The City of Yakima was awarded a State of Washington Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant of $1,000,000. This funding, also referred to as a Fuel Tax Grant, will be applied to the construction of the North 1st Street Revitalization – ‘N’ Street to SR 12 Project (Phase 1). This Project also has funding from a federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) grant in the amount of $2,968,000 and $468,700 in funds from the City’s Water and Stormwater Divisions. The estimated total cost of Phase 1 is $3,584,400.
The revitalization of North 1st Street has been determined by the City Council to be an economic development priority for the City. The improvements to North 1st Street will improve public safety and encourage future development. The improvements include:
- Reconstruction of the existing roadway including curb, gutter and sidewalk
- Replacement of the water main and stormwater conveyance system
- Installation of sanitary sewer
- Upgrade of the street illumination system
- Installation of pedestrian lighting
- Construction of landscaped median islands
- Installation of street furnishings.
The Fuel Tax Grant Agreement between the State of Washington Transportation Improvement Board and the City is attached for City Council review. |