2022 - 2025 Federal Funding Awards

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TRPC Awards over $15 million to Regional Transportation Priority Projects

On July 10, 2020, Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) awarded $15,124,025 federal transportation grant funding to 21 local transportation projects to be implemented between 2022 and 2025. The Council selected priority projects that will make the transportation system safer for all users, improve the efficiency of the transportation network, and repair or replace aging infrastructure.  

Select from the grant programs below to view the awards:

Click the titles to see project details.

2021 Federal Highway Improvement Program Grant Award

APPLICANT
PROJECT
AWARD
Thurston CountyLittlerock Rd/113th Intersection & Blooms Ditch Bridge Replacement$57,343

2022-2025 Federal Transportation Alternatives Grant Awards

APPLICANT
PROJECT
AWARD
Intercity TransitWalk N Roll – Youth Education Program
(Two school years: 2023/24 and 24/25)
$258,000
OlympiaFones Rd – Street Lighting$383,775
YelmSW Mosman Ave Phase 2$142,000
TumwaterIsrael Rd and Linderson Way Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements$293,250
Intercity TransitWalk N Roll – Youth Education Program
(Two more school years: 2025/26 and 26/27)
$258,000

TOTAL$1,335,025

2022-2025 Federal Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program Grant Awards

APPLICANT
PROJECT
AWARD
Intercity Transit9 Propane-Powered Dial-A-Lift Vehicles$134,950
Lacey & Thurston CountyCitywide Signal ITS Detection Upgrades$298,425
OlympiaFones Rd: Compact Roundabout$463,875
TumwaterTraffic Signal Controller & Detection Upgrade$302,750

TOTAL$1,200,000

GRAND TOTAL$15,124,025

STBG and HIP Proposal Descriptions

College Street Corridor Improvements Phase 4

Agency: LaceyGrant Request: $1,478,648
Match: $230,771Total Cost: $1,709,419
Phase: Preliminary Engineering/Design Project Date: 2021-2025
Location: College St SE from 25th Ave SE to 37th Ave SE

Project Overview

The project will complete the design to improve College Street from 25th Avenue SE to 37th Avenue SE, including a traffic calming roundabout with pedestrian crossing features at the intersection of College Street and Belair Dr / 29th Avenue SE. This project is the fourth phase of a multi-phased project on the College Street corridor to enhance multi-modal access, reduce speed, provide enhanced pedestrian accessibility and improve overall safety. The project will construct wide sidewalks with pedestrian buffers, accessible ramps, lighting and raised landscaped medians for access management.

Link to the full project application


Fones Road - Transportation

Agency: OlympiaGrant Request: $2,040,118
Match: $318,400Total Cost: $14,027,000
Phase: ConstructionProject Date: 2023
Location: Fones Rd from Pacific Ave to 18th Ave

Project Overview

Fones Road is a Major Collector, 0.6 mile long, which carries approximately 19,000 vehicles per day. Traffic is concentrated on Fones Road because there are no nearby parallel routes, and it is an important regional connection. Its unique mix of users, including freight, commuter traffic, bicyclists, and pedestrians, means multi-modal improvements are especially needed. Along the corridor there are single- and multi-family homes, businesses, and industrial uses. 

The City of Olympia plans to rebuild Fones Road as a multi-modal corridor. Design is underway and construction funds are needed. The project will add sidewalks and crossings for pedestrians, protected bike lanes, an improved trail crossing, improvements for vehicle flow and truck access, lighting, upgraded utilities, landscaping, resurfacing, and stormwater facilities. 

Link to the full project application


X St Roundabout - Right of Way Phase

Agency: TumwaterGrant Request: $866,470
Match: $1,633,530Total Cost: $2,500,000
Phase: Right of WayProject Date: 2023-2025
Location: Intersection of Capitol Blvd & X St

Project Overview

The X Street Roundabout will further the implementation of the Capitol Boulevard Corridor Plan performed in 2013.  The project will replace an existing signalized intersection with a modern roundabout that supports the Corridor Plan’s goals of improving economic conditions along the corridor, providing transportation options and safety for walkers, cyclists, and motorists, and increasing the aesthetic appeal of the Boulevard.

The design is currently kicking off and will be completed by the end of 2021.

Link to the full project application


SW Mosman Ave Phase 2

Agency: YelmGrant Request: $1,043,493
Match: $162,857Total Cost: $1,206,350
Phase: ConstructionProject Date: 2021
Location: SW Mosman Ave from SW Railroad St to SW Longmire St

Project Overview

This priority project is situated in the City of Yelm. It consists of the second phase of the reconstruction of SW Mosman Ave, with Phase 2 being from SW Railroad Street to Solberg Street (~1,500 feet), along with a new roadway extension from Solberg Street to Longmire Street of ~600 feet. The roadway extension will transverse a portion of the Tahoma Valley Golf and Country Club property, requiring a relocation plan and ROW acquisition. Improvements will include new pavement with two travel lanes, various turn, parking and bike lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalks, landscaping, ADA Improvements, and illumination and storm improvements.  

This project will improve congestion and mobility, particularly in relieving the congestion that is occurring along Yelm Avenue. This project fits in with Yelm’s overall strategy for congestion relief and improving mobility. It is considered to be regionally significant, and will be "shovel ready" for Spring 2021 construction.

Link to the full project application


Pattison Maintenance, Operations & Administrative Facility Expansion and Modernization

Agency: Intercity Transit Grant Request: $2,450,000
Match: $382,370Total Cost: $2,832,370
Phase: ConstructionProject Date: 2021-2022
Location: 526 Pattison St SE, Olympia, WA

Project Overview

Intercity Transit’s Maintenance, Operations and Administrative (MOA) Facility opened for service in 1985. Designed to support 80 vehicles, today it supports the maintenance and operation of a fleet of over 400. Current facility constraints require around the clock shifts, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The current campus serves all operations, maintenance and administrative staff (over 400), as well as approximately 700 regional vanpool users. The Pattison facility is the sole site for all fueling, maintenance and daily dispatch of vehicles for services.  

This project will renovate the existing maintenance building and continue the overall expansion and modernization project to address the significant increase in service supported by the community following the community approval of Proposition 1 in November 2018. Additional funding helps preserve our current investment in the Pattison Street MOA facility as well as enhance the safety and the efficiency of service delivery. 

Link to the full project application


Intersection Improvements at Johnson Point Rd/Hawks Prairie Rd/South Bay Rd

Agency: Thurston CountyGrant Request: $2,966,673
Match: $813,006Total Cost: $3,779,679
Phase: Right of Way and ConstructionProject Date: 2021-2025
Location: Intersection of Johnson Point Rd, Hawks Prairie Rd, and South Bay Rd

Project Overview

The purpose of the project is to improve the safety and mobility for all users. South Bay Rd is a County arterial and Hawks Prairie Rd is a County collector both with posted speeds of 40 mph. These roads provide connections between Olympia and Lacey to the Johnson Point community. This intersection is currently unsignalized with a stop controlled approach on Hawks Prairie Rd. This intersection has nineteen documented collisions including one fatality and seven serious injuries over the last ten years. Current operations do not meet current rural adopted LOS requirements and this part of the County is growing rapidly. 

The project will include construction of a single lane roundabout which was identified as the preferred alternative. This project is also included in the Thurston County Traffic Impact Study as a capacity project. Other project benefits include reduced speeds, improved pedestrian crossings, street lighting and widened paved shoulders.

Link to the full project application


Littlerock Rd/113th Ave Intersection & Blooms Ditch Bridge Replacement

Agency: Thurston CountyGrant Request: $1,762,460
Match: $962,540Total Cost: $2,725,000
Phase: ConstructionProject Date: 2023-2025
Location: Intersection of Littlerock Rd and 113th Ave

Project Overview

This project addresses both mobility and safety issues at the intersection of Littlerock Rd and 113th Ave and also replaces a deteriorated bridge over Blooms Ditch. There has been 58 reported collisions in the last 20 years. Littlerock Rd is a County arterial that has a speed limit of 50 mph and a traffic volume of more than 7,000 vehicles per day (12% heavy). This route is a major connector between south Thurston County and Tumwater. The bridge over Blooms Ditch (L-5) was constructed in 1924 and has no steel reinforcement, similar to the Salmon Creek bridge that recently failed and was replaced. 

The project includes adding a left turn lane on Littlerock Rd to turn onto 113th Ave and improving the intersection sight distance. The current short span bridge will be replaced with a 50 foot long bridge supported on pilings. The project will improve fish and frog habitat with the longer clear span.

Link to the full project application


Old Hwy 99 Intersection Improvements at Sargent Rd & 201st Ave

Agency: Thurston CountyGrant Request: $900,000
Match: $140,463Total Cost: $1,040,463
Phase: Preliminary Engineering/Design & Right of Way
Project Date: 2021-2025
Location: Old Hwy 99 at intersections of Sargent Rd and 201st Ave

Project Overview

This project addresses both mobility and safety issues at the Old Hwy 99 intersections of Sargent Rd and 201st Ave. After the roundabout at US 12 and Sargent Rd is constructed traffic volumes are expected to significantly increase at the intersection of Old Hwy 99 and Sargent Rd. Old Hwy 99 is 40 mph and has a traffic volume of more than 7,000 vehicles per day. More than 10% of the traffic volume is heavy vehicles. The high speeds and traffic volumes on Old Hwy 99 make it difficult for drivers accessing from side streets, causing collisions and delays. 

The proposed project will install a single lane roundabout at 201st Ave with restricted access control at Sargent Rd. Drivers would be prevented from turning left from Sargent Rd or left from Old Hwy 99. Pedestrian and bicyclist mobility and safety would be improved with protected crossings at the roundabout.

Link to the full project application


Thurston County Bicycle Map, 8th Edition

Agency: TRPCGrant Request: $43,250
Match: $6,750Total Cost: $50,000
Phase: ProgramProject Date: 2023-2024
Location: N/A

Project Overview

This project will update Thurston County Bicycle Map (8th Edition) and offer both print and electronic versions to the public. The map is updated around every three years to provide up-to-date information on new roads, bicycle facilities, trail segments, neighborhood connections, and the narrative sidebar information. Updating the map and distributing it in both print and electronic formats educates and reinforces safe bicycle behavior and promotes cycling as an effective means of transportation. In addition to showing bicycle routes to aid navigation, the map includes safety information, bicycle traffic laws, commuter tips, health messages, and information about bike clubs and shops. 

Since 1999, TRPC, Intercity Transit, Thurston County, the cities and other partners have collaborated, produced, and distributed high quality editions of this map to people both within and outside of the Thurston County region free of charge. The map is currently in its 6th edition, and the 7th is funded.

Link to the full project application


Household Travel Survey

Agency: TRPCGrant Request: $259,500
Match: $40,500Total Cost: $300,000
Phase: Study/ProgramProject Date: 2021-2023
Location: N/A

Project Overview

TRPC relies on accurate household travel data to keep our modeling tools accurate and current.  Our last household travel survey was conducted in 2013, and our target date for the next survey is 2022-23. Household travel surveys collect information from a targeted selection of households within the transportation model area to determine things such as mode of travel, travel purpose, time of travel, origin and destination of travel, and vehicle occupancy. The survey will help communities within the region plan transportation improvements.

Link to the full project application


High Capacity Transportation Project Development

Agency: TRPCGrant Request: $173,000
Match: $27,000Total Cost: $200,000
Phase: Study/Program Project Date: 2021-2025
Location: N/A

Project Overview

The Thurston Region is one of the fastest growing in the State. The Lacey-Olympia-Tumwater area is well-served by transit, linking the major centers and corridors.  Intercity Transit has identified a need to provide bus-rapid transit service through the core urban area by 2026.  In addition, regional policymakers have expressed the desire to examine options for better connections to communities to the north.

This project will examine opportunities and challenges for high-capacity transit both within our county and for out-of-county commuters. Given Intercity Transit’s identified goal to provide bus-rapid transit service within our urban region, the project will also allow TRPC staff to develop data and technical expertise to poise the region for a successful application for a FTA Small Starts Grant Agreement, the most likely source of construction funding for high-capacity transportation.

Link to the full project application


TA Project Descriptions

Walk N Roll Youth Education Program

Agency: Intercity Transit Grant Request: $258,000
Match: $40,266Total Cost: $298,266
Phase: ProgramProject Date: 2021-2023
Location: Schools and communities within Intercity Transit’s Public Transportation Benefit Area

Project Overview

Walk N Roll  is the cornerstone of Intercity Transit’s Youth Education program that reduces drive‐alone trips to school and builds the next generation of safe and healthy pedestrians, bike riders, and transit users. 

This established, school‐focused public education and outreach program helps students and families to access their schools and community through active-transportation choices, and positively influences air quality in our region, neighborhoods, and around public schools by reducing congestion and idling on the trip to school and home. 

The Walk N Roll program consistently emphasizes the benefits of biking, walking, and riding transit for students and school staff. This leads to many community co-benefits, which includes incorporating regular exercise into our daily lives, creating stronger and safer communities, and teaching about healthy transportation choices. 

Link to the full project application


Fones Road Street Lighting

Agency: OlympiaGrant Request: $350,000 
Match: $54,624 Total Cost: $404,624 
Phase: Construction Project Date: 2023 
Location: Fones Road from Pacific Ave to 18th Ave

Project Overview

Fones Road is a Major Collector, 0.6 mile long, which carries approximately 19,000 vehicles per day. Traffic is concentrated on Fones Road because there are no nearby parallel routes, and it is an important regional connection.

The City of Olympia plans to re-build Fones Road as a multi-modal corridor. Design is underway and construction funds are needed. This application is to seek funding to upgrade the street lighting along the length of the corridor, which will be installed as part of the larger project. The new lighting will illuminate the new sidewalks, new bike lanes, and vehicle travel lanes, improving safety for all users.

Link to the full project application


SW Mosman Ave Phase 2

Agency: YelmGrant Request: $1,043,493
Match: $162,857Total Cost: $1,206,350
Phase: ConstructionProject Date: 2021
Location: SW Mosman Ave from SW Railroad St to SW Longmire St

Project Overview

This priority project is situated in the City of Yelm. It consists of the second phase of the reconstruction of SW Mosman Ave, with Phase 2 being from SW Railroad Street to Solberg Street (~1,500 feet), along with a new roadway extension from Solberg Street to Longmire Street of ~600 feet. The roadway extension will transverse a portion of the Tahoma Valley Golf and Country Club property, requiring a relocation plan and ROW acquisition. Improvements will include new pavement with two travel lanes, various turn, parking and bike lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalks, landscaping, ADA Improvements, and illumination and storm improvements.  

This project will improve congestion and mobility, particularly in relieving the congestion that is occurring along Yelm Avenue. This project fits in with Yelm’s overall strategy for congestion relief and improving mobility. It is considered to be regionally significant, and will be "shovel ready" for Spring 2021 construction.

Link to the full project application


Israel Rd & Linderson Way Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements*

Agency: TumwaterGrant Request: $558,000
Match: $107,000Total Cost: $665,000
Phase: Preliminary Engineering/Design & ConstructionProject Date: 2021-2022
Location: Israel Rd, Linderson to Capitol Blvd; Linderson, south of Israel to first driveway on west

Project Overview

This project focuses on multi-modal improvements on portions of Israel Rd and Linderson Way. This proposal includes: replacement of select existing curb ramps, 4’ sidewalks and busted up steep driveways, additions of enhanced pedestrian crossing treatments (retroreflective markings and signs), installation of a new pedestrian refuge island, lane narrowing or road widening to accommodate bike lanes to an intersection, signal modifications such as addition of accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian countdown signal heads and video detection so bikes are detected, and more.

This project was previously awarded $400,000 in TAP funds and is scaleable up to $958,000 (additional $558,000).  If awarded additional funding, the scope will be increased accordingly.

Link to the full project application


CMAQ Proposal Descriptions

Propane-Powered Dial-A-Lift Vehicles

Agency: Intercity Transit Grant Request: $1,214,460
Match: $189,540Total Cost: $1,404,000
Phase: ProgramProject Date: 2021
Location: N/A

Project Overview

Dial-a-Lift (DAL) provides door-to-door transportation for customers whose disabilities prevent them from using fixed-route service. DAL is a federally mandated (unfunded) requirement to provide ADA-comparable paratransit service within three-fourths of a mile of fixed-route service. The severe and subsequent termination of federal funding has had a significant negative impact on our ability replace vehicles. 

This project will replace nine diesel-powered vehicles that are beyond their useful life, with nine propane-powered vehicles. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the use of propane results in a reduction of approximately 13% of carbon dioxide emissions compared to biodiesel at 30-60% of carbon monoxide. Additionally, IT experienced an estimated savings of $0.06 per mile (approximately $18,600) in fuel costs related to the current propane fleet (12 vehicles). Funding these replacement vehicles will ensure we can continue services and do so while improving air quality in the PM10 area.

Link to the full project application


Citywide Signal ITS Detection Upgrades

Agency: Lacey Grant Request: $298,425
Match: $46,575Total Cost: $345,000
Phase: Construction
Project Date: 2022
Location: N/A

Project Overview

This project will upgrade the detection of approximately 10 signalized intersections to the next generation thermal-video detection. The existing first-generation video detection performance is affected by inclement weather such as fog, rain, and snow; and day-to-night transitions. These performance issues will cause the intersection to operate as a fixed time intersection reducing the overall efficiency. Thermal-video detection uses the heat signature of the engine or person increasing the performance of the detection system. The thermal-video detection works well for bicycles too.

Link to the full project application


Fones Road Compact Roundabout

Agency: OlympiaGrant Request: $700,000
Match: $109,249Total Cost: $809,249
Phase: ConstructionProject Date: 2023
Location: Intersection of Fones Rd & South Home Depot Driveway

Project Overview

Fones Road is a Major Collector, 0.6 mile long, which carries approximately 19,000 vehicles per day. Traffic is concentrated on Fones Road because there are no nearby parallel routes, and it is an important regional connection. The City of Olympia plans to re-build it as a multi-modal corridor. Design is underway and construction funds are needed. 

As part of the broader improvements for Fones Road, a compact roundabout is planned at the south entrance to Home Depot, roughly the middle of the corridor. This compact roundabout was selected instead of a traffic signal as a way to reduce vehicle emissions and queuing, slow traffic, and provide safer access for bicycles and pedestrians. This application is to seek funding to help complete the compact roundabout, which will be constructed as part of the larger corridor project.

Link to the full project application


Traffic Signal Controller & Detection Upgrade

Agency: TumwaterGrant Request: $302,750
Match: $47,250Total Cost: $350,000
Phase: Preliminary Engineering/Design & ConstructionProject Date: 2022-2024
Location: Intersections within the Air Quality Maintenance Area

Project Overview

Currently, the City of Tumwater has older equipment in use at some of it’s signalized intersections.  While the existing controllers may keep the signals running, they do not allow for implementation of newer traffic management principles.  In locations with detection equipment that has exceeded its life, we have to revert to timed signals that are unable to respond to actual traffic.  These issues combine to increase idling time and decrease the attractiveness of walking or cycling.

This project will replace the controllers and necessary associated hardware at eight intersections and will upgrade the detection equipment to current standard cameras at 5 intersections throughout Tumwater. The project will expand the City’s ability to implement signal coordination along more corridors, will allow for implementation of Transit Signal Priority, and will make these signals more responsive to conditions as they unfold.

By replacing old and failing controllers and detection equipment with current controller and camera detection technology, we will be able to implement transit signal prioritization, coordination along corridors, and adaptive timing plans to reduce idling at intersections, optimize the flow of traffic and provide for all modes of travel.

Link to the full project application