Currently there is a significant gap in the sidewalk along the west side of SR 548 (Peace Portal Drive) in the south portion of downtown Blaine and there are no ADA-compliant flashing crosswalks supporting safe walk routes between residential neighborhoods and the Blaine Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. WTA transit stops for Route 75 are provided on both sides of many streets along the route through downtown Blaine but are not supported by ADA-compliant flashing crosswalks to help transit riders get across the street in a safe and comfortable manner.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Blaine's Blaine Multimodal Improvements
C-W-837(001)-1
C-W-837(001)-1
Blaine Multimodal Improvements
Multiple Locations
FY 2027 Complete Streets Program
Current Phase : Application
Total TIB Funding : $475,000
County: Whatcom | Legislative District: 42 | Project Length: 0.25 | TIB Engineer: Chris Langhoff | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | BLAINE |
| Funding Year | 2027 |
| Program | CSP |
| Current Phase | Application |
| Legislative District | 42 |
| Congressional District | 2 |
| Federal Route Number | 0548 |
| Project Length | 0.25 mi. |
| ADT | 1,200 |
| Functional Class | Collector |
| Type of Work | Pedestrian |
| Project Contact | Harpiar Ghandi |
| Contact Email | hgandhi@cityofblaine.com |
| TIB Engineer | Chris Langhoff |
| 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 | 05/15/2026 | |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 06/01/2026 | |
| Construction Approval | 06/25/2026 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 113,849 | 151,000 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 113,849 | 151,000 |
| Construction Engineering | 33,175 | 44,000 |
| Construction Contract | 327,976 | 435,000 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 361,151 | 479,000 |
| Total TIB Funding | 475,000 | 630,000 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| BLAINE | 155,000 | 24.6% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 155,000 | 24.6% |
Project Description
This project will eliminate the sidewalk gap along SR 548 Peace Portal Drive and will install five flashing crosswalks at five intersections surrounding the central campus for all Blaine schools.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Currently, a continuous 8-foot-wide sidewalk exists along the west side of SR 548 through downtown Blaine but terminates near a mid-block crossing half a block south of Clark Street. A narrow and worn gravel strip exists on the west side of SR 548, which is evidence that people have a desire to walk, bike, or roll along this side of the street. This project will construct 161 linear feet of ADA-compliant 8-foot-wide concrete sidewalk to fill this sidewalk gap and will upgrade the ADA ramps at the mid-block crossing to complete the continuous walking and rolling route along and across SR 548 in downtown Blaine.
Project Pictures
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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