The 2017 Cheney Comprehensive Plan and associated 2016 Transportation Plan confirmed LOS D as the (now past) current condition at N. 6th Street / Betz Road with an average 1-collision per year. Plans forecasted the intersection would reach a failing, LOS F conditions by year 2022 with increasing delay through year 2040 (worsening failed LOS). Predicted land use growth was achieved thus, poor LOS is confirmed as the outcome (see included study), a community mobility concern. Updated 2019 to 2021 WSDOT collision histories indicate 4-collisions, now an average of 1.3-collisions per year. Frequency are increasing and are high for a community the size of Cheney. The intersection is in-route to Betz Elementary and Cheney High School, located south, and Cheney Middle School, located west also providing two approaches to/from Eastern Washington University. As such, there is high student-related vehicle, pedestrian, bike, and bus activity occurring at the junction. A point of emphasis is high pedestrian/bike activity at the intersection with crossing of both roads. The intersection is pivotal to the operation of Spokane Transit Authority as routes 66 (EWU), 67 (Swoop Loop), and 68 (Cheney Loop) operate through the junction 1, 2, and 7 in terms of boarding densities per the 2020 STA Performance Report. Route performance is already a point of STA emphasis given high ridership, but especially as STA also plans a high capacity route through the intersection in the near future.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Cheney's N 6th Street Roundabout
8-3-168(016)-1
8-3-168(016)-1
N 6th Street Roundabout
Betz Road
FY 2024 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Construction
Total TIB Funding : $777,157
County: Spokane | Legislative District: 6 | Project Length: 0.07 | TIB Engineer: Andrew Beagle | Last Payment Date: 01/13/2026
Project Information
| Lead Agency | CHENEY |
| Funding Year | 2024 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Construction |
| Legislative District | 6 |
| Congressional District | 5 |
| Federal Route Number | 7681 |
| Project Length | 0.07 mi. |
| ADT | 14,000 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Safety |
| Project Contact | Todd Ableman |
| Contact Email | tableman@cityofcheney.org |
| TIB Engineer | Andrew Beagle |
| Last Payment Date | 01/13/2026 |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | Not Required |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 12/02/2022 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2027 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 02/01/2023 | 02/13/2023 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 01/15/2026 | 02/02/2026 |
| Construction Approval | 02/15/2026 | 04/22/2026 |
| 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 | 97,956 | 118,006 |
| Right of Way | 4,500 | 0 |
| Total Design | 102,456 | 118,006 |
| Construction Engineering | 97,956 | 81,265 |
| Construction Contract | 766,442 | 664,238 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 864,398 | 745,503 |
| Funding Surplus | - 189,697 | |
| Total TIB Funding | 777,157 | 863,509 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| CHENEY | 86,352 | 10.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 86,352 | 10.0% |
Project Description
Construct a single-lane roundabout with pedestrian refuges, bike ramps with widen sidewalk, and an additional LED street light at northwest corner. Pavement grind and overlay.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Improves safety;
- Improves vehicle and pedestrian access;
- Increases access control;
- Removes ADA barriers
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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