Fair Avenue serves as a major north-south connection for residents traveling from Downtown Yakima to the commercial centers in the southern portion of the City. Fair Avenue helps support vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the Central Washington State Fair (CWSF), a regional event attracting over 300k attendees annually. Sidewalk facilities exist along the frontage of State Fair Park on the east side of the street. However, a significant amount of pedestrian traffic is generated on the west side of Fair Avenue by patrons attending the CWSF and numerous other events held at State Fair Park.
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TIB Project Information
City of Yakima's Fair Avenue Multimodal Improvements
C-E-180(004)-1
C-E-180(004)-1
Fair Avenue Multimodal Improvements
E Nob Hill Blvd to Pacific Ave
FY 2027 Complete Streets Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $1,200,000
County: Yakima | Legislative District: 14 | Project Length: 0.50 | TIB Engineer: Jonathan Heusman | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | YAKIMA |
| Funding Year | 2027 |
| Program | CSP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 14 |
| Congressional District | 4 |
| Federal Route Number | 4611 |
| Project Length | 0.50 mi. |
| ADT | 9,081 |
| Functional Class | Collector |
| Type of Work | Pedestrian |
| Project Contact | Robert Washabaugh |
| Contact Email | robert.washabaugh@yakimawa.gov |
| TIB Engineer | Jonathan Heusman |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | CRA |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/21/2025 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2028 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 04/10/2026 | 04/23/2026 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 01/01/2027 | |
| Construction Approval | 03/01/2027 | |
| Project Closeout | 08/01/2027 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 138,320 | 172,900 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 138,320 | 172,900 |
| Construction Engineering | 138,320 | 172,900 |
| Construction Contract | 923,360 | 1,154,200 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 1,061,680 | 1,327,100 |
| Total TIB Funding | 1,200,000 | 1,500,000 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| YAKIMA | 300,000 | 20.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 300,000 | 20.0% |
Project Description
Construct curb, gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage along the west side of Fair Avenue. Construct pedestrian crossing improvements (bulb-out and RRFB) at Fair/Arlington intx.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Construction of sidewalk and crossing improvements serving the west side of Fair Avenue will improve accessibility to several vital pedestrian generators, including State Fair Park, Adams Elementary School, Washington Middle School, MLK Jr Park Aquatic Center, Southeast Community Center, Kiwanis Park, and other commercial/industrial generators. The existing roadway geometry and right-of-way width will be considered during design to determine if bike lanes are feasible. This project will provide functional pedestrian accessibility and greatly improve the aesthetics in this area. Access to existing bus stops serving Yakima Transits Fair Ave/N 4th Street loop will be considered during design.
Project Pictures
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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