Update to the Transportation Improvement Program- TIP

The Kent Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a near-term plan showing projects anticipated over the next six years.

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Welcome to the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program Update!

This Storymap offers an overview of the proposed 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program or 'TIP'. The projects in this program come from the Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TIP adds funding sources and amounts for projects in the six-year window, and is used to seek external funding grants.

To read more about the 2021 TMP, please click  here .

Skip/scroll to the end of this Storymap to see the map of TIP projects.

Projects proposed in the TIP balance progress toward the five adopted transportation goals of the TMP:

  • Stewardship
  • Strategy
  • Placemaking
  • Safety & Health
  • Connectivity & Options.

Each year's TIP update includes:

  • Outreach and Involvement
  • Community Presentations
  • Projects Completed and Removed
  • Added Projects
  • Adoption by Council

Outreach and Involvement

  • Ongoing conversations with:
    • Kent School District
    • Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
    • Interdepartmental work groups
  • City Council Workshop - January 21st
  • March - April, display at Kent Commons
  • March -  Online Engagement 
  • Committee of the Whole - March 4th
  • Kent Bicycle Advisory Board - March 31st
  • Land Use Planning Board - April 14th
  • Committee of the Whole briefing - May 6th
  • City Council Public Hearing - May 20th

Completed Projects

In 2025 the city completed road safety improvements at multiple locations.

Three road diets were constructed at the following locations:

  • S 260th Street/S 259th Place,
  • Meeker Street, Lincoln Avenue N, and W Smith Street; and
  • 4th Avenue N.

A compact roundabout was also constructed at the intersection of 108th Avenue SE and SE 264th Street. The projects provide better visibility and separation for all modes of travel.

The projects were funded by a city safety program grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Completed Projects

2024 also saw completion of an upgrade for 132nd Ave SE.

The project included construction of a continuous pedestrian facility on the west side of 132nd Avenue SE from SE 240th street to SE 228th Place with curb separation. Mill and overlay of the roadway was also completed. This project continued Phase I and II improvements funded by TIB grants awarded in 2016 and 2017.

The installations were funded through competitive award of a Transportation Improvement Board grant.

Proposed Project to be Added

Reith Rd - Military to 38th Ave S

This project would convert the roadway to three lanes - or one lane in each direction with one or more left turn pockets. The project would also add bicycle and pedestrian facilities from Military Rd to 38th Ave S.

Proposed Project to be Added

Kent/BNSF Railway Corridor Crossing Safety Study

Building on successful partnerships to create a quiet zone in Kent, this project will allow the City to evaluate eight crossings for improvements that could prioritize additional grade separations of the busy BNSF corridor.

This effort is funded in partnership with BNSF Railway, Sound Transit, Amtrak, through a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.

Proposed 2026-2031 TIP project additions - summary

The image at right summarizes projects proposed to be added to the TIP window.

1. The Kent/BNSF Railway Corridor Crossing Safety Study

2. The 4th Avenue Improvements / Harrison RRFB

3. SR 99 PHB - 24800 Block

4. SR 99 PHB at S 246th

5. Reith Road - Military to 38th Ave South

6. A priority sidewalk gap project from the Kent Target Zero Action Plan - TBD For existing / previously adopted TIP project details check out the  adopted TIP . and for feedback on the TIP update - take our  survey. 

2026-2031 Proposed TIP

TIP projects fall into five categories:

  • Capacity and ITS (Purple)
  • Preservation and Resilience (Blue)
  • Multimodal Corridors (Green)
  • Non-motorized (Dark Blue)
  • Safety (Orange)

Zoom in on the map and select either a line or point to view project information.

See what projects are around where you live, work and visit.

The City of Kent is committed to building a safe, thriving, sustainable and inclusive community.

For comments and questions, please contact David Paine, City Transportation Planner at DPaine@KentWA.gov or (253) 856-5564

For Feedback on this year's TIP - don't forget to take our  survey. (link at bottom) 

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