Head Administration Council President Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s) Approval State Route 526 None None Public Works (Boeing Freeway) Amount Budgeted -0- Expenditure Required -0- Account Number(s): Budget Remaining -0- Additional Required -0- DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: WSDOT will provide an informational briefing to City Council regarding the State Route 526-Corridor Improvements project. This project developed from the City's 2009 Everett Freight Access & Mobility Study and Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The SR 526 Corridor Improvements project is in the alternatives analysis phase and is identifying improvements that could benefit all modes of transportation on State Route 526 (Boeing Freeway) between State Route 525 (Paine Field Boulevard) and Interstate 5. The project is focused on improving travel times during the peak commute periods, improving freight access to and from the aerospace manufacturing center and the Southwest Everett Industrial Area, and addressing safety. WSDOT has developed concepts with project stakeholders and is preparing to attend neighborhood meetings to inform the public and solicit input. This presentation is to brief City Council on the progress to date and provide a brief history, discuss the findings, and outline the concepts and potential benefits. RECOMMENDATION (Exact action requested of Council): (Informational Briefing; No Action Required)