Several accidents have occurred in recent years along Grandview Drive between 35th Street and 37th Street including a fatality and several serious injuries. The primary cause of these accidents has been vehicle speeds and limited sight distances. Vehicle speeds often exceed the posted speed limit of 30 mph in this curve with an 85% speed near 40 mph. Grandview Drive has a curve along this stretch between 37th and 35th Streets which creates limited sight distances, especially with vehicles travelling over the 30 mph speed limit. Grandview is a busy collector arterial which serves a primary school to the north (at 29th and GV) and Curtis Jr High school to the south (3800 block). Access out of the Jr High School is limited to right out, which creates a demand for U-turns in the area of 36th Street. I addition 36th Street is a skewed intersection that has also adds to the sight distance issues and has contributed to many accidents over the years. Sidewalks exist along the route, however they do not meet current ADA standards.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of University Place's Grandview Avenue Roundabout
8-1-203(006)-1
8-1-203(006)-1
Grandview Avenue Roundabout
36th St
FY 2025 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $664,480
County: Pierce | Legislative District: 28 | Project Length: 0.25 | TIB Engineer: Greg Armstrong | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | UNIVERSITY PLACE |
| Funding Year | 2025 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 28 |
| Congressional District | 10 |
| Federal Route Number | 2857 |
| Project Length | 0.25 mi. |
| ADT | 7,266 |
| Functional Class | Collector |
| Type of Work | Traffic Control |
| Project Contact | Kyle Mauren |
| Contact Email | KMauren@cityofup.com |
| TIB Engineer | Greg Armstrong |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | CRA |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 12/01/2023 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2028 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 01/15/2024 | 12/20/2023 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 01/15/2025 | |
| Construction Approval | 02/10/2025 | |
| Project Closeout | 12/30/2025 | |
| Audit Date | ||
| Withdrawn Date |
Project Funding
| TIB Funds | Project Costs | |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design Study | 0 | 0 |
| Total Predesign | 0 | 0 |
| Special Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design | 96,800 | 121,000 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 96,800 | 121,000 |
| Construction Engineering | 56,000 | 70,000 |
| Construction Contract | 511,680 | 639,600 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 567,680 | 709,600 |
| Total TIB Funding | 664,480 | 830,600 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY PLACE | 166,120 | 20.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 166,120 | 20.0% |
Project Description
The project will install a roundabout Grandview Ave and 36th Street and adds sidewalks and ADA ramps will be improved to meet current ADA standards.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Improves pedestrian safety;
- Relieves congestion
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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