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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Transportation Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - Monday, June 2, 2025
7th Floor Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - NE 44TH ST
a) AB - 3835 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends adoption of a
resolution authorizing the temporary full closure of NE 44th St between N 43rd St and I-
405 between June 6, 2025 and June 9, 2025, for the purpose of lowering NE 44th St to
final elevation west of I-405.
b) Presentation
2. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - S 7TH ST
a) AB - 3834 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends adoption of a
resolution authorizing the intermittent closures of Burnett Ave S and Smithers Ave S, for
up to three weeks beginning June 3, 2025 over a six-week period, for the installation of a
sidewalk and two-way cycle track as part of the S 7th St Corridor Improvements project.
b) Presentation
3. EMERGING ISSUES IN TRANSPORTATION
a) Target Zero Plan
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AB - 3835
City Council Regular Meeting - 19 May 2025
SUBJECT/TITLE: I-405 Renton to Bellevue: Full weekend closure of NE 44th Street
between N 43rd St. and I-405
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee
DEPARTMENT: Public Works Transportation Systems Division
STAFF CONTACT: Jim Seitz, Transportation Systems Director
EXT.: 7245
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
There is no fiscal impact to the City by adopting the resolution.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Project is intended to increase the
capacity of the I-405 freeway. The project also builds infrastructure for Sound Transit’s Stride Bus Rapid Transit
system including a new inline transit station at Northeast 44th Street in Renton. Bus rapid transit, paired with
the ETL system, will provide more reliable transportation options for people.
NE 44th Street between N 43rd Street and I-405 (6/6/25-6/9/25):
As part of this project, a full weekend closure of NE 44th Street between N 43rd Street and the Southbound I-
405 off ramp is needed in 2025 to perform vital work for the project. This full weekend closure was approved
by City Council to be used in 2024, however, due to conflicts with a PSE gas line, the contractor was unable to
implement the closure during the previously approved dates.
This project needs to excavate and lower NE 44th Street to its final elevation west of I-405. The work
completed during this full weekend closure will allow final grading operations along NE 44th Street between N
43rd Street and the Southbound I-405 off ramp to be completed in one weekend. This full closure includes a
shoefly detour of Seahawks Way, maintaining access to I-405 and NE 44th Street to the east. The final
configuration of NE 44th Street and Seahawks Way will be reopened at its final elevation at or prior to the end
of the closure. This full weekend closure decreases impacts to the traveling public by minimizing the duration
to complete the work and maintains the currently implemented traffic control at NE 44th Street. This full
weekend closure will take place between June 6, 2025, and June 9, 2025, with notifications provided to the
public in accordance with the Public Outreach Plan in Exhibit A.
Work performed during this period includes the following:
1.Removal of temporary barrier and HMA pavement.
2.Construction of Seahawks Way shoefly detour.
3.Excavation of NE 44th Street to final elevation between N 43rd Street and the Southbound I-405 off ramp.
4.Placement of HMA base, temporary striping, and temporary barrier.
EXHIBITS:
A. Public Outreach Plan
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
B. WSDOT Project Flier with Primary Detour Routes
C. Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the resolution authorizing full weekend closure of NE 44th Street between N 43rd Street and I-405 to
occur between June 6, 2025, and June 9, 2025, for the purpose of lowering NE 44th Street to final elevation
west of I-405.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
I-405Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project
Closure of NE 44th Street between N 43rd Street and the SB I-405 off-ramp
NE 44th Street: One full weekend closure – occurring June 6, 2025, through
June 9, 2025.
Scope of work: Closure of NE 44th Street for one full weekend to lower NE 44th Street
between N 43rd Street and the Southbound I-405 off ramp to final elevation. Completing this
work supports the construction of WSDOT Express Toll Lanes and Sound Transit Bus Rapid
Transit systems.
Outreach methods:
• 14-day advanced notification to
businesses and residents via
postcard to addresses outlined
in the Figure 1 map to the right
• Flier provided to City of Renton
for internal distribution
• Social media and WSDOT Blog
posts notifying the public of the
closure
o Coordination with the
City of Renton to share
social media posts from
the project
• Hotline and project inbox
information provided on fliers,
blogposts, and project
website
• Message boards will be placed
14 days before the closure to
notify the traveling public
• Emergency services briefing
ahead of closure
• WSDOT availability for
media Figure 1: Outreach/postcard distribution area
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AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project
Full Weekend Closure of NE 44th Street between N 43rd Street and the
Southbound I-405 off ramp
Overview
Crews working for the Washington State
Department of Transportation are fully closing
NE 44th Street for one weekend for crews to
lower the existing roadway to final grade. NE
44th Street will be closed between N 43rd Street
and Seahawks Way during the first phase of
the closure. A shoefly detour is provided for
Seahawks Way access. NE 44th Street, east of
the Seahawks Way detour will remain open.
Detours will be provided for bicyclists,
pedestrians, and for the traveling public,
using the NE 30th Street on and off ramps
and other City of Renton surface streets
within this area. Residents along Ripley Lane
and staff at the Virginia Mason Athletic
Center will be able to exit Seahawks Way to
the east during the closure.
This key milestone for the I-405, Renton to
Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes
project is necessary to complete widening of
the I-405 freeway.
Work during this closure period will
include:
Removal of temporary barrier and
HMA pavement
Construction of Seahawks Way
shoefly detour
Excavation of NE 44th Street to
final elevation west of I-405
Placement of HMA base course, temporary
striping, and temporary barrier
Lane and Ramp Closures
Full weekend closure between June 6, 2025, through June 9, 2025, (advance notice provided)-Full
closure of NE 44th Street between N 43rd Street and the Southbound I-405 off ramp
Bike, pedestrian, and vehicle traffic will be
detoured to NE 30th Street.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
TEMPORARY FULL STREET WEEKEND CLOSURE OF NE 44TH STREET BETWEEN N
43RD STREET AND I-405 OFF RAMP
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is constructing
the I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes (ETL) project; and
WHEREAS, this construction activity will require a temporary street closures of the NE
44th Street between N. 43rd Street and the I-405 south bound off ramp; and
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2024, by Resolution 4519, the City Council approved
temporary closure of NE 44th Street between N. 43rd Street and the I-405 southbound off ramp
for one weekend occurring sometime between Friday, May 3, 2024 and Monday, August 26,
2024; and
WHEREAS, WSDOT’s contractor was unable to begin the required work during the time
period previously approved by council, and WSDOT intends to reschedule the work for the
weekend of June 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Code section 9-9-3, such street closures require City
Council authorization by means of a resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City Council does hereby authorize the temporary weekend closure of the
NE 44th Street between N. 43rd Street and the I-405 sound bound off ramp for one weekend from
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
RESOLUTION NO. _______
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Friday evening, June 6, 2025 to Monday morning, June 9, 2025 for the purpose of decreasing
impacts to the traveling public by minimizing the duration to complete the work.
SECTION II. Notice of the closure shall be posted and published as required by RMC 9-9-2
and RMC 9-9-3.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL the day of , 2025.
______________________________
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2025.
______________________________
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
RES- PW:25RES011:05.12.2025
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening
and Express Toll Lanes Project
One Full Weekend Closure of NE 44th Street
between N 43rd Street and the Southbound I-405
Off Ramp – 6/6/25-6/9/25
May 2025
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Agenda
• Project overview
• Planned work overview
• Closure overview
• Intended detour routes
• Outreach plans
• Questions
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Major multimodal project elements
• New capacity and interchange improvements
• Dual express toll lane system
• Direct access ramps
• Northeast 44th Street in Renton
• 112th Avenue Southeast
• Main Street Bridge replacement
• Bus Rapid Transit infrastructure (with Sound Transit)
• Eastrail segments (with King County)
• Coordination with Mountains to Sound Greenway trail
Status:
• Construction work along the corridor on-going
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Renton to Bellevue Project Overview
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This full weekend closure was approved by City Council to be used in 2024, however, due to conflicts with a PSE
gas line, the contractor was unable to implement the closure during the previously approved dates. PSE will
complete the gas line relocation prior to the planned full weekend closure.
Extent:
• Full closure of NE 44
th Street between North 43rd Street and the Southbound I-405 off ramp to take place
between June 6, 2025, and June 9, 2025.
Work during this closure period will include:
• Removal of temporary barrier and HMA pavement.
• Traffic placed onto the Seahawks Way shoefly detour.
• Lowering the existing elevation of NE 44
th Street between N 43rd Street and the Southbound I-405 off
ramp, including the NE 44th Street and Seahawks Way intersection, to final elevation. Approximately
5,000 CY of material will be removed (500 truck loads) in one weekend versus multiple traffic
configurations to complete the excavation.
• Placement of HMA base course, temporary striping, and installation of temporary barrier.
Full Weekend Closure of NE 44th Street between North 43rd Street
and the Southbound I-405 Off Ramp
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Detour route
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Northbound and Southbound Detour Routes:
• Local access to Seahawks Way will be maintained
using the shoefly detour east of the work zone.
• The Eastrail Trail and Seahawks Way detour will
reroute cyclists and pedestrians.
• Traffic headed southbound on I-405, wishing to
access to the west beyond the work zone will be
rerouted to the NE 30th Street exit.
• Traffic headed northbound on I-405, wishing to
access to the west beyond the work zone will be
rerouted to southbound I-405 and then take the NE
30th Street exit.
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Outreach methods:
• 14-day advanced notification to residents and
businesses
• Flier provided to City of Renton for internal distribution
• Social media and WSDOT Blog posts notifying the
public of the closure
• Coordination with the City of Renton to share
social media posts from the project
• Hotline and project inbox information provided on
fliers, blog posts, and project website
• Message boards will be placed 14 days before the
closure to notify the traveling public
• Emergency services briefing ahead of closure
• WSDOT availability for media
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Staff Recommendation
Adopt the resolution authorizing full weekend closure of NE 44th Street
between N 43rd Street and I-405 to occur between June 6, 2025, and
June 9, 2025, for the purpose of lowering NE 44th Street to final
elevation west of I-405.
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AB - 3834
City Council Regular Meeting - 19 May 2025
SUBJECT/TITLE: Temporary Road Closures South 7th Street Corridor Improvements
Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee
DEPARTMENT: Public Works Transportation Systems Division
STAFF CONTACT: Bob Hanson, Transportation Design Manager
EXT.: 7223
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
There is no fiscal impact if the closures are approved. Because the project is currently under construction,
there potentially could be up to an additional $500,000 change order due to delays to the contractor,
extensive temporary roadway construction, expensive nighttime work in a residential neighborhood, and
possible multiple reworks to open these roadways to traffic on a daily basis.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The South 7th Street Corridor Improvements Project develops this corridor as a key east-west bicycle route into
the downtown. The project installs a sidewalk and a two-way cycle track on the north side of S 7th Street
between Shattuck and Burnett Ave S.
The construction of the sidewalk and two-way cycle track necessitates the realignment of Burnett Ave S at
Talbot Road S and the construction of a raised concrete crosswalk. These improvements require the closure of
Burnett Ave S and Smithers Ave S up to three weeks starting June 3, 2025. Multiple detours and alternate
routes are available and will be signed to direct traffic through the detour. The project Team will work with
Communications Staff to implement a public outreach plan highlighting outreach to the South Renton
neighborhood.
This project is funded in part by a $1,669,020 FHWA grant, a $1,000,000 System Access Fund Award from
Sound Transit, and a State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) award of $229,495.
EXHIBITS:
A. Roadway Closure Location
B. Street Closure & Alternate Routes
C. Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the closure of Burnett Ave South ad Smithers Avenue South up to 3 weeks starting June 3, 2025, as
part of the South 7th Street Corridor Improvement Project.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
H:\File Sys\TED - Transp Engr Design\TED 40 - Projects\04201 South 7th Street Corridor Improvements\800
Miscellaneous\Street Closure AB\2. Temp Closures - Agenda Bill.docx
Exhibit B - Roadway Closure Location
(Future Realignment Shown Over Current Alignment in Grayscale)
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
H:\File Sys\TED - Transp Engr Design\TED 40 - Projects\04201 South 7th Street Corridor Improvements\700 Construction
Admin-Project Control\709 Traffic Control\709.1 Plans\2. Temp Closures - Agenda Bill - old.docx
Exhibit C – Street Closure & Alternate Routes
Street Closure Locations
Detour and Alternate Routes
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
TEMPORARY INTERMITTENT FULL STREET CLOSURE OF BURNETT AVE SOUTH
AND SMITHERS AVE SOUTH.
WHEREAS, The South 7th Street Corridor Improvements Project develops this corridor
as a key east-west bicycle route into the downtown. The project installs a sidewalk and a two-
way cycletrack on the north side of South 7th Street between Shattuck and Burnett Avenue
South ; and
WHEREAS, The construction of the sidewalk and two-way cycletrack necessitates the
realignment of Burnett Avenue South at Talbot Road South and the construction of a raised
concrete crosswalk; and
WHEREAS, there exists inadequate space for a bypass; and
WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO THE City Code 9-9-3, such street closures require City Council
authorization by means of a resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City Council does hereby authorize the intermittent closure of Burnett
Avenue South and Smithers Avenue South up to 3 weeks during a period of 6 weeks starting
June 3, 2025 .
SECTION II. Notice of the closure shall be posted and published as required by RMC 9-9-
2 and RMC 9-9-3.
SECTION III. Click or tap here to enter text..
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
RESOLUTION NO. _______
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SECTION IV. Click or tap here to enter text..
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2023.
______________________________
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2023.
______________________________
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
RES- [Dept]:[CA File No.]:[MM.DD.YYYY Edited]
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SOUTH 7th STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS –
Temporary Road Closures
June 2, 2025 – Transportation Committee
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Key East-West Bicycle Route
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(EastRail to Bellevue)
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Project Description – East Segment (Schedule 01)
•Burnett to Shattuck
•Sidewalk / Cycletrack
•Intersection Revisions
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Street Closure Locations
Detour and Alternate Routes
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Public Outreach
Businesses
•South Renton Connection (www.southrenton.org)
•Brown Bear Car Wash
•Wholesale Fish and Pet Supply (620 S 7th Street)
City Communications Division
Renton School District
Republic Services
Emergency Services
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Staff Recommendation
•Approve the closure of Burnett Ave South and Smithers
Avenue South up to 3 weeks starting June 3, 2025, as part
of the South 7th Street Corridor Improvement Project.
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Background
•The Puget Sound Regional Council was awarded $2.87 mil in federal grant funds from FHWA’s Safe
Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to cover subaward funding for 10 jurisdictions
•City of Renton sub-awarded $400,000
•City to contribute $100,000 as local match – funds were recently approved in 2025-2026 Biennial budget
•Grant funds are purposed for developing a citywide safety action plan that evaluates the city’s rate of
killed and serious injury (KSI) crashes and develops strategies to reduce crashes and fatalities
•Completion of the plan establishes Renton’s eligibility to compete for future federal road and traffic
safety grant programs
•Completion of the plan establishes a cross-departmental/cross-agency approach to road related public
safety
•Council approved the subaward funding agreement with PSRC in Jan 2025 AG
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Acclamating to the Safe Systems Approach
Safe Systems Approach is the paradigm for the SS4A program – comprised of a 6-principle framework and
5 elements
Encouraging responsible
behavior among all road thru
education, enforcement, and
community engagement to
promote safe practices.
Improving emergency
response and medical care
for crash victims. This
includes faster response
times, better trauma care,
and coordination among
emergency services.
Advancing vehicle technology to protect
occupants and other road users. This includes
promoting crash avoidance systems,
improved vehicle design, and safety
regulations.
Managing speed limits and road designs to
ensure safe travel speeds. This can involve
traffic calming measures, automated
enforcement, and speed limit adjustments
based on road conditions.
Designing and maintaining roadways to
minimize risks. This involves implementing
features like better lighting, protected bike
lanes, pedestrian crossings, and roundabouts
to enhance safety.
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Developing the Safety Action Plan
Our Safety Action Plan is required to include 6 main components
Committee or task force
to oversee the plan’s
development and
implementation
Safety analysis of
baseline high injury
network, historic
trends, and crash
severity
Robust public
engagement with
stakeholders,
community groups,
agency officials
Plan development using
inclusive and
representative
processes
List of prioritized
projects & strategies
with short, medium,
long term timeframes
Official public
commitment from the
governing body to
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Timeline and Key Milestones
May-Jul
2025
•Competitive RFQ and make selection for professional services
Aug-Sep
2025
•Establish technical work group/policy task force
•Comprised of transportation staff, Police/Fire Authority, community members
Oct
2025
•Begin ongoing public engagement via focus groups, task force forums, digital presence
•Technical analysis, review current policies & practices
July
2026
•Council/committee updates
•Draft Action Plan
Aug-Nov
2026
•Public engagement on Draft plan
•Recommendations to Council for adoption
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