2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
City of Renton | Public Works | Transportation Systems
Background
The Transportation Systems Division creates and maintains an interconnected, multimodal network so that people and goods move safely and efficiently.
State law requires the preparation and annual updating of a six-year comprehensive transportation program.
The six-year plan shall specifically set forth those projects and programs of regional significance, including funds for any new, enhanced bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities as well as any other applicable changes that promote non-motorized transit.
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a multi-year planning tool that updates the future plans for transportation projects and programs within the City that:
- Support the mission and vision of the Renton Business Plan
- Include new or enhanced bicycle or pedestrian facilities or other applicable changes that promote non-motorized transit
- Reflect the involvement of the public and the City’s elected officials
This document enables the Mayor and the City Council a way to review work that has been accomplished as well as assess current and future transportation needs. The TIP is a planning document that identifies transportation-related projects which are, or may become, eligible for federal, state and/or local funding.
A significant purpose of the TIP is that local projects must be included to be eligible for state and federal grant programs.
TIP Development
The Transportation Systems Division creates and maintains an interconnected, multimodal network so that people and goods move safely and efficiently. The six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-range planning document that is annually updated based on needs and policies identified in the City of Renton’s Comprehensive Plan, and other adopted plans such as: the City Center Community Plan , Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy , Benson Hill Community Plan , Downtown Civic Core Vision & Action Plan , and the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan .
2022 - 2027 Transportation Improvement Program
All TIP numbers start with the year the TIP document is adopted then followed by a “-” (dash). The TIP project numbering system starts with programmatic activities that typically have annual financial allocations. With this in mind, the TIP numbers for these programs essentially remain the same for future TIPs and are at the beginning of the list since they are often citywide. The next grouping of projects in alphabetical order are projects with full or partial funding secured, such as with federal or state grants or developer contributions, or where the City has a financial commitment to implementing within the six-year period. The last group of projects, where the projects start over in alphabetical order, are unfunded local projects and then outside agency-led projects, that have been identified in other long-range plans for the City.
The TIP process increases transparency and alignment to the City’s vision as projects or programs get added, edited, or removed with each annual update. Each program and project is assigned a category type for CIP organization: Operations and Safety (OS), Maintenance and Preservation (MP) , Roadway Corridor (RC), and Other Programs/Planning (OP). However, some projects or programs fall into more than one category and this is conveyed by the project aspects, or goals/purposes, listed on each project information page.
Each program/project will identify which PROJECT ASPECTS or the goals that it intends to meet. Some projects or programs will have more than one.
What is the business case for this? What factors make this project so important?
Each program/project will be scored by how strongly they address this criteria then ranked into a prioritized list.
2022-2027 TIP Project Overview Map
Programs
Fully/Partially Funded Projects
Projects shown in the map below are included in the Transportation capital budget.
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TIP# 21-02.1: SW 43rd St Resurfacing
(west city limits to SR 167 ramps)
To extend the useful life of SW 43rd St and improve public safety.
Project Aspects: Maintenance and Preservation
Funding Status: Funded - CN
2
TIP# 21-15: Bronson Way Bridge - Seismic Retrofit and Painting
(across Cedar River)
To extend the service life of the Bronson Way Bridge and reduce the seismic vulnerability.
Project Aspects: Maintenance and Preservation
Funding Status: Funded - CN
3
TIP# 21-16: Duvall Ave NE Roadway Improvements
(NE 7th Pl to NE Sunset Blvd)
To enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles along this corridor.
Project Aspects: Maintenance and Preservation, Operations and Safety, Active Transportation
Funding Status: Fully Funded - CN
4
TIP# 21-17: Houser Way Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements
To enhance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing at this intersection.
Project Aspects: Operations and Safety, Active Transportation
Funding Status: Fully Funded - CN
5
TIP# 21-18: Houser Way Bridge - Seismic Retrofit and Painting
(across Cedar River)
To help extend the service life of the Houser Way Bridge and reduce the seismic vulnerability.
Project Aspects: Maintenance and Preservation
Funding Status: Funded - CN
6
TIP# 21-19: Lake Washington Loop Trail Phase 3
(Logan Ave N/Cedar River Trail junction to Rainier Ave S/Airport Way)
To create a regional bike facility connecting Rainier Ave N with Seattle to the north and existing trail facilities on Logan Ave.
Project Aspects: Operations and Safety, Active Transportation
Funding Status: Funded - CN
7
TIP# 21-20: NE Sunset Boulevard (SR 900) Corridor Improvements
(Sunset Blvd NE to Monroe Ave NE)
To address area growth, this project will improve access to transit and non-motorized facility network.
Project Aspects: Operations and Safety, Active Transportation, Plan Implementation and Compliance
Funding Status: Partially Funded - PE/ROW
8
TIP# 21-21: Park Ave North Extension
(Logan Ave N to Southport)
To improve accessibility and address additional development growth in the South Lake Washington Revitalization Area.
Project Aspects: Operations and Safety, Active Transportation
Funding Status: Fully Funded - CN
9
TIP# 21-22: Rainier Ave S/N Corridor Improvements Phase 4
(S 3rd St to NW 3rd Pl)
To improve traffic operations, reduce collisions, and provide greater ease of non-motorized and transit-based travel.
Project Aspects: Maintenance and Preservation, Operations and Safety, Active Transportation
Funding Status: Partially Funded - CN
10
TIP# 21-23: Renton Connector
(S 2nd St to S 5th St)
To create a signature north-south non-motorized connection in the downtown core Corridor for pedestrians and cyclists between the Cedar River and the South Renton Transit Center to the South via S 7th St (TIP # 20-26). This becomes an essential link that connects to the Cedar River Trail, Lake to Sound Trail, Lake Washington Loop Trail, and the Eastside Rail Corridor.
Project Aspects: Active Transportation, Plan Implementation and Compliance
Funding Status: Partially Funded - PE
11
TIP# 21-24: Renton Elementary and Middle School Crossings
(various locations)
To improve safety at key school intersections.
Project Aspects: Operations and Safety, Plan Implementation and Compliance
Funding Status: Fully Funded - CN
12
TIP# 21-25 SE 168th St Protected Bike Lanes
(108th Ave SE to 128th Ave SE)
To install an east-west bike route that connects multiple community destinations and improves access to transit.
Project Aspects: Operations and Safety, Active Transportation
Funding Status: Partially Funded - PE
13
TIP# 21-26: South 2nd Street Conversion Project
(Rainier Ave S to Main Ave S)
To improve multimodal mobility in and around the downtown core. This project also hopes to enhance downtown Renton as a destination, while improving circulation and enhancing pedestrian safety. The intersection of S 2nd St and Burnett is key connection to The Renton Connector Project (TIP No. 20-23).
Project Aspects: Operations and Safety, Active Transportation
Funding Status: Partially Funded - PE
14
TIP# 21-27: South 7th Street Corridor Improvements
(Oakesdale Ave SW to Burnett Ave S)
To create a designated east-west ped/bike route through the City's commercial core and an important link between regional trails.
Project Aspects: Operations and Safety, Active Transportation
Funding Status: Funded - CN
15
TIP# 21-28: Williams Ave Bridge - Seismic Retrofit and Painting
(across Cedar River)
To extend the service life of the Williams Ave Bridge and reduce seismic vulnerability.
Project Aspects: Maintenance and Preservation
Funding Status: Funded - CN
16
TIP# 21-29: Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S Conversion Project
(S Grady Way to N 1st St)
This project is one of the strategies identified in the City Center Community Plan. The project enhances downtown Renton as a destination area, while improving circulation, reducing traffic speeds and enhancing pedestrian safety.
Project Aspects: Operations and Safety, Active Transportation, Plan Implementation and Compliance
Funding Status: Fully Funded - CN
Full TIP Document
Projects not highlighted are in this story map are those that are city-wide or led by others. The full document is located on the Transportation Planning and Programming page on the City of Renton website.
Interactive Map
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Contact
The 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan is updated annually. Any comments and feedback can be e-mailed to Vangie Garcia, Transportation Planning and Programming Manager, at vgarcia@rentonwa.gov.
