35TH street - phase 1

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $2,305,000 Formula Grant to the Washington State Department of Transportation under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds construction of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements along 35th Street including curb, gutter, sidewalk, landscaped buffer, bike lane, street lighting, a signalized pedestrian crossing at Morrison Road, curb extensions, pedestrian ramps, pavement markings, pedestrian and bicycle amenities, speed feedback signs, and drainage work.

The Washington State Department of Transportation will subaward a portion of these grant funds to the City of University Place to support related infrastructure upgrades. Specifically, the City of University Place will use subaward monies to construct curb extensions and pedestrian islands, upgrade storm drainage systems, add bicycle lanes and amenities, upgrade signals and ramps to ADA standards, and add a pedestrian crossing and connections.

Project description

Construct curb, gutter, sidewalk, landscaped buffer, bike lane, street lighting, signalized pedestrian crossing (morrison RD), curb extension/bulb out, PED ramps, pavement marking, pedestrian/bicycle amenities, speed feedback signs, and drainage.