Poplar ST road diet - 5TH to 14TH

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Washington State Department of Transportation $2.435 million under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on May 13, 2025, to reconstruct Poplar Street between 5th Avenue and 14th Avenue in Washington. The project delivers comprehensive transportation infrastructure improvements including the installation of buffered bike lanes, pedestrian crosswalk enhancements, upgraded traffic signal operations, illumination systems, and utility reconstruction along the corridor.

This formula grant aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's objective to support multimodal transportation network improvements and safety enhancements. The Poplar Street Road Diet project prioritizes active transportation infrastructure development through bicycle facilities and pedestrian safety improvements while modernizing traffic operations and utility systems. The project represents a typical application of federal-aid highway funds apportioned to Washington State for locally prioritized transportation improvements that enhance both safety and connectivity within the roadway network.

Project description

Reconstruct poplar street between 5TH avenue to 14TH avenue. Includes buffered bike lanes, installing pedestrian crosswalk improvements, upgrading traffic signal operations, illumination, and utility reconstruction.