J street bicycle boulevard

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $5,604,152 Formula Grant to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on July 25, 2023 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds will be used to construct a bicycle boulevard on J Street from N 3rd Street to S 27th Street, along with improving east/west bicycle connections via 6th Avenue, S 11th Street, Earnest S Brazill Street, S 17th Street, and S 18th Street. The project scope includes traffic diverters, curb bulbouts, center medians, improved pedestrian crossings, ADA-accessible signals, bicycle detection at signals, ADA ramps, shared lane markings, bike lanes, and wayfinding signage. The grant also provides funding for sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements along S. 10th and S. J Streets, which will be completed using non-federal funds.

Project description

Construct bicycle boulevard on J street from N 3RD street to S 27TH street, along with improved east/west bicycle connections via 6TH avenue, S 11TH street, earnest S brazill street, S 17TH street, and S 18TH street, traffic diverters, curb bulbouts, center medians, improved pedestrian crossings, ADA-accessible signals, bicycle detection at signals, ADA ramps, shared lane markings, bike lanes, and wayfinding signage. Includes sidewalk, curb, and gutters along S. 10TH and S. J streets with non-federal funds.