Accessible pedestrian facilities in the Town of Wilkeson have improved incrementally in past years. Most sidewalks in Wilkeson have ADA-accessible curb ramps, but Railroad Avenue is an exception there is currently no complete ADA-accessible route that pedestrians can use to reach Wilkeson Elementary School at the southeastern end of the city. While the primary route to the school along Railroad Avenue features sidewalks that are largely ADA-compliant, there are many curb ramps along the road that do not meet ADA standards, creating obstacles and complicating access for children, parents, and other pedestrians with impaired mobility. Some curb ramps on Railroad Avenue have been replaced as part of frontage improvements and as part of various Town projects, though this represents a piecemeal approach to pedestrian mobility and safety to date, there has not been a comprehensive effort to address pedestrian mobility in the vicinity of the school.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
Town of Wilkeson's Railroad Avenue Curb Ramps
P-P-816(P04)-1
P-P-816(P04)-1
Railroad Avenue Curb Ramps
Church St to E C/L
FY 2027 Active Transportation Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $129,024
County: Pierce | Legislative District: 31 | Project Length: 1,584.00 | TIB Engineer: Greg Armstrong | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | WILKESON |
| Funding Year | 2027 |
| Program | ATP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 31 |
| Congressional District | 8 |
| Federal Route Number | 9999 |
| Project Length | 1584.00 mi. |
| ADT | 350 |
| Functional Class | TIB Arterial |
| Type of Work | Pedestrian |
| Project Contact | Marie Wellock |
| Contact Email | clerk@townofwilkeson.com |
| 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 | 07/01/2028 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | 12/19/2025 | |
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 01/15/2026 | 12/16/2025 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 05/05/2026 | |
| Construction Approval | 06/01/2026 | |
| 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| Withdrawn Date |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 | 14,887 | 14,887 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 14,887 | 14,887 |
| Construction Engineering | 14,887 | 14,887 |
| Construction Contract | 99,250 | 99,250 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 114,137 | 114,137 |
| Total TIB Funding | 129,024 | 129,024 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| WILKESON | 0 | 0.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
Project Description
Completing the curb ramps on Railroad Avenue is a crucial and cost-effective means of integrating Railroad Avenue as part of Wilkesons developing network of pedestrian infrastructure. This project plans to replace the 8 non-compliant curb ramps on Railroad Avenue in addition to building 1 new curb ramp in front of Wilkeson Elementary School. Asphalt pavement repair will be performed in the roadway for the two crossings at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Cedar Street. All pedestrian crossings and intersections along the roadway would be compliant with ADA standards as a result of this process, allowing Railroad Avenue to link with the existing pedestrian infrastructure on Church Street and function as part of an accessible pedestrian route through Wilkeson.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Improves pedestrian safety;
- Extends improvements;
- Removes ADA barriers
Project Pictures
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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