The Everson Elementary School currently has no sidewalks along SR 544 going to the northeast of the school on that side of the road, and only intermittent sidewalks on the east side of SR 544. There is not a consistent linear path for pedestrians and students to the safely travel to the elementary school from other parts of town.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Everson's SR 544 Sidewalk
C-W-838(001)-1
C-W-838(001)-1
SR 544 Sidewalk
Portions of Meade Ave and Nolte Rd
FY 2026 Complete Streets Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $564,867
County: Whatcom | Legislative District: 42 | Project Length: 0.00 | TIB Engineer: Chris Langhoff | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | EVERSON |
| Funding Year | 2026 |
| Program | CSP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 42 |
| Congressional District | 2 |
| Federal Route Number | 0544 |
| Project Length | 0.00 mi. |
| ADT | 0 |
| Functional Class | Collector |
| Type of Work | Pedestrian |
| Project Contact | Dave Schoonover |
| Contact Email | dschoonover@thecityofeverson.com |
| TIB Engineer | Chris Langhoff |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | Section 106 |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/22/2024 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 01/01/2026 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 01/01/2025 | 12/16/2024 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 06/01/2025 | |
| Construction Approval | 07/01/2025 | |
| Project Closeout | 11/30/2025 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 59,800 | 325,000 |
| Construction Contract | 505,067 | 2,744,938 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 564,867 | 3,069,938 |
| Total TIB Funding | 564,867 | 3,069,938 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| EVERSON | 29,730 | 1.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Safe Routes to School | 384,090 | 12.5% |
| Federal TA Funding | 1,638,609 | 53.4% |
| Federal Carbon Reduction Program | 452,642 | 14.7% |
| Total Local Funding | 2,505,071 | 81.6% |
Project Description
The project provides 8.0 wide sidewalks connecting downtown Everson with Everson Elementary School. Elementary Students and other pedestrians will be provided with safe and ADA compliant facilities.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- The project will construct new 8.0 wide sidewalks with ADA compliant ramps that will provide critical pedestrian access to Everson Elementary School. The most direct route between the Elementary School and the Everson City Center is along SR 544, which currently has narrow shoulders with no connected sections of sidewalk.
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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