Richland City Councils vision of central Richland is as a vibrant, mixed use downtown that leverages its proximity to the Columbia River shore to create a unique, diverse economic engine. The Council has taken numerous steps to activate this vision by updating its zoning code, selling several City-owned parcels to developers, acquired and improved collectively owned parking lots that support small businesses, and invested in a downtown park, John Dam Plaza, making it an active event center. The character of George Washington Way and Jadwin Avenue, large arterial streets bisecting central Richland, present challenges to realizing the communitys goals as neither one includes bicycle lanes or is comfortable to cross as a pedestrian. In 2020, the Council completed the Downtown Connectivity Study to address these challenges. Council, by Resolution No. 98-20, committed to modifications to George Washington Way and Jadwin Avenue that will set the stage for the next generation of public and private investments needed to create a vibrant central City.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Richland's Downtown Connectivity Improvements
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8-4-171(020)-1
Downtown Connectivity Improvements
George Washington Way and Jadwin Avenue from Bradley Blvd to Torbett St
FY 2024 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $3,500,000
County: Benton | Legislative District: 8 | Project Length: 1.30 | TIB Engineer: Jonathan Heusman | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | RICHLAND |
| Funding Year | 2024 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 8 |
| Congressional District | 4 |
| Federal Route Number | 3475 |
| Project Length | 1.30 mi. |
| ADT | 41,700 |
| Functional Class | Principal |
| Type of Work | Safety |
| Project Contact | Carlo DAlessandro |
| Contact Email | cdalessandro@ci.richland.wa.us |
| TIB Engineer | Jonathan Heusman |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | Section 106 |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 12/02/2022 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2027 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 02/28/2023 | 02/15/2023 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 10/31/2024 | |
| Construction Approval | 01/01/2025 | |
| Project Closeout | 11/30/2026 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 100,000 | 800,000 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 231,600 |
| Total Design | 100,000 | 1,031,600 |
| Construction Engineering | 150,000 | 579,000 |
| Construction Contract | 3,250,000 | 15,171,000 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 3,400,000 | 15,750,000 |
| Total TIB Funding | 3,500,000 | 16,781,600 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| RICHLAND | 9,750,000 | 58.1% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| STP-TAP | 500,000 | 3.8% |
| Benton County Rural County Capital Fund | 2,000,000 | 15.1% |
| City of Richland or Grant Funds | 1,031,600 | 7.8% |
| Total Local Funding | 13,281,600 | 0.0% |
Project Description
The project will reconfigure George Washington Way and Jadwin Avenue to a one-way couplet. George Washington Way will have three through lanes northbound and Jadwin Avenue will have three through lanes southbound. A section of Symons Ave to connect George Washington Way to Jadwin Ave will also be converted to one-way.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Improves safety;
- Relieves congestion
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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