Posted: May 3, 2013 11:00:15 AM PDT from City of Bellingham
Bellingham City Council will hold a public hearing to gather input on the 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) at 7 p.m. May 20 in the City Council Chambers.
(See page 5 for summary of 2013 construction projects and pages 6-7 for 2014 budgeted projects.)
Each year, the City is required to produce a prioritized list of capital projects needed to improve the transportation system over the next six years, consistent with the Transportation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, in order to qualify for funding from federal and state agencies.
The DRAFT 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) lists capital improvement projects for Bellingham's multimodal transportation network, funding sources for each project, and anticipated timing of construction, if funding can be secured. As an example, the Chestnut-Bay Bridge was added to the 2013-2018 TIP last year as an unfunded project so that Public Works staff could apply for a federal grant. At the end of 2012, Bellingham was awarded $2,647,000 in federal funds and the project will now be constructed in 2014.
Capital improvement projects listed during the first three years of the six-year plan must be fully funded. Projects that do not have full funding, or that show unknown funding sources, must be listed as unfunded and planned for later years. The Bellingham City Council must adopt and submit the 2014-2019 Plan to the State of Washington before July 1, 2013.
The projects listed on the DRAFT 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program represent the City's focus on improving the transportation system for all forms of travel.
The Public Review Process:
May 3, 2013: Draft TIP posted on City Web site
May 14, 2013: Transportation Commission and Public Works Advisory Board joint meeting; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mayor’s Board Room, City Hall, 210 Lottie St.
May 20, 2013: City Council Public Hearing; 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers
June 3, 2013: City Council Work Session
June 17, 203: City Council Work Session as needed
July 1, 2013: Adoption and Submittal to State
Public comment will be accepted until the Council hearing on May 20. Direct your comments and questions to Chris Comeau, AICP, Transportation Planner, (360)778-7946 or ccomeau@cob.org
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Media Contact:
Chris Comeau, Transportation Planner
Public Works Department
778-7946
ccomeau@cob.org
