City of Gig Harbor
Stinson Avenue
Harborview Intersection Improvements
TIB Award Amount
$816,000
Region: Puget Sound   |   Legislative District: 26   |   Length: 0.10 mi. FY 2021 Urban Arterial Program (UAP)

Existing Conditions

Residents expressed concerns regarding traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at the intersection during the development of the City Transportation Element. Existing LOS is F for northbound PM peak hour traffic on Stinson Ave which causes queuing and gridlock backing up to the intersection of Rosedale Street and Stinson Avenue. to the south. Stinson Avenue and Harborview Drive are both Urban Minor Arterials and the intersection is the Gateway to the City’s Historic Waterfront. Harborview Drive and Stinson Avenue are both key commute routes in the AM and PM peak hours. Harborview Drive is a key circulation route for residents and tourist off-peak. Harborview Drive is also T-4 Truck Route serving the City’s working waterfront. Public involvement for the project included an open house where the majority of attendees ranked improving pedestrian efficiency and safety and vehicle efficiency and safety as the two top priorities for the project. The public identified the current partial stop sign control and channelization as confusing and hazardous.

Project Funding

  TIB Funds Local Funds Total Costs
Design 0 0 0
Right of Way 0 0 0
Construction 816,000 224,000 1,040,000
Project Totals $816,000 $224,000 $1,040,000

Local Match

TIB Participation Local Match Minimum Local Match
78.5% 21.5% 20%

Summary of Improvements

  • Improves safety;
  • Improves pedestrian safety;
  • Improves mobility;
  • Relieves congestion;
  • Removes ADA barriers

Description of Improvements

A corridor study was completed to evaluate improvement alternatives that would correct the problem identified at the intersection. Additional public input was obtained, and a realigned signalized intersection was selected as the preferred alternative. The realignment and traffic will resolve the current confusion of vehicle right of way, provide protected ADA accessible crosswalks on all approaches, resolve driveway conflicts at two residential driveways, and improve access to Eddon Boat Park. The signal will operate at LOS B through 2030 and beyond. The channelization will support trucks and busses that use Harborview Drive. The signal will be fully actuated and capable of variable time of day plans to address commute peak and off-peak traffic patterns. The intersection will include illumination consistent with the City’s illumination standards. Traffic signal display equipment will be designed to be consistent with the City’s Historic Waterfront.