City of Kalama
Old Pacific Highway Sidewalk
450ft n/o Quartz Way to 750ft n/o Quartz Way
TIB Award Amount
$315,030
Region: West   |   Legislative District: 20   |   Length: 500.00 ft. FY 2026 Urban Active Transportation Program (ATP)

Existing Conditions

Old Pacific Highway is a major collector that connects residential housing developments in the southern portion of the City to the Downtown Kalama area. There is an approximate gap of 300 feet in the otherwise completed 5,100 foot long sidewalk along Old Pacific Highway just north of Quartz Way. Sidewalk resumes on the opposite side of the roadway 300 feet north of the gap. Pedestrians must walk along a gravel shoulder and cross mid block on a road with no street lighting.

Project Funding

  TIB Funds Local Funds Total Costs
Design 36,347 1,913 38,260
Right of Way 0 0 0
Construction 278,683 14,667 293,350
Project Totals $315,030 $16,580 $331,610

Local Match

TIB Participation Local Match Minimum Local Match
95.0% 5.0% 5%

Summary of Improvements

  • Improves pedestrian safety;
  • Removes ADA barriers

Description of Improvements

Adding new sidewalk and a crossing to fill the gap in active transportation facilities. The crossing will have ADA ramps to increase accessibility and RRFBs for increased pedestrian safety and visibility. The City will coordinate with the PUD to install new street lighting at the proposed crossing.