Funding ApplicationCompetition Regional TAP

Application Type Bicycle and Pedestrian

Status submitted

Submitted: September 19th, 2017 12:09 PM

Project Information1. Project Title

Juanita Drive Complete Streets Project2. Transportation 2040 ID

N/A3. Sponsoring Agency

Kenmore4. Cosponsors

N/A5. Does the sponsoring agency have "Certification Acceptance" status from

WSDOT?No

6. If not, which agency will serve as your CA sponsor?WSDOT Northwest Region in King County

Contact Information1. Contact name

Kent Vaughan2. Contact phone

425-984-61513. Contact email

kvaughan@kenmorewa.gov

Project Description1. Project Scope

The Juanita Drive Complete Streets project will rebuild Juanita Drive into an urban multi-modalcorridor between NE 160th Street and NE 170th Street and greatly enhance bicycle andpedestrian access to the regional Burke Gilman Trail, bus facilities, Kenmore's Town Center,City Hall, Kenmore Senior Center, King County library and Rhododendron Park. Specificcomponents of this project include:• Continuous, ADA accessible sidewalk along the east side of Juanita Drive where residentialneighborhoods are located. Sidewalk improvements and pedestrian crossings on west sideof street will be limited to bus stops only. West side of corridor is mostly comprised of theInglewood Golf Course;• Continuous bike lanes on the east and west side of Juanita Drive with buffer protectingcyclists from vehicles;• Adding or extending left turn lanes where warranted;• Pedestrian crossing treatments to improve non-motorized safety, connectivity, and comfort;• Sidewalk improvements on side streets to connect to proposed improvements on JuanitaDrive;• Improved corridor drainage, street lighting and aesthetics; • Utility relocation and/or

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• Improved corridor drainage, street lighting and aesthetics; • Utility relocation and/orretaining structures, where necessary.

2. Project Justification, Need, or PurposeThe City of Kenmore's intent is to rebuild Juanita Drive into an urban multi-modal corridor thatis safe for all users. The goal of this project is to significantly reduce pedestrian and bicycleaccidents in the corridor consistent with the City's Target Zero initiative.

Juanita Drive NE is an existing minor arterial with mostly one travel lane in each direction andasphalt shoulders. The posted speed is 35 mph. The roadway contains several geometricdeficiencies including lack of continuous sidewalks and bicycle lanes, substandard horizontaland vertical curves, and excessive super-elevation. Up to 250 bicycles and 15,000 vehiclesuse this corridor daily. Over the past 3 years, there have been 34 reported accidents withinthe project limits, of which 5 involved a pedestrian or cyclist, including 1 pedestrian fatality.The continuity of non-motorized access is impaired, and safety counter measures areneeded.

This project will tie into the planned multi-modal safety improvements north of NE 170thStreet to be completed with the City's West Sammamish River Bridge Replacement project(scheduled for construction in 2019) to provide continuous and safe pedestrian and bicycleaccess to the Burke Gilman Trail and the City's revitalized Downtown center.

Project Location1. Project Location

Juanita Drive NE2. Please identify the county(ies) in which the project is located.

King3. Crossroad/landmark nearest the beginning of the project

NE 160th Street4. Crossroad/landmark nearest the end of the project

NE 170th Street5. Map and project graphics

Kenmore_JuanitaDr_VicinityMap.pdf, Kenmore_JuanitaDr_Sections.pdf,Juanita_Dr_Proposed_(1080).jpg

Plan Consistency1. Is the project specifically identified in a local comprehensive plan?

Yes2. If yes, please indicate the (1) plan name, (2) relevant section(s), and (3) page

number where it can be found.City of Kenmore Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 6 Transportation Element (pg 6-24)

City of Kenmore Resolution #17-299 Adopting the 2018- 2023 Transportation ImprovementProgram (TIP)

3. If no, please describe how the project is consistent with the applicable localcomprehensive plan, including specific local policies and provisions the projectsupports.N/A

Federal Functional Classification1. Functional class name

16 Urban Minor Arterial

Support for Centers1. Describe the relationship of the project to the center(s) it is intended to support.

For example, is it located within a designated regional, countywide or localcenter, or is it located along a corridor connecting to one of these areas?Downtown Kenmore Commercial Business District (CBD) center is generally bounded by NE185th Street to the north, 73rd Avenue NE to the east, the Samammish River to the south,and 65th Avenue NE to the west. Juanita Drive connects Kenmore's CBD to Kirkland's CBDand serves as one of the City’s few north-south connections providing access throughout

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and serves as one of the City’s few north-south connections providing access throughoutEast King County.

This project in conjunction with the City's West Sammamish Bridge Replacement project(2019), greatly improves multi-modal access to the City's downtown core, the Burke GilmanTrail, SR 522 and Juanita Drive transit with the addition of buffered bike lanes and continuoussidewalk in Juanita Drive and shared pedestrian / bicycle facility across the river. This project isalso consistent with the City of Kirkland multi-modal vision for Juanita.

Juanita Drive serves as a critical link to the City's Downtown, SR 522 Corridor, Burke-GilmanTrail, Bastyr University, Kenmore Senior Center, Parks, and Arrowhead Elementary School forthousands of local residents and is part of the Lake Washington Loop, one of the region'smost popular recreational cycling routes. This project implements a road diet and trafficcalming by re-purposing / expanding space for non-motorized travel using narrowed vehicletravel lanes to curb excessive speeds, buffered sidewalk (east side) and bicycle lanes (bothsides) to provide a safe multi-modal network for all users.

This project will provide a multi-modal link to the future Sound Transit's Bus Rapid Transit(BRT) along SR 522 corridor connecting Bothell to Seattle (2024), King County metro busroutes 234, 244, and 935 connecting Kenmore to Bellevue, and the Burke Gilman Trail (27miles of trail extending access to University Center and the Ballard Interbay Industrial Center).

2. Describe how the project supports existing and/or plannedpopulation/employment activity in the center.The City's Planning Commission is currently proposing to increase the density of propertiesnear NE 170th ST and Juanita Drive from 8 dwelling units per acre to 36 dwelling units peracre (w/ affordable housing) to provide additional density within walking distance to the City'sdowntown. The Planning Commission is also supportive of expanding commercial land usesin the area to serve local residences. Together with the City Planning Commission'srecommendation to increase density from 8 dwelling units to 36 dwelling units (w/ affordablehousing) at NE 170th Street, this project will continue the revitalization of the City's Downtowncenter by providing multi-modal transportation options in support of the increased populationdensity to access commercial services within walking/riding distance of the City's Downtownwith the addition of continuous sidewalk and bike lanes consistent with the Comprehensive'smulti-modal vision of the corridor.

3. Describe how the project helps the center develop in a manner consistent withthe adopted policies and plans for the center.This project will create a safer pedestrian and bicycle pathway to the City's Downtown for localresidents and commuters, which is consistent with the City's Target Zero initiative that wasadopted by the City of Kenmore in April of 2014 with the goal of achieving zero pedestrian andbicyclist fatalities and serious injuries in Kenmore by 2025. The new buffered bicycle lanesand sidewalk in project limits will also provide options for local residents to access commercialservices within walking/riding distance of the City's Downtown, consistent with the City'sComprehensive Plan Transportation Element which focuses on establishing safe multi-modalaccess within the City for all users.

Criteria: Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects1. Describe how the project extends or completes a regional or local bicycle and

pedestrian system, and/or adds facilities to an existing bicycle and pedestriansystem or network.This project is part of the Lake Washington Loop, one of the region's most popularrecreational cycling routes. The proposed multi-modal safety improvements (sidewalk andbuffered bike lanes) along Juanita Drive NE will extend into the City's West Sammamish RiverBridge Replacement project (scheduled to begin construction in 2019) and the 68th Ave NEpedestrian and bicycle improvements project, north of SR 522. Together these three projectswill provide continuous north-south bicycle and pedestrian access from City limit to City limit,and along the way connect Kenmore residents and commuters to the regional Burke GilmanTrail (which consists of 27 miles of trail extending access to University Center and the BallardInterbay Industrial Center) and the City's new Tolt trail improvements (connecting 68th and73rd Avenues, with future long range plans to extend to 80th Avenue).

Regionally, Juanita Drive also connects Kenmore CBD to Kirkland CBD and serves as one ofthe City’s few north-south connections providing access throughout East King County. Thisproject is also consistent with the City of Kirkland multi-modal vision for Juanita Drive NE linkingthe two cities.

2. Describe how the project addresses a need in the community and reduces keybarriers to use and functionality, i.e., safety and comfort, distance, slope, gaps,etc.Up to 250 bicycles and 15,000 vehicles use the Juanita Drive corridor in Kenmore daily. In2014, a pedestrian was killed crossing Juanita Drive at NE 160th Street due to poor visibility,

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2014, a pedestrian was killed crossing Juanita Drive at NE 160th Street due to poor visibility,high vehicle speeds, and driver inattention. Over the past 3 years, there have been 34reported accidents within the project limits, of which 5 involved a pedestrian or cyclist(including the pedestrian fatality). Beyond those reported collisions, there are numerous nearmisses, as speeding cars frequently drift into the shoulder where topographical constraintsleave pedestrian and cyclists with nowhere to take refuge.

This project implements a road diet and traffic calming while re-purposing and expandingspace for non-motorized travel. Narrowed vehicle travel lanes will curb excessive speed whilepromoting efficient traffic flow and safety. The addition of sidewalk on one side and bufferedbicycle lanes on both sides will promote safety, comfort, and connectivity of the multi-modalnetwork for all users.

3. Describe the connections to other multimodal facilities the project provides.Juanita Drive is a 1/2 mile from transit access at 68th Avenue NE and SR 522 (NE Bothell Way).This project will provide a multi-modal link to the future Sound Transit's Bus Rapid Transit(BRT) along SR 522 corridor connecting Bothell to Seattle (2024), King County metro busroutes 234, 244, and 935 connecting Kenmore to Bellevue, and the Burke Gilman Trail (27miles of trail extending access to University Center and the Ballard Interbay Industrial Center).

4. Describe how the project will benefit a variety of user groups, including thosegroups identified in the President's Order for Environmental Justice, seniors,people with disabilities, those located in highly impacted communities and/orareas experiencing high levels of unemployment or chronic underemployment.There is a relatively higher population of seniors (16%) within the project limits whencompared to the region-wide average (11.7%). The addition of continuous sidewalk alongJuanita Drive between 160th and 170th as proposed within this project will provide safeaccess to the Kenmore Senior Center which is located in Rhododendron Park at the northernproject limit (NE corner of 170th/Juanita Drive-68th).

The disabled population within the project limits (10%) will benefit from the continuous ADAcompliant sidewalk within the project limits providing improved access to Rhododendronpark, transit stops along Juanita, the Burke Gilman Trail and the City's downtown.

New buffered bicycle lanes and sidewalk within project limits will provide multi-modal optionsfor minorities or residents below poverty level to access commercial services andemployment within walking/riding distance of the City's Downtown businesses. The project islocated in the attendance boundaries of two elementary schools (Kenmore and Arrowhead)which show substantially higher minority populations than are shown in the census data.Within ½ mile of the project, there are multiple senior housing multi-unit developments,including low-income senior multi-unit housing and a local senior center at RhododendronPark.

The Juanita project will have benefits to users of all modes of transportation, providingimproved accessible facilities for active transportation, access to transit and vehicular traffic.All of these populations will be served by the project through substantial improvements inaccess to high quality, accessible active transportation alternatives. The project will provideimproved, separated, accessible active transportation facilities connecting senior, low-income, minority and linguistically isolated communities to transit stops on Juanita Drive/68thAvenue NE and State Route 522. There are four bus lines (Sound Transit and King CountyMetro) with stops on these roads that are within 1/2 mile of the project. These local andexpress bus lines serve a community college, the University of Washington, the centralbusiness districts of Seattle and Bellevue, as well as numerous other regional centers ofretail, education and employment. The Juanita Drive project, together with the City's bridgeproject, will connect the Kenmore community across the Sammamish River with improvedactive transportation access to destinations within Kenmore, including downtown business(including a medical facility opening by the end of 2017), city parks, regional trails, City Hall,police and fire stations.

5. Discuss whether the resource is threatened and if there will be a loss ofopportunity if this project is not funded.The City is dedicated to making Juanita Drive safe for all users. In November 2016, the citizensof Kenmore voted to pass a public bond measure partially dedicated to provide grantmatching funds for sidewalks along Juanita Drive NE. These bond measure funds are securedand will be used as the City’s match. Construction costs continue to rise in the region. Notfunding this project now will result in building less improvements for more money in the futureor worse, no improvements at all. It is the City's intent to construct these improvements asearly as 2019. Design is currently underway and is 30% complete.

PSRC Funding Request1. Has this project received PSRC funds previously?

No2. If yes, please provide the project's PSRC TIP ID

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N/A

Phase Year Alternate Year AmountPE 2018 2019 $58,900.00ROW 2018 2019 $1,198,025.00

Total Request: $1,256,925.00

Total Estimated Project Cost and SchedulePE

Funding Source Secured/Unsecured AmountOther State Secured $525,100.00TAP Unsecured $58,900.00

$584,000.00Expected year of completion for this phase: 2018

ROW

Funding Source Secured/Unsecured AmountTIB Unsecured $186,975.00TAP Unsecured $1,198,025.00

$1,385,000.00Expected year of completion for this phase: 2018

Construction

Funding Source Secured/Unsecured AmountTIB Unsecured $6,200,000.00Local Secured $1,232,140.00

$7,432,140.00Expected year of completion for this phase: 2019

Summary1. Estimated project completion date

12/20192. Total project cost

$9,401,140.00

Funding Documentation1. Documents

2017-06-19_-_WSDOT_ltr_-_Juanita_Dr._Ped_and_bike_improvements.pdf, Pages_from_17-07_Projects.pdf

2. 2. Please describe the secure or reasonably expected funds identified in thesupporting documentation. For funds that are reasonably expected, an explanationof procedural steps with milestone dates for completion which will be taken tosecure the funds for the project or program should also be included.$525,100 of WSDOT Ped / Bike Program funds: Obligation paperwork has been submitted,reviewed and approved by WSDOT Staff. Awaiting obligation of funds.

Project Readiness: PE1. Are you requesting funds for ONLY a planning study or preliminary engineering?

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No2. Is preliminary engineering complete?

No3. What was the date of completion (month and year)?

N/A4. Have preliminary plans been submitted to WSDOT for approval?

No5. Are there any other PE/Design milestones associated with the project? Please

identify and provide dates of completion. You may also use this space to explainany dates above.N/A

6. When are preliminary plans expected to be complete and approved by WSDOT(month and year)?10/2018

Project Readiness: NEPA1. What is the current or anticipated level of environmental documentation under

the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for this project?Categorical Exclusion (CE)

2. Has the NEPA documentation been approved?No

3. Please provide the date of NEPA approval, or the anticipated date of completion(month and year).3/2018

Project Readiness: Right of Way1. Will Right of Way be required for this project?

Yes2. How many parcels do you need?

43. What is the zoning in the project area?

Neighborhood Business / Residential4. Discuss the extent to which your schedule reflects the possibility of

condemnation and the actions needed to pursue this.A condemnation ordinance will be brought to Council for approval in the Spring of 2018. Thiswill allow 6 months for condemnation of property to obtain stipulated possession and use ofthe property if necessary. All efforts will be made to obtain possession and use of theproperty or reach agreement through negotiations with property owners using administrativesettlements to avoid costly condemnation proceedings and attorney fees. The City's intent isto advertise the project in late fall 2018 or early winter 2019 in advance of the 2019construction season. If additional time is needed to secure property rights, the schedule willbe extended accordingly.

5. Does your agency have experience in conducting right of way acquisitions ofsimilar size and complexity?Yes

6. If not, when do you expect a consultant to be selected, under contract, andready to start (month and year)?N/A

7. In the box below, please identify all relevant right of way milestones, includingthe current status and estimated completion date of each.True cost estimate of ROW - 3/2018No relocation required.Condemnation Ordinance - 4/2018Acquisition of property - 8/2018ROW Certification - 9/2018

Project Readiness: Construction1. Are funds being requested for construction?

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No2. Do you have an engineer's estimate?

N/A3. Engineers estimate document

N/A4. Identify the environmental permits needed for the project and when they are

scheduled to be acquired.N/A

5. Are Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) approved?N/A

6. Please provide the date of approval, or the date when PS&E is scheduled to besubmitted for approval (month and year).N/A

7. When is the project scheduled to go to ad (month and year)?N/A

Other Considerations1. Describe any additional aspects of your project not requested in the evaluation

criteria that could be relevant to the final project recommendation and decision-making process.The City is passionate about transforming Juanita Drive corridor into a safe multi modalcorridor for all users and is committed to its Target Zero goal of achieving zero pedestrian andbicycle fatalities and serious injuries by 2025 through project improvements such as saferwalkways and bicycle routes, education and enforcement. The continuity of non-motorizedaccess is impaired along the Juanita Drive corridor in Kenmore, and safety counter measuresare desperately needed. This project is so important to the City and its residents that theyhave taken on debt to accelerate the implementation of this safety project through a voterapproved public bond measure. The corridor is heavily used by bicycles, both local andcommuter alike. Up to 250 bicycles and 15,000 vehicles use this corridor daily. Over the past3 years, there have been 34 reported accidents within the project limits, of which 5 involved apedestrian or cyclist including 1 pedestrian fatality in 2014. Without the support of state andfederal resources, this project will not be realized. The City would like to thank PSRC inadvance for its development and implementation of the Transportation Alternatives Programand for consideration of the City of Kenmore's Juanita Drive Complete Streets project with thislatest call for projects.

2. Describe the public review process for the project and actions taken to involvestakeholders in the project's development.Over the past 10 years, the development of the Juanita project has undergone extensivepublic review process. Initial public meetings with residents and stakeholders along thecorridor were held in 2007 during the pre-design phase. Two public meetings hosted duringthe study process were broken into two sessions. The first session was an integratedstakeholder meeting. Stakeholders were invited to meet together with the project team andKenmore staff involved in the study. Stake-holders who were invited to participate includedthe following: Arrowhead Neighborhood Association, Arrowhead Elementary School, BastyrUniversity, Cascade Bicycle Club, City of Kirkland, Friends of Autumn, Inglewood Golf Course,Inglewood Neighborhood Association, King County Roads, King County Metro Transit,Northshore School District, Washington State Parks and Washington State Department ofTransportation. The stakeholder session was followed by a second session to whichcommunity members living in the area of the corridor were invited. Both sessions,stakeholder and community, included a presentation by the project team and time forquestions to be answered.

In 2015-16, the City developed its bond measure to accelerate transportation and parksprojects in the City. Several public workshops, online surveys and interactive maps, publicmeetings, two statistically valid telephone surveys were conducted with the voters to solicitinput on transportation and park projects to include in the bond measure. After the processwas completed, the Juanita Drive project was one of the two multi-modal transportationprojects to be included for funding in the City bond measure. The bond measure wasapproved by voters in November 2016 with over 60% support.

The design phase of the project began in March 2017. Two public open house meetings arescheduled for late fall 2017 and mid 2018.

3. Final documentsWalkwaysWaterways_Fact_Sheet_08-04-16_final.pdf

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FACT SHEET

This FACT SHEET was prepared by the City of Kenmore, 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028For more informa on about the Walkways & Waterways proposed bond measure, visit www.kenmorewa.gov/walkwaysandwaterways or contact:Leslie Harris, Community Rela ons Manager, at 425-398-8900 or lharris@kenmorewa.gov.

If approved, what would the cost of the levy be for a Kenmore homeowner?If approved, the bond measure would raise about $1.2M each year beginning in 2017 for the life me of the bonds. The es mated annual cost would be $140.16 for a home valued at $438,000. Because the City’s annual debt payment is expected to remain constant, the rate will fl uctuate as property values change. The impact will be diff erent for each homeowner based on the assessed value of the home.

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Walkways & Waterways Property Tax Levy Impact of 32 cents per $1,000 of Assessed Value

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For more informa on, visit:www.kenmorewa.gov/walkwaysandwaterways

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What is Walkways & Waterways?The Walkways & Waterways proposed bond measure is the result of the City’s “Imagine Kenmore” public outreach ini a ve. This ini a ve began last summer and included a number of public mee ngs, online interac ve methods, and other outreach to solicit public input on priori es for pedestrian and cyclist safety and park improvements.

Through this community engagement process, Kenmore residents confi rmed that sidewalks and bike lanes on major roads like Juanita Drive and connec ng residents with the City’s public waterfront are top priori es. The Walkways & Waterways project list depicted on page 3 refl ects these results.

Pedestrian and bicyclist safety is a City priority. The City is commi ed to its Target Zero goal of achieving zero pedestrian and bicyclist fatali es and serious injuries by 2025 through project improvements such as safer walkways and bicycle routes, educa on and enforcement.

Improving public access to Kenmore’s waterfront is also a priority. The City has over seven miles of shoreline on Lake Washington and the Sammamish River but limited opportuni es for public access. Kenmore residents’ have expressed their desire to connect to the waterfront over the years.

The bond measure would raise $19.75 million to be repaid over a period of 20 years from the date of each bond series to fi nance 1) new sidewalks and bike lanes on Juanita Drive and 68th Ave NE and 2) public waterfront improvements at Log Boom Park, Rhododendron Park, and Squire’s Landing Park.

Proposi on 1: Bond for Walkways & Waterways Improvements Ballot Measure Fact Sheet

CITY OF KENMORE PROPOSITION NO. 1GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

WALKWAYS & WATERWAYS IMPROVEMENTSThe City Council of the City of Kenmore adopted Ordinance 16-0422 concerning a proposi on for sidewalks, bike lanes and waterfront access improvements. If approved, this proposi on authorizes the City to fund new sidewalks and pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along arterials, including Juanita Drive and 68th Avenue; construct, acquire, and improve waterfront access, viewpoints, walkways, facili es, open spaces, and natural habitats at City parks, including Log Boom, Rhododendron, and Squire’s Landing; issue up to $19,750,000 of general obliga on bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, as provided in Ordinance 16-0422.

SHOULD THIS PROPOSITION BE APPROVED: YES NO

www.kenmorewa.gov/walkwaysandwaterways

Conceptual Rendering of 68th Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Project

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Log Boom Park Waterfront Access and Viewing Improve public access to Lake Washington including beach expansion, new trails and viewpoints, picnic areas, waterfront pavilion, environmental shoreline and wetland enhancements, and boa ng facili es.

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Rhododendron Park Waterfront and Natural Open Space AccessImprove public access to the Sammamish River by construc ng a new trail and boardwalk to connect the exis ng playfi eld through the natural open space to the riverfront and future dock. The project will also include improving the access drive and parking near the river, as well as environmental enhancements to the shoreline and wetlands.

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Squire’s Landing Park Waterfront and Natural Open Space Access Improve public water access to the Sammamish River. Improvements will include new boardwalks, trails, and viewpoints, as well as natural open space and other environmental enhancements. The project will add new boa ng facili es including docks, ramps, and staging areas for hand powered watercra ; parking; and a restroom.

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1 68th Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety New sidewalk and bike lanes on 68th Avenue connec ng downtown Kenmore at 182nd Street to the northern city limit (where 62nd Avenue intersects with 61st Place). This project will link with the recently funded Safe Routes to School sidewalks near Kenmore Junior High.

2 Juanita Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety New sidewalk and bike lanes on Juanita Drive from the Kirkland city limit north to 170th Street/Simonds Road. The new sidewalks will be on the east side of Juanita Drive. Other improvements include road widening at certain segments, including the curve at 155th Place, and adding or extending selected le turn lanes. Juanita Drive is a corridor of regional signifi cance and should compete well for State and Federal grant funds. The $5 million in the proposed bond measure for Juanita Drive will serve as a local match for the grant funding, which increases likelihood of receiving grants for the project.

What projects will the Walkways & Waterways bond measure fund? If approved, Proposi on 1 would fund the following projects to be constructed over the next seven years:

Walkways and Waterways Package Cost Estimates*68th Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety $5,100,000

Juanita Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Match** $5,000,000

Log Boom Park Waterfront Access and Viewing $3,200,000

Rhododendron Park Waterfront and Natural Open Space Access $800,000

Squire's Landing Park Waterfront and Natural Open Space Access $5,150,000

Bond Issuance Cost (2.6%)*** $500,000Total $19,750,000*Planning-level estimates only.**Assumes state and federal grants to supplement the $5 million.***Estimated. Assumes bonds will be issued in multiple series.

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