S Yakima Ave is a two lane principal arterial running north-south connecting downtown to city limits. The project is located in Tacomas Communities of Low-Moderate Opportunity, which is based on income, health, race, and social disparities. The neighborhood is primarily African American, Native American, and Native Hawaiian. Sidewalk exists on the west side of S Yakima Ave however, there is an approximate 108 ft gap in the existing sidewalk on the east side, which is immediately next to a Pierce Transit Stop (3,324 boardings/year) that serves IDEA High School. IDEA HS (42% low-income students) is located one block east of Yakima Ave-S 68th St. Bus service is only provided to McKinney Vento and Special Needs Students. Other students receive an ORCA pass. North of the missing sidewalks, a driveway approach has a severe cross-slope and the S Yakima Ave-S 68th St intersection does not have ramps on all corners making it difficult to access the bus stops on either side of S Yakima Ave.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Tacoma's S Yakima Avenue Sidewalk
P-P-128(P07)-1
P-P-128(P07)-1
S Yakima Avenue Sidewalk
S 67th St to S 70th St
FY 2023 Sidewalk Program
Current Phase : Audit
Total TIB Funding : $268,983
County: Pierce | Legislative District: 29 | Project Length: 0.04 | TIB Engineer: Greg Armstrong | Last Payment Date: 11/14/2024
Project Information
| Lead Agency | TACOMA |
| Funding Year | 2023 |
| Program | SP |
| Current Phase | Audit |
| Legislative District | 29 |
| Congressional District | 6 |
| Federal Route Number | 3011 |
| Project Length | 0.04 mi. |
| ADT | 12,983 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Pedestrian |
| Project Contact | Munyao, Veronicah |
| Contact Email | VMunyao@cityoftacoma.org |
| TIB Engineer | Greg Armstrong |
| Last Payment Date | 11/14/2024 |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | IDP |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/19/2021 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2024 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | 04/06/2023 | |
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 02/01/2022 | 12/08/2021 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 04/10/2023 | 04/06/2023 |
| Construction Approval | 07/19/2023 | 07/19/2023 |
| Project Closeout | 10/31/2024 | 11/05/2024 |
| Audit Date | 11/14/2024 | |
| Withdrawn Date |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 | 12,684 | 94,619 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 12,684 | 94,619 |
| Construction Engineering | 12,684 | 101,078 |
| Construction Contract | 194,489 | 280,367 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 207,173 | 381,445 |
| Funding Increase | 49,126 | |
| Total TIB Funding | 268,983 | 476,064 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| TACOMA | 207,081 | 43.5% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 207,081 | 43.5% |
Project Description
The project on S Yakima Avenue will provide a sidewalk, ADA accessible walking route with compliant curb ramps and a safe crossing of Yakima Avenue will improve safety and tranist access. Other work includes curb bulbs and rectangular rapid flashing beacons to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Improves pedestrian safety;
- Removes ADA barriers
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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