Town of Wilkeson
Church Street (SR 165) Sidewalk Phase II
Davis St to 170 ft s/o Davis St
TIB Award Amount
$294,102
Region: Puget Sound   |   Legislative District: 31   |   Length: 170.00 ft. FY 2023 Small City Sidewalk Program (SCSP)

Existing Conditions

The Town of Wilkeson has a very small population, however, our sidewalks see a considerable amount of pedestrian traffic daily. The towns Elementary School is on the south side of the town and there is no bus service for in-town residents, meaning all students walk to and from school each day. We also have had a revival with our downtown business district, with three new businesses opening and thriving in the last five years. There are also tourists visiting the town on their way to visit Mount Rainier National park and using the Foothills Trail that terminates in the center of town. This section of sidewalk is in poor condition and does not meet ADA criteria. It is uneven and does not provide a safe walking path for those with limited mobility due to the trip hazards as well as the cracked and uneven panels of the sidewalk. The project is identified in the Rural Town Center Corridor Plan, which was completed in 2012, the last phase needed to complete the Town Center Walk Project.

Project Funding

  TIB Funds Local Funds Total Costs
Design 40,722 0 40,722
Right of Way 0 0 0
Construction 253,380 0 253,380
Project Totals $294,102 $0 $294,102

Local Match

TIB Participation Local Match Minimum Local Match
100.0% 0.0% 0%

Summary of Improvements

  • Improves pedestrian safety;
  • Creates direct access to school complex/business district/etc.

Description of Improvements

This project will remove the existing sidewalk from Davis Street traveling south 145 feet from the south curb line of Davis Street. The new sidewalk will be replaced with an ADA compliant sidewalk which is safe for all users.