The two crossing improvement locations included in this project are included in Pierce Countys Safe Routes to School Plan, and were identified by the Puyallup School District as priority projects in their district which would expand the walk areas for two schools Brouillet Elementary School (Gem Heights Dr E at 94th Ave E) and Carson Elementary School (Gem Heights Dr E at 182nd St E). Brouillet has approximately 550 students and over 52% live within the designated walk area for the school. Carson has approximately 680 students and over 85% live within the designated walk area for the school.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
Pierce County's 2025 RRFB School Crossing
P-P-027(P09)-1
P-P-027(P09)-1
2025 RRFB School Crossing
Gem Height Dr @ 94th Ave E and 182nd St E and Ainsworth Ave S @ Garfield St
FY 2025 Active Transportation Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $619,840
County: Pierce | Legislative District: 25 | Project Length: 100.00 | TIB Engineer: Greg Armstrong | Last Payment Date: 10/10/2024
Project Information
| Lead Agency | PIERCE COUNTY |
| Funding Year | 2025 |
| Program | ATP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 25 |
| Congressional District | 10 |
| Federal Route Number | 3035 |
| Project Length | 100.00 mi. |
| ADT | 12,300 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Pedestrian |
| Project Contact | Kerry Obermire |
| Contact Email | kerry.obermire@piercecountywa.gov |
| TIB Engineer | Greg Armstrong |
| Last Payment Date | 10/10/2024 |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | Not Required |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 12/01/2023 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2026 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 02/01/2024 | 01/19/2024 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 03/05/2025 | |
| Construction Approval | 04/30/2025 | |
| Project Closeout | 12/31/2025 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 106,817 | 142,000 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 106,817 | 142,000 |
| Construction Engineering | 64,691 | 86,000 |
| Construction Contract | 448,332 | 596,000 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 513,023 | 682,000 |
| Total TIB Funding | 619,840 | 824,000 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| PIERCE COUNTY | 204,160 | 24.8% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 204,160 | 24.8% |
Project Description
Increasing pedestrian visibility at the crosswalks will be accomplished by installing rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) systems at each of the two locations, as well as associated illumination. In the Brouillet Elementary school zone, Carson Elementary school zone and Washington High School zone. Gem Heights Drive 94th Ave E Gem Heights Drive 182nd St E Ainsworth Avenue S Garfield St D
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Improves pedestrian safety;
- Improves vehicle and pedestrian access;
- Removes ADA barriers
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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