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| Region: Puget Sound | Legislative District: 47 | Length: 0.12 mi. | FY 2021 Urban Arterial Program (UAP) |
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Existing Conditions2nd Street SE is a key east/west connection in downtown Auburn. It serves both the local community and regional transit riders. It provides access from existing and proposed high-density multi-family residential development located to the west, and single family neighborhoods to the east with commercial development along the corridor, including the Safeway grocery store. 2nd Street SE also provides a direct connection between the Auburn Way corridor and the Auburn Station parking garage, which provides 650 parking stalls for commuters utilizing regional transit including Sounder rail service. This corridor is also an existing transit route, with a pair of stops located within the project limits. The stops are currently served by King County Metro routes #181, #186, and #915. 2nd Street SE is being considered as the route for the future (2023) RapidRide I Line which will replace the existing route #180. This will significantly increase the number of transit vehicles and riders using 2nd Street SE. Completion of these improvement will connect A Street SE which is currently being reconstructed, and Auburn Way S which is currently scheduled for preservation work in 2020. Within the project limits the existing driving surface has failed, with a current pavement rating of 16/100. The existing sidewalk contains obstructions to non-motorized users, curb ramps are missing which present barriers to ADA access, and contain damaged panels which need to be replaced. The existing PSE poles are located within the clear zone for the roadway and lighting is provided by PSE lights located on these poles. The existing lights do not meet City standards, and do not provide adequate lighting along the corridor. |
Project Funding
| TIB Funds | Local Funds | Total Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | 69,000 | 46,000 | 115,000 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Construction | 521,253 | 347,502 | 868,755 |
| Project Totals | $590,253 | $393,502 | $983,755 |
Local Match
| TIB Participation | Local Match | Minimum Local Match |
|---|---|---|
| 60.0% | 40.0% | 20% |
Summary of Improvements
- Completes gap;
- Restores structural condition;
- Removes ADA barriers
Description of Improvements
The project scope includes the reconstruction of the pavement and improvements which will enhance access and safety for all roadway users, including relocation or removal of existing fixed objects, LED lighting upgrades, removal of barriers to non-motorized users, and ADA improvements. The existing utility poles (four) along the south side of 2nd Street SE are located within the clear zone for the roadway, and restrict non-motorized access. This creates possible safety issues for all road users. The poles are proposed to be either relocated to meet clear zone and pedestrian clearance standards, or, if this is not possible, removed and the aerial utilities relocated underground. 2nd Street SE is currently lit entirely from the south side of the street, with PSE lights located on the existing utility poles. These existing lights do not provide light levels and uniformity that meet current City standards, and are inefficient. With the relocation or removal of these utility poles with the project, the existing lighting will be replaced with new LED street lights meeting City standards. This will improve safety and comfort for all road users. Sidewalks are provided along both sides of 2nd Street SE within the project limits. However, the existing sidewalk along the south side of the street does not provide adequate clearance to meet TIB and ADA requirements for non-motorized facilities. The existing utility poles, which create these obstructions, are proposed to be either relocated or removed with the project. In addition, the existing pedestrian facilities do not meet ADA requirements: curb ramps are not currently provided at the intersection with B Street SE and the existing driveway aprons do not accommodate ADA users. The missing ramps will be constructed and the driveways replaced with the project. Existing sidewalk panels that have damage are also proposed to be replaced with the project. It should be noted that the ramps at the Auburn Way S and A Street SE intersections will be replaced as part of other projects the A Street SE ramps during 2019 and the Auburn Way S ramps during 2020.