80th Avenue NE is an arterial street with a posted speed of 35mph carrying over 6,500 vehicles per day. This roadway is frequently traveled by Snohomish County commuters traveling to/from SR522. There is no street grid in this area, and all sides streets dead-end onto 80th Ave NE, requiring residents to walk and bike along 80th Ave NE to access school bus stops, bus transit on SR522 and recreational facilities like the Burke Gilman Trail. There are large gaps in sidewalk requiring pedestrians to walk along narrow paved shoulder and ditch sections, against vehicle and bike traffic. There are multiple school bus stops within the project limits where kids frequently cross 80th Ave NE to access their bus stops. Bike lanes along the corridor are substandard and do not have adequate pavement markings and visibility to motorists. Southbound bicycles are often observed crossing 80th Ave NE, traveling against the flow of traffic, to access the SR522 signalized crossing to the Burke Gilman Trail.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Kenmore's 80th Avenue NE
8-1-206(004)-1
8-1-206(004)-1
80th Avenue NE
NE Bothell Way(SR 522) to NE 185th St
FY 2027 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Bid Authorization
Total TIB Funding : $2,170,000
County: King | Legislative District: 1 | Project Length: 0.45 | TIB Engineer: Greg Armstrong | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | KENMORE |
| Funding Year | 2027 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Bid Authorization |
| Legislative District | 1 |
| Congressional District | 1 |
| Federal Route Number | 2425 |
| Project Length | 0.45 mi. |
| ADT | 8,000 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Resurfacing |
| Project Contact | Kent Vaughan |
| Contact Email | kvaughan@kenmorewa.gov |
| TIB Engineer | Greg Armstrong |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | CRA |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/21/2025 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 01/01/2027 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | 07/23/2025 | |
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 01/13/2026 | 01/14/2026 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 04/06/2026 | 04/02/2026 |
| Construction Approval | 05/21/2026 | |
| Project Closeout | 12/31/2026 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 0 | 0 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 0 | 0 |
| Construction Engineering | 292,982 | 514,050 |
| Construction Contract | 1,877,018 | 3,293,316 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 2,170,000 | 3,807,366 |
| Total TIB Funding | 2,170,000 | 3,807,366 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| KENMORE | 14,730 | 0.4% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| WSDOT Ped Bike Program | 1,622,636 | 42.6% |
| Total Local Funding | 1,637,366 | 43.0% |
Project Description
The following solutions are being proposed with this projectIn-fill sidewalk improvements to provide continuous sidewalk on both sides of the streetBuffered / protected bike lanesMarked Crosswalks w/ Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) with pedestrian scale lighting at school bus stop locations near NE 177th, 179th and 182nd StreetsPosted Speed Reduction from 35 to 30 MPH and traffic calming measures including chicane islands to slow motor vehicle trafficCurb extensions/bulb-outs with reduced curb radii and improved ADA ramps to provide meet ADA guidelines and to enhanced pedestrian access / visibility and lessened crossing distances Green bike lane markings and bike box at SR522 allowing bicycles to jump queued vehicles and cross the highway safely to access the Burke Gilman Trail andAdditional signage and pedestrian lighting as needed to enhance visibility and awareness.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Improves pedestrian safety;
- Extends improvements;
- Improves vehicle and pedestrian access;
- Restores structural condition;
- Builds multimodal facilities
Project Pictures
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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