S. 7TH ST corridor

This $253,210 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will fund the construction of sidewalks, two-way protected bike lanes, and intersection improvements along the S. 7th St corridor between Shattuck and Burnett Ave S. The project scope includes installing planter strips, bike lane buffers, bicyclist push-button activation, green bike lanes through conflict zones, pavement markings, and an upgraded crosswalk flashing beacon. This grant is part of the Federal-aid Highway Program, which provides funding to state transportation agencies for highway construction, preservation, and multimodal infrastructure improvements.

Project description

Between shattuck and burnett AVE S, construct sidewalk with planter strip and two-way protected bike lanes with buffer. Construct non-motorized improvements at multiple intersections from burnett AVE S to oakesdale AVE SW, including bicyclist push-button activation, green bike lanes through conflict/crossing zones, pavement markings and delineation, and an upgraded crosswalk flashing beacon.