The City of Airway Heights has a great need to increase access to transit and multimodal facilities in low-income areas of the City. Residents in the northwest portion of the City are located within an Opportunity Zone, as designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Multiple housing developments within 1 mile of 6th Avenue are reserved for 30% to 80% of Median Household Income. Due to the significant congestions on US 2, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) developed the Westplains Sub-Area Study and developed strategies to reduce congestion. US 2 has limited right of way and in addition to congestion, has high traffic collision rates. US Highway 2 is a barrier to many resources within Airway Heights, with congestion impacting most primary services within the region including public transportation, school bus transportation, and emergency services.19% of citizens live in poverty (2020 Census) and 40% fall below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Airway Heights's 6th Avenue
8-3-893(007)-1
8-3-893(007)-1
6th Avenue
Craig Rd to Russell St
FY 2025 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Construction
Total TIB Funding : $552,335
County: Spokane | Legislative District: 6 | Project Length: 1.00 | TIB Engineer: Andrew Beagle | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | AIRWAY HEIGHTS |
| Funding Year | 2025 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Construction |
| Legislative District | 6 |
| Congressional District | 5 |
| Federal Route Number | 3767 |
| Project Length | 1.00 mi. |
| ADT | 10,620 |
| Functional Class | Collector |
| Type of Work | New Location |
| Project Contact | Heather Trautman |
| Contact Email | htrautman@cawh.org |
| TIB Engineer | Andrew Beagle |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | Section 106 |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 12/01/2023 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 01/01/2025 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | 03/26/2024 | |
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 01/01/2024 | 02/19/2024 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 |
| Construction Approval | 10/25/2024 | 09/23/2024 |
| Project Closeout | 12/25/2025 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 0 | 0 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 0 | 0 |
| Construction Engineering | 0 | 628,500 |
| Construction Contract | 754,341 | 3,746,420 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 177,000 |
| Total Construction | 754,341 | 4,551,920 |
| Funding Surplus | - 202,006 | |
| Total TIB Funding | 552,335 | 4,551,920 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| AIRWAY HEIGHTS | 1 | 0.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| CHAS | 420,420 | 9.2% |
| STA | 1,267,500 | 27.8% |
| FMSIB | 2,311,664 | 50.8% |
| Total Local Funding | 3,999,585 | 87.8% |
Project Description
In partnership with Spokane Transit Authority (STA), this project constructs partial street multimodal improvements for a mile of 6th Ave, from Craig Rd to Russell St. Roadway improvements, filling missing sidewalks, adding a multi-use lane, adding transit stops (STA 63) enables access to transit and addresses the gaps for access to employment, school (Sunset Elementary), personal and emergency services. The project includes the full street section from Craig Rd to S Ketchum Dr followed by revamping to Russell St with maintaining the two-lane roadway a 10-foot shared-use path from Craig Rd to Russell St and sidewalk infill (missing segments) boulevard islands for select segments STA stops both in directions. Roundabouts at Aspen St and Lawson St are being considered as safety and mobility countermeasures. By improving access and relieving congestion, the City can provide an alternative, multimodal travel route for the City and two tribal properties.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Project will create a grid pattern, and alter transit routing to increase service reliability and area served in a low-income demographic. Additionally first/last mulimodal trips to transit are accomodated by active transportation facilities and speed management on the corridor. Improvements would reduce emergency response times and reduce congestion on US2, diverting local trips from the state highway.
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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