HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3674CITY OF RENTON,WASlllNGTON
RESOLUTION NO.3674
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
ENCOURAGING THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE,THE
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,KING
COUNTY AND AFFECTED JURISDICTIONS TO JOIN IN WORKING
TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND CAPACITY ON THE SR-169 CORRIDOR.
WHEREAS,SR-169 is an important transportation corridor for roth commuters and
conunercial vehicles;linking the cities of Enumclaw,Black Diamond,Maple Valley,and Renton;
and intersecting with SR-l64,SR-516,SR-18,and 1-405;and
WHEREAS,significant growth has taken place recently along the SR-169 corridor and
now there are parts of the highway that clearly need more capacity and safety improvements to
catch up with this growth wave;and
WHEREAS,significant future growth is still projected to come along this overburdened
corridor,as it remains one of the areas with the greatest growth capacity in King County as
defined by the Growth Management Act;and
WHEREAS,there are significant safety issues on SR-169 for our youth,since several
schools -with minimal sidewalk access -border the highway;and
WHEREAS,there are frequent accidents and fatalities along some stretches of the road.;
and
WHEREAS,the cities along the corridor each have already invested considerable funds
to make improvements within their city boundaries to this State highway;and
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RESOLUTION NO.3674
WHEREAS,substantial traffic delays take place along several choke points on the
corridor,particularly in the unincorporated area between Renton and Maple Valley where SR-169
is reduced to just two lanes;and
WHEREAS,the Washington State Department of Transportation in previous years has
proposed to the Legislature that money be allocated to fund a corridor study ofSR-169,but due
to competing requests the Legislature has yet to allocate this needed funding;and
WHEREAS.in order to ensure that this vital corridor receives attention and funding,a
consortium of interested parties has been formed,consisting of the cities,chambers of commerce,
and school districts along the SR-169 corridor;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASlllNGTON,DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Corridor Study.The City of Renton strongly urges the Washington
State Department of Transportation to carry out the previously proposed SR-169 corridor study
as quickly as possible.The Washington State Legislature and State Transportation Commission
are encouraged to allocate funds and give their support for this important study to happen.
The City of Renton will consider progranuning a fab share contribution to the SR 169
Corridor Study consistent with other jurisdictions along this corridor in the City's 2005-2010
Transportation Improvement Program.
SECTION II.County Reclassification.Only part of SR-169 currently bas the
classification as being part of the county "regional arterial network."We strongly urge King
County to reclassify the remaining portion of this highway so that it,too,is in the regional arterial
network.
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RESOLUTION NO.3674
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of December
Bonnie L Walton,City Clerk
,2003.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of December ,2003.---------'
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Approved as to form;
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
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