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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-25 Planning Board PacketAgenda Edmonds Planning Board SPECIAL MEETING BRACKETT ROOM 121 5TH AVE N, CITY HALL - 3RD FLOOR, EDMONDS, WA 98020 NOVEMBER 25, 2024, 7:00 PM Edmonds Planning Board Agenda November 25, 2024 Page 1 MEETING INFORMATION This is a Hybrid meeting: The in-person portion of the meeting will now be at 7PM in the Brackett Room on the 3rd floor of City Hall. Zoom Link below for those attending online. Meeting Link:https://edmondswa- gov.zoom.us/s/87322872194?pwd=WFdxTWJIQmxITG9LZkc3K0huS0l4QT09 Meeting ID: 873 2287 2194 Passcode:007978 Or Telephone : US:US: +1 253 215 8782 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Previous meeting minutes 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review of revised draft Transportation Element with Project List B. Recommendation for Revised Draft Comprehensive Plan 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA A. Extended Agenda 10. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS 11. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Edmonds Planning Board Agenda November 25, 2024 Page 2 12. ADJOURNMENT Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Previous meeting minutes Staff Lead: Mike Clugston Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History Based on Board feedback, staff asked the new transcription provider for more focused summary minutes. Draft minutes for the following meetings are attached: October 9th, 2024 Regular Meeting October 17th, 2024 Special Meeting Staff Recommendation Review/Approve previous meeting minutes. Narrative N/A Attachments: Draft October 9 Regular meeting minutes Draft October 17 Special meeting minutes 2.A Packet Pg. 3 Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 9, 2024 Page 1 of 4 DRAFT CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Hybrid Meeting October 9, 2024 Vice Chair Golembiewski called the hybrid meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:01 p.m. at Edmonds City Hall and on Zoom. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES The Land Acknowledgement was read by George Bennett. Board Members Present Jeremy Mitchell, Chair Lauren Golembiewski, Vice Chair George Bennett (alternate) Judi Gladstone Lee Hankins Nick Maxwell Steven Li Jon Milkey Isaac Fortin, Student Rep. Board Members Absent None Staff Present Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation, & Human Services Director Shannon Burley, Parks, Recreation, & Human Services Deputy Director Mike Clugston, Acting Planning Manager Rob English, City Engineer Brad Shipley Shane Hope, Interim Planning and Development Director Navyusha Pentakota READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION MADE BY BOARD MEMBER GLADSTONE, SECOND BY BOARD MEMBER MAXWELL, TO TABLE THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. AUDIENCE COMMENTS None. 2.A.a Packet Pg. 4 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O c t o b e r 9 R e g u l a r m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ( P r e v i o u s m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ) Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 9, 2024 Page 2 of 4 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Draft Comprehensive Plan Element Review Capital Facilities Draft Element. • Under Capital Facilities Goal CF6.3, the policy needs to be more direct, rather than just using the phrase, “consider future climate conditions.” Policies need to be specific enough to provide direction without mimicking what the code should say. • In the future needs section where it states, “the following documents identifying the facilities needed to support project growth,” it seems like a circular equation. So it may be appropriate to state that it will be modified based on whatever alternative is adopted by the city as a comp plan. • Language could be clarified to reference the capital facilities capital improvement plans but not the time period to be more clear about CFP v. CIP. • Discussion regarding CF2, where it says develop and expand capital facilities, consider using a phrase such as “expand where appropriate.” Perhaps evaluate capital facilities to effectively meet the needs of a growing city, something broad, which includes both new and old. • Also regarding CF2, and throughout, "efficiency" is ambiguous. Suggested replacements - cost efficient or fiscally responsible, or highest and best use. • State Clean Energy Building Act should be Clean Building Act. • The metric of square feet could be more general. Utilities Draft Element • Firefighting volumes or pressures are already built into the analysis for water, sewer, et cetera. • Goal UT1, under Policy 1, where it states, “ensure systems are aligned with community growth and land use planning,” to make sure that the systems line up with the land use element, as well as the climate element, or perhaps say the comprehensive plan since that includes both. • Under 1.6, discussing prioritizing regular maintenance, repair and upgrading of utility to ensure reliability and meet future demand, this should also be consistent with the climate element. • Under UT4, stormwater, 4.1, it should be recognized that the flood risks are increasing. • On UT2, promote public awareness and education, that job belongs to the utilities. • Future projections and challenges section, regulatory requirements should be added there. • On 1.2, the language should reflect that it can be provided within a reasonable amount of time. 2.A.a Packet Pg. 5 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O c t o b e r 9 R e g u l a r m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ( P r e v i o u s m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ) Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 9, 2024 Page 3 of 4 • It could be stated to only actually build projects that can be serviced, but still allow development, because some of these projects could be in the works for a long time. • On 1.5, it was suggested that this policy focus on a more holistic look at utilities when there are projects going on. • On 1.6, reliability and resiliency should be more specific. • Regarding the topic of emerging technologies regarding stormwater, policies around educating the public about rain gardens, stormwater management, surface water management, et cetera, should be included. • Regarding UT 1.9 regarding sanitary sewer systems and failing septic systems, there are some active septic systems. Although it is permissible to repair failing septic systems, connection to sewer utilities is encouraged. • It should be clearly stated that the city is going to run as fiscally responsible as possible and that it is going to pass the cost of new development to the developer and make it a guiding principle. • Telecommunications and internet should be a priority for economic development. • The climate section will require reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, which means using more renewable energy. UT 1.3 could mention targets for renewables, both in housing and land use, which would determine whether a PSE or PUD is being referred to. Culture, History and Urban Design Draft Element • Arts and culture elements can be incorporated into the budgets of some of the departments, i.e., the Department of Community Development. • Suggestions regarding combining culture and art with urban design and encouraging developers to integrate artistic elements into building development. • Regarding 2.2, suggested to replace "considering investing in the next generation" with "seek opportunities to support the next generation." • On CD4, remove "reflect Edmonds' heritage" so that it would read "Maintain the cultural resources and historic sites of Edmonds." • Regarding Goal 5, 2 and 3, this may not be the right place for them, and Goal 4 should have been removed. • Regarding “The urban design framework shall be developed with participation from relevant city departments.” This may be a section that needs scrubbing. • On CD3.3 and if cultural spaces are defined, it is a community center or a performing arts center or a special dedicated art space, for either performing or visual art. • On Goal 1 and 2, it should be included to state something about considering investing in the next generation of Edmonds artists and creating access to all. The wording is vague and needs further clarification. Discussion regarding the Climate Change section will be discussed at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS None. 2.A.a Packet Pg. 6 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O c t o b e r 9 R e g u l a r m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ( P r e v i o u s m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ) Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 9, 2024 Page 4 of 4 SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT None. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA The next meeting will be on October 17th and will include the elements of housing and land use, as well as climate, if time allows. At the next meeting, October 23rd, will be recommended comp plan preferred alternative and then the transportation element. October 30th will focus on the future land use map based upon the preferred alternative. November 13th will be to review additional information for comp plan update. November 25 is a special meeting to make the recommendation of the final comp plan. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS None. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 2.A.a Packet Pg. 7 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O c t o b e r 9 R e g u l a r m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ( P r e v i o u s m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ) Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 17, 2024 Page 1 of 3 DRAFT CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING Minutes of Hybrid Meeting October 17, 2024 Vice Chair Golembiewski called the hybrid meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:05 p.m. at Edmonds City Hall and on Zoom. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES The Land Acknowledgement was read by Board Member Milkey. Board Members Present Jeremy Mitchell, Chair Lauren Golembiewski, Vice Chair George Bennett (alternate) Lee Hankins Nick Maxwell Steven Li Jon Milkey Judi Gladstone Board Members Absent Isaac Fortin, Student Rep. Staff Present Shane Hope, Planning & Development Navyusha Pentakota, Planning & Development READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES VICE CHAIR GOLEMBIEWSKI STATED THAT THE REGULAR MINUTES WOULD BE APPROVED ON THE BOARD'S REGULAR MINUTES AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. AUDIENCE COMMENTS None. 2.A.b Packet Pg. 8 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O c t o b e r 1 7 S p e c i a l m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ( P r e v i o u s m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ) Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 17, 2024 Page 2 of 3 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comprehensive Plan - Land Use, Housing, Climate Elements. Land Use Elements • Center and Hubs as growth opportunities and their impact on existing public transportation and infrastructure. • Land Use Policy 1.8, rather than use "imageability," perhaps use recognize and enhance. • Land Use Policy 1.10, there is an updated version that will be emailed to board members. • Discussed differences between activity centers and centers and hubs, which have differences in scale, as well as activity centers being more commercial in nature. • Discussed the need to include both Low-density Residential 1 and Low-density Residential 2. Keeping the two provides some flexibility. There needs to be language on the differences to avoid litigation. • Discussed possibility of condensing the zoning for the Edmonds Way corridor. • Land Use Policy 10.3, removing culverts for a fish passage, is only useful if it helps fish move to another area - make sure there is benefit for the dollars spent. • Discussed that the developers should have to contribute to the community benefit and partner with the city. • On Land Use 15.2, discussion regarding whether or not to adjust standards and regulations. It was discussed that there are certain things within 1110 where you can't have development standards that prohibit one of the missing housing types. • Alternative A and Alternative B to be dismissed at the next board meeting, but overall they are different in scale, density, height differences. Housing Elements • Regarding Goal H1, consider using a stronger word than "enable," perhaps "enable and encourage" or "enable and promote." • Promoting the use of ADUs was also discussed. • Goal H4, promoting rehabbing and restoring suitable housing stock, possibility of providing support for home repair. • Also discussed the possibility of providing some support for rent stabilization and affordable home ownership. • Goal H7 is a much larger conversation. 2.A.b Packet Pg. 9 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O c t o b e r 1 7 S p e c i a l m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ( P r e v i o u s m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ) Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 17, 2024 Page 3 of 3 • Questions regarding moving some of the policies up in the land use section to the housing section. • 10.1 is not limited to centers and hubs. • H10.6 and H2.1 are similar and perhaps the language could be cleaned up or consolidated. • Discussed forming a policy around prioritizing efforts to achieve a geographic balance in finding housing. • Discussion regarding excluding critical areas from building. Due to the time, the discussion regarding the Climate section will be discussed at the next meeting. CHAIR MICHELL MADE A MOTION TO EXTEND TO 9:15. BOARD MEMBER GLADSTONE SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NOT A CONSENSUS. NEW BUSINESS None. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT None. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA The next regular meeting is the larger discussion on the draft preferred alternative recommendation, 10/23. The one after that is looking at the land use maps, 10/30. November 13th will be the discussion about the final draft recommendations. There is then a special meeting on November 25th to wrap up and present a final draft recommendation. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS None. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. 2.A.b Packet Pg. 10 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O c t o b e r 1 7 S p e c i a l m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ( P r e v i o u s m e e t i n g m i n u t e s ) Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Review of revised draft Transportation Element with Project List Staff Lead: Shane Hope Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History The City's Comprehensive Plan is being updated, as periodically required under the Growth Management Act. The next due date for adoption of Edmonds' updated Comprehensive Plan, which must include a Transportation Element, is December 31, 2024. The Planning Board's last review of the draft Transportation Element was on October 30, 2024. Since then, the element has been revised. Staff Recommendation For the Planning Board to review the revised Transportation Element, including the project list, and recommend that the City Council include it in the Comprehensive Plan update. Narrative The Transportation Element of a citywide Comprehensive Plan must contain certain components and be consistent with other elements of the Plan and with Growth Management Act requirements. A Revised Draft Transportation Element, including a list of transportation projects, has been developed. (See attachment.) The revised draft element incorporates some points made by the Planning Board at its October 30 meeting. In addition, the revised draft contains a list of transportation projects, consistent with the Preferred Alternative selected by the City Council to guide future growth patterns. It also includes a level of service standard for transit and other small changes. City engineering staff, with consultants, will present the information at the Planning Board's special meeting on November 25, 2024. Attachments: FINAL DRAFT - Edmonds Transportation Master Plan Draft October 30 minutes excerpt PB presentation Transportation Element November 2024 7.A Packet Pg. 11 12131 113th Avenue NE, Suite 203 Kirkland, WA 98034 425-821-3665 | www.transpogroup.com © 2024 Transpo Group Prepared for: City of Edmonds November 2024 Prepared by: TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN City of Edmonds 7.A.a Packet Pg. 12 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 ii Table of Contents Introduction to the Plan .............................................................................................................. 1 Plan Development ...................................................................................................................... 2 Consistency with Other Agencies ............................................................................................... 3 WSDOT Highway Improvement Program & Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program .. 3 Puget Sound Regional Council ............................................................................................... 4 Snohomish County and Adjacent Cities .................................................................................. 5 Community Transit ................................................................................................................. 5 Federal and State Air Quality Regulations .............................................................................. 5 1. Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions ................................................................ 6 1.1. Roadway Network ...................................................................................................... 6 1.2. Traffic Operations ......................................................................................................17 1.3. Traffic Safety .............................................................................................................20 1.4. Freight Routes ...........................................................................................................22 1.5. Transit .......................................................................................................................24 1.6. Active Transportation Facilities ..................................................................................29 2. Forecasts & Evaluation ......................................................................................................33 2.1. Travel Forecast Model ...............................................................................................33 2.2. Forecast Methodology ...............................................................................................34 2.3. Forecast Evaluation ...................................................................................................34 2.4. Transportation Projects & Programs ..........................................................................46 2.5. Technology Considerations .......................................................................................58 3. Goals and Policies .............................................................................................................59 4. Plan Implementation ..........................................................................................................66 4.1. Project and Programs Cost Estimates .......................................................................66 4.2. Funding Analysis with Existing Revenue Sources ......................................................68 4.3. Forecasted Revenue Shortfall ...................................................................................71 4.4. Potential Options to Balance the Plan ........................................................................72 4.5. Reassessment Strategy .............................................................................................73 7.A.a Packet Pg. 13 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 iii List of Tables Table 1-1 Roadway Level of Service Overview .........................................................................14 Table 1-2 - Pedestrian Level of Service Overview .....................................................................15 Table 1-3 Bicycle Level of Service Overview .............................................................................15 Table 1-4 Transit Level of Service Overview .............................................................................16 Table 1-5 Existing (Spring 2024) Roadway Level of Service Overview .....................................17 Table 1-6 Edmonds Vehicular LOS Standards ..........................................................................18 Table 1-7 Intersections with Elevated Collision Rates ...............................................................22 Table 1-8 May 2023 Community Transit Routes and Daily Ridership ........................................25 Table 1-9 Edmonds Park and Rides ..........................................................................................27 Table 2-1 City of Edmonds Land Use Growth ...........................................................................34 Table 2-3 Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network Definitions ..................................................37 Table 2-3 Roadway and Intersection Projects ...........................................................................47 Table 2-4 2044 Transportation Improvement Project List: Active Transportation .......................51 Table 2-5 Project Prioritization Scoring Methodology ................................................................56 Table 2-6 Transportation Planning Studies ...............................................................................57 Table 4-1 Transportation Project and Program Costs (2024 – 2044) .........................................67 Table 4-2 2024-2044 Transportation Revenues .......................................................................69 Table 4-3 Forecasted Revenues and Costs ..............................................................................72 List of Figures Figure 0-1 Transportation Plan Approach ................................................................................... 3 Figure 1-1 Edmonds Roadway Network ..................................................................................... 7 Figure 1-2 Roadway Functional Classification ............................................................................ 9 Figure 1-3 Existing (2023) Roadway Average Daily Traffic (ADT) .............................................12 Figure 1-4 Existing (2023) Roadway Level of Service ...............................................................19 Figure 1-5 Citywide Collision Rates (2018-2022) ......................................................................20 Figure 1-6 Citywide Collisions Map (2018 – 2022) ....................................................................21 Figure 1-7 WSDOT Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) Map ............................23 Figure 1-8 Community Transit Fixed Routes in Edmonds .........................................................26 Figure 1-9 Existing Pedestrian Facilities....................................................................................30 Figure 1-10 Existing Bicycle Facilities .......................................................................................32 Figure 2-1 Forecast 2044 Roadway Level of Service ................................................................35 Figure 2-2 Planned Pedestrian Network ....................................................................................38 Figure 2-3 Planned Bicycle Network .........................................................................................40 Figure 2-4 Pedestrian LOS........................................................................................................42 Figure 2-5 Bicycle LOS .............................................................................................................43 Figure 2-6 Forecast 2044 Transit LOS ......................................................................................45 Figure 2-7 Roadway and Intersection Projects ..........................................................................50 Figure 2-8 Active Transportation Projects .................................................................................55 7.A.a Packet Pg. 14 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t 7.A.a Packet Pg. 15 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 1 Introduction to the Plan The City of Edmonds network of highways, roads, sidewalks, trails, railroads, and transit services move residents, visitors, and goods into, though, and out of the community. Today’s circulation routes and infrastructure reflect the incremental development patterns of the past. Updates have occurred as transportation modes have changed, as demands on the system have expanded, and as the City has grown and integrated with regional highway and trail systems. Optimizing existing infrastructure and planning for future needs is necessary to maintain an efficient system that will serve the City into the future. A comprehensive, well- planned, and efficiently functioning transportation system is essential to Edmonds’s long-term growth and sustained vitality. The Transportation Plan provides the framework to guide growth and development of the City’s transportation infrastructure. It integrates land use and the transportation system, responding to current needs and ensuring that all future developments are adequately served. The Transportation Plan addresses the development of a balanced, multimodal transportation system for the City and adjacent unincorporated portions of the Edmonds Urban Growth Area (UGA) and recognizes the regional nature of the transportation system and the need for continuing interagency coordination. This Transportation Plan is based on a study of the existing transportation network in the City of Edmonds, combined with a 20-year (2044) projection of future growth and transportation needs. The document includes five sections: 1. Consistency with other Agencies 2. Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions 3. Forecasts Evaluation 4. Goals and Policies 5. Implementation As a companion document, the Transportation Plan implements the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Consistent with the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Element establishes a policy framework for making decisions in the City, the guiding principles, and describes a strategy for accomplishing this vision over the 20-year planning horizon. Based on the goals and policies in the Transportation Element, the Transportation Plan is intended to serve as a guide for transportation decisions to address both short- and long-term needs. To meet Growth Management Act (GMA)1 requirements, the Transportation Element and Transportation Plan must identify existing transportation system characteristics, establish standards for levels of service, and identify existing and future deficiencies based on land use growth projections. The Transportation Plan also discusses roadway mobility and accessibility needs, and identifies improvements necessary to enhance safety, travel by active modes, and public transit support. 1 Washington State 36.70A RCW. Available at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=36.70A 7.A.a Packet Pg. 16 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 2 Plan Development Development of an updated City of Edmonds Transportation Plan was commissioned by the City Council in 2022 to replace the adopted 2015 City of Edmonds’s Transportation Plan. The Plan addresses transportation needs, improvement projects, and funding sources to support the projected residential and employment growth through the year 2044. The Plan is also intended to satisfy GMA requirements. The following sections summarize the regulatory setting and regional planning efforts that guided the development of the Transportation Plan. Growth Management Act Under GMA (RCW 36.70A.070), a transportation element is required to assess the needs of a community and determine how to provide appropriate transportation facilities for current and future residents. A 2023 GMA amendment included requirements to develop and implement a multimodal level of service (MMLOS) for pedestrian, bicycle and transit travel in addition to vehicular level of service (LOS). The transportation element must contain: • Inventory of existing multimodal facilities; • Assessment of future multimodal facility needs to meet current and future demands; • Multi-year plan for financing proposed vehicular and multimodal transportation improvements; • Forecasts of traffic for at least 10 years based on adopted land use plan; • Level of service (LOS) standards for arterials, active transportation facilities, and public transportation, including actions to bring deficient facilities into compliance; • Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, and; • Identification of intergovernmental coordination efforts. Under GMA, development may not occur if the development will cause the transportation facility to decline below the City’s adopted level of service standard unless strategies are identified and implemented within six years of the development to accommodate the development’s impact to the transportation system. To accommodate the impacts of the development, local governments may change the phasing or timing of new development, provide transportation facilities or services to serve the new development, reduce the LOS standard, or revise the land use element. Finally, the transportation element must include a reassessment strategy to address how the City will respond to potential funding shortfalls. Transportation Impact Fees A funding program for constructing the transportation projects identified in the Plan and the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan can be supplemented by a transportation impact fee (TIF) program to assist in funding projects that will accommodate traffic growth associated with the future land use development of the City and its arterial system. The findings of this Plan will provide the City with documentation and justification for grant applications to seek funding for transportation improvement projects, and a guide for prioritizing its transportation needs to maintain adopted level of service standards. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 17 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 3 Consistency with Other Agencies Edmonds’s transportation system is part of, and connected to, a broader regional highway and arterial system. The GMA works to increase coordination and compatibility between the various agencies that are responsible for the overall transportation system. Since transportation improvements need to be coordinated across jurisdictional boundaries, the Transportation Plan needs to be consistent with and supportive of the objectives identified in the Washington State Transportation Plan, PSRC’s Vision 2050, and the transportation plans or capital improvement plans of the surrounding agencies. Developing the Transportation Plan is primarily a bottom-up approach to planning, with the City exploring its needs based on the land use plan. Eventually, local projects are incorporated into regional and state plans. A schematic of this approach is shown below in Figure 0-1. The following sections provide a review of this Plan’s consistent with neighboring jurisdictions. Figure 0-1 Transportation Plan Approach WSDOT Highway Improvement Program & Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program As required by the 1998 amendments to the GMA, the Edmonds Transportation Plan addresses the state highway system. Specifically, the Transportation Plan addresses the following elements related to the state highway system: • Inventory of existing facilities – see Chapter 1 • Level of service standards – see Chapters 1 and 2 • Concurrency on state facilities – see Chapters 1 and 2 • Analysis of traffic impacts on state facilities – see Chapter 1 and 2 • Consistency with the State Highway Systems Plan –described below 7.A.a Packet Pg. 18 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 4 Summarized below are the improvements on state facilities listed in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) 2024 – 2027, which are consistent with the Plan identified in Chapter 4. WSDOT maintains two improvements programs, the Highway System Plan (HSP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). WSDOT is currently updating the HSP, which was last updated over 12 years ago. A draft of the HSP has been published and recommends new revenues for state highways be dedicated over the next 20 years. The 2024-2027 STIP was approved in January 2023 and identifies 3 projects in Edmonds: 1. Hwy 99 Revitalization Project extending from 220th Street SW to 224th Street SW (including roadway widening, ADA-compliant curb ramps, landscaping, street lighting, additional turn lanes at Hwy 99 & 220th St SW, APS (Pedestrian Signals) installation, and utility/stormwater infrastructure improvements). 2. Main St. Overlay (6th Ave. to 8th Ave overlay and ADA-compliant ramp upgrades) 3. Olympic View Dr. Improvement (196th St. SW to Talbot St. overlay, ADA ramps enhancements, and installing vaned grates) Puget Sound Regional Council The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) maintains the Regional TIP. The Regional TIP must be a 4-year program of projects that is updated at least every 4 years. The TIP ensures that transportation projects meet regional transportation, growth and economic development goals and policies, and clean air requirements. Regional TIP projects are required to meet the following criteria: • Consistency with VISION 2050 and the Regional Transportation Plan • Consistency with local comprehensive plans • Funds are available or expected to be available • Consistency with the region’s air quality conformity determination • Consistency with federal and state requirements such as functional classification • Consistency with PSRC’s project tracking policies The Regional TIP identifies six projects in and around Edmonds and those projects include (note some of these projects overlap with the STIP projects noted above): • Implementing the Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Orange Line including project development phase, construction phase and procurement phase. Construction of a terminus station/transit center at Edmonds College. • Expansion of Transit Demand Management (TDM) efforts for Swift BRT services including marketing and outreach to existing and potential users promoting awareness, education and behavior change targeting Swift BRT connections to Link Light Rail. • Widening the intersection of 76th Ave W and 220th St SW on all approaches to add turn lanes and construct wider sidewalks. Installing new traffic signal system, lighting, 7.A.a Packet Pg. 19 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 5 signage, pavement, pavement striping, stormwater improvements, and potential conversion of overhead utility lines to underground. • Grind and overlay along Main St. from 6th Ave to 8th Ave. Upgrading the curb ramps to be ADA-compliant. • Installing ADA-compliant curb ramps, landscaping enhancements, a planter strip between sidewalk and BAT lanes, and enhanced street lighting along Highway 99 (from 220th St SW to 224th St SW). Adding a second northbound and southbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Hwy 99 and 220th St SW and a right-turn lane for the westbound along 220th St SW. APS will be installed on all corners at 224th St SW and 220th St SW. Also includes new stormwater infrastructure and water and sewer utility improvements. • Grind and overlay along Olympic View Dr. from 196th St. SW to Talbot St. Upgrading the ADA curb ramps and catch basins to vaned grates. Snohomish County and Adjacent Cities Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) establish a countywide framework for developing and adopting County and City comprehensive plans. The role of the CPPs is to coordinate comprehensive plans of jurisdictions in the same county for regional issues or issues affecting common borders. The Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs) for transportation call for better integrated land use and transportation planning, with a priority placed on cleaner operations, dependable financing mechanisms, alternatives to driving alone, and lower transportation- related energy consumption. CPPs were last adopted in June 2011 and amended in February 2022 effective March 2022. The County’s and Cities’ comprehensive plans will be made consistent with the vision and policies in the Countywide Planning Policy Update. Snohomish County’s six-year TIP (2024-2029) currently has one project identified in Edmonds: • Installing adaptive signal control systems along Highway 99 and SR 524. Community Transit Community Transit is a regional transportation provider that operates transit service in the City of Edmonds. Four routes provide bus service for the City of Edmonds. The city supports Community Transit’s strategic plans and coordinates with the agency to identify how transit needs should be addressed, particularly as new development occurs. Federal and State Air Quality Regulations The Transportation Plan is subject to the Washington State Clean Air Conformity Act that implements the directives of the Federal Clean Air Act. Because air quality is a region wide issue, the City’s Comprehensive Plan must support the efforts of state, regional, and local agencies as guided by WAC 173-420-080. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 20 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 6 1. Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions The City of Edmond’s transportation system consists of various transportation facilities, including state highways, arterials, local streets, transit services and facilities, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The existing transportation system was inventoried in conjunction with the update of this Transportation Plan. The inventory of the existing transportation facilities covers the street system, traffic controls, traffic volumes, traffic operations, traffic safety, transit service and facilities, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. 1.1. Roadway Network The roadway network provides mobility and access for a range of travel modes and users. The functional classification system, traffic volumes, and traffic operations at intersections are summarized within this section. This survey and analysis of the roadway network’s existing conditions provides background for identifying potential transportation improvement projects and programs. Figure 1-1 shows the existing transportation system serving the City of Edmonds. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 21 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 7 Figure 1-1 Edmonds Roadway Network 7.A.a Packet Pg. 22 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 8 Functional Classification All streets in the city have a designated functional classification. The functional classification of a street depends on the types of trips that occur on it, the basic purpose for which it was designed, and the relative level of traffic volume it carries. The different classifications of roadways serve different stages of a trip, with some roadways designed to prioritize mobility while others prioritize access to adjacent land uses. Higher classes (e.g., freeways and arterials) provide a high degree of mobility and have more limited access to adjacent land uses, accommodating higher traffic volumes at higher speeds. Lower classes (e.g., local access streets) provide a high degree of access to adjacent land and are not intended to serve through traffic, carrying lower traffic volumes at lower speeds. Collectors generally provide a more balanced emphasis on traffic mobility and access to land uses. Cities and counties are required to adopt a street classification system that is consistent with these guidelines (RCW 35.78.010 and RCW 47.26.090). The functional classification designations for City roadways are shown in Figure 1-2, and the following sections describe the general characteristics of each category. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 23 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 9 Figure 1-2 Roadway Functional Classification 7.A.a Packet Pg. 24 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 10 Freeway Multi-lane, high-speed, high-capacity road intended exclusively for motorized traffic. All access is controlled by interchanges and road crossings are grade-separated. No freeways pass through Edmonds, though Interstate-5 (I-5) runs to the east of the city limits. Principal Arterial Road that connects major activity centers and facilities, typically constructed with limited direct access to abutting land uses. The primary function of principal arterials is to provide a high degree of vehicle mobility, but they may provide a minor amount of land access. Principal arterials serve high traffic volume corridors, carrying the greatest portion of through or long- distance traffic within a city, and serving inter-community trips. On-street parking is often limited to improve capacity for through-traffic. Typically, principal arterials are multi-lane facilities and have traffic signals at intersections with other arterials. Regional bus routes are generally located on principal arterials, as are transfer centers and park-and-ride lots. Principal arterials usually have sidewalks and sometimes have separate bicycle facilities, so that non-motorized traffic is separated from vehicle traffic. In Edmonds, SR 99, SR 140, and SR 524 are principal arterials. Minor Arterial Road that connects centers and facilities within the community and serves some through traffic, while providing a greater level of access to abutting properties. Minor arterials connect with other arterial and collector roads, and serve less concentrated traffic-generating areas, such as neighborhood shopping centers and schools. Provision for on-street parking varies by location. Although the dominant function of minor arterials is the movement of through traffic, they also provide for considerable local traffic with origins or destinations at points along the corridor. Minor arterials also carry local and commuter bus routes. They usually have sidewalks and sometimes have separate bicycle facilities, so that non-motorized traffic is separated from vehicular traffic. Main St/212 St SW, 220th St SW, 228th St SW, 238th St SW, and N 205th St are east-west minor arterials; 5th Ave S, 9th Ave S/9th Ave N, and 76th Ave W/Olympic View Dr are north-south arterials. Collector Road designed to fulfill both functions of mobility and land access. Collectors typically serve intra-community trips connecting residential neighborhoods with each other or activity centers, while also providing a high degree of property access within a localized area. These roadways “collect” vehicular trips from local access streets and distribute them to higher classification streets. Additionally, collectors provide direct services to residential areas, local parks, churches, and areas with similar land uses. Typically, right-of-way and paving widths are narrower for collectors than arterials. They may only be two lanes wide and are often controlled with stop signs. Local bus routes often run on collectors, and they usually have sidewalks on at least one side of the street. Several north-south and east-west Collector roadways are located throughout the City as shown in Figure 1-2. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 25 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 11 Local Access Road with a primary function of providing access to residences. Typically, they are only a few blocks long, are relatively narrow, and have low speeds. Local streets are generally not designed to accommodate buses, and often do not have sidewalks. Cul-de-sacs are also considered local access streets. All streets in Edmonds that have not been designated as an arterial or a collector are local access streets. Local access streets make up the majority of the miles of roadway in the city. Other Classification Systems In addition to the Functional Classification system adopted by the City of Edmonds, there are federal and state roadway designations. Federal and state grant programs provide funding for improvement projects that are on streets that have been classified with the federal or state roadway designations. National Highway System The National Highway System (NHS) includes the Interstate Highway System as well as other roads important to the nation’s economy, defense, and mobility as defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Federal Functional Classification The Federal Functional Classification system provides a hierarchy of roadways as defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This classification system defines the role of travel through a network of roadways, rather than focusing on individual roadways. As a result, the Federal Functional Classification differs in several ways from the City‘s Functional Classification. Changes to the Federal Functional Classification may be submitted through the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Highways of Statewide Significance WSDOT designates interstate highways and other principal arterials that are needed to connect major communities in the state as Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS). This designation assists with the allocation of some state and federal funding. These roadways typically serve corridor movements having travel characteristics indicative of substantial statewide and interstate travel. In Edmonds, SR 104 between the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry Dock and I-5, and SR 99 between the south city limits and SR 104 have been designated as Highways of Statewide Significance. The Edmonds-Kingston ferry route is considered to be part of SR 104 and is also identified as a Highway of Statewide Significance (excluding the ferry terminal). Traffic Volumes Traffic counts were collected at several locations on State Highways and City roadways in June and October 2023. Existing weekday average daily traffic (ADT) volumes are shown in Figure 1-3. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 26 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 12 Figure 1-3 Existing (2023) Roadway Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Within Edmonds, SR 104, SR 99 and SR 524 (196th St SW) have the highest ADT. Generally state routes carry between 10,000 and 40,000 vehicles per day, while collectors such as Main Street, 100th Avenue NW, Olympic View Drive, 76th Avenue W carry between 5,000 and 15,000 vehicles per day. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 27 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 13 Level of Service Standards Transportation Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative measure used to assess the quality and efficiency of transportation systems. It is commonly used in transportation planning and engineering to evaluate how well a road or transportation facility is operating in terms of traffic flow and congestion. LOS is typically assessed on a scale from "A" to "F," with "A" representing free-flow conditions and "F" indicating severe congestion and poor service quality. State Highway Level of Service Standards There are three Washington state routes located within the city. • SR 104 (Edmonds Way) runs roughly east-west between the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry dock and I-5. • SR 524 (Puget Drive/196th Street SW) runs east-west connecting SR 104 to SR 99, I-5, and ultimately SR 522. • SR 99 runs north-south on the east side of the city and is the highest traffic-carrying arterial in Edmonds. From Edmonds, it runs north to Everett, and south through Shoreline to Seattle and the Tacoma metropolitan area. As described previously, portions of SR 104 and SR 99 have been designated as Highways of Statewide Significance. The LOS standards for Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS) are set by WSDOT. Within Edmonds, both SR 524 and SR 99 are considered Tier 1 Highways of Regional Significance, and have an LOS standard of “E mitigated,” meaning that congestion should be mitigated (such as transit) when p.m. peak hour LOS falls below LOS "E.". SR 104 is classified as an Urban Highway of Statewide significance, and thus has an LOS standard of D. Cities and counties are required to include the LOS standards for all state routes in the transportation element of their local comprehensive plan. The PSRC certifies the transportation elements of the city and county plans and ensures that the regional LOS standards are included. PSRC notes that state law is silent on whether agencies include or exempt non-HSS facilities from local concurrency requirements. WSDOT applies these standards to highway segments, intersections, and freeway interchange ramp intersections. When a proposed development affects a segment or intersection where the level of service is already below the state’s adopted standard, then the pre-development level of service is used as the standard. When a development has degraded the level of service on a state highway, WSDOT works with the local jurisdiction through the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process to identify reasonable and proportional mitigation to offset the impacts. Mitigation could include access constraints, constructing improvements, right-of-way dedication, or contribution of funding to needed improvements. Snohomish County Level of Service Standards Snohomish County LOS standards are defined based on arterial operations and not intersection LOS. Level of service along key arterials is measured by calculating corridor travel speeds. LOS standards for key arterials are defined by Snohomish County based primarily on arterial classification, number of lanes, average daily traffic (ADT) and average travel speed. In rural 7.A.a Packet Pg. 28 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 14 areas LOS standards range from LOS C to LOS D depending on the roadway type. In urban areas LOS E is considered acceptable. City’s Level of Service (LOS) Standards Signalized intersection LOS is defined in terms of a weighted average control delay for the entire intersection. Control delay quantifies the increase in travel time that a vehicle experiences due to the traffic signal control and provides a surrogate measure for driver discomfort and fuel consumption. Signalized intersection LOS is stated in terms of average control delay per vehicle. Unsignalized intersection LOS criteria can be further reduced into two intersection types present within the City of Edmonds: all-way stop and two-way stop control. All-way stop control intersection LOS is expressed in terms of the weighted average control delay of the overall intersection or by approach. Two-way stop-controlled intersection LOS is defined in terms of the average control delay for each minor-street movement (or shared movement) as well as major- street left-turns. Roadway LOS The City of Edmonds has identified the weekday PM peak hour travel speeds along 15 key corridor segments as being critical to maintaining the adequacy of its transportation system. Corridor level of service is based on average weekday (Tuesday – Thursday) travel speed through a corridor, which factors the total travel time and delays at the intersections within and at the end of each segment. The minimum average travel speed for each corridor is based on parameters for the Urban Street Class (Class IV) per the latest edition of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). The City of Edmonds has retained a LOS C standard for collectors, and LOS D for arterials. Table 1-1 summarizes the translation between roadway speed and LOS. Table 1-1 Roadway Level of Service Overview Percent of Speed Limit Roadway Level of Service > 85% LOS A 67 - 85% LOS B 50 - 67% LOS C 40 - 50% LOS D 30 - 40% LOS E < 30% LOS F Pedestrian LOS The pedestrian LOS standards are presented in Table 1-2. These standards emphasize system completion of sidewalks, pathways, or multi-use trails on arterial and collector roadways, or along off-street corridors. The LOS designations are shown in green, orange, and red and correspond with good, acceptable, and poor LOS, respectively. The long-term vision for the City would be to have the planned pedestrian network roadways achieve a green or good LOS; 7.A.a Packet Pg. 29 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 15 however, in the near-term, the objective would be to achieve, at minimum, an orange or acceptable LOS along these roadways. Table 1-2 - Pedestrian Level of Service Overview LOS Rating Standard Example Facilities* Good Pedestrian facilities built as identified in planned network • Sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, or; • Multi-use path on one side of the roadway Acceptable Pedestrian facilities exist, but not as identified in planned network • Sidewalk along one side of the roadway, or; • On-street shoulder facility for pedestrians Poor No pedestrian facilities present • No facilities exist Generally, a green/good LOS indicates a roadway that provides the corresponding pedestrian facilities identified in the planned pedestrian network, while an orange/acceptable LOS indicates that a pedestrian facility is provided but does not align with the identified pedestrian facility in the planned pedestrian network. A red/poor LOS generally indicates no designated facilities are provided for pedestrians and is considered unacceptable. Bicycle LOS The bicycle LOS standards are presented in Table 1-3. These standards emphasize the expansion and completion of both dedicated and shared use bicycle facilities on arterial and collector roadways, as well as off-street corridors. The LOS designations are shown in green, orange, and red and correspond with good, acceptable, and poor LOS, respectively. The long- term goal would be to achieve a green bicycle LOS on all planned bicycle roadways, however in the short term, achieving orange, or acceptable LOS is sufficient. Table 1-3 Bicycle Level of Service Overview LOS Rating Standard Example Facilities* Good Bicycle facilities built as identified in planned network • Bike lanes on both sides of roadway, or; • Multi-use path on one side of the roadway Acceptable Bike facilities exist, but not as identified in planned network • Large shoulder or bike lanes not to standard, or; • On-street shoulder facility for bicyclists Poor No bicycle facilities present • No facilities exist 7.A.a Packet Pg. 30 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 16 Generally, a green/good LOS indicates a roadway that provides the corresponding bicycle facilities (with appropriate striping/signage) identified in the planned bicycle network, while an orange/acceptable LOS indicates that a bicycle facility is provided but does not align with the identified bicycle facility in the planned bicycle network or that inadequate striping/signage is provided to demarcate the facility. A red/poor LOS generally indicates no designated facilities are provided for bicycles and is considered unacceptable. The active transportation LOS standards are described in further detail in Section 2.3. Transit LOS the City of Edmonds is committed to making public transportation an easy, accessible and safe mode choice for those living in and visiting Edmonds. While the City of Edmonds does not directly provide public transit service, the City controls accessibility to transit stops and the way buses travel on their roadways. The City has decided to focus on transit speed and reliability as the key indicator of transit LOS within Edmonds. Ideally, speed and reliability would be directly measured from Community Transit data. However, due to the timing of the 2024 Transportation Master Plan development closely aligning with major route changes from Community Transit in response to the Link Light Rail opening in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, there was not sufficient time or data to establish a transit speed indicator. As a result, overall roadway speeds are being used in proxy of transit speeds. It is recommended that the transit LOS measure be revisited in future updates to the Transportation Master Plan to be based on transit speeds instead of overall roadway speeds. The Transit LOS is applicable along the following key transit corridors within the City: • SR 99 • SR 104 • SR 524 (S 196th Street) • Main Street • 76th Avenue W • 84th Avenue W The City’s Transit LOS is summarized in Table 1-4 Table 1-4 Transit Level of Service Overview Transit LOS Rating Roadway LOS Good Roadway LOS A, B or C Acceptable Roadway LOS D (or LOS E on SR 99 / SR 524) Poor LOS E or F (only LOS F on SR 99 / SR 524) 7.A.a Packet Pg. 31 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 17 1.2. Traffic Operations Intersection traffic operations evaluate the performance of signalized and stop-controlled intersections according to the industry standards set forth in the Highway Capacity Manual 6th Edition (Transportation Research Board, 2016). Peak hour traffic operations were evaluated at the study intersections based on level-of-service (LOS) methodology and evaluated using Synchro version 11.0. The PM peak hour intersection operations were selected due to the higher typical traffic volumes occurring during that time period for a single hour between 4 and 6 p.m. Existing (2023) Roadway LOS The City of Edmonds measures LOS by assessing average travel speeds during weekday PM peak hours on key corridor segments. LOS is based on travel time and delays, with standards set by the Highway Capacity Manual. The city aims for LOS C on collectors and LOS D on arterials, with travel speeds determining the LOS. The existing (spring 2024) weekday PM peak hour travel speed LOS summary is presented in Table 1-5. Table 1-5 Existing (Spring 2024) Roadway Level of Service Overview Corridor Roadway Extents Approach Existing Speed Existing LOS 1 3rd Avenue 7th Ave N to SR 104 NB 23.8 A SB 23.5 A 2 Caspers St / Puget Dr 7th Ave N to 76th Ave W WB 26.8 A EB 25.7 A 3 Main St 84th Ave W to SR 104 WB 19.8 C EB 19.3 C 4 212th St SW SR 99 to 84th Ave W WB 21.9 B EB 19.7 C 5 100th Ave W Caspers St to SR 104 NB 22.2 B SB 23.9 B 6 Firdale Ave / 244th St SR 104 to NE 205th St WB 23.2 C EB 25.0 B 7 8th / SR 104 (northern hallf) Main Street to 100th Ave W NB 27.3 B SB 30.0 A 8 220th St 9th Ave to Western city limits WB 22.1 B EB 22.6 B 9 5th Ave Main St to SR 104 NB 15.8 C SB 18.1 B 10 228th Ave 73rd PI W to 95th PI W WB 22.5 A EB 22.2 A 11 84th Ave Main St to 238th St NB 21.1 B SB 23.2 A 12 SR 104 (southern half) 100th Ave W to Southern city limits NB 28.1 B SB 31.4 A 13 SR 99 (southern half) 228th St to 244th St NB 25.6 C 7.A.a Packet Pg. 32 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 18 SB 29.8 C 14 SR 99 (northern half) Northern city limits to 228th St NB 18.7 D SB 23.9 C 15 76th Ave Northern city limits to 220th St NB 21.8 B SB 23.7 B Previously, the city measured LOS at intersections, based on vehicle delay as measured by the Highway Capacity Manual. Shifting to a methodology based on corridor travel speed time reflects a broader focus on corridor-wide mobility and user experience, rather than isolated intersection performance. The city's LOS standards are shown in Table 1-6. Table 1-6 Edmonds Vehicular LOS Standards Facility LOS Standard City Streets Arterials: LOS D or better (except state routes) Collectors: LOS C or better State Highways of Regional Significance SR 99 north of SR 104, SR 524: LOS E or better State Highways of Statewide Significance SR 104., SR99 south of SR 104: not subject to city Standard, but identify situations where WSDOT standard LOS D is not met. Existing roadway LOS in the City of Edmonds are shown in Figure 1-4. The results of the LOS analysis indicate that all the studied roadways currently meet City LOS standards. In addition to roadway LOS, the map also shows intersection performance. The only intersection not operating well is the intersection of SR 104 (Edmonds Way) and 238th Street SW, a two-way stop-controlled intersection that reports LOS F for the worst movement at the intersection. This intersection involves low-volume side streets that experience high vehicle delays during the PM peak hour. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 33 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 19 Figure 1-4 Existing (2023) Roadway Level of Service 7.A.a Packet Pg. 34 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 20 1.3. Traffic Safety Collision records for the most recent complete five-year period were reviewed for all collisions reported within the City of Edmonds. Historical safety data was collected from WSDOT for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022. A review of collision history was performed to identify potential safety issues for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Figure 1-5 summarizes the annual citywide collisions between 2018 and 2022. Figure 1-5 Citywide Collision Rates (2018-2022) Overall annual collisions have decreased in Edmonds since 2018. The large decrease in 2020 is due to traffic volume decreases resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. As traffic volumes have ‘returned to normal’ the total number of annual collisions have increased but have not returned to pre-COVID levels. Similar to total collision numbers, annual fatal and serious injury collisions decreased significantly in 2020, and have since increased, but have not returned to pre-COVID highs. Figure 1-6 shows a map of the collision locations within Edmonds for the same data period. 1 5 3 2 3 127 132 78 91 94 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Co l l i s i o n s p e r Y e a r Fatal and Serious Injury Crashes All Crashes 7.A.a Packet Pg. 35 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 21 Figure 1-6 Citywide Collisions Map (2018 – 2022) During the five-year study period, there were a high number of crashes along 99, including two fatal crashes (pedestrian) and 19 crashes with serious injury, including several crashes 7.A.a Packet Pg. 36 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 22 involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Other corridors with multiple crashes involving pedestrians and/or bicyclists include 9th Ave S/100th Ave W, 5th Ave S, Main St, SR 104, and 76th Ave W. Most crashes involving fatalities, serious injuries, pedestrians, or bicyclists took place on principal roads and major or minor arterials, but at least three pedestrian-involved crashes caused serious injury occurred on local streets. Between 2018 and 2022 there were 71 pedestrian collisions and 36 cyclist collisions within Edmonds. Generally, pedestrian collisions were more severe, 28 percent of which resulted in a serious or fatal injury, while 11 percent of bicycle collisions resulted in a serious injury. Intersection Crash Rates The crash rate was calculated for each study intersection in terms of collisions per million entering vehicles (MEVs). Generally, intersections that have collision rates below 1 crash per MEVs do not warrant further safety study. In Edmonds, there are two locations with collision rates over 1.0 per MEV, as shown in Table 1-7. Table 1-7 Intersections with Elevated Collision Rates Location Collisions per Year Collisions per MEV Fixed Object Approach Turn Rear End Head On Pedestrian / Bicyclist Angle Sideswipe SR 99 / 228th St SW 12.6 1.08 0 4 30 0 0 21 6 SR 99 / 220th St SW 17.6 1.16 0 6 41 0 1 13 19 SR 99 / 228th St SW 12.6 1.08 0 4 30 0 0 21 6 As shown in the table, the locations with observed crash rates exceeding the critical crash rates include the intersections of 220th Street SW and 228th Street SW of SR 99. The most common collision type at both intersections was rear-end collisions. Rear-end collisions are common at signalized intersections, when drivers may rapidly alter vehicle speeds while approaching the intersection in response to signal timing changes or turning vehicles. Angle and sideswipe were the most common collision type after rear-end collisions. While there were no recorded fatalities at these intersections, there were 48 injury collisions or approximately one-third of the total collisions at these intersections. 1.4. Freight Routes The Washington State Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) classifies highways, county roads, and city streets according to the average annual gross truck tonnage they carry. Truck tonnage values are derived from actual or estimated truck traffic count data that is converted into average weights by truck type. The FGTS uses five truck classifications, T-1 through T-5, depending on the annual gross tonnage the roadway carries. • T-1: more than 10 million tons per year • T-2: 4 million to 10 million tons per year • T-3: 300,000 to 4 million tons per year • T-4: 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year • T-5: at least 20,000 tons in 60 days and less than 100,000 tons per year 7.A.a Packet Pg. 37 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 23 Routes with the highest annual gross tonnage, T-1 and T-2 routes, are also identified as Strategic Freight Corridors. Within Edmonds, as shown in Figure 1-7, SR 104, SR 524 and SR 99 are identified as T-3 routes. Additionally, 76th Ave W, Firdale Avenue and 3rd Ave S are identified as T-4 routes. Beyond these primary routes, delivery vehicles use many other streets to reach their final destinations. A few areas prohibit certain types of vehicles. The downtown area between SR 104 and 9th Ave S only allows single unit trucks, while SR 524, Olympic View Drive within the city, and a few other roads are prohibited for hauling. Figure 1-7 WSDOT Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) Map 7.A.a Packet Pg. 38 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 24 1.5. Transit The following section describes the existing service, ridership and facilities provided by Community Transit. Community Transit currently operates 10 bus routes through Edmonds and maintains 154 bus stops and five park & ride facilities. Community Transit, the major provider of public transit for Snohomish County, operates three types of transit service in the city: • Fixed bus route service 
 • Rideshare services 
 • Dial-A-Ride Transit (DART) paratransit service Fixed Route Service Fixed bus routes are local or commuter services that operate on a standardized schedule. shows the bus routes that serve the city. Most of this service is provided by Community Transit, although Sound Transit connections are available along I-5. SWIFT Bus Rapid Transit also operates through the city along SR 99. Table 3-18 summarizes bus routes serving the city, which provide two-way service between destinations in the city and surrounding areas, from morning through evening. Commuter bus routes serving the city, which provide service to major employment destinations in Snohomish and King Counties, are also shown Figure 1-8. Commuter routes typically operate only during the weekday morning and evening peak commute periods. Every Community Transit bus is equipped to accommodate wheelchairs. All buses are also equipped with bicycle racks. Community Transit currently operates the following routes within Edmonds: • Route 101 – provides local service between the Mariner Park and Ride in Shoreline and Aurora Village in Everett. During the week, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. • Route 102 – provides local service between Edmonds Station and Lynwood City Center Station. During the week, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and every hour from 6:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. On Saturday, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and every hour from 6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. On Sunday, the service operates every 30 minutes from 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m and every hour from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. • Route 112 – provides service from Mountlake Terrace Station to Ash Way Park & Ride. During the week, the service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every hour from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. On the weekends, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every hour from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Route 114 – provides service from Aurora Village to the Lynwood City Center Station. During the week, the service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every hour from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturdays, the service operates every hour from 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. and on Sundays, it operates every hour from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. • Route 119 – provides in-county commuter service between Mountlake Terrace and Ash Way P&R, Monday through Friday. This service provides trips every 30 minutes between approximately 5:45 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. and every hour between 8:50 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. on weekdays (every 30 minutes between 2:50 p.m. and 5:50 p.m.). On Saturdays, it 7.A.a Packet Pg. 39 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 25 provides trips every hour between 6:10 a.m. and 9:10 p.m. and on Sundays, it provides trips every hour between 8:10 a.m. and 8:10 p.m. • Route 130 – provides commuter service between Edmonds Station and Lynnwood Transit Center. This service provides trips once every 30 minutes from approximately 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and every hour from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturdays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. On Sundays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. • Route 166 – provides service between Edmonds Station and Silver Firs. On weekdays, the service provides trips once every 30 minutes from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and every hour from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. On Saturdays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 5:50 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. On Sundays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 6:50 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. • Swift Blue Line (Route 701) – provides Community Transit’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service every 10-12 minutes on weekdays and every 15-20 minutes on early mornings, evenings and weekends between Everett Station and Shoreline North/185th Station. • Route 909 – provides service from Edmonds Station to Mountlake Terrace Station. This service provides trips about every 45 minutes from approximately 5:25 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays (Saturday service stops at 10:20 p.m.). Throughout the day, there are certain one-hour intervals. On Sundays, it provides trips about every 45 minutes from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Transit routes and run times available from Community Transit are summarized in Table 1-8. Table 1-8 May 2023 Community Transit Routes and Daily Ridership Route Number Route Description Hours of Operation Route 101 Aurora Village to Mariner Park and Ride Weekdays (5:00 am – 11:30 pm) Saturdays (7:00 am -–10:20 pm) Sundays (7:00 am – 9:20 pm) Route 102 Edmonds Station to Lynwood City Center Station Weekdays (5:00 am – 11:00 pm) Saturdays (5:45 am – 10:00 pm) Sundays (6:45 am – 9:00 pm) Route 112 Mountlake Terrace Station to Ash Way Park & Ride Weekdays (5:00 am – 10:30 pm) Weekends (7:00 am – 9:30 pm) Route 114 Aurora Village Transit Center to Lynwood City Center Station Weekdays (5:00 am – 10:00 pm) Saturdays (6:45 am – 10:00 pm) Sundays (7:45 am – 9:00 pm) Route 119 Mountlake Terrace to Ash Way P&R Weekdays (6:35 am – 10:30 pm) Saturdays (6:10 am - 9:45 pm) Sundays (8:10 am – 8:45 pm) Route 130 Lynwood City Center Station to Edmonds Station Weekdays (4:30 am – 10:00 pm) Saturdays (6:45 am – 10:15 pm) Sundays (7:45 am – 9:20 pm) Route 166 Edmonds Station to Silver Firs Weekdays (5:00 am – 12:00 am) Saturdays (5:50 am – 10:50 pm) Sundays (6:50 am – 9:50 pm) Swift Blue Line (701) Everett Station and Shoreline North/185th Station Weekdays (4:15 am – 12:30 am) Saturdays (5:00 am – 11:30 pm) Sundays (6:00 am – 10:45 pm) Route 909 Edmonds Station to Mountlake Terrace Station Weekdays (5:25 am – 12:00 am) Saturdays (5:25 am – 10:30 pm) Sundays (7:00 am – 10:30 pm) 7.A.a Packet Pg. 40 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 26 Figure 1-8 shows Community Transit’s current fixed route service map operating in and around the City of Edmonds. Figure 1-8 Community Transit Fixed Routes in Edmonds 7.A.a Packet Pg. 41 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 27 Paratransit Service Community Transit also provides paratransit services for patrons who cannot use fixed-route bus services due to disability, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This service provides curb-to-curb paratransit service within ¾ mile of all local fixed-routes during hours of fixed-route operation. Community Transit currently provides Dial-A-Ride Transit (DART) paratransit service to eligible riders who are unable to use fixed route bus service due to a disability. Service is available to all origins and destinations within 0.75 mile of local, non- commuter bus routes. Vanpool Program Community transit also offers vanpool services for citizens who wish to carpool to work. Vanpools must consist of at least three riders and can accommodate up to 12 per vanpool group. Users pay a fare based on the daily round trip miles and size of the van used while Community transit will provide the van (including routing service and maintenance), gas, insurance and pay any highway tolls. Park-and-Rides Within Edmonds, there are five officially designated park and ride lots. The largest facility is the Edmonds park-and-ride lot located at 72nd Avenue West and 213th Place SW. This facility, which has a capacity for 256 cars, is owned by WSDOT and operated by Community Transit. This facility offers direct access to routes 405, 871 and provides a one block walk to the nearest Swift Blue line BRT. Table 1-9 summarizes the park-and-ride lots that serve Edmonds. Table 1-9 Edmonds Park and Rides Facility Routes Served Parking Capacity (if available) Edmonds Park & Ride 405, 871, Swift Blue 256 Edmonds Station 116, 130, 196, 416 ~250 Edmonds Lutheran Church 115 12 Edgewood Baptist Church 119 10 Korean United Presbyterian Church 416 58 Outside of the city, the Lynnwood Transit Center and Aurora Village Transit Center are the major hubs for transferring between Community Transit local routes. Community Transit routes connect with King County Metro service at Aurora Village, Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, and Bothell; Everett Transit in the City of Everett; the Washington State Ferry at the Edmonds and Mukilteo Terminals; with Sound Transit at various park-and- ride lots in the south Snohomish County; with Link Light Rail service at the Northgate Transit Center and Island Transit in the City of Stanwood. King County Metro Transit King County Metro does not provide local service within Edmonds, but connections are available between Community Transit and Metro routes at the Aurora Village Transit Center just south of the city. Sound Transit Express Bus Sound Transit provides regional bus service to the urban portions of Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties, but does not have an established express bus stop in Edmonds. Sound Transit express bus service is available at transit centers and park-and-ride lots in the vicinity of Edmonds (Swamp Creek, Lynnwood Transit Center, and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center) and can be accessed by Community Transit. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 42 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 28 Rail Service Passenger rail service in Edmonds is provided by Sound Transit’s Sounder commuter rail and Amtrak’s intercity rail. The rail station is located at 211 Railroad Avenue and can be accessed by Community Transit. Sounder Commuter Rail Operated by Sound Transit, the Sounder commuter rail line operates between Seattle and Everett, with stops in Edmonds and Mukilteo. Through a partnership with Amtrak, Amtrak trains are also available for commuters along this route. Sounder operates four southbound trains during the morning commute period and four northbound trains during the evening commute period. Amtrak operates one additional train in each direction during both the morning commute period and the evening commute period. Additional parking is needed at the train station to accommodate the rising number of daily transit riders using this service. Sound Transit currently leases a parking lot from various property owners. Amtrak Service Amtrak operates two routes with stops in Edmonds: the Amtrak Cascades and the Empire Builder. Amtrak Cascades Edmonds serves as a stop along the Seattle – Vancouver route. Service is daily, with two northbound trains and two southbound trains stopping in Edmonds per day. From Edmonds, the two northbound trains terminate in Vancouver, British Columbia. Both southbound Cascades trains originate in Vancouver, BC. The Cascades route’s northbound service provides connections to Everett, Mount Vernon, and Bellingham in Washington State, and Surrey, Richmond, and Vancouver in British Columbia. Travelers who wish to take rail south to destinations between Seattle and Portland are best served by traveling to Seattle to take the Seattle–Portland route. Empire Builder The Empire Builder provides cross-country service between Seattle and Chicago. Its route traverses the states of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Service is daily, with one eastbound train departing from Edmonds each evening (5:27 pm). One westbound train arrives in Edmonds each morning (10:35 am). Washington State Ferries The Edmonds-Kingston ferry route connects the northern portion of the Kitsap Peninsula and the Olympic Peninsula with northern King and southern Snohomish Counties. The route is 4.5 nautical miles long, and takes approximately 30 minutes to traverse. The Edmonds-Kingston route operates seven days per week year-round, with average headways ranging between 35 and 70 minutes. In 2013, the Edmonds-Kingston route carried 3.09 million people, at an average of 8,465 passengers per day. This is slightly less than the 4.3 million people the route carried in 2006. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 43 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 29 The annual Washington State Ferries Traffic Statistics Report indicates that in-vehicle boardings were the most prevalent, with about 86 percent of passengers boarding in this manner on the average weekday. Walk-on passengers constituted 14 percent of all passengers on an average weekday. 1.6. Active Transportation Facilities The active transportation network consists of facilities for residents and visitors to participate in active transportation modes and recreational activities in the City of Edmonds. A combination of on-street facilities and off-street pathways provide the core network for walkers, cyclists, and other non-motorized users to travel. These facilities can be used for many of the same purposes as personal vehicles and transit, including commuter travel, grocery store trips, and other errands within the City. Active transportation facilities, particularly off-street pathways, are also used for recreational trips or for access to parks and other recreational destinations. Pedestrian Facilities In 2002, the City of Edmonds completed its Comprehensive Walkway Plan. The plan included goals and objectives for non-motorized transportation in the city, in addition to a walkway inventory, a review of facility standards, and recommendations for walkway projects. The Walkway Plan has been updated in subsequent years, culminating in a full update as part of the 2015 plan. Pedestrian Facility Inventory Pedestrian facilities within the city include sidewalks, walkways, roadway shoulders, and off- road trails. Sidewalks are the primary pedestrian facility within downtowns and developed areas. Along with off-street trails, sidewalks are the primary facility type for pedestrians. Cyclists may also use sidewalks within many of these jurisdictions provided they yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Sidewalks within the City of Edmonds are typically provided on both sides of the street in the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods. Figure 1-9 shows the existing sidewalks on one or both sides of the street in the City. Figure 1-9 shows that the sidewalk system is most complete inside the core area bounded by SR 104, 92nd Avenue W, and SR 524. Outside of this area, sidewalks are primarily located along roads classified as collectors or arterials. Raised and striped walkways are generally associated with schools and provide safe walking routes. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 44 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 30 Figure 1-9 Existing Pedestrian Facilities 7.A.a Packet Pg. 45 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 31 Bicycle Facilities The city prepared a comprehensive Bikeway Plan in 2009. This plan was revised as part of the previous transportation master plan update to outline a list of improvement projects for the bicycle system. The types of recommended bicycle facilities range from shared-use paths to bike lanes to bicycle parking. • Shared use paths and trails – off-street facilities that cater to both pedestrians and cyclists. Where paved, these facilities provide a high amenity connection for nonmotorized users of all ages and all abilities. • Bike lanes – portions of roadways that have been designated by striping, signing, and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use by cyclists. • Bike sharrows or common lanes- shared streets used by bikes and cars. Signed shared roadways are shared roadways that have been identified as preferred bike routes by posting bike route signs. Sharrows are commonly used to indicate where on the roadway a cyclist should ride, and also to remind motorists to share the lane with bicycles when present. Note that these bicycle facilities can be used by human-powered and electric-assisted bicycles. Given the hilly terrain in Edmonds, the use of electric-assisted bicycles is expected to continue to increase. Bicycle Facility Inventory Figure 1-10 shows the location of existing bicycle facilities within the city. The Interurban Trail, which links the cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Everett, runs through the southeastern portion of Edmonds. Trails are also located along the city’s beaches and within city parks. There are also easy connections for cyclists to ferries, Sound Transit’s Sounder service, and Community Transit. Bicycles are allowed on all these systems. WSF provides a reduced fare for bicycles, Sound Transit provides bike racks, and all Community Transit vehicles have bike racks. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 46 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 32 Figure 1-10 Existing Bicycle Facilities 7.A.a Packet Pg. 47 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 33 2. Forecasts & Evaluation Edmonds’s Transportation Plan is developed based on the evaluation of the existing transportation system and future transportation system needs based on planned future growth. The City of Edmonds selected a 2044 horizon year. Year 2044 provides a long-range look at the transportation system needed to support anticipated growth in the city and other communities in Snohomish County. The year 2044 also corresponds to the current planning horizon for the Comprehensive Plan overall and associated population and employment forecasts adopted in the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. Travel forecasts have been developed and analysis has been conducted for average weekday conditions during the PM peak hour. The weekday PM peak hour generally has the highest overall traffic volumes in the community and thus provides the basis for identifying capacity- related improvement needs. The travel forecasts provide a technical basis for identifying the transportation improvement projects in the Transportation Systems Plan (Chapter 3). 2.1. Travel Forecast Model Primary analyses of the 2044 traffic forecasts were initially based on the following travel forecasting assumptions: • Committed improvement projects in Edmonds’s current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) • Improvement projects in available transportation plans from adjacent jurisdictions • Puget Sound Regional Council’s (PSRC) Transportation Vision 2050 Update Regional Capacity Projects List (as of May 2022) • WSDOT’s 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) • City of Edmonds’s forecast land use data • PSRC 2050 Land Use forecasts and regional trip end data from the 2050 regional travel demand model Based on these assumptions, travel forecasts were developed using Edmonds’s travel demand model. This model is a tool that is used to convert existing and future land uses into weekday vehicle trips. The Edmonds travel demand model was updated to reflect existing 2023 conditions and was used as the basis for preparing 2044 travel demand forecasts for the Edmonds UGA. The following provides an overview of the land use assumptions, planned network improvements, and the alternatives analysis. Baseline Transportation Network As a part of the forecast 2044 conditions no transportation improvements were identified that are planned and funded that would be completed by 2044. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 48 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 34 2.2. Forecast Methodology A strong relationship exists between land use and the transportation facilities necessary to provide mobility within the community. Future transportation improvements recommended in the Transportation Projects and Programs Section have been defined to support the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The 2044 forecasts of land use growth throughout the City and its Urban Growth Area (UGA) were developed based on the land use growth estimates from the Land Use Chapter. The Edmonds Travel Demand Model was developed in 2023 and is used as a basis for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update and the 2024 Transportation Plan to determine future traffic forecasts. The model accounts for the number of households and employees within the City and converts those into weekday PM peak hour trips. These trips were then converted to travel modes and allocated to City roadways to understand the overall impacts on the transportation system for the proposed 2044 land use. Table 2-1 summarizes the existing and forecast land use assumptions (from the Land Use Element) that form the basis of the transportation forecasting. Table 2-1 City of Edmonds Land Use Growth Land Use Existing Forecast 2044 Increase Households 19,219 32,912 +13,693 Jobs 10,309 14,550 +4,241 Source: Land Use Element As shown in Table 2-1, by 2044 the number of households is forecast to increase by 13,693 (or approximately a 71 percent increase). The number of jobs could increase by 4,241 (or a 41 percent increase). 2.3. Forecast Evaluation The alternative analysis is based on the land use forecast described above and used to identify transportation needs for Edmonds, develop the framework for the transportation network, and ultimately the 20-year transportation improvement project list. The evaluation is completed using the City’s travel demand model to forecast transportation demands and then applying the multimodal level of service (LOS) standards to determine both vehicular and active transportation needs. The results of the alternatives analyses are used to develop a recommended 2044 transportation network with improvements. Traffic Operations Consistent with existing conditions and methodologies, weekday PM peak hour traffic speeds were evaluated across the collector and arterial network. Forecast travel speeds were calculated by adding additional intersection delay incurred by traffic growth between existing and future 2044 forecast conditions along each corridor. Forecast 2044 roadway LOS is shown in Figure 2-1. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 49 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 35 Figure 2-1 Forecast 2044 Roadway Level of Service 7.A.a Packet Pg. 50 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 36 Forecast 2044 roadway operations generally result in speed decreases compared to existing conditions. However, the roadway LOS standard is only exceeded on SR 99 in the northbound direction from the northern city limits to 228th Street. The speeds are forecast to decrease to LOS F without any improvements. While Edmonds has adopted a roadway travel speed-based methodology for measuring roadway LOS, intersection operations will continue to play an important role in roadway travel speeds. While only US 99 is forecast to operate below LOS standard, four intersections were identified as not performing well during the development of the travel speed forecasts. The intersections include: • 76th Ave/Olympic View Dr (all-way stop controlled) • 88th Ave W/Puget Dr (two-way stop-controlled) • SR 99/228th St (signalized) • Edmonds Way/238th St SW (two-way stop-controlled) The Transportation Projects and Programs provides a list of projects or programs to address these operational deficiencies. Active Transportation Network Vision The City’s vision for the future roadway network is to provide active mode facilities on all roadways unless special circumstances make it prohibitive. The City’s previous comprehensive plan and capital facilities plan identifies numerous improvement projects to install sidewalks and/or multi- use paths along roadways within the city that currently lack active mode facilities. These improvements are being implemented as part of identified improvement projects or through the ADA and sidewalk improvement program. As part of Edmonds Municipal Code 18.80.015 (Complete Streets), the city requires that all new transportation projects provide appropriate accommodation for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and persons of all abilities. The City’s recently developed Street Typology report also outlines standardized roadway designs across each roadway in the city. Edmonds also requires developers to provide street frontage upgrades in accordance with their street design standards. These programs have helped the city achieve parts of the active transportation vision; however, reliance on developer-implemented improvements alone would result in gaps within the bicycle and pedestrian network. The planned pedestrian and bicycle networks, shown in Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3, respectively, identifies the future vision for a comprehensive network of active transportation facilities to serve forecasted growth. The city envisions an interconnected system of on-road and off-road facilities, that include sidewalks, pathways, shared-use trails, and key connections. The pedestrian network contains a series of Primary and Secondary Routes. Corridors identified as Primary or Secondary Routes are not indicative of a hierarchy for future active transportation facility development, rather they are used to make a distinction between routes that are more regional or that extend completely through the community (primary), and those that serve to make the second leg of the journey to connect to destinations, extend into neighborhoods, or complete a loop (secondary). Table 2-2 further defines the functions of each tier within the Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 51 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 37 Table 2-2 Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network Definitions Hierarchy System Function Primary Network Backbone of the system. Offers direct connections to majority of important community destinations, usually on arterials or collectors. Primary Network routes are often the most attractive route in terms of convenience in urban areas. Secondary Network Supportive to the Primary Network, often providing system continuity by connecting segments of the primary network with on-street or off-street facilities. Secondary Network routes sometimes offer more comfortable routes on quieter streets, although the route may not be as direct as the Primary network. Local Streets This encompasses most streets within the City (including residential neighborhood streets). While not specifically identified within the Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network, many of these roadways provide pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities in line with roadway design standards. Other Streets provide access to the Primary and Secondary Networks. Trails Trails represent the off-street pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the City. Trails often provide the direct connectivity of Primary Network routes but are located along alignments away from roadways (creating a more comfortable pedestrian and bicycle environment). Source: Transpo Group, 2024 It should be noted that the roadways within the Planned Transportation Plan Network are not the only roadways within the city designated to have pedestrian facilities. As indicated in the street design standards, most roadways within the City are required to provide some level of pedestrian facilities. The Pedestrian Transportation Network is not meant to define the type, width, and locations of these facilities for Primary and Secondary Network roadways. Instead, the roadway design standards and the street typology report designate the types of facilities planned for each roadway based on its functional classification and/or street typology. The Planned Transportation Plan Network is intended to lay out the active transportation vision for the city, not to designate the pedestrian facilities for each roadway. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 52 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 38 Figure 2-2 Planned Pedestrian Network 7.A.a Packet Pg. 53 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 39 Unlike the pedestrian network, where corridors are identified as Primary or Secondary Routes, the bicycle network identifies the preferred bicycle facility on each network (as shown in Figure 2-3). This network was developed iteratively, with feedback from city staff, the transportation advisory committee and the previous comprehensive plan bicycle network. Ultimately, City staff identified specific corridor treatments for bicyclists along each roadway and removed most shared use facilities from the planned network in favor of dedicated facilities to promote bicyclist safety for all ages and abilities. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 54 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 40 Figure 2-3 Planned Bicycle Network 7.A.a Packet Pg. 55 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 41 Active Transportation Level of Service Bicycle, pedestrian, and trail facilities play a vital role in the City’s transportation environment. The Edmonds active transportation system is comprised of facilities that promote mobility without the aid of motorized vehicles. A well-established system encourages healthy recreational activities, reduces vehicle demand on roadways, and enhances safety within the community. As described in Chapter 1 the active transportation LOS standard is based on the presence of facilities along designated routes. Based on the system plan networks and LOS criteria, pedestrian and bicycle networks were evaluated and summarized in Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5, respectively. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 56 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 42 Figure 2-4 Pedestrian LOS 7.A.a Packet Pg. 57 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 43 Figure 2-5 Bicycle LOS 7.A.a Packet Pg. 58 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 44 As shown in Figure 2-4, the pedestrian system meets LOS standards in most of the designated pedestrian routes of the city. The northern and southern sections of the city are missing facilities. Many of the missing sidewalks are along secondary or local roadways. In contrast, the bicycle system LOS shown in Figure 2-5 does not meet LOS standards in many areas of the city. The city lacks bicycle facilities along some of the major corridors, including the State Routes 99, 104 and 524 (S 196th Street). The long-term project list seeks to implement bicycle lanes or multi-use pathways to achieve an acceptable LOS for the bicycle network. Transit LOS The transit LOS should ideally be based on transit speeds and reliability. However, due to the lack of available travel speed data for the recently realigned Community Transit routes, general roadway speeds were used as a proxy for transit speeds (see Table 1-4). Given the forecast roadway LOS summarized in the Figure 2-1, the resulting forecast 2044 transit LOS is summarized in Figure 2-6. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 59 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 45 Figure 2-6 Forecast 2044 Transit LOS 7.A.a Packet Pg. 60 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 46 2.4. Transportation Projects & Programs The existing and future transportation needs analysis and the proposed modal plans for the components described above were utilized to develop a list of multimodal transportation improvement projects to support growth in the City of Edmonds. The project improvements address safety, capacity, connectivity, and expanded active transportation facilities. Improvements also cover upgrades to existing roads to support the forecast economic development and growth in the city. The roadway and intersection projects incorporate needs for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders that will use the same corridors. The projects were categorized into two primary types: • Roadway and Intersection Projects • Active Transportation Projects Roadway and Intersection Improvements Roadway or intersection improvements were identified where existing or forecast operational deficiencies are anticipated with growth in and around the City of Edmonds. The projects are intended to improve operations at the identified intersections to improve intersection operations, corridor travel time or improve safety. Some of the spot/intersection improvements were previously identified as a need in the 6-year transportation improvement program and/or the 2015 Transportation Element and should continue to be considered to support growth into 2044. The roadway and intersection improvement projects are summarized in Table 2-3 and Figure 2-7. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 61 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 47 Table 2-3 Roadway and Intersection Projects 7.A.a Packet Pg. 62 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 48 Project ID Roadway Extents Project Description Project Cost (2024 $) Priority I-01 76th Ave. W @ 220th St. SW Intersection Improvements at intersection Add left turn lane on east and west approaches, removing split phase, add bike lanes and sidewalk improvements $11,640,000 Medium I-02 SR 524 (196th St. SW) @ 88th Ave W. Intersection Improvements at intersection Design intersection improvements (RAB or signal) and addition of guardrail on the west side of intersection due to 12' vertical drop (grade. adjustment to improve sight distance to be considered). $1,450,000 Low I-03 Main St. @ 9th Ave. at intersection Installation of traffic signal or mini-roundabout. $1,370,000 Medium I-04 Westgate / SR-104 @ 100th Ave. W Intersection Access Management at intersection Provide safety improvements within proximity to the intersection by providing better access management on all approaches $4,460,000 Medium I-05 SR-104 @ 95th Pl. W Intersection Improvements at intersection Provide C-Curb with left turn channelization for access management. $290,000 Low I-06 SR-104 @ 238th St. SW Intersection Improvements at intersection Install traffic signal and other intersection improvements. $1,560,000 Low I-07 SR-104 @ 76th Ave. W Intersection Improvements at intersection Extend bike lanes within proximity of intersection in northbound and southbound directions. Install APS on all corners and new ADA curb ramps. Add westbound right turn lane along SR-104 (~125 ft storage length) $2,570,000 Medium ITS-01 SR 104 236th St SW to 226th St SW Install ITS Adaptive System along SR-104 from 236th St. SW to 226th St. SW $4,240,000 High ITS-02 76TH AVE 206th St SW to 220th St SW Install ITS adaptive system from 206th St SW to 220th St SW $2,820,000 High R-01 84th Ave W 238th St – 238th St SW Widen roadway to add NB/SB left turn lanes at 220th Street and 228th Street intersections and 5' bike lanes. Add 7' sidewalks on each side of the roadway with 4' planter strip. $18,680,000 Medium R-02 228th St SW 95th Pl W – SR 99 Widen roadway to add two-way left turn lane along stretch or left turn lanes at specific intersections. Install multi-use path on one side of street. $24,760,000 Low R-03 SR 99 244th St. SW to 238th St. SW (Stage 3) Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at Hwy 99 @ 238th St SW (additional northbound left turn lane). Install grade separated bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of roadway. $30,430,000 High 7.A.a Packet Pg. 63 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 49 R-04 SR 99 224th St. SW to 220th St. SW (Stage 4) Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at Hwy 99 @ 220th St SW (additional northbound / southbound / westbound left turn lane). Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. $38,800,000 High R-05 SR 99 216th St. SW to 212th St. SW (Stage 5) Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at Hwy 99 @ 212th St SW (add left turn lane for northbound and southbound movements / bike lane for eastbound & westbound movements). Install grade separated bike lanes and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. $53,750,000 Low R-06 SR-99 238th St. SW to 234th St (Stage 6) Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, and utility upgrades. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. $24,280,000 Medium R-07 SR-99 234th St to 228th St (Stage 7) Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at Hwy 99 @ 228th St SW. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. $45,370,000 Medium R-08 SR-99 228th St to 224th St (Stage 8) Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, and utility upgrades. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. $41,870,000 Medium R-09 SR-99 220th St to 216th St (Stage 9) Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, and utility upgrades. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. $23,850,000 Medium Source: Transpo Group, 2024 7.A.a Packet Pg. 64 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 50 Figure 2-7 Roadway and Intersection Projects 7.A.a Packet Pg. 65 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 51 Active Transportation Projects While active transportation improvements will be incorporated into both the intersection and roadway improvements, separate active transportation specific improvements have been identified. Active transportation projects have been identified to increase accessibility and connectivity by completing missing links in the current trail, pedestrian, and bike systems and to increase opportunities for alternative modes of transportation such as walking and biking and reducing reliance on vehicles. The active transportation improvements include both projects that are already on the TIP as well as new improvements to support the Edmonds land use plan. The active transportation improvements are summarized in Table 2-4 and Figure 2-8. Table 2-4 2044 Transportation Improvement Project List: Active Transportation Project ID Roadway Extents Project Description Cost (2024 $) Priority BL-01 Main St 9th Ave to 84th Avenue (5 corners) Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $570,000 High BL-02 OLYMPIC AVE Main Street to Puget Drive Widen road to install 5' bike lanes; build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards on one side of street $8,020,000 Medium BL-03 238TH ST SW SR 104 to 84th Ave W Widen road to install 5' bike lanes $520,000 High BL-04 9TH AVE Main Street to Caspers Street Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $270,000 High BL-05 MAIN ST Ferry Terminal to 6th Avenue Widen roadway (narrow existing sidewalks) to install eastbound (uphill) bicycle lane, sharrows on westbound (downhill) $8,290,000 High BL-06 76th Ave W 220th St SW to SR 99 Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $190,000 High BL-07 224th St SW 76th Avenue W to Interurban Trail Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $140,000 Medium BL-08 9TH AVE S Bowdoin to Main St Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $120,000 Medium LSW-01 176 ST SW 72nd Ave W to 68th Ave SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,950,000 Medium LSW-02 72ND AVE W Olympic View Drive to 176th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $4,200,000 Low LSW-03 ANDOVER ST 184th ST SW to Olympic View Drive Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,200,000 Low LSW-04 232ND ST SW 100th Ave W to SR 104 Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $4,170,000 Medium LSW-05 189TH PL SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,120,000 Medium LSW-06 191ST ST SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,970,000 Low LSW-07 184TH ST SW 88th Ave W to 80th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $3,070,000 Medium LSW-08 92ND AVE W 189th Pl SW to 187th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,160,000 Low LSW-09 192ND ST SW 88th Ave W to 86th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,010,000 Low LSW-10 218TH ST SW 84th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $3,800,000 Medium LSW-11 216TH ST SW 92nd Ave W to 86th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $3,030,000 Medium 7.A.a Packet Pg. 66 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 52 Project ID Roadway Extents Project Description Cost (2024 $) Priority LSW-12 PARADISE LN SR 104 to 7th Ave S Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,390,000 Low LSW-13 6th AVE Elm Way to Pine St Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,110,000 Medium LSW-14 12TH AVE N Existing sidewalk end to Vista Way Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,810,000 Low LSW-15 12TH AVE NW southern City limits to 238th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,830,000 Low LSW-16 188TH ST SW 92nd Ave W to 88th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,500,000 Low LSW-17 N MEADOWDALE RD 164th St SW to 68th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,160,000 Medium LSW-18 MEADOWDALE BEACH RD 75th Pl W to Olympic View Dr Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $6,420,000 Medium LSW-19 80TH AVE W 188th St SW to Olympic View Drive Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $6,160,000 Medium LSW-20 OLYMPIC AVE Olympic View Drive to Puget Drive Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $1,210,000 Medium LSW-21 MAPLEWOOD DR Main Street to 200th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $4,410,000 Medium LSW-22 88TH AVE W 200th St SW to 196th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $2,090,000 Medium LSW-23 8TH AVE S 14th St SW to Elm St Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,900,000 Low LSW-24 95TH PL W 224th St SW to 220th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $2,240,000 Low LSW-25 82ND AVE W / 208th St SW 83rd Ave W to 206th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,260,000 Medium LSW-26 96TH PL W 239th St SW to 234th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,810,000 Low LSW-27 ROBIN HOOD DR 106th Ave W to existing sidewalk at Hickman Park Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,130,000 Medium LSW-28 236TH ST SW SR 99 to 76th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,180,000 High LSW-29 230TH ST SW / 75th Pl W 76th Ave W to City Limits (74th Ave W) Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,630,000 Medium LSW-30 240TH ST SW / 78th Ave W SR 99 to 236th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $4,270,000 High LSW-31 236TH ST SW 84th Ave W to SR 104 Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,410,000 High LSW-32 PINE ST SR 104 to 9th Ave S Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $6,620,000 Medium LSW-33 4th Ave. Corridor Enhancements Walkway Main St. to 3rd Ave. N (from Downtown retail to Edmonds Center for the Arts) Create corridor improvements to encourage pedestrian activity along 4th Ave. N from Main St. to 3rd Ave. N (from Downtown retail to Edmonds Center for the Arts) $8,480,000 Medium LSW-34 186TH ST SW 185th Pl SW to 80th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $3,070,000 Low 7.A.a Packet Pg. 67 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 53 Project ID Roadway Extents Project Description Cost (2024 $) Priority LSW-35 190TH PL SW Olympic View Drive to 94th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,120,000 Medium LSW-36 82ND AVE W 206th St SW to 204th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,010,000 Medium LSW-37 98TH AVE W Existing sidewalk north of 220th St SW to 216th Pl SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,180,000 Medium LSW-38 14TH ST SW 8th Ave S to 96th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,150,000 Medium LSW-39 80TH AVE W 212th St SW to 206th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,820,000 Medium LSW-40 234TH ST SW 97th Ave W to 94th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $4,140,000 High LSW-41 236TH ST SW 94th Ave W to 84th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,980,000 Medium LSW-42 234TH ST SW 234th ST SW to 76th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,290,000 Medium MUP-01 OLYMPIC VIEW DR 76th Ave W to City Limits (Meadowdale Middle School) Construct 10' multi-use path $17,400,000 High MUP-02 196TH ST SW 88th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct 10' multi-use path $9,020,000 High MUP-03 9TH AVE N Caspers / 9th Ave / Puget from Admiral to Olympic View Drive Construct 10' multi-use path $11,040,000 High MUP-04 SUNSET AVE N Caspers Street to SR 104 Construct 10' multi-use path $5,260,000 High MUP-05 SR 104 Sunset Ave to 100th Ave W Construct 10' multi-use path $26,300,000 High MUP-06 SR 104 100th Ave W to 244th St SW Construct 10' multi-use path $22,320,000 High MUP-07 244th St SW Firdale Ave to SR 104 Construct 10' multi-use path $11,650,000 Medium MUP-08 220TH ST SW 76th Ave W to City Limits Construct 10' multi-use path $3,030,000 High MUP-09 212TH ST SW 74th Ave W to SR 99 Construct 10' multi-use path $5,050,000 High NM-01 84TH AVE W Esperance & City Limits divide to 238th St SW Build curb, gutter, 4' planter strip and 7' sidewalk and 5' bike lanes on each side of road $2,350,000 Medium SSW-01 WALNUT ST Existing sidewalk to 7th Ave Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $390,000 Medium SSW-02 234TH ST SW 84th Ave W to existing sidewalk by 82nd Pl W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $590,000 Medium SSW-03 234TH ST SW 97th Pl W to 96th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $860,000 Low SSW-04 6TH AVE S Existing sidewalk at 8th to 9th Ave Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $900,000 Medium SSW-05 97TH AVE W 239th St SW to 240th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $950,000 Low SSW-06 92ND AVE W 218th St SW to 216th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $950,000 Low SSW-07 78TH AVE W 234th St SW to 236th ST SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $960,000 Medium SSW-08 80TH AVE W 220th St SW to 218th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $960,000 Medium 7.A.a Packet Pg. 68 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 54 Project ID Roadway Extents Project Description Cost (2024 $) Priority SSW-09 84TH AVE W 186th St SW to 188th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $970,000 Low SSW-10 100TH AVE W 238th St SW to 242nd Pl SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $970,000 Medium Note: Bold projects indicate projects listed in the 2024-2029 TIP 7.A.a Packet Pg. 69 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 55 Figure 2-8 Active Transportation Projects 7.A.a Packet Pg. 70 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 56 Project Prioritization Given the number of projects identified (both roadway and active transportation), it is important to prioritize their implementation. The City set about designing a project prioritization methodology that reflects the priorities of the overall Edmonds 2044 Comprehensive Plan, “Everyone Edmonds.” The City selected four key categories: Equity, Safety, Proximity to Activity Centers and Other Key Locations, and Capacity as reflective of the goals of their transportation system, as reflected in the goals and policies presented in Section 3. The project prioritization point scoring methodology is described in Table 2-5. Table 2-5 Project Prioritization Scoring Methodology Category Policy Reference Measurement Possible Points Points Scoring Methodology Equity Policy 2.3 / 2.4 PSRC Opportunity Index2 20 Very High – 0 pts, High – 5 pts, Medium – 10 pts, Low – 15 pts, Very low – 20 pts Safety Goal 3 Areas of Safety Concern 20 Top 3 Locations of Ped/Bike/Injury/Fatal Collisions – 20 pts, next 4 locations – 15 points, next 3 – 12 points. etc (to min 3 pts) Proximity to Activity Centers and Other Key Locations Policy 3.1 Proximity to Parks 10 Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 mile - 5 pts Proximity to Schools 10 Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 mile - 5 pts Proximity to Transit Stops 5 Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 mile - 5 pts Proximity to Growth Hubs 10 Activity Center: Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 mile - 5 pts Neighborhood Center: Within 1/8 mile - 7 pts, within 1/4 mile - 4 pts Neighborhood Hub: Within 1/8 mile - 4 pts, within 1/4 mile - 2 pts Proximity to Public Buildings or Hospital 5 Within 1/8 mile - 5 pts, within 1/4 mile - 3 pts Proximity to Commercial Areas 5 Within 1/8 mile - 5 pts, within 1/4 mile - 3 pts Capacity Policy 6.2 Project Adds Roadway Capacity 15 Adds vehicle capacity to corridor > 20,000 ADT = 15 points, Adds vehicle capacity to corridor > 10,000 ADT = 10 pts Adds vehicle capacity to corridor > 5,000 ADT = 5 pts Total 100 Roadway and Intersection Projects were scored out of a total of 100 points, while active transportation projects were scored out of a total of 85 points. Roadway and Intersection projects were prioritized against one another, while active transportation projects were prioritized separately. The top 25 percent of project scores were considered high priority, while the next 50 percent were considered medium, and the bottom 25 percent of scoring projects were considered low. The project priorities (high, medium, and low) are shown in Table 2-3 and Table 2-4. 2 https://www.psrc.org/our-work/opportunity-mapping 7.A.a Packet Pg. 71 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 57 In addition to transportation capital and maintenance projects, several planning studies are recommended to update ADA accessibility, improve safety, and conduct corridor specific active transportation planning. The full list of recommended studies are summarize in Table 2-6. Table 2-6 Transportation Planning Studies Study Name Description Project Cost (2024 $) Citywide ADA Transition Plan Complete a compliance evaluation of all existing ADA curb ramps, as well as long range plan on how to address all identified deficiencies. $150,000 Pavement Rating Study Analyze the pavement condition of all arterial, collector, and local streets to determine the stretches to be repaved as part of future annual overlays. $45,000 (every 3 years) Safety Plan Update Update the City’s Safety Plan, identifying all high accident locations through the City and establish of priority project ranking based on set of criteria. $250,000 Olympic View Drive Active Transportation Feasibility Study Complete a feasibility study to identify preferred active transportation improvements along Olympic View Drive and develop initial design and cost estimates. $150,000 196th Street Active Transportation Feasibility Study Complete a feasibility study to identify preferred active transportation (pedestrian and bicycle) improvements along 196th Street and develop initial design and cost estimates. $150,000 7.A.a Packet Pg. 72 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 58 2.5. Technology Considerations Advances in technology impact the short and long-term use of the transportation system and its users. The following sections describe technologies emerging or being considered in Edmonds and the region. Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) is an integrated approach to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure by implementing multimodal, intermodal, and often cross-jurisdictional systems, services, and projects. TSMO seeks to operate the existing transportation system as safely and efficiently as possible, often maintaining or even regaining previous capacity levels and improving safety performance levels. In practice, TSMO is applied on a corridor or in a region as a series of operational strategies. Corridor strategies instead of just intersection improvements. Electric Vehicles As the use of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow within transportation systems, it becomes essential to establish an accessible EV charging infrastructure. Currently, charging infrastructure in the city is provided at several private business locations. City-owned properties and right of way are not currently equipped with public charging systems for electric vehicles. The City may evaluate the benefits of entering a public private partnership to provide charging systems on City property if electric vehicle charging stations are desired by the community in the future. E-Bikes / E-Scooters E-bikes and E-scooters are electricity-assisted bicycles and scooters. Availability, diversity of types of e-bikes/scooters, and use of e-bikes/scooters has been increasing in recent years removing barriers and expanding transportation options for road users. Increased use of e- bikes/e-scooters will likely result in the need for increased bike facilities and infrastructure. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 73 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 59 3. Goals and Policies These initiatives seek to preserve Edmonds's unique story and character, while fostering economic resilience, and enhancing the City’s livability. Prioritizing equitable investments in infrastructure and programs that contribute to vibrant neighborhoods, environmental protection, and transparent governance. The following goals and policies are registered to match the GMA & VISION 2050 requirements: Goal T- 1 Create a complete and connected system that offers efficient transportation options to implement the regional transportation plan. Policy 1.1 Provide a safe, comfortable, and convenient travel experience for all users and the movement of freight and goods. Policy 1.2 Focus on transportation system management investments that increase efficiency while meeting existing and future demand and capacity. Policy 1.3 Focus new development in activity centers with pedestrian access to transit and prioritize connectivity to transit nodes that provide important connections to regional destinations. Policy 1.4 New and existing streets should form a well-connected network that provides for safe, direct, and convenient access for automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Prioritize transportation investments that reinforce the City's vision of developing near trans it- oriented areas, consistent with the regional growth strategy. Policy 1.5 Build a transportation system that enhances the City's land use vision to prioritize multimodal investments in activity centers and transit stations. Policy 1.6 Encourage active transportation by providing safe facilities for bicycles and pedestrians. Policy 1.7 Encourage collaboration across departments to develop a network of walking paths throughout the city. This network could include, but not be limited to signed loop trails in neighborhoods, park-to-parks walking paths, and theme-related walks. Policy 1.8 Provide bicycle lanes where feasible to encourage the use of bicycles for transportation and recreation purposes. Sharrows can be provided on lower volume roadways to create motorist awareness. Policy 1.9 Where feasible, design all streets as complete streets that serve vehicular, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle travel according to City ordinance 3842. Policy 1.10 Maximize efficiencies of existing transportation facilities through Transportation Demand Management; Encouraging occupants of new development to use existing sidewalk, bicycle, and transit facilities; and Supporting technologies that improve the efficienc y of travel, including signal improvements and changeable message signs. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 74 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 60 Goal T-2 Participate in land use and transportation planning with Puget Sound Regional Council, Snohomish County, and surrounding jurisdictions to support and promote the Regional Growth Strategy in Vision 2050. Policy 2.1 Partner with other entities to create a logical system that integrates within the regional transportation network and supports the regional growth strategy. Policy 2.2 Coordinate planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation facilities and programs with the State, counties, neighboring cities, Puget Sound Regional Council, Community Transit, Sound Transit, and other entities to ensure critical infrastructure is in place to respond to both natural and human-caused disasters. Policy 2.3 Position Edmonds to respond to technical innovations, such as electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and other personal mobility devices. Coordinate with regional and private entities to accommodate these modes of transportation that have the potential to provide increased mobility and environmental benefits. Policy 2.4 Work with transit providers to serve designated activity centers with appropriate levels of transit service. Transit stops should be properly located throughout the activity center and designed to serve local community and activity patterns and significant concentrations of employment. Goal T-3 Support and enforce traffic laws that are designed to provide safety for vulnerable users, including people walking, biking, riding transit, and people with mobility challenges. Policy 3.1 Support the transportation needs of traditionally underserved neighborhoods and vulnerable populations through investment in equitable modes of transportation in addition to potential catch-up investment for areas in need, as necessary. Policy 3.2 Design walking paths for use by people of all ages, abilities, and mobility levels. Improvements to walking paths and curb cuts should meet the requirements of ADA. Goal T-4 Develop the City's transportation system to serve existing and future land uses and promote economic growth. Policy 4.1 Encourage the efficient movement of people and goods through an effective and inter- connected transportation network that includes collector and arterial streets, trails, bike paths, public transit, and other transportation facilities. Policy 4.2 Support a multimodal transportation system that links air, ferry, rail, bus, auto, freight, and non-motorized travel providing access to regional transportation systems while ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of local commercial districts and residential neighborhoods. Policy 4.3 The City should work with WSDOT, BNSF, Amtrak, Sound Transit, Community Transit, and local walking and biking advocacy groups to locate and design a multi-modal transportation center and terminal to serve the City's needs with the following elements: 7.A.a Packet Pg. 75 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 61 a.) Ferry terminal that meets the operational requirements to accommodate forecast ridership demand and that provides proper separation of automobile, bicycle, and walk-on passenger loading b.) Train station that meets intercity passenger service and commuter rail loading requirements, and provides the requisite amenities, such as waiting areas, storage, and bicycle lockers c.) Transit center with connections to major regional destinations d.) Linkage between stations/terminals that meets the operational and safety requirements of each mode, including a link between the multi-modal station terminal and to the business/commerce center in downtown Edmonds e.) Safety features that include better separation between train traffic and other modes of travel, particularly vehicle and passenger ferry traffic as well as the public; and f.) Overall facility design that minimizes the impact to the natural environment, particularly the adjacent marshes. Goal T-5 Minimize the adverse impacts of transportation facility improvements on the natural environment both in established neighborhoods and undeveloped areas. Policy 5.1 Support transportation investments that advance alternatives to driving alone as a measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and in turn reduce the effect of citywide transportation on global climate change. Policy 5.2 Design streets with the minimum pavement areas needed and utilize innovative and sustainable materials, where feasible,and redesign existing streets to reduce impervious surfaces and storm water pollution. Wherever feasible, culverts under streets should be reconstructed or removed to improve fish passage. Policy 5.3. Include analyses of geological, topographical, and hydrological conditions, as well as impacts to human health and safety in the planning, design, and construction of transportation facilities. Goal T-6 Pursuant to the Growth Management Act, maintain an inventory of the City's transportation facilities and establish appropriate Level of Service Guidelines and Standards. Policy 6.1 The Transportation Element shall include mapped inventories of all major transportation modal networks, including automobile, transit and freight vehicles; sidewalks, bikeways,and multiuse trails; and airports, railroads, shipping terminals, and vehicle and passenger ferry routes. Policy 6.2 Roadway Level of Service (LOS) Standards for City of Edmonds Streets: • Arterials = LOS D or better 7.A.a Packet Pg. 76 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 62 • Collectors = LOS C or better • State Highways of Regional Significance (PSRC): o SR 524; SR 99 north of SR 104 = LOS E or better • State Highways of Statewide Significance (WSDOT): o SR 104; SR 99 south of SR 104 = LOS D or better o Not subject to City concurrency regulations, but City will identify locations where LOS D is not being met. Pedestrian Level of Service (LOS) Standards o Green = Complete Pedestrian Network Facility o Yellow = Partial or Incomplete Pedestrian Network Facility o Red = Missing Pedestrian Network Facility Bicycle Level of Service (LOS) Standards o Green = Complete Bicycle Network Facility o Yellow = Partial or Incomplete Bicycle Network Facility o Red = Missing Bicycle Network Facility Policy 6.3 Adopt and implement a multimodal transportation concurrency management program based on the level of service standard measurements for intersections, public transit, walkways, and bikeways. • Provide additional transportation facility capacity only when existing facilities are used to their maximum level of efficiency, consistent with adopted LOS standards. • Work with PSRC travel demand forecasts to identify state, regional, and local multimodal transportation system improvements deemed necessary to accommodate growth while improving safety and human health. Policy 6.4 Keep roadways operating in safe condition by taking steps to secure roadway funding from a variety of sources to maintain, rehabilitate, or replace roadways. Edmonds will work with its partners to understand street maintenance and rehabilitation needs. Prioritize roadway preservation projects and consider the long-term maintenance costs of new capacity as part of the upfront cost of development. Goal T-7 Establish infrastructure planning and financing strategies with other agencies to ensure that these plans are consistent with the regional mobility goals and land use plans. Policy 7.1 Finance the six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) within the City's financial capacity to achieve a balance between available revenue and expenditures related to transportation facilities. Policy 7.2 Pursue and implement alternative and innovative transportation financing methods, such as transportation benefit districts, variable-demand parking management pricing, user fees, and other potential options to support ongoing maintenance, preservation, and operation of the City’s transportation system. Policy 7.3 Develop a 20-year finance plan that balances transportation improvement needs, costs, and revenues available for all modes to assist in updating the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program and the annual adoption of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). 7.A.a Packet Pg. 77 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 63 Policy 7.4 If projected funding is inadequate to finance needed transportation facilities, based on adopted level of service (LOS) standards and forecasted growth, the City should explore one or more of the following options: o Lower the LOS standard o Change the Land Use Plan o Increase the amount of revenue from existing sources; or o Adopt new sources of revenue Policy 7.5 Identify funding strategies with other agencies to ensure progress on future shared- jurisdiction projects to provide a safe and comfortable travel experience for all users . Goal T-8 Integrate traffic calming to reduce congestion, improve safety, support downtown, enhance neighborhoods, improves emergency access and maintain a pedestrian-friendly environment. Policy 8.1 Design street improvements to encourage downtown traffic circulation to flow in and around commercial blocks, promoting customer convenience and reducing congestion. Separate through-traffic from local traffic circulation to encourage and support customer access. Policy 8.2 Encourage landscaping along residential streets to preserve existing trees and vegetation, increase open spaces, and decrease impervious surfaces. Landscaping may be utilized to provide visual and physical barriers but should be carefully designed not to interfere with motorists’ sight distance and traffic, pedestrian, bicycle, and wheelchair safety. Landscaping improvements should take maintenance requirements into consideration. Policy 8.3 Encourage underground placements of utilities when existing roadways are improved. Policy 8.4 Encourage placement of underground conduit for future installation of fiber optic cable as roadways are built or improved. Policy 8.5 Convert private streets to public streets only when: o The City Council has determined that a public benefit would result. o The street has been improved to the appropriate City public street standard. o The City Engineer has determined that conversion will have minimal effect on the City’s Street maintenance budget. o In the case that the conversion is initiated by the owner(s) of the road, that the owner(s) finances the survey and legal work required for the conversion. Policy 8.6 Improve emergency service access to the waterfront, especially to the west side of train tracks when there is a train crossing. Policy 8.7 Design street improvements to enhance the safe and efficient movement of all modes of transportation. Incorporate traffic calming measures where appropriate to further enhance those conditions 7.A.a Packet Pg. 78 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 64 Goal T-9 Expand local and regional transit options, ensuring reliable, accessible, and safe service, and connecting neighborhoods to key destinations to meet diverse community needs. Policy 9.1 Explore future funding for a city-based circulator bus that provides local shuttle service between neighborhoods (Firdale Village, Perrinville, Five Corners, Westgate) and downtown. Policy 9.2 Encourage the provision of a bus rapid transit system or other high-capacity frequent transit service along SR 104. Policy 9.3 Work with transit providers to ensure that transit service within the city is: o Convenient and flexible to meet community and user needs o Dependable, affordable, and maintains regular schedules. o Provides adequate service during evening hours, weekends, and holidays; and o Comfortable and safe for all users. Goal T-10 Promote efficient, sustainable parking solutions that support development in all centers and hubs and encourage multimodal access. Policy 10.1 Carefully review parking requirements for downtown development proposals both for autos and bikes to promote development while still ensuring adequate balance between parking supply and demand. Policy 10.2 Encourage underground parking as part of new development. Goal T-11 Prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety, support community access to centers and hubs, all key destinations integrating with regional systems. Policy 11.1 Leverage funding opportunities and the City’s right of way to complete the arterial and collector walking path system according to the following priority list: o Arterial and collector roadways without walking paths or shoulders on which transit service is provided o Arterial and collector roadways without walking paths or shoulders on which transit service is not provided o Arterial and collector roadways with shoulders too narrow or in or poor walking condition for pedestrians o Arterial and collector roadways with adequate shoulders for pedestrians but without walking paths o The remainder of the arterial roadway system (e.g. roads with walking paths along one side, or roads with walking paths in disrepair) Policy 11.2 Locate walking paths and bicycle facilities to facilitate community access to parks, schools, neighborhoods, shopping centers and transit facilities/stops. Policy 11.3 Place highest priority on pedestrian safety in areas frequented by children, such as near schools, parks, and playgrounds. Provide walking paths in these areas at every opportunity. Policy 11.4 Maintain existing public walking paths. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 79 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 65 Policy 11.5 Place highest priority for improvements to bicycle facilities and installation of bike racks and lockers near schools, commercial districts, multi-family residences, recreation areas, and transit facilities. Policy 11.6 Provide safe bicycle connections to existing bicycle facilities in adjacent jurisdictions Goal T-12 Ensure transportation infrastructure keeps pace with development and promotes sustainable mobility by integrating electric vehicle support and mitigating traffic impacts through timely improvements. Policy 12.1 Ensure city transportation facilities and services are provided concurrent with new development or redevelopment to mitigate impacts created from such development. Road improvements may be provided at the time of or within 6 years of development. Policy 12.2 Encourage and promote the use of electric vehicles as they are developed in all automobiles, truck, and commercial vehicle classes. Encourage the use of such vehicles in a way that conditions are safe and don’t impede traffic flow. Provide for a broad rang e of electric charging opportunities at public and private parking venues throughout the city, including standards for new developments that provide parking facilities. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 80 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 66 4. Plan Implementation The list of transportation improvement projects must be funded and implemented to meet existing and future travel demands in and around the City of Edmonds. Estimated project costs and future revenues are presented and options to fund the projects are described in this section. Implementation strategies are discussed and include items such as coordination with WSDOT, Snohomish County, and Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) to prioritize and fund regional improvements. The implementation plan sets up the framework for the City to prioritize and fund the improvements identified in the transportation plan. The GMA requires the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include a multi- year financing plan based on the identified improvement needs in the transportation systems plan. The financing plan is to be the basis in developing the required six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). If probable funding is less than the identified needs, then the transportation financing program must also include a discussion of how additional funding will be raised or how land use assumptions will be reassessed to assure that level of service standards will be met. Alternatively, the city can adjust its level of service standards. A summary of costs for capital improvement projects and citywide maintenance and operation programs are presented. The capital project and maintenance and operations program costs are compared to estimated revenues from existing sources used by the City to fund transportation improvements. Other potential funding sources to help reduce the projected shortfall are described. Lastly, a summary of a reassessment strategy for the city to use for reviewing transportation funding in the context of the overall Comprehensive Plan is also included. 4.1. Project and Programs Cost Estimates Table 4-1 summarizes the costs of the recommended transportation improvement projects and programs. These cover City of Edmonds capital improvements, maintenance and operations. The costs are summarized for the life of the Plan. Improvements under the responsibility of WSDOT or Snohomish County are not included in the summary table. However, the city may choose to include a share of the costs of WSDOT improvements in its transportation impact fee or other funding options. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 81 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 67 Table 4-1 Transportation Project and Program Costs (2024 – 2044) Improvement Type (2024-2044) Total Costs1 Percent of Total Costs Transportation Capital Projects2 Roadway $308,850,000 48.8% Multi Use Path $111,070,000 17.6% Intersection $23,340,000 3.7% Sidewalk - Long $106,980,000 16.9% Sidewalk - Short $8,500,000.00 1.3% Bike Lanes $18,120,000 2.9% Pavement Preservation $56,000,000 8.8% Subtotal Capital Projects $632,860,000 100% Transportation Maintenance & Operations (M & O) Programs General Maintenance & Operations $47,800,000 100% Subtotal M & O Programs $47,800,000 100% Total Costs $680,660,000 1. All costs in 2024 dollars, rounded to $1,000 2. Does not include other agency improvements Planning-level cost estimates were developed for the capital improvements and presented in the Forecast and Evaluation Chapter. The planning estimates were prepared based upon average unit costs for transportation projects within the region. Planning-level costs were developed with the assumption that costs would include associated storm water development requirements, property acquisition, wetland mitigation, and utility extensions and/or upgrades, based upon historic costs for those items. More detailed cost estimates will need to be prepared as the projects are closer to design and construction. Future design studies will identify specific property impacts and options to reduce costs and impacts on properties. The estimated capital cost of the Transportation Plan is approximately $632.9 million (in 2024 dollars). Approximately 41 percent of the capital costs are associated with the various SR 99 revitalization stages. Sidewalk and multiuse path projects each account for approximately 18 percent of the capital costs, while pavement preservation needs are about 9 percent of the total cost, with the remaining 15 percent consisting of additional roadway, intersection and bike lane improvements. A Pavement Rating Study was completed in 2018, identifying the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating as 71. In order to maintain this PCI rating, the study indicated that the annual overlay budget should be approximately $2.6 Million. Since the average annual funding for this program between 2018 and 2022 was only $1.9 Million ($700,000 below that necessary 7.A.a Packet Pg. 82 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 68 amount), the PCI rating dropped to 66 (based on Pavement Rating Study completed in 2022). The study then indicated that the annual budget needs to be approximately $2.8 Million in order to maintain this PCI rating. Another pavement rating study will be completed in 2025. Maintenance and operations costs were projected based on historic expenditures from 2022 through the 2024 budget. Maintenance and operations costs cover general administration, roadway and storm drainage maintenance, street lighting, traffic signal and street signs, street sweeping, and other miscellaneous safety improvement programs. To reduce the need for extensive capital reconstruction projects, the maintenance and operations program to preserve the existing street system is estimated to be approximately $48 million of the total $681 million Transportation Plan cost. 4.2. Funding Analysis with Existing Revenue Sources The City has historically used tax revenues, developer fees, and grants to construct and maintain their transportation facilities. In 2008, Edmonds City Council amended the Edmonds City Code to enact a new Chapter 3.65, the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District (TBD). The Edmonds TBD boundary is coextensive with the boundary of the City of Edmonds. In 2023, City Council voted to increase the collection amount to $40 per vehicle tax as provided by RCW 82.80.140. The TBD revenue provides funding for the street maintenance and operation division. The TBD was set to automatically dissolve after 18 years (2026), unless extended. The financial forecast within the Edmonds Transportation Master Plan assumes the continued collection of TBD fees based on the updated $40 fee over the 20-year plan period (to 2044). The description of this and other available funding sources and projected revenues are listed in Table 4-2. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 83 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 69 Table 4-2 2024-2044 Transportation Revenues Revenue Source Total Revenues Percent of Total Revenues Transportation Capital Revenues Grant Funds $103,960,000 66.1% GMA Fees/(TIF)1 $8,050,000 5.1% State Gas Tax $2,860,000 1.8% General Fund $2,860,000 1.8% REET (Fund 125 & 126) $36,760,000 23.4% Other (Stormwater, sewer, water, etc.) $2,720,000 1.7% Subtotal Capital Revenues $157,210,000 100% Transportation M & O Revenues Transportation Benefit District2 $25,600,000 51.5% Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax $13,160,000 26.5% General Funds $8,080,000 16.2% Other $2,900,000 5.8% Subtotal M & O Revenues $49,740,000 100% Total Revenues $206,950,000 1. Assumes a 25% increase in TIF collection rate based on expected TIF rate increase as part of updated transportation plan 2. Assumes $40 collection per vehicle fee based on 2023 City Council approval through the 20-year plan Revenue projections were estimated based upon the City’s 2024 budget, historical revenues from 2022 and 2023, and an assumed 25 percent increase to the adopted impact fee program. Based on recent historical data, it is estimated that revenues would be approximately $207 million during the 20-year period, of which approximately 76 percent would be dedicated for capital improvements, while the remaining 24 percent would be for maintenance and operations programs. Of the approximately $157 million in revenues dedicated to capital improvements, grant funds are assumed to generate approximately 66 percent of revenue. Real-estate excise taxes (REET) are estimated to account for about 23 percent of capital funds. Impact fees, state gas taxes and water, stormwater, sewer fees are estimated to generate the remaining capital revenue. Approximately $50 million in revenues dedicated for maintenance and operations programs are anticipated over 20 years. The funding forecast assumes the continued collection of Transportation Benefit District revenues beyond its current 2026 end date and is expected to generate approximately $25.6 million by 2044. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 84 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 70 Developer Transportation Funding The city uses several programs to help offset the increased traffic impacts of new development or redevelopment. These include construction of frontage improvements such as curb, gutter, and sidewalks, with or without dedication of right-of-way, and new roadways needed to serve the development. The City is also required to review the potential transportation impacts of development and define appropriate mitigation under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and GMA concurrency requirements. In addition, the City previously adopted a Transportation Impact Fee program as allowed for by the GMA to help fund growth-related transportation system improvements. Transportation Impact Fees The GMA allows agencies to develop and implement a Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program to help fund part of the costs of transportation facilities needed to accommodate growth. State law (RCW 82.02) requires that TIF programs are: • Related to improvements to serve new growth and not existing deficiencies; • Assessed proportional to the impact of new developments; • Allocated for improvements that reasonably benefit new development, and; • Spent on facilities identified in the adopted Capital Facilities Plan. TIFs can only be used to help fund improvements that are needed to serve new growth. The cost of projects needed to resolve existing deficiencies cannot be included. The TIF program must allow developers to receive credits if they are required to construct all or a portion of system improvements to the extent that the required improvements were included in the TIF calculation. The city is in the process of updating its existing program based on the updated Transportation Plan. Other Developer Mitigation and Requirements The City has adopted specific development-related requirements which will help fund the identified improvements. These include requirements for frontage improvements, mitigation of transportation impacts under SEPA, and concurrency requirements. The City requires developments to fund and construct certain roadway improvements as part of their projects. These typically include reconstructing abutting streets to meet the City’s current design standards. These improvements can include widening of pavement, drainage improvements, and construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalks. Several of the projects identified in the Transportation Plan could be partially funded and constructed as part of new developments. As noted above, to the extent that costs of a transportation improvement are included in the TIF then credits must be provided. If improvements to an abutting local street are not included in the TIF, then credits against the TIF would not be required or allowed. The city also evaluates impacts of development projects under SEPA. The SEPA review may identify adverse transportation impacts that require mitigation beyond payment of the TIF. These could include impacts related to safety, traffic operations, active transportation, or other 7.A.a Packet Pg. 85 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 71 transportation issues. The needed improvements may or may not be identified as specific projects in the Plan. If the required improvements are included in the TIF program, then the City must provide credit to the extent that the costs are included in the project list and impact fee calculations. The city also requires an evaluation of transportation concurrency for development projects. The concurrency evaluation is intended to identify project impacts that will cause City facilities to operate below the City’s level of service standard. To resolve such a deficiency, the applicant can propose to fund and/or construct improvements to provide an adequate level of service. Alternatively, the applicant can wait for the City, or another agency or developer to fund improvements to resolve the deficiency. According to the GMA, the City must deny any proposal that will cause the level of service for transportation facilities to decline below the adopted standard unless a financial commitment is in place to complete measures to achieve the LOS standard within six years. (RCW 36.70A.070(6)(b). Grants Over the past several years the city has had significant success in securing grants for transportation improvements. Grant funding is typically tied to specific improvement projects and distributed on a competitive basis, often with a local funding match. 4.3. Forecasted Revenue Shortfall Table 4-3 summarizes the City’s proposed transportation financing strategy for the approximately $633 million City portion of the capital improvement costs as well as the $48 million in maintenance, operations, and program expenditures. The Plan results in a shortfall of approximately $474 million. This assumes that the level of grants and developer commitments will be generated as estimated in the Transportation Plan. The deficit could be greater if the level of development or the level of grant funding is less than forecast. The former would be offset by a reduced need for transportation improvements to accommodate growth. If the City is more successful in obtaining grants or other outside funding for projects, then the potential deficit could be reduced, as discussed in the next section. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 86 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 72 Table 4-3 Forecasted Revenues and Costs Revenue Source1 Total (2024–2044) Transportation Capital Revenues $157,210,000 Total Capital Project Costs $632,860,000 Capital Estimated Shortfall ($475,650,000) Transportation M&O Revenues $49,740,000 Transportation M&O Costs $47,800,000 M & O Estimated Surplus $1,940,000 Total Estimated Shortfall ($473,710,000) 1. All revenues in 2024 dollars 2. Does not include other agency improvements Capital Revenue Shortfall The approximately $474 million shortfall in funding would largely affect the ability of the city to fund all the identified capital improvement projects during the planning period. As evidenced by the formation of the Transportation Benefit District, the City is committed to funding the existing maintenance and operations programs needed to preserve the integrity, safety, and efficiency of its existing transportation system. Maintenance and Operations Revenue Surplus The financial forecast shows sufficient funding for the 20-year maintenance and operations program needs assuming the continued collection of transportation benefit district fees throughout the life of the plan. General citywide maintenance and operations programs are expected to balance with forecasted revenues over the life of the plan; however, the city will review and adjust the maintenance and operation programs on an annual basis to balance with anticipated dedicated revenues. 4.4. Potential Options to Balance the Plan Delaying Improvement Projects The City will not likely be able to fund lower priority projects within the 20-year horizon without additional funding sources. Some of these projects may be funded through impact fees and/or frontage improvement requirements as development (or re-development occurs). As developments occur in these areas the city may require project-specific facility improvements including SEPA mitigation measures, as appropriate. The city also may identify other programs or opportunities to partially or fully fund some of these improvements. Additional Grants and Other Agency Funding As discussed above, the transportation financing analysis estimates that the city may receive approximately $104 million in grant funding over the life of the Plan. If the City is able to pursue and receive grants at a higher rate, shortfalls may be less than projected. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 87 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 73 Tax Increment Financing Washington State allows cities to create “increment areas” that allows for the financing of public improvements, including transportation projects within the area by using increased future revenues from local property taxes generated within the area. The specific rules and requirements are noted in the Community Revitalization Financing (CRF) Act. The Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) program is a potential tool for the City to pursue. Under this concept the annual increases in local sales/use taxes and property taxes can be used to fund various public improvements. The city may choose to further consider these types of funding programs in the future as part of its annual budget and six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) processes. Voter Approved Bond/Tax Package (Levy) Bonds do not result in additional revenue unless coupled with a revenue generating mechanism, such as a voter approved tax. The debt service on the bonds results in increased costs which can be paid with the additional tax revenues. Although the city does not anticipate issuing bonds in the near future, it remains an option for generating additional transportation revenues to fund some of the higher cost improvement projects. Local Improvement Districts A local improvement district (LID) is a special assessment area established by a jurisdiction to help fund specific improvements that would benefit properties within the district. LIDs could be formed to construct sidewalks, upgrade streets, improve drainage or other similar types of projects. A LID may be in residential, commercial, or industrial areas or combinations depending on the needs and benefits. LIDs can be proposed either by the city or by property owners. LIDs must be formed by a specific process which establishes the improvements, their costs, and assessments. The assessments are added to the property tax which helps to spread the costs over time. 4.5. Reassessment Strategy Although the financing summary identifies the potential for a total revenue shortfall of approximately $474 million (in 2024 dollars) over the life of the Plan, the city is committed to reassessing transportation needs and funding sources each year as part of its six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This allows the city to match the financing program with the short-term improvement projects and funding. To implement the Transportation Plan, the city will consider the following principals in its transportation funding program: • Balance improvement costs with available revenues as part of the annual six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the first three years of project expenditures (years 4-6 will remain ‘unconstrained’); • Review project design standards to determine whether costs could be reduced through reasonable changes in scope or deviations from design standards; • Fund improvements or require developer improvements as they become necessary to maintain LOS standards; 7.A.a Packet Pg. 88 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 74 • Coordinate and partner with WSDOT, Snohomish County, and others to implement improvements to SR 99, SR 104, and SR 524; • Vigorously pursue grant funds from state and federal sources; • Work with Snohomish County, and other neighboring agencies to develop multiagency grant applications for projects that serve growth in the city and around the City; • Review and update the TIF program regularly to account for the updated capital improvement project list, revised project cost estimates, and annexations; Some lower priority improvements may be deferred or removed from the Transportation Plan. The city will use the annual update of the six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to re-evaluate priorities and timing of projects and need for alternative funding programs. Throughout the planning period, projects will be completed, and priorities revised. This will be accomplished by annually reviewing traffic growth and the location and intensity of land use growth in the city and its UGA. The city will then be able to consider how to direct funding to areas that are most impacted by growth or to roadways that may be falling below the city’s level of service standards. The development of the TIP will be an ongoing process over the life of the Plan and will be reviewed and amended annually. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 89 At t a c h m e n t : F I N A L D R A F T - E d m o n d s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 30, 2024 Page 2 of 4 add policy ED 3.6 to more directly reference the purpose for planning for economic development, which is to improve quality of life. • Arlene Williams asked the board to consider a small map change for the West Gate Center and to consider the three-story limit. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion on Comprehensive Plan – Transportation • Discussion regarding adding paths for walking, biking, and connecting cul-de-sacs put back into the planning process. • Recommendation of doing parking surveys once every other year. • On Policy 7.1, rather than guaranteeing the financing of the Travel Improvement Plan, suggestion was to say prioritize as possible. • It was suggested that perhaps the text for Goal T3 and Policy T3.1 is not ideal, because a goal about enforcing laws and another about underserved communities were put together. • The transportation element is on the council's agenda for November 19th. • On Goal T10 regarding parking supply, with housing growth, more on-street parking needs to be accounted for. • Policy T1.3 includes some things that were added but should not have been. It was also questioned about the meaning of increasing efficiency. • Discussion regarding left-turn lanes and what other jurisdictions have done to improve traffic demands. • Policies 2.1, 1.4, and 2.2 have redundancies. • Regarding Policy T7, which relates to funding, the goal talks about coordination. Suggestion was made to separate those out. • Discussion regarding Goal T8 and its implications to multifamily areas and businesses in the area. • Under Policy T 8.6, the city needs to be creative about how it addresses the emergency service access to the waterfront. • Under Policy 11.1, further criteria may need to be added which enable the city to scrutinize projects around arteria roadways. • Suggestion was made on Policy 1.3 to change "reducing" to "meeting." Also discussed that there will be a chapter in the transportation guide about the traffic calming program. 7.A.b Packet Pg. 90 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O c t o b e r 3 0 m i n u t e s e x c e r p t ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t L i s t ) Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 30, 2024 Page 3 of 4 • Regarding 8.1 and 10.1, discussed removing the word "downtown," because any beneficial policy should be applied across the board. • Regarding Goal T5.2, discussion on whether there is an opportunity to redesign or retrofit existing streets, especially around those needing new sewer work or new pavement. Discussion on Comprehensive Plan – Economic Development • Discussion on Policy 2.4, a need to clarify what “regional” means. Also, the use of the phrase “recognize” all throughout could be improved to state an action rather than just recognition. • In policy ED 2.4 it states, “recognize the role of community-led organizations as catalysts for local empowerment, advocacy and collaboration, and support them.” Support doesn't necessarily mean fund. But it may mean a priority for where staff puts their time. Discussion on Comprehensive Plan – Climate • Discussion on Policy CC 4.2 to remove the current text where it lists projects such as the Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration Project and Little Creek Daylight, because neither of those projects are sea level adaptation projects. • On 8.3, it says set aside funding for regular updates, which is over-committing the council. Better wording would be achieve consistency on, or something to refine the wording. The section on metrics will be revised. Refine listing the policies under the correct goals. • There was also discussion about the need for hazard mitigation plans for earthquakes, wildfires, windstorms, et cetera, and the need for backup power. Review of the Draft Future Land Use Map • Surplus units were discussed, as well as whether or not number of floors should be capped. • The issues brought up during public comments were discussed and whether areas have been looked at in close detail. • Existing zoning will be changed based on what is decided in the comprehensive plan future land use map. • The land use process is deeper than before, having to evaluate land use in different areas. • The preferred alternative will guide some general things that need to happen about transportation projects and capital facility improvements. THERE WAS A MOTION TO EXTEND THE MEETING A HALF HOUR. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. • If there is extra capacity and a buffer, that will give the ability to, during the development code, refine some of those edges. • Different zones have different land use designations. • Discussion regarding the buffer amount, i.e., 10 percent would be okay, but the 20 percent allows freedom in planning and development perspective. 7.A.b Packet Pg. 91 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O c t o b e r 3 0 m i n u t e s e x c e r p t ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d d r a f t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t w i t h P r o j e c t L i s t ) Draft Transportation Element November 25th, 2024 Prepared by Transpo Group / City of Edmonds 7.A.c Packet Pg. 92 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Agenda •Edmonds Transportation Vision •Goals and Policies •Planned Roadway Networks •Planned Growth and Forecasted Level of Service •Proposed Improvements with Prioritization •Public Outreach •Schedule 7.A.c Packet Pg. 93 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Key Plan Updates •Planning Horizon year = 2044 •Incorporate updated subarea plans •Updated long-term project list and costs •Financial strategies to identify how the high priority projects can be implemented •Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS) What’s Going to be Different from the Existing Element? 7.A.c Packet Pg. 94 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d “Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community.” Edmonds Transportation Vision 7.A.c Packet Pg. 95 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Goals and Policies Goal 1: Create a complete and connected system that offers efficient transportation options to implement the regional transportation plan. Goal 2: Participate in land use and transportation planning with Puget Sound Regional Council, Snohomish County, and surrounding jurisdictions to support and promote the Regional Growth Strategy in Vision 2050. Goal 3: Support and enforce traffic laws that are designed to provide safety for vulnerable users, including people walking, biking, riding transit, and people with mobility challenges. Goal 4: Develop the City's transportation system to serve existing and future land uses and promote economic growth. Goal 5: Minimize the adverse impacts of transportation facility improvements on the natural environment both in established neighborhoods and undeveloped areas. Goal 6: Pursuant to the Growth Management Act, maintain an inventory of the City's transportation facilities and establish appropriate Level of Service Guidelines and Standards. 7.A.c Packet Pg. 96 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Goal 7: Establish infrastructure planning and financing strategies with other agencies (consistent with regional mobility goals and land use plans). Goal 8: Integrate traffic calming to reduce congestion, improve safety, support downtown, enhance neighborhoods, improves emergency access and maintain a pedestrian-friendly environment Goal 9: Expand local and regional transit options, ensuring reliable, accessible, and safe service, and connecting neighborhoods to key destinations to meet diverse community needs. Goal 10: Promote efficient, sustainable parking solutions that support development in all centers and hubs and encourage multimodal access. Goal 11: Prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety, support community access to centers and hubs, all key destinations integrating with regional systems. Goal 12: Ensure transportation infrastructure keeps pace with development and promotes sustainable mobility by integrating electric vehicle support and mitigating traffic impacts through timely improvements. 7.A.c Packet Pg. 97 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Roadway Functional Classification •A well-connected, hierarchal system of streets enhances overall safety and mobility. •Four primary classifications: o Principal Arterial (State Facilities) o Arterial o Collector o Local Streets •No proposed changes 7.A.c Packet Pg. 98 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Planned Pedestrian System •Highlights Edmond’s vision of an interconnected system of on-street and off-street facilities that are accessible to all •Newly added to the Transportation Element to highlight the importance of a comprehensive system of pedestrian facilities 7.A.c Packet Pg. 99 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Planned Bicycle Network •Highlights Edmond’s vision of an interconnected system of on-street and off-street facilities •Newly added to the Transportation Element to highlight the importance of a comprehensive system of bicycle facilities 7.A.c Packet Pg. 100 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Existing and Planned Transit Network •Existing (2024) fixed-route transit network (operated by Community Transit) •New Route 102 from Edmonds to Lynwood TC (started in March 30th, 2024) •Key connections throughout City o Downtown o Edmonds Station o Aurora Village •New routes added in September 2024 o Align with new Light Rail Service o New route along 9th Ave/100th Ave from Downtown Edmonds to MLT Transit Station •CT planning additional improvements in next 20 years ( frequency) 7.A.c Packet Pg. 101 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS) 7.A.c Packet Pg. 102 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d MMLOS Program •Corridor travel time o Speed to LOS determined by Highway Capacity Manual (industry standard) as a percent of speed limit LOS on roadways still LOS C for collector and D for arterials State facilities still LOS D/E Transit LOS captured in corridor travel time •Active transportation (pedestrian and bicycle) system assessed on system completeness of planned network 7.A.c Packet Pg. 103 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Council Approved Land Use Growth Alternative Land Use Existing Forecast 2044 Increase Households 19,219 32,912 +13,693 Jobs 10,309 14,550 +4,241 7.A.c Packet Pg. 104 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Vehicle Level of Service (without improvements) •Identify existing LOS for vehicle speeds on collectors / arterials •Identify future LOS for vehicle speeds without capital improvements •Forecast roadway LOS failure on SR 99 •Intersection improvements needed too Existing (2024)Forecast 2044 7.A.c Packet Pg. 105 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Active Transportation Projects •Active Transportation Network o Segments from 2015 plan o Street Classification o Speed Limit o Average Daily Traffic (ADT) o Proximity to active transportation generators o Alignment with land use growth alternative •A few routes will require additional study given geometric constraints (OVD & 196th St. SW) 7.A.c Packet Pg. 106 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Roadway & Intersection Projects •Intersection improvements •traffic signal •mini-roundabout •mid-block crossings •additional travel lanes •Corridor improvements •signal adaptive systems •revitalization projects •access management 7.A.c Packet Pg. 107 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Project Prioritization Criteria Description Points Policy Reference Proximity to Activity Centers & Other Key Locations Proximity to transit stops, growth hubs, parks, schools, public buildings, hospitals, and commercial areas Up to 45 points Policy 2.3 / 2.4 Safety Project addresses safety issue in one of the top 10 areas of safety concern in the city Up to 20 points Goal 3 Equity Project within area of low opportunity index area as defined by PSRC Up to 20 points Policy 3.1 Capacity Project improves capacity along concurrency corridor Up to 15 points Policy 6.2 TOTAL Up to 100 points 7.A.c Packet Pg. 108 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Roadway & intersection Priority Project List Project ID Project Type Street Name Extents Cost Priority Total Score ITS-02 Roadway 76TH AVE 206th St SW to 220th St SW $ 2,820,000 High 80 R-03 Roadway SR-99 Revitalization Stage 3 244th St. SW to 238th St. SW $ 30,430,000 High 75 ITS-01 Roadway SR 104 236th St Sw to 226th St SW $ 4,240,000 High 73 R-04 Roadway SR-99 Revitalization Stage 4 224th St. SW to 220th St. SW $ 38,800,000 High 73 R-09 Roadway SR-99 Revitalization Stage 9 216st St SW to 500' north of 220th St SW $ 23,850,000 Medium 73 R-06 Roadway SR-99 Revitalization Stage 6 234th to 238th St $ 24,280,000 Medium 70 R-08 Roadway SR-99 Revitalization Stage 8 224th to 228th St $ 41,870,000 Medium 68 I-04 Intersection Westgate / SR-104 @ 100th Ave. W Intersection Access Management at intersection $ 4,460,000 Medium 64 R-01 Roadway 84th Ave W 220th St SW to 238th St SW (in Esperance)$ 18,680,000 Medium 63 I-03 Intersection Main St. @ 9th Ave.at intersection $ 1,370,000 Medium 57 R-07 Roadway SR-99 Revitalization Stage 7 234th to 228th St $ 45,370,000 Medium 53 I-07 Intersection SR-104 @ 76th Ave. W Intersection Improvements at intersection $ 2,570,000 Medium 50 I-01 Intersection 76th Ave. W @ 220th St. SW Intersection Improvements at intersection $ 11,640,000 Medium 48 7.A.c Packet Pg. 109 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Project ID Project Type Street Name Extents Cost Priority Total Score I-02 Intersection SR 524 (196th St. SW) @ 88th Ave W. Intersection Improvements at intersection $ 1,450,000 Low 47 I-05 Intersection SR-104 @ 95th Pl. W Intersection Improvements at intersection $ 290,000 Low 46 R-02 Roadway 228th St. SW Corridor improvements from Hwy. 99 to 95th Pl. W SR 99 to 95th Pl. W $ 24,760,000 Low 46 I-06 Intersection SR-104 @ 238th St. SW Intersection Improvements at intersection $ 1,560,000 Low 45 R-05 Roadway SR-99 Revitalization Stage 5 216th St. SW to 212th St. SW $ 53,750,000 Low 43 7.A.c Packet Pg. 110 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Project ID Project Type Street Name Extents Description Cost Priority Total Score MUP-03 Multi Use Path 9TH AVE N Caspers / 9th Ave / Puget from Admiral to Olympic View Drive Construct 10' multi-use path $ 11,040,000.00 High 73 MUP-05 Multi Use Path SR 104 Sunset Ave to 100th Ave W Construct 10' multi-use path $ 26,300,000.00 High 70 MUP-09 Multi Use Path 212TH ST SW 74th Ave W to SR 99 Construct 10' multi-use path $ 5,050,000.00 High 70 MUP-06 Multi Use Path SR 104 100th Ave W to 244th St SW Construct 10' multi-use path $ 22,320,000.00 High 69 BL-05 Bike Lanes MAIN ST Ferry Terminal to 6th Avenue Widen roadway (narrow existing sidewalks) to install eastbound (uphill) bicycle lane, sharrows on westbound (downhill)$ 8,290,000.00 High 65 LSW-30 Sidewalk - Long 240TH ST SW / 78th Ave W SR 99 to 236th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $ 4,270,000.00 High 65 BL-04 Bike Lanes 9TH AVE Main Street to Caspers Street Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $ 270,000.00 High 63 BL-01 Bike Lanes Main St 9th Ave to 84th Avenue (5 corners) Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $ 570,000.00 High 62 BL-03 Bike Lanes 238TH ST SW SR 104 to 84th Ave W Widen road to install 5' bike lanes $ 520,000.00 High 60 LSW-28 Sidewalk - Long 236TH ST SW SR 99 to 76th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $ 2,180,000.00 High 60 Active Transportation Priority Project List 7.A.c Packet Pg. 111 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d LSW-41 Sidewalk - Long 236TH ST SW 94th Ave W to 84th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,980,000 High 60 MUP-04 Multi Use Path SUNSET AVE N Caspers Street to SR 104 Construct 10' multi-use path $5,260,000 High 60 MUP-08 Multi Use Path 220TH ST SW 76th Ave W to City Limits Construct 10' multi-use path $3,030,000 High 60 MUP-01 Multi Use Path OLYMPIC VIEW DR 76th Ave W to City Limits (Meadowdale Middle School)Construct 10' multi-use path $17,400,000 High 56 MUP-02 Multi Use Path 196TH ST SW 88th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct 10' multi-use path $9,020,000 High 56 BL-06 Bike Lanes 76th Ave W 220th St SW to SR 99 Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $190,000 High 55 LSW-31 Sidewalk - Long 236TH ST SW 84th Ave W to SR 104 Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,410,000 High 55 SSW-04 Sidewalk - Short 6TH AVE S Existing sidewalk at 8th to 9th Ave Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $900,000 High 55 BL-07 Bike Lanes 224th St SW 76th Avenue W to Interuban Trail Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $140,000 Medium 53 BL-08 Bike Lanes 9TH AVE S Bowdoin to Main St Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $120,000 Medium 52 BL-02 Bike Lanes OLYMPIC AVE Main Street to Puget Drive Widen road to install 5' bike lanes; build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards on one side of street $8,020,000 Medium 50 LSW-10 Sidewalk - Long 218TH ST SW 84th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $3,800,000 Medium 50 MUP-07 Multi Use Path 244th St SW Firdale Ave to SR 104 Construct 10' multi-use path $11,650,000 Medium 49 LSW-21 Sidewalk - Long MAPLEWOOD DR Main Street to 200th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $4,410,000 Medium 47 Project ID Project Type Street Name Extents Description Cost Priority Total Score 7.A.c Packet Pg. 112 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Project ID Project Type Street Name Extents Description Cost Priority Total Score LSW-22 Sidewalk - Long 88TH AVE W 200th St SW to 196th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $2,090,000 Medium 47 LSW-04 Sidewalk - Long 232ND ST SW 100th Ave W to SR 104 Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $4,170,000 Medium 45 LSW-32 Sidewalk - Long PINE ST SR 104 to 9th Ave S Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $6,620,000 Medium 45 LSW-20 Sidewalk - Long OLYMPIC AVE Olympic View Drive to Puget Drive Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $1,210,000 Medium 44 LSW-39 Sidewalk - Long 80TH AVE W 212th St SW to 206th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,820,000 Medium 43 LSW-18 Sidewalk - Long MEADOWDALE BEACH RD 75th Pl W to Olympic View Dr Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $6,420,000 Medium 40 LSW-13 Sidewalk - Long 6th AVE Elm Way to Pine St Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,110,000 Medium 38 LSW-29 Sidewalk - Long 230TH ST SW / 75th Pl W 76th Ave W to City Limits (74th Ave W) Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,630,000 Medium 38 LSW-34 Sidewalk - Long 186TH ST SW 185th Pl SW to 80th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $3,070,000 Medium 31 SSW-08 Sidewalk - Short 80TH AVE W 220th St SW to 218th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $960,000 Medium 31 LSW-01 Sidewalk - Long 176 ST SW 72nd Ave W to 68th Ave SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,950,000 Medium 30 7.A.c Packet Pg. 113 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Project ID Project Type Street Name Extents Description Cost Priority Total Score LSW-07 Sidewalk - Long 184TH ST SW 88th Ave W to 80th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $3,070,000 Medium 30 LSW-17 Sidewalk - Long N MEADOWDALE RD 164th St SW to 68th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,160,000 Medium 30 LSW-36 Sidewalk - Long 82ND AVE W 206th St SW to 204th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,010,000 Medium 30 LSW-37 Sidewalk - Long 98TH AVE W Existing sidewalk north of 220th St SW to 216th Pl SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,180,000 Medium 30 LSW-38 Sidewalk - Long 14TH ST SW 8th Ave S to 96th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,150,000 Medium 30 LSW-40 Sidewalk - Long 234TH ST SW 97th Ave W to 94th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $4,140,000 Medium 30 NM-01 Sidewalk and Bike Lanes 84TH AVE W Esperance & City Limits divide to 238th St SW Build curb, gutter, 4' planter strip and 7' sidewalk and 5' bike lanes on each side of road $2,350,000 Medium 30 SSW-02 Sidewalk - Short 234TH ST SW 84th Ave W to existing sidewalk by 82nd Pl W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $590,000 Medium 30 SSW-10 Sidewalk - Short 100TH AVE W 238th St SW to 242nd Pl SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $970,000 Medium 29 LSW-05 Sidewalk - Long 189TH PL SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,120,000 Medium 28 7.A.c Packet Pg. 114 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Project ID Project Type Street Name Extents Description Cost Priorit y Total Score LSW-05 Sidewalk - Long 189TH PL SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,120,000 Mediu m 28 LSW-14 Sidewalk - Long 12TH AVE N Existing sidewalk end to Vista Way Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,810,000 Low 28 LSW-15 Sidewalk - Long 12TH AVE NW southern City limits to 238th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,830,000 Low 28 LSW-23 Sidewalk - Long 8TH AVE S 14th St SW to Elm St Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,900,000 Low 28 LSW-24 Sidewalk - Long 95TH PL W 224th St SW to 220th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $2,240,000 Low 28 LSW-26 Sidewalk - Long 96TH PL W 239th St Sw to 234th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,810,000 Low 28 SSW-03 Sidewalk - Short 234TH ST SW 97th Pl W to 96th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $860,000 Low 28 SSW-05 Sidewalk - Short 97TH AVE W 239th St Sw to 240th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $950,000 Low 28 LSW-12 Sidewalk - Long PARADISE LN SR 104 to 7th Ave S Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,390,000 Low 27 LSW-02 Sidewalk - Long 72ND AVE W Olympic View Drive to 176th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $4,200,000 Low 26 LSW-09 Sidewalk - Long 192ND ST SW 88th Ave W to 86th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,010,000 Low 26 LSW-06 Sidewalk - Long 191ST ST SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,970,000 Low 25 LSW-16 Sidewalk - Long 188TH ST SW 92nd Ave W to 88th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,500,000 Low 20 SSW-06 Sidewalk - Short 92ND AVE W 218th St SW to 216th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $950,000 Low 20 SSW-09 Sidewalk - Short 84TH AVE W 186th St SW to 188th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $970,000 Low 20 LSW-03 Sidewalk - Long ANDOVER ST 184th ST SW to Olympic View Drive Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,200,000 Low 18 LSW-08 Sidewalk - Long 92ND AVE W 189th Pl SW to 187th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,160,000 Low 15 LSW-35 Sidewalk - Long 190TH PL SW Olympic View Drive to 94th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,120,000 Low 10 7.A.c Packet Pg. 115 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Public Outreach •Transportation Committee o Meetings started in November 2023 o Met on monthly basis o Last meeting was held on November 18th •Transportation Survey o Survey closed June 10th o Evaluation of results •Community meeting (as part of Comprehensive Plan) o Held on May 30th, 2024 o Goals and Policies of Transportation Plan discussion •Public Open House o September 18th, 2024 o Project list discussion 7.A.c Packet Pg. 116 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Schedule Remaining items - Approval of Comprehensive Plan by Planning Board - Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing - Plan Adoption 7.A.c Packet Pg. 117 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Questions??? 7.A.c Packet Pg. 118 At t a c h m e n t : P B p r e s e n t a t i o n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E l e m e n t N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 ( R e v i e w o f r e v i s e d Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Recommendation for Revised Draft Comprehensive Plan Staff Lead: Shane Hope Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History An updated Comprehensive Plan is required for adoption by the City of Edmonds no later than December 31, 2024. For the last two or so years, community engagement, research, and the development of growth alternatives, as well as development/refinement of goals and policies for updating the Comprehensive Plan have been occurring. To all of this important work, the Planning Board has been a key contributor. Staff Recommendation For the Planning Board to recommend that the Revised Draft Comprehensive Plan, with any specific changes, be forwarded to the City Council for adoption. Narrative The schedule for Comprehensive Plan adoption is very tight. An initial draft Plan was published October 3 and a public comment period followed until November 11. Since then, staff has been working to revise the initial draft Plan, taking into account public comments and other information. Publication of the revised draft is scheduled for November 22, slightly ahead of the Planning Board's November 25 meeting to consider it. After that, the Revised Draft Comprehensive Plan--with any recommendation from the Planning Board-- will go to the City Council for further consideration. This part of the Council process is expected to include a meeting on December 3, a public hearing on December 10, and adoption (with any changes) at a public meeting on December 17. The Revised Draft Plan reflects the preferred growth alternative selected by the City Council (and largely consistent with the Planning Board's recommendation). Attachments: Edmonds Final Comprehensive Plan DRAFT 11.22.24 7.B Packet Pg. 119 Comprehensive Plan City of Edmonds REVISED PUBLIC DRAFT NOVEMBER, 2024 2024-2044 7.B.a Packet Pg. 120 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 2 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The city of Edmonds wishes to acknowledge the contributions made by the community to the Everyone’s Edmonds Comprehensive Plan and its participation in a series of events, surveys, and meetings. Mayor: Mike Rosen City Council: Vivian Olson Chris Eck Will Chen Neil Tibott Michelle Dotsh Susan Paine Jenna Nand Planning Board: Jon Milkey Lauren Golembiewski, Vice Chair Jeremy Mitchell, Chair Steven Li Judi Gladstone Lee Hankins Nick Maxwell George Bennett (Alternate) Isaac Fortin (Student Rep) Others: Economic Development Commission Architectural Design Board Transportation Advisory Commission Community Champions City Staff: Shane Hope, Planning & Develeopment Director Phil Williams, Public Works Director Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation & Human Services Director Todd Tadum, Community, Culture, Economic Development Director Mike Clugston, Planning Manager Brad Shipley, Senior Planner Navyusha Pentakota, Urban Design Planner Robert English, City Engineer Bertrand Hauss, Traffic Engineer Mike DeLilla, Senior Utilities Engineer Consultants Perkins Eastman Stepherson and Associates Forum Placemaking Herrera Environmental Consultants Transpo Group 7.B.a Packet Pg. 121 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 3 Contents INTRODUCTION 11 Introduction 13 Vision 13 Guiding Principles 14 Planning Area 15 Planning History 16 Planning Framework 18 City Profile 22 Growth Projection 28 Community Engagement Framework 30 How to use the Plan? 32 LANDUSE 35 Introduction 37 Edmonds Today 38 Edmonds 2044 40 Opportunity for Edmonds 41 Growth Strategy 42 Citywide Goals 51 Neighborhood Centers and Hubs 53 Downtown 55 Waterfront 56 Highway 99 Activity Center and Subarea 59 Residential Neighborhoods 61 Commercial Areas 61 Industrial Areas 62 Open Space 63 The Natural Environment 65 Priority Action Steps 70 HOUSING 71 Introduction 73 Edmonds Housing Today 74 Edmonds Housing Targets 75 Housing Diversity 79 Housing Affordability and Equity 80 Addressing Racial Equity and Displacement 82 People’s Policies 87 Supportive Housing 88 Regulatory Framework 89 Adapting to Climate Change 90 Priority Action Steps 90 7.B.a Packet Pg. 122 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 4 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 91 Introduction 93 Edmonds Today 94 Edmonds 2044 98 Public Revenues 101 Edmonds’ Economic Development Vision 102 Priority Action Steps 105 CLIMATE 107 Introduction 109 City of Edmonds- Leader in environmental stewardship 110 Climate Resilience Sub Element 113 GHG Emissions Reduction Sub-element 114 Implementation Actions 116 CULTURE, HISTORY AND URBAN DEISGN 117 Introduction 119 Arts and Culture 120 Celebrating our Heritage 122 Urban Design 123 Priority Action Steps 125 CAPITAL FACILITIES 127 Introduction 129 Essential Public Facilities 130 Future needs 134 Level of Service (LOS) 136 Strategic Planning and Investment Prioritization 137 Sustainability goals for Capital facility projects 139 UTILITIES 141 Introduction 143 Edmonds’ Utilities today 144 Future Projections and Challenges 152 Overall Goals and Policies 153 Storm and Surface Water Management 154 Solid Waste 155 7.B.a Packet Pg. 123 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 5 TRANSPORTATION 157 Introduction to the Plan 159 Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions 164 Forecasts and Evaluation 191 Goals and Policies 217 Plan Implementation 224 Appendix A: Methodology and Assumptions for City of Edmonds Land Use Capacity Analysis 234 Appendix B: Growth Targets 245 Appendix C: Growth Alternatives 253 Appendix D: Community Engagement Summary 269 Appendix E: Potential Actions to Consider as Recommended by the Planning Board 275 Appendix F: Potential Action Items based on Draft Plan 280 7.B.a Packet Pg. 124 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 6 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 List of Figures Figure 1.1 1. Edmonds Downtown 2. Brackett’s Landing North (Source: Edmonds Downtown Alliance) 3. View of marsh and UNOCAL property 12 Figure 1.2 Draft Vision Graphic with recurring themes generated using community’s feedback 12 Figure 1.3 Regional Map 15 Figure 1.4 Coast Salish Peoples Most Associated with Edmonds (Source: City of Edmonds Mayor’s office, Resources on Indigenous Peoples) 16 Figure 1.5 Shingle Mills on the Edmonds Waterfront (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) 17 Figure 1.6 City Of Edmonds Ferry (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) 17 Figure 1.7 GMA Planning Framework 18 Figure 1.8 VISION 2050 plan overview flyer 20 Figure 1.9 City of Edmonds Annexation History 22 Figure 1.10 City of Edmonds Age Pyramid 23 Figure 1.11 City of Edmonds racial distribution trends 24 Figure 1.12 City of Edmonds Population Change in Youth, 2013-2017 vs. 2018-2022 24 Figure 1.13 City of Edmonds Existing Land Use Plan 27 Figure 1.14 Community Engagement through Summer 2022-2024 30 Figure 2.1 Area by zoning classfication (2020) 38 Figure 2.2 City of Edmonds Zoning Map 39 Figure 2.3 City of Edmonds Existing Activity Centers (2015 update to Comprehensive Plan) 43 Figure 2.4 City of Edmonds: Locations of Neighborhood Centers and Hubs 45 Figure 2.5 Detailed figures of each neighborhood center and hub locations showing the area boundaries, proposed building heights, and the housing capacity anticipated for each location 46 Figure 2.6 Future Land Use Map 50 Figure 2.7 Key locations within the Edmonds Waterfront 56 Figure 2.8 Distinct districts within Highway 99 Subarea Plan 59 Figure 2.9 Edmonds Downtown (Source: Edmonds Downtown Alliance) 62 Figure 2.10 Existing Parks and Open Spaces (Source: Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan 2022-2027) 64 Figure 2.11 Critical Areas (Source: City of Edmonds) 66 Figure 2.12 Existing tree canopy percentage summarized using 20-acre hexagons for the year 2020 (Source: Tree Canopy Assessment Report 2022) 69 Figure 3.1 Housing Typology Mix (Source: Census 2020) 74 Figure 3.3 Edmonds future land supply Source: The Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County report 2023 (H0 5 Report) 75 Figure 3.2 No of bedrooms distribution Source: Census 2020 75 Figure 3.6 Existing Mix of housing types (Census 2020) and potential mix of housing types as per House Bills compliance (2044) 77 Figure 3.7 City of Edmonds: Locations of Neighborhood Centers and Hubs 78 Figure 3.8 Home Sales Affordability (Source: AHA) 80 Figure 3.9 Age of housing stock (Source: AHA) 81 Figure 3.10 Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income (SMOCAPI) and Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (GRAPI) (Source: Census 2020) 81 7.B.a Packet Pg. 125 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 7 Figure 3.11 Race distribution here is alone or in combination with one or more other races Cost burdened is defined as spending more than 30% of income on housing needs. (Source: Census 2020) 82 Figure 3.12 Social Vulnerability Index based on Household Composition and Disability, Housing type and transportation, Race and Ethnicity and Socio-economic determinants Source: Washington State Department of Health Disparities Map 83 Figure 3.13 Environmnetal Health Disparities Map; Source: Washington State Department of Health Disparities Map 84 Figure 3.14 PSRC displacement risk mapping tool identifies areas where residents and businesses are at greater risk of displacement. Source: PSRC 85 Figure 4.1 Employed Edmonds Residents by Industry, 2020 94 Figure 4.2 Key Export Industries and Comparison of Edmonds to Nearby Cities 95 Figure 4.3 Where Edmonds Residents Work, 2019 96 Figure 4.4 Commute Direction and Distance for Employed Edmonds Residents, 2019 (Source: Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program, U.S. Census Bureau, 2019) 96 Figure 4.5 Downtown Edmonds (Source: City of Edmonds) 100 Figure 4.6 Percentage Revenue by Type – All Funds, 2023 101 Figure 4.7 Percentage Revenue by Type – General Fund, 2023 101 Figure 4.8 Edmonds’ Economic Development Vision “Mantra” 102 Figure 5.2 Regional and local climate change projections. (Source: Edmonds Climate Action Plan) 110 Figure 5.1 Frontline Communities in Edmonds (Source: CAP Document) 112 Figure 6.1 “AOSAGI” installed in September 2021 by Shogo Ota with Urban Artworks 121 Figure 6.2 “THE SALISH SEA” installed in November 2018 by Nick Goettling 121 Figure 6.3 Honoring the land and the Coast Salish tribes, ‘Marsh Life’ is an artistic depiction and window into what life may have been like for Coast Salish communities living in the area. (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) 122 Figure 6.4 12 urban quality criteria as developed by the Gehl Institute. 124 Figure 7.1 City of Edmonds Public Capital Facilities Map 131 Figure 7.2 City of Edmonds City Hall 135 Figure 8.1 Service area extents for City of Edmonds Water Utility and Olympic View Water Sewer District. Source: City of Edmonds 145 Figure 8.2 View of Spada Reservoir near Sultan Source: The Herald 146 Figure 8.3 Service area extents for City of Edmonds Sewer Utility and Olympic View Water Sewer District. Source: City of Edmonds 147 Figure 8.4 Service area extents for various garbage collection services. Source: City of Edmonds 150 7.B.a Packet Pg. 126 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 8 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 List of Tables Table 1.1 Growth Targets for the City of Edmonds for 2044 as set by Snohomish County CPP. 28 Table 2.1 Growth Targets for the City of Edmonds for 2044 as set by Snohomish County CPP. 40 Table 2.2 Future Land Use Designations with proposed zoning cross-walk 48 Table 3.3 Required allocation of housing units as per affordability levels designated House Bill 1220 76 Table 3.4 Summary of housing units capacity 78 Table 4.1 Employment growth by demographic trends (Source: Labor Participation Rate Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) 98 Table 4.2 Employment capacity for 2044 98 Table 7.1 Publicly owned facilities in City of Edmonds 132 Table 7.2 Capital Facilities and Service Providers for City of Edmonds and Relevant Plans and Documents 133 Table 7.3 Level of Service standards for public facilities 136 Table 8.1 Utility providers in City of Edmonds and Functional Plans 144 7.B.a Packet Pg. 127 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 9 for Transportation Element for Transportation Element City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION | iii List of Tables Table 1-1 Roadway Level of Service Overview ....................................................................... 172 Table 1-2 - Pedestrian Level of Service Overview ................................................................... 173 Table 1-3 Bicycle Level of Service Overview ........................................................................... 173 Table 1-4 Transit Level of Service Overview ........................................................................... 174 Table 1-5 Existing (Spring 2024) Roadway Level of Service Overview ................................... 175 Table 1-6 Edmonds Vehicular LOS Standards ........................................................................ 176 Table 1-7 Intersections with Elevated Collision Rates ............................................................. 180 Table 1-8 May 2023 Community Transit Routes and Daily Ridership ...................................... 183 Table 1-9 Edmonds Park and Rides ........................................................................................ 185 Table 2-1 City of Edmonds Land Use Growth ......................................................................... 192 Table 2-3 Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network Definitions ................................................ 195 Table 2-3 Roadway and Intersection Projects ......................................................................... 205 Table 2-4 2044 Transportation Improvement Project List: Active Transportation ..................... 209 Table 2-5 Project Prioritization Scoring Methodology .............................................................. 214 Table 2-6 Transportation Planning Studies ............................................................................. 215 Table 4-1 Transportation Project and Program Costs (2024 – 2044) ....................................... 225 Table 4-2 2024-2044 Transportation Revenues ..................................................................... 227 Table 4-3 Forecasted Revenues and Costs ............................................................................ 230 List of Figures Figure 0-1 Transportation Plan Approach ................................................................................ 161 Figure 1-1 Edmonds Roadway Network .................................................................................. 165 Figure 1-2 Roadway Functional Classification ......................................................................... 167 Figure 1-3 Existing (2023) Roadway Average Daily Traffic (ADT) ........................................... 170 Figure 1-4 Existing (2023) Roadway Level of Service ............................................................. 177 Figure 1-5 Citywide Collision Rates (2018-2022) .................................................................... 178 Figure 1-6 Citywide Collisions Map (2018 – 2022) .................................................................. 179 Figure 1-7 WSDOT Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) Map .......................... 181 Figure 1-8 Community Transit Fixed Routes in Edmonds ....................................................... 184 Figure 1-9 Existing Pedestrian Facilities.................................................................................. 188 Figure 1-10 Existing Bicycle Facilities ..................................................................................... 190 Figure 2-1 Forecast 2044 Roadway Level of Service .............................................................. 193 Figure 2-2 Planned Pedestrian Network .................................................................................. 196 Figure 2-3 Planned Bicycle Network ....................................................................................... 198 Figure 2-4 Pedestrian LOS...................................................................................................... 200 Figure 2-5 Bicycle LOS ........................................................................................................... 201 Figure 2-6 Forecast 2044 Transit LOS .................................................................................... 203 Figure 2-7 Roadway and Intersection Projects ........................................................................ 208 Figure 2-8 Active Transportation Projects ............................................................................... 213 7.B.a Packet Pg. 128 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 10 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 INTRODUCTION 7.B.a Packet Pg. 129 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 11 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 7.B.a Packet Pg. 130 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 12 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Figure 1.1 1. Edmonds Downtown 2. Brackett’s Landing North (Source: Edmonds Downtown Alliance) 3. View of marsh and UNOCAL property Figure 1.2 Draft Vision Graphic with recurring themes generated using community’s feedback 1 2 3 7.B.a Packet Pg. 131 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 13 Introduction Edmonds is a vibrant city renowned for its scenic beauty, rich cultural heritage, and strong community spirit. Situated along the shores of Puget Sound, Edmonds blends small-town charm with modern amenities, offering residents and visitors alike a unique blend of coastal living and urban convenience. As a hub of creativity and innovation, Edmonds is home to a thriving arts scene, diverse local businesses, and a deep commitment to sustainability. With its picturesque downtown, bustling waterfront, and abundant parks and recreational areas, the city attracts individuals and families seeking a high quality of life in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Edmonds prides itself on its strong sense of community, where neighbors come together to celebrate local traditions, support local initiatives, and shape the future through active civic engagement. Everyone’s Edmonds is Edmonds’ 2044 Comprehensive Plan, the city’s primary policy document that outlines a long-term vision and provides direction for future growth and development over the next 20 years. As Edmonds continues to evolve, the Plan will provide clear direction on critical issues such as housing, job creation, transportation improvements, and capital investments in essential infrastructure like utilities, sidewalks, and parks. The plan serves as the cornerstone for the city’s major decisions on growth and development, helping preserve the unique charm while embracing opportunities for progress and innovation. It outlines how the city will look, feel, and function in the years to come. It prepares Edmonds to face present and future challenges with resilience and adaptability, fostering a thriving, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable community. By aligning with the values and vision of Edmonds’ residents, this Plan aims to create a future where everyone can prosper and enjoy an exceptional quality of life. Vision The vision statement was crafted through an inclusive community visioning process that encouraged broad participation and input from Edmonds residents. Following this collaborative effort, the statement underwent review and refinement by both the Edmonds Planning Board and the City Council. This process ensured that the vision reflected the aspirations and priorities of the community while aligning with strategic goals for the city’s future. “Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community.” 7.B.a Packet Pg. 132 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 14 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Guiding Principles The Vision ties directly to the guiding principles listed following. Guiding Principles create the framework for decision-making and actions in each of the the plan’s “elements” that provide the city’s long-range policy direction. They pull forward the core values, goals, and aspirations embedded within the vision, guiding how each element’s strategies and policies can contribute to a desired future. Land use: Grow mindfully with a place-driven approach that integrates all aspects of the built environment--land use, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, and social amenities to foster well-designed and livable environments for all. Housing Edmonds is an inclusive community where every resident, regardless of their income, background, or ability, has access to safe, affordable, and dignified housing. Economic Development Edmonds’ economy is resilient and celebrates its unique identity, provides support and opportunities to the community and businesses to flourish. Climate Edmonds is committed to strengthen our resilience to climate change while balancing growth and protecting and expanding our environmental assets. It will prioritize creating sustainable, and low-carbon Edmonds that can enhance quality of life for residents. Community Culture, History, and Urban Design Community quality of life in Edmonds is enhanced by weaving culture, arts, historic preservation, and thoughtful urban design into community activities and placemaking. Transportation Edmonds will create well-designed streets that are safe, welcoming, and accessible for all residents, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation Public Utilities and Capital Facilities: Edmonds will ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable delivery of essential public utilities, including water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications, to all residents and businesses. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 133 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 15 Planning Area The City of Edmonds is in south Snohomish County on the western shores of Puget Sound approximately 14 miles north of Seattle. Situated within the urbanized Puget Sound region, the city encompasses approximately 8.9 square miles (5,700 acres) in area, including 5 linear miles (26,240 feet) of marine shoreline. Roughly triangular in shape, the city is bounded by Puget Sound on the west; Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace on the east; unincorporated Snohomish County on the north; and the town of Woodway and the City of Shoreline on the south. The 2044 Plan update focuses on creating compact efficient land use patterns to accommodate growth with integrated place-making as an approach to urban planning and development that considers the interconnectedness of social, economic, environmental, and cultural elements. This method emphasizes the active involvement of community members in designing and maintaining spaces that reflect their identity and meet their diverse needs. Puget Sound EsperanceTown of Woodway City of Mountlake Terrace City of Brier City of Bothell I-5 SH-99/ Aurora Ave. SH-104 I-405 City of Shoreline City of Lynnwood CITY OF EDMONDS Figure 1.3 Regional Map 7.B.a Packet Pg. 134 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 16 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Planning History The earliest documented inhabitants of the area were Native American tribes. The Edmonds area was an integral part of the Coast Salish tribes’ way of life for thousands of years before the settlers arrived. The area was rich in natural resources harvested by Coast Salish tribes. The marsh provided bark and cattails, the Puget Sound provided ample fishing, and berries, roots and other resources could be found on trails stretching to Lake Ballinger. Although there is no archaeological evidence of an established village in Edmonds, the area — especially the marsh — was an important summer destination for the Coast Salish tribes, which helped sustain them during the winter months. While they came to harvest fish, shellfish, reeds, medicinal plants and other resources, they also spent weeks sharing the marsh bounty and socializing, and held marriage ceremonies connecting different tribes. Before settlement, the marsh stretched nearly 100 acres. Continued development over the years has reduced the area to its current 22.5 acres. "We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self- determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water." Edmonds City Council Land Acknowledgment Figure 1.4 Coast Salish Peoples Most Associated with Edmonds (Source: City of Edmonds Mayor’s office, Resources on Indigenous Peoples) Suquamish Tribe - Place of the Clear Salt Water 7.B.a Packet Pg. 135 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 17 Figure 1.5 Shingle Mills on the Edmonds Waterfront (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) Figure 1.6 City Of Edmonds Ferry (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) As European exploration and settlement in the Pacific Northwest increased, settlers began homesteading and logging activities in the general area of the present-day city. The community that became the City of Edmonds grew out of a homestead and logging operation started by George Brackett in 1876. Logging and shingle-splitting were the dominant economic activities in the community during the 1880s and 1890s. The town continued to grow as other industries including box making, pulp mill, a cigar factory, and increased waterfront activities developed. The Great North Railroad reached the town in 1891 and for many years provided access for goods and passenger travel to Everett and Seattle as well as to the eastern part of the state. Although fires destroyed many of the waterfront mills, shingle production continued to be the primary industry in the city into the 1940s. Ferry service to Kingston began in 1923 when a ferry terminal was built near the location of the existing ferry dock. The present ferry terminal was built in the early 1950s after acquisition of the ferry system by the State of Washington. The city continued to grow during the 1940s and 50s, resulting in a more active role of the municipality in providing water, sewer, and streets for the residential and commercial expansion. The Port District was formed in 1948 and began waterfront improvements. Commercial and retail businesses within the downtown provided a wide range of services to the community. Completion of Interstate 5 and increased growth in the Puget Sound region led to a gradual change in the character of city with more emphasis on residential development and a decline in the retail importance of the downtown. Although the city is now primarily a residential community, it also provides many amenities for residents and visitors, including restaurants and specialized shopping as well as a long list of festivals and cultural events. The City of Edmonds was incorporated in 1890 with the original town site encompassing approximately 550 acres. The original town site is now occupied primarily by the downtown and adjacent residential areas. The City has expanded in area through annexations to a land area of approximately 8.9 square miles or approximately 9.2 square miles including portions of Lake Ballinger and Puget Sound tidelands. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 136 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 18 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Planning Framework Adopted state and regional goals provide the framework for local comprehensive plans and implementation strategies. Through these goals, local governments are assured that important issues facing the state and other local governments in the Puget Sound region can be comprehensively addressed. State and Regional Planning Framework Growth Management Act The Washington Growth Management Act (GMA) establishes a framework for jurisdictions to manage and accommodate growth. The GMA sets Figure 1.7 GMA Planning Framework requirements for comprehensive planning to guide future growth towards shared goals and ensure consistency and coordination between jurisdictions. State, regional and local jurisdictions undertaking growth management planning are required to adopt plans and implementation strategies that form a coordinated approach to actively plan for the future. The purpose of the GMA is to manage growth to support a high quality of life, sustainability, economic development, and environmental conservation (RCW 36.70A.010). The Growth Management Act (GMA) provides guidance for locally adopted comprehensive plans and development regulations across cities and counties. The GMA establishes the comprehensive plan as the centerpiece of local long-range planning, which contains a vision, goals, objectives, policies, and implementation actions that are intended to guide day-to-day decisions by elected officials and local government staff. comprehensive plans encompass a future land use map (FLUM) which provides guidance for zoning and other development regulations. GMA requires comprehensive plans to include mandatory elements such as land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, parks and recreation, and climate change resilience (RCW 36.70A.070). Local governments have the flexibility to include additional elements as desired. Development regulations, including zoning, must align with the objectives outlined in each jurisdiction’s comprehensive plan. Compliance with the GMA, including periodic updates, is crucial for counties and cities to qualify for grants and loans from specific state infrastructure programs, ensuring their readiness to support sustainable growth and development. In recent years, amendments to the GMA have mandated jurisdictions to plan for and facilitate housing that meets the needs of all economic segments of the population (HB 1220). Additionally, these amendments require jurisdictions to identify and mitigate racially disparate impacts (HB 1220), simplify regulations to expand accessory dwelling unit (ADU) options (HB 1337), and enhance opportunities for middle housing (HB 1110). 7.B.a Packet Pg. 137 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 19 Under RCW 36.70A.020, the GMA establishes a series of 15 goals that should act as the basis of all comprehensive plans. • Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. • Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development. • Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. • Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. • Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state’s natural resources, public services, and public facilities • Property rights. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. • Permits. Applications for both state and local government permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. • Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance natural resource-based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries industries. Encourage the conservation of productive forestlands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible uses. • Open space and recreation. Retain open space, enhance recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and recreation facilities. • Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state’s high quality of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water. • Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts. • Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. • Historic preservation. Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and structures, that have historical or archaeological significance. • Climate change and resiliency. Ensure that comprehensive plans, development regulations, and regional policies, plans, and strategies under RCW 36.70A.210 and chapter 47.80 RCW adapt to and mitigate the effects of a changing climate; support reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and per capita vehicle miles traveled; prepare for climate impact scenarios; foster resiliency to climate impacts and natural hazards; protect and enhance environmental, economic, and human health and safety; and advance environmental justice. • Shorelines of the state. For shorelines of the state, the goals and policies of the shoreline management act as set forth in RCW 90.58.020 shall be considered an element of the county’s or city’s comprehensive plan. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 138 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 20 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Regional Goals The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is a regional transportation planning organization under chapter 47.80 RCW. In its major planning document, Vision 2040, the PSRC is described as: “…an association of cities, towns, counties, ports, and state agencies that serves as a forum for developing policies and making decisions about regional growth management, environmental, economic, and transportation issues in the four- county central Puget Sound region of Washington state.” The City of Edmonds is a member of PSRC. PSRC’s VISION 2050 VISION 2050 is the region’s plan for growth. By 2050, the region’s population will reach 5.8 million people. The region’s cities, counties, Tribes, ports, agencies, businesses, and communities have worked together to develop VISION 2050 to prepare for this growth and serve as a guide for sustaining a healthy environment, thriving communities and a strong economy. VISION 2050 is a plan for the long-term that can be adjusted as the region changes. Vision 2050, provides a framework to guide sustainable growth across the region through integrated transportation, land use, and economic strategies. It envisions a future where communities thrive with affordable housing, efficient transportation systems, and equitable access to jobs and amenities. The plan emphasizes environmental stewardship, promoting compact urban growth while preserving natural resources and open spaces. Vision 2050 aims to enhance regional connectivity, resilience to climate change, and social equity by fostering vibrant, inclusive communities where residents enjoy a high quality of life and economic opportunities, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come. Over the next 30 years, the central Puget Sound region will add another million and a half people, reaching a population of 5.8 million. How can we ensure that all residents benefit from the region’s thriving communities, strong economy and healthy environment as population grows? Local counties, cities, Tribes and other partners have worked together with PSRC to develop VISION 2050. The region’s vision for 2050 VISION 2050 is the region’s plan to provide an exceptional quality of life, opportunity for all, connected communities, a spectacular natural environment, and an innovative, thriving economy. A plan for how and where we grow The plan includes a Regional Growth Strategy that focuses growth in centers and near transit, with the goal of sustaining and creating different types of urban communities, while preserving the region’s working resource lands and open spaces. Beyond just the numbers, the Growth Strategy has policies and actions to help cities and counties plan for coming population and employment growth. VISION 2050 will help us… Provide opportunities for all Increase housing choices and affordability Sustain a strong economy Significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions Keep the region moving Restore the health of the Puget Sound Protect a network of open spaces Grow in centers and near transit Act collaboratively and support local efforts $$ VISION 2050 was adopted in 2020 and includes the region’s multicounty planning policies, local and regional actions, and a strategy for how and where we grow through 2050. Figure 1.8 VISION 2050 plan overview flyer The City of Edmonds is identified as a High-Capacity Transit Community. As the regional transit system grows, Edmonds will play a key role in accommodating employment and population growth by supporting mobility and reducing vehicle trips. Edmonds’ Comprehensive Plan is consistent with and helps implement Vision 2050. It supports the role of Edmonds as a high-capacity transit hub within the larger regional system and is in alignment with the goals, policies, and actions established at the regional level. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 139 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 21 To implement the vision, VISION 2050 contains the following overarching Goals: • Regional Collaboration: The region plans collaboratively for a healthy environment, thriving communities, and opportunities for all. • Regional Growth Strategy - The region accommodates growth in urban areas, focused in designated centers and near transit stations, to create healthy, equitable, vibrant communities well-served by infrastructure and services. Rural and resource lands continue to be vital parts of the region that retain important cultural, economic, and rural lifestyle opportunities over the long term. • Environment - The region cares for the natural environment by protecting and restoring natural systems, conserving habitat, improving water quality, and reducing air pollutants. The health of all residents and the economy is connected to the health of the environment. Planning at all levels considers the impacts of land use, development, and transportation on the ecosystem. • Climate Change - The region substantially reduces emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change in accordance with the goals of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (50% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050) and prepares for climate change impacts. • Development Patterns - The region creates healthy, walkable, compact, and equitable transit- oriented communities that maintain unique character and local culture, while conserving rural areas and creating and preserving open space and natural areas • Housing - The region will preserve, improve, and expand its housing stock to provide a range of affordable, healthy, and safe housing choices to every resident. The region will continue to promote fair and equal access to housing for all people. • Economy - The region will have a prospering and sustainable regional economy by supporting businesses and job creation, investing in all people and their health, sustaining environmental quality, and creating great central places, diverse communities, and high quality of life. • Transportation - The region has a sustainable, equitable, affordable, safe, and efficient multimodal transportation system, with specific emphasis on an integrated regional transit network that supports the Regional Growth Strategy and promotes vitality of the economy, environment, and health. • Public Services - The region will support development with adequate public facilities and services in a coordinated, efficient, and cost-effective manner that supports local and regional growth planning objectives. Regional collaboration is a foundational component of Vision 2050. It responds to the coordinated planning component of the GMA, recognizing the interdependency of jurisdictions and the imperative nature of consistency across systems. The document focuses on coordination in planning development with related entities, and emphasizes equity and health requirements for the region. VISION 2050, focuses greater amounts of growth within regional growth centers and high-capacity transit station areas. High-capacity transit station areas are areas within ½ a mile of existing or planned light rail and streetcar stations, commuter rail stations, ferry terminals, and within ¼ mile of all bus rapid transit stations. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 140 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 22 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs) are included as a part of Vision 2050, are included as a part of Vision 2050, adopted under the state’s GMA, to provide an integrated framework for addressing land use, economic development, transportation, other infrastructure, environmental, and climate change planning. Their role is to implement the Regional Growth Strategy, create a planning framework to ensure consistency across local plans, and provide the policy structure for other regional plans. MPPs inform Countywide Planning Policies and local jurisdiction Comprehensive Plans. County’s Planning Framework Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) provide a framework for developing and adopting comprehensive plans for all jurisdictions within the county. CPPs ensure countywide consistency in growth management in compliance with MPPs and the GMA. This framework addresses issues at the regional level and establishes a shared vision for the county. General and joint framework are provided to guide and coordinate the development of plans at the county and city level. Topic specific policies are provided for the following subject areas: land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, economic development, and parks and recreation. City Profile Edmonds has a history of annexation that has expanded its boundaries over the years. The original incorporation in 1890 included about 600 acres along the waterfront and up the hill to the east. Major annexations occurred in the 1950s and 1960s as Edmonds expanded into the surrounding suburban areas. By 1963, Edmonds had completed its largest annexations, growing to a population of around 19,000. The city reached its present eastern boundary along State Route 99 in May 1959. Edmonds gradually annexed portions of the unincorporated area of Esperance. This process occurred over several decades, with Edmonds annexing pieces of Esperance for industrial development and to increase its tax base. By the early 2000s, only 5 precincts of Esperance remain unincorporated, completely surrounded by Edmonds. These annexations have contributed to Edmonds’ growth from its original 600 acres to its current size of about 8.9 square miles, making it the third most populous city in Snohomish County. Figure 1.9 City of Edmonds Annexation History 7.B.a Packet Pg. 141 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 23 Demographics The rate of population growth has been relatively stable over the years with major increases occurring primarily as a result of annexations during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1990s. The population growth during these decades was 289.7 percent, 195.5 percent, and 28.5 percent respectively. Maps detailing the annexation timeline for Edmonds are shown below. The city has experienced moderate population growth and demographic shifts between 2000 and 2024. The growth rate was marginal between 2000- 2010 at 0.5 percent. The city’s population increased from 39,709 in the 2010 census to an estimated 42,658 in 2024, representing a growth of about 7.4%. Edmonds has an older population compared to state and national averages, with a median age of 45.8 years in 2024. The average household size in Edmonds has slightly decreased from 2.262 in 2010 to 2.0 in 2020. The city is relatively affluent, with a median household income of $96,775 and a low poverty rate of 4.19%. Edmonds also boasts a well-educated population, with high rates of educational attainment. Figure 1.10 City of Edmonds Age Pyramid Population 2022 (ACS Data) FEMALE MALE Population 2017 (ACS Data) 7.B.a Packet Pg. 142 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 24 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Figure 1.11 City of Edmonds racial distribution trends Figure 1.12 City of Edmonds Population Change in Youth, 2013-2017 vs. 2018-2022 ACS Data 2010 ACS Data 2020 The racial composition has become slightly more diverse, with the White population decreasing from 83.4% in 2010 to 77.06% in 2024, while the Asian population increased from 7.1% to 9.34%. The data suggests that while Edmonds experienced overall population growth from 2013 to 2022, the proportion of youth in the population has decreased. This trend aligns with the city’s increasing median age and growing percentage of residents over 65, indicating that Edmonds is becoming a more mature community with a smaller proportion of young families and children. However, it’s important to note that these are current trends and may evolve in the future as demographic patterns shift and new development or policy changes potentially attract younger residents and families to the area. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 143 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 25 Demographic analysis for Audience Prioritization Source: Equitable Engagement Framework, City of Edmonds 21 Audience prioritization Knowing the audience helps prioritize which audiences to engage, and how to reach them. See Appendix 1 for a thorough demographic analysis. Using information gathered from interviews, best practices for engaging specific populations, and demographic information by census tract, the following is a list of suggested priority audiences along with recommendations for engaging community members in each geographic area. A demographic analysis identified priority audiences, neighborhoods, and groups of people that have been underrepresented in prior engagement efforts. The demographic analysis summarizes population characteristics within ten identified geographic locations, including Census Tracts 502 (Area 1), 503 (Area 2), 504.02 (Area 3), 504.03 (Area 4), 504.04 (Area 5), 505.01 (Area 6), 505.02 (Area 7), 507 (Area 8), 508 (Area 9), and 509 (Area 10). See the map at right. Appendix 1: Demographic Analysis includes details on individual-level and household level demographics. Recommended priority audiences include: Audience Criteria Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 Area 7 Area 8 Area 9 Area 10 People who are older than 60 years of age and living alone x Females older than 65 years of age x Households with incomes less than $50,000 x x x Families with children younger than 18 years of age x x People who speak languages other than English x x x People who are BIPOC x x x x People who are not citizens x x x People who have disabilities x x x x People who rent their homes x x x x People without reliable computer and/or internet access x x x People who are LGBTQIA+x x x x x x x People who rely on public transit x 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Lake Ballinger 212th St. SW 76 t h A v e W 9t h A v e S 9t h A v e N S R - 1 0 4 Hw y 9 9 Main St. 196th St. SW Olympic Vi e w D r 220th St. SW The map shown here corresponds to the recommended priority audiences in the table below 21 Audience prioritization Knowing the audience helps prioritize which audiences to engage, and how to reach them. See Appendix 1 for a thorough demographic analysis. Using information gathered from interviews, best practices for engaging specific populations, and demographic information by census tract, the following is a list of suggested priority audiences along with recommendations for engaging community members in each geographic area. A demographic analysis identified priority audiences, neighborhoods, and groups of people that have been underrepresented in prior engagement efforts. The demographic analysis summarizes population characteristics within ten identified geographic locations, including Census Tracts 502 (Area 1), 503 (Area 2), 504.02 (Area 3), 504.03 (Area 4), 504.04 (Area 5), 505.01 (Area 6), 505.02 (Area 7), 507 (Area 8), 508 (Area 9), and 509 (Area 10). See the map at right. Appendix 1: Demographic Analysis includes details on individual-level and household level demographics. Recommended priority audiences include: Audience Criteria Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 Area 7 Area 8 Area 9 Area 10 People who are older than 60 years of age and living alone x Females older than 65 years of age x Households with incomes less than $50,000 x x x Families with children younger than 18 years of age x x People who speak languages other than English x x x People who are BIPOC x x x x People who are not citizens x x x People who have disabilities x x x x People who rent their homes x x x x People without reliable computer and/or internet access x x x People who are LGBTQIA+x x x x x x x People who rely on public transit x 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Lake Ballinger 212th St. SW 76 t h A v e W 9t h A v e S 9t h A v e N S R - 1 0 4 Hw y 9 9 Main St. 196th St. SW Olympic Vi e w D r 220th St. SW The map shown here corresponds to the recommended priority audiences in the table below Knowing the audience helps prioritize which audiences to engage, and how to reach them. Using information gathered from interviews, best practices for engaging specific populations, and demographic information by census tract, the following is a list of suggested priority audiences along with recommendations for engaging community members in each geographic area. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 144 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 26 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Land Use Pattern Single-family residential uses are relatively evenly dispersed throughout the city and occupy the majority of the city’s land use base. Approximately 3,460 acres, or 58.5 percent of the city’s area, is developed for single-family residential uses. Higher density residential development (including apartments and condominiums) is primarily located south and north of the downtown; in the vicinity of the Edmonds-Woodway High School site and Swedish-Edmonds Hospital; and adjacent to 196th Street, 76th Avenue and Highway 99. Together, single-family and multi-family residential units comprise approximately 3,959.9 acres (just over 64 percent of the total developed land within the city). Commercial activity is concentrated in two principal areas -- the Downtown/Waterfront and the Highway 99 corridor (which includes the retail and medical development in the vicinity of Swedish Edmonds Hospital). These two areas were designated as Activity Centers in the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, and over the years, various strategies and actions have been implemented to establish them as key hubs of economic activity within the city. There are several smaller commercial nodes of varying sizes that help to serve adjacent neighborhoods, such as Westgate, Five Corners, Firdale, Perrinville, and Puget Drive. The Port of Edmonds is located in the southern portion of the city’s waterfront. The Port owns and manages 33 upland acres as well as a small boat harbor and marina, with space for 1,000 boats (approximately 11 acres). A variety of services and marine-related businesses are located on the Port’s properties. Waterfront area revitalization is one of the key considerations of the 2024 plan update. With the revocation of ‘Edmonds Crossing’ project, waterfront has created new set of opportunities and challenges to address to accommodate growth and maintain it’s status as a unique destination of the Puget Sound region. Regional parks and beaches figure prominently in the city, including Brackett’s Landing North and South, the Edmonds Fishing Pier, Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, Edmonds Underwater Park, Marina Beach Park, Olympic Beach Park, local tidelands, and the Edmonds Senior Center. The Edmonds Marsh is a significant City-owned open space (23 acres), while Yost Memorial Park is the largest community park owned by the City (44 acres). The largest County resources are Southwest County Park (118 acres) and Meadowdale Beach County Park (144 acres). All together, parks, recreation, and open space lands account for 5.8 percent of City land. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 145 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 27 Figure 1.13 City of Edmonds Existing Land Use Plan 7.B.a Packet Pg. 146 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 28 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 2020 Estimate 2044 Target Proposed Growth Population 42,853 55,966 13,113 Housing 19,005 28,073 9,068* Jobs 14,174 17,232 3,058 Table 1.1 Growth Targets for the City of Edmonds for 2044 as set by Snohomish County CPP. Growth Projection The Growth Management Act requires the state Office of Financial Management (OFM) to set demographic projections for each county, from which counties, in coordination with the Puget Sound Regional Council, select a growth target and allocate it among their cities. In the 2020 Census, Edmonds had a population of 42,853. Its 2044 population target, set by the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee, is 55,966, reflecting a projected increase of 13,113 residents. This target aligns with the Countywide Planning Policies’ General Framework Policy GF-5, which advises allocating growth according to each community’s vision, infrastructure, and role in the region. Edmonds’ projected 30% population increase by 2044 is below the countywide average of 37% and the 43% increase projected for the Urban Growth Area (UGA). This reflects Edmonds’ more limited capacity for growth compared to areas along major transit corridors, though it still plays a role in supporting countywide growth targets. Translating Population Growth to Housing Targets Snohomish County’s approach to setting housing targets based on population growth uses the Department of Commerce’s Housing For All Planning Tool (HAPT), with an exception for cost-burdened owner-occupied housing, which the county excludes from increased housing needs. This results in a housing target for 9,068 new housing units, with assumptions on household size consistent with the Snohomish County H0-5 Report. Table 1.1 summarizes the adopted housing and employment growth targets as set in the Snohomish County CPPs. This total of 9068 housing units is further defined by various income levels and capacity needed to achieve under each of the income band. Table 3.3 in the Housing Element summarizes Edmonds’ adopted housing targets by income band and emergency housing required. Similarly, Economic Development element summarizes the adopted employment targets as set by the Snohomish County. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 147 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 29 To meet growth targets, the City must identify key areas and implement strategies to accommodate projected growth over the next 20 years. Based on previous planning efforts, the City already has some capacity for housing and job growth, carried over from the last plan update. This available capacity is detailed in the 2021 Snohomish County Buildable Lands Report and further explained in the Land Use Element. For a detailed break down and explanation of county adopted growth targets, refer to Appendix B Growth Alternatives To accommodate the growth, two growth scenarios were proposed as growth alternatives to create vibrant neighborhoods with suitable and affordable housing for all income levels, enhancing quality of life and promoting social equity. Both the Growth Alternatives proposed focused on the 2024– 2044 planning period and will plan to accommodate new housing and employment growth targets, be compliant with the state legislative house bills and stay consistent with the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) provides an environmental analysis opportunity for both specific development projects and broader planning efforts. An environmental analysis at the “development project” level requires more detailed analysis of the site conditions, including proximity to critical areas and other factors. An environmental analysis at the planning (“non-project” level) is a higher-level look at potential impacts of implementing the proposed plan and identifies mitigation measures for the potential significant impacts. For example, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a long-range citywide comprehensive plan would identify general issues (such as increased population and the need for more housing) and recognize mitigation measures (such as application of critical area and stormwater regulations) that would be required for future development. Under SEPA, as part of the City’s evaluation of the growth alternatives for the draft comprehensive plan, Edmonds considered not only potential impacts and mitigation measures for the two Growth Alternatives, but also for the “No Action” alternative, whereby the City would continue to follow the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, as amended in 2020, and current zoning regulations. The “No-Action” alternative would also maintain the existing land use designations without modifications and would not include meeting the requirements of House Bill (HB) 1110, HB 1220, and HB 1337. Both action alternatives assume minimum compliance with recently adopted House Bills 1110, 1337 and 1220. A final decision was made by the City Council seeking recommendations from the Planning Board to choose the extents and heights of the potential areas of change. The approved growth scenario defined significant changes in future land use designations within the Comprehensive Plan’s Land Use element. The housing element address the distribution and types of housing needed to meet various income levels. To read more about the proposed alternatives, refer to the Appendix C 7.B.a Packet Pg. 148 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 30 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Community Engagement Framework The City of Edmonds aims to ensure timely and consistent public notification regarding proposed comprehensive plan amendments. This includes providing advance notice of all opportunities for public comment on the proposals and enabling interested parties to monitor their progress throughout the legislative decision-making process. Equitable Engagement Framework The City of Edmonds’ Equitable Engagement Framework is a guiding document for inclusive and equitable community engagement. Its key principles include fostering mutual respect, prioritizing engagement with overlooked communities, being responsive to community input, investing in resources for engagement, and building lasting relationships with community representatives. The framework outlines specific roles and responsibilities for engagement, tailored approaches for different projects, and methods to measure success. The demographic analysis within the framework identifies key population characteristics within ten geographic locations in Edmonds using data from the 2020 American Community Survey. The analysis focused on individual-level demographics (age, sex, race, ethnicity, poverty level, citizenship status, disability status, language spoken at home) and household-level demographics (age groups of household members, rented units, transit dependency, computer use, internet subscription, household income). The Framework recommends the city make use of practices such as • Prioritizing appropriate outreach for specific audiences, including households with incomes less than $50,000, families with children, non-citizens, and those who speak languages other than English. • Providing childcare, scheduling meetings at convenient times, and using local media and social media platforms to reach these communities. • Ensuring broad participation and mutual benefit by working with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) organizations and compensating them for time, vision, input, and expertise. Figure 1.14 Community Engagement through Summer 2022-2024 7.B.a Packet Pg. 149 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 31 Community Champions The Community Champions pilot program is a strategic part of the city’s Equitable Engagement Framework. It seeks to serve the communities who identify as: • Black, indigenous, or as a person of color • Speak a language other than English at home • Immigrants or refugees • Having disabilities • LGBTQIA+ • Low-income households • Youth who may be future Edmonds residents, voters, and business owners • Social service agencies • Small business owners Community Champions Network brings underrepresented and historically marginalized voices into the process. Their involvement is helping to ensure Edmonds’ planning efforts reflect their needs and priorities. Appendix D summarizes community engagement activities undertaken by the City of Edmonds team from 2022- 24. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 150 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 32 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 How to use the Plan? Intended Use & Document Organization The Everyone’s Edmonds Comprehensive Plan is intended for use by all members of the community and is a tool to assist City Council, City staff, and others involved in making land use and public infrastructure decisions. The Plan is organized into elements or chapters. Each topic-specific element contains a summary of existing conditions and goals and policies. Elements are organized as follows: 1.Introduction and Context 2.Land Use 3.Housing 4.Economic Development 5.Community Culture, History, and Urban Design 6.Climate 7.Capital Facilities 8.Utilities 9.Transportation Guiding Principles are derived from the Vision statement and provide a foundational framework for achieving the Vision. They are broad, enduring statements that set the tone for decision-making and planning processes. These principles embody the core values and priorities of the community. Goals translate the Vision and Guiding Principles into specific, and achievable outcomes. Each Goal outlines the desired results that the city seeks to achieve, providing a clear direction for policy. Goals are ambitious yet attainable, reflecting both the aspirations and practical realities of the community. Policies are the actionable steps and strategies that will be implemented to achieve the Goals. They provide detailed guidance on how the city will manage growth, allocate resources, and address specific issues. Policies are designed to offer concrete actions that can be taken by the city’s staff, leaders, and community partners. Goals and policies work together to support the community’s vision and guiding principles. System plans and other city plans—such as the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan—further reinforce the Comprehensive Plan with infrastructure, programs, and detailed strategies. The Comprehensive Plan and its supporting plans are implemented through regulations and permits, including the City’s development regulations (e.g., zoning code) and other ordinances. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 151 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: INTRODUCTION 33 Appendices A. Methodology and Assumptions for City of Edmonds Land Use Capacity Analysis B. Growth Targets C. Growth Alternatives D. Community Engagement Summary E. Potential Actions to Consider as Recommended by the Planning Board F. Potential Action Items based on Draft Plan Implementation Edmonds’ Comprehensive Plan is implemented through numerous actions, including day-to-day operations, capital investments, review of new development projects, and related system plans. Implementation actions are steps that are intended to be taken within a specified timeframe to address high priority sustainability goals. GMA requires larger counties and cities to submit an implementation progress report detailing the progress they have achieved in implementing their plans five years after they been updated. This report should include regulations, zoning and land use changes, and other legislative and administrative actions needed for implementation. Performance measures, as identified in the Comprehensive Plan, are specific, meaningful, and easily obtainable data points that relate to sustainability and can be reported on an annual basis. They are intended to help assess progress toward achieving the goals and policy direction of each major Comprehensive Plan element. The City staff will annually report on the progress and effectiveness of implementation actions and performance measures to City Council and Planning Board. Documents Incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan: • Shoreline Master Program • Highway 99 Sub Area Plan • Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Program • 2022-2027 Parks, Recreation, and open Space Plan Documents Adopted into the Comprehensive Plan by reference: • Comprehensive Water System Plan (2017) • Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan (2013) • Storm & Surface Water Management Comprehensive Plan (2010) 7.B.a Packet Pg. 152 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 34 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 7.B.a Packet Pg. 153 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) LANDUSELANDUSE LAND USE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITY OF EDMONDS 7.B.a Packet Pg. 154 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 36 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Vision Statement Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community Guiding Principle Grow mindfully with a place-driven approach that integrates all aspects of the built environment--land use, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, and social amenities to foster well-designed and livable environments for all. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 155 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: LAND USE 37 Introduction The Land Use Element for the City of Edmonds outlines the vision and policies for land use to guide future development and environmental conservation, taking into account community needs, along with state and federal laws. Key objectives include preserving and enhancing community quality of life, providing diverse housing opportunities, enhancing economic vitality, and ensuring adequate infrastructure. The element offers guidance on how development regulations can contribute to a high quality of life and achieve environmental justice, including efforts to avoid creating or worsening environmental health disparities. The Land Use Element includes an assessment of current land use patterns, zoning regulations, and future land needs. It establishes goals and policies to steer the development of desired land use patterns within the community. The Natural Environment section focuses on protecting and enhancing a community’s ecological resources. It includes strategi es for conserving critical areas like wetlands and wildlife habitats, maintaining water quality, managing stormwater, and preserving open spaces. By balancing development with environmental stewardship, it aims to ensure the long-term health of natural resources, support ecological functions, and maintain quality of life while accommodating growth. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) delineates general land use designations, serving as the basis for more specific zoning districts and development regulations that set parameters for residential, commercial, recreational, and other uses within Edmonds, as well as parks, open spaces, and protected natural areas. The Future Land Use map and the policies outlined in this element identify areas for focused growth and investment. These strategic decisions aim to support equitable and sustainable expansion over the next two decades, ensuring Edmonds continues to thrive, creating a welcoming environment that promotes a sense of belonging among residents, businesses, and visitors alike. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 156 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 38 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Edmonds Today Edmonds is a historic waterfront city, providing housing, retail and restaurants, medical facilities, services, regional cultural attractions, parks, and much more. As of 2020, the city has a population of 42,853 residents, residing in 19,005 housing units, with approximately 14,174 jobs available locally. The existing land use map indicates generally how these residents and jobs are distributed in homes and businesses throughout the city, as well as supportive functions such as healthcare, education, and parks. Most of the city’s land area is characterized by single-unit residential lots, representing about 75% of the total area. Currently, future growth is focused in two defined “activity centers”, including the Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center and the Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center. The vast majority of Edmonds’ existing growth capacity in both housing and jobs is along the Highway 99 corridor. Existing Zoning  The comprehensive plan identifies land areas for future types of uses and has broad policies that provide general direction for the implementation of specific development regulations, programs, and investments. An example of a more specific regulation is the zoning regulations that apply to one or more zoning districts and prescribe height limits and other dimensional requirements for development. Through the zoning regulations, three-story story heights are allowed for much of the city with few exceptions. The largest exception is the allowance of 75 feet in height along the Highway 99 corridor (as defined in the Highway 99 Subarea Plan). For some zoning districts, the regulations also prescribe minimum square footage for a legal lot and/or the number of units allowed per acre. Other development and environmental regulations, including for stormwater and environmentally critical areas, further affect development options. 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Please check with the City of Edmonds Planning Division before relying on the zoning information described on this map. 600 0 600 1,200300 Feet Zoning Designations and Descriptions Map revision date: August 3, 2022 Zoning2022_36x56.mxd City of Edmonds Zoning [e Historic Sites Sites on Edmonds Register of Historic Places ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Rezones Contract Rezones (contractual requirements apply) PRD PRD - Planned Residential Development Single Family RS-6 Single Family, 6,000 sq. ft. lots RS-8 Single Family, 8,000 sq. ft. lots RS-10 Single Family, 10,000 sq. ft. lots RS-12 Single Family, 12,000 sq. ft. lots RSW-12 Waterfront Single Family, 12,000 sq. ft. lots RS-20 Single Family, 20,000 sq. ft. lots RS-MP Single Family, Master Plan Multi Family RM-3 Multi Family, 3,000 sq. ft. of lot area per unit RM-2.4 Multi Family, 2,400 sq. ft. of lot area per unit RM-1.5 Multi Family, 1,500 sq. ft. of lot area per unit RM-EW Multi Family, RM-Edmonds Way Downtown Business ((((((((((((((((((BD1 Downtown Retail Core ((((((((((((((((((((((((BD2 Downtown Mixed Commercial ((((((((((((((((((BD3 Downtown Convenience Commercial ((((((((((((((((((((((((BD4 Downtown Mixed Residential ((((((((((((((((((BD5 Downtown Arts Corridor (((((((((((((((((((((((( OR Office-Residential Commercial WMU Westgate Mixed Use BP Planned Business BN Neighborhood Business FVMU Firdale Village Mixed Use BC Community Business BC-EW Community Business, BC-Edmonds Way CG General Commercial Waterfront CW Commercial Waterfront MP1 Master Plan Hillside Mixed Use MP2 Master Plan Hillside Mixed Use Other MU Medical Use P Public Use OS Open Space Figure 2.2 City of Edmonds Zoning Map 7.B.a Packet Pg. 158 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 40 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Edmonds 2044 One of the key principles of the Growth Management Act and regional planning is that jurisdictions must accommodate their fair share of the region’s growth. Growth targets in Edmonds are set by Snohomish County through the Snohomish County Tomorrow process. Snohomish County periodically produces a “Buildable lands Report” based on countywide population projections. The most recent version was adopted in 2021. A detailed methodology defined by the county process determines the “baseline” capacity available for growth within each city. Between 2020 and 2044, Edmonds population is forecasted to increase by 31%. the housing units by 48%, and jobs are expected to increase by 22%. This represents a significant increase in growth targets compared to the previous comprehensive plan. The housing and land use sections of this comprehensive plan aim to accommodate growth and other needs in a way that is consistent with Edmonds’ principles and goals while delivering the greatest community benefit. For more technical information on legislative background and housing and jobs capacity calculation methods, please see the Appendix A. Table 2.1 Growth Targets for the City of Edmonds for 2044 as set by Snohomish County CPP. 1.These 9,069 units must be distributed according to the requirements and affordability levels designated in HB 1220. 2.Source: Snohomish County Buildable Lands Report 2021 3.Proposed Land Use alternatives are distributing this required net growth capacity 2020 Estimate 2044 Target Proposed Growth Existing Capacity2 Net 2044 Target3 Population 42,853 55,966 13,113 Housing 19,005 28,073 9,0691 5,148 3,921 Jobs 14,174 17,232 3,058 2,548 510 7.B.a Packet Pg. 159 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: LAND USE 41 Opportunity for Edmonds Integrated Place-making: To meet anticipated growth targets and respond to the rising demands for housing opportunities and broader accessibility to goods and services, the City’s land use approach emphasizes the creation of appropriately scaled, vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive community places. A place-driven approach integrates all aspects of the built environment- land use, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, and social amenities to foster well-designed and livable environments that promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to natural beauty. Climate-change responsiveness The approach emphasizes mixed land use, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and efficient public transportation to create a sustainable, resilient, and livable city that can adapt to changing environmental conditions while meeting the needs of its residents. Protecting critical areas, such as wetlands, floodplains, and habitats, is essential for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health. Preserving and expanding the urban tree canopy helps improve air quality, reduce heat, and enhance the city’s aesthetic appeal. Walkable neighborhoods A place-driven approach can help residents be more active, healthy, and engaged in their community, by bringing shopping, employment, education, recreation, and other community resources within reach of walking, biking, and transit. Organizing land use to efficiently provide infrastructure and create enough demand for services and amenities within a given walkable area requires a curated mix of uses as well as density, particularly in housing. Given that significant multifamily housing growth is needed in the city, thoughtful land use planning can leverage this growth as an asset to create a more complete and livable community by supporting both neighborhood and citywide serving businesses, services, and amenities. Supporting mobility for people Transportation infrastructure is critical to support land use, including through sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle infrastructure, traffic management, and more. To address this, Edmonds has brought a Multi- Modal Level of Service (MMLOS) approach to planning this infrastructure. The MMLOS approach prioritizes investments to promote sustainable and equitable transportation options. The transportation section of this comprehensive plan has more information. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 160 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 42 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Growth Strategy Per Snohomish County adopted targets, City is expected to grow by approximately 13,000 people and approximately 9,000 housing units plus 3000 jobs. The city has proposed it’s growth strategies for managing population growth, land use, and development in Edmonds. The Growth strategy is the approach city chose to achieve the overall vision and objectives of the proposal. This must reflect sthe needs of residents and businesses; guide Edmonds in investing in parks, transportation, public infrastructure, and social services; meaningfully serve the City as it grows and becomes more diverse; protect Edmonds’ natural resources; and manage sustainable growth. The Growth Strategy must also align with the City’s 2044 growth targets, addressing the projected growth targets while ensuring compliance with recently adopted House Bills 1110, 1337 and 1220. Minimum compliance with recently adopted Washington State legislation HOUSE BILL 1110 Increasing middle housing consisting of duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, quadplexes (with one affordable unit), stacked flats, and cottage style and courtyard apartments in areas traditionally dedicated to single family residential detached housing. HOUSE BILL 1337 Expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units [ADUs]. HOUSE BILL 1220 Planning for and accommodating affordable housing and requires jurisdictions to address moderate, low, very low, and extremely low- income housing in the housing element of the comprehensive plan. It also requires jurisdictions to address racially disparate impacts and displacement in the housing element of the comprehensive plan. As part of this growth strategy city has identified potential growth areas called Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Hubs to achieve sustainable, resilient, and equitable distribution of growth. They offer a variety of capacities to support housing and job growth, diverse housing types, and citywide infrastructure investments. A similar approach had been proposed as part of the 2015 periodic update of the plan, where Edmonds strategically planned for future development in two activity centers located within the community, the Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center and the Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 161 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: LAND USE 43 Activity Centers Activity Centers in Edmonds are intended to address the following framework goals: •Pedestrian-oriented - Provide a pedestrian-oriented streetscape environment for residential and commercial activity. •Mixed-use - Encourage mixed-use development patterns that provide a variety of commercial and residential opportunities, including both multi-family and small-lot single family development. •Community character - Build on historical character and natural relationships, such as historic buildings, slopes with views, and the waterfront. •Multimodal -Encourage transit service and access. •Balanced (re)development - Strategically plan for development and redevelopment that achieves a balanced and coordinated approach to economic development and housing, along with cultural and environmental goals. •Concurrency: Coordinate the plans and actions of both the public and private sectors. •Adaptive reuse: Provide incentives to encourage adaptive reuse as an alternative to redevelopment of historic structures to preserve these resources. To plan growth sustainably and equitably, City wanted to set frameworks in place for other potential areas of growth for the next 20 years. These areas are named Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Hubs. Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Hubs will be new types of relatively smaller scale activity centers in Edmonds. Of the two, centers are larger while hubs are smaller. The City took into account various criteria when locating these areas, including: •Redevelopable parcels within the City boundaries as outlined in the 2021 Snohomish County Buildable Lands Report (Snohomish County 2021 •Existing mixeduse and multifamily land use designated areas •Existing transit corridors •Exclusion of activity centers •Overlaying critical areas Additionally, the selection process considered the PSRC displacement risk mapping, which identifies neighborhoods at higher risk of displacement. This mapping includes both residents and businesses, with the majority of Edmonds being categorized as low risk. Figure 2.3 City of Edmonds Existing Activity Centers (2015 update to Comprehensive Plan) Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center Medical/ Highway 99 Activity Center 7.B.a Packet Pg. 162 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) 44 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | 2024 Both Centers and Hubs are underutilized areas with existing commercial and multi family units targeted for redevelopment to align with community goals and enhance the public realm. They feature a mix of retail and commercial businesses and benefit from good multimodal access, including existing transit services. These are key nodes with the potential for strong multimodal connectivity, including transit services. Some of the Key characteristics of the neighborhood centers and hubs are •Commercial and Mixed Use: Provide a mix of retail, commercial, and services to a variety of areas in the City. Hubs offer a relatively small scale retail/commercial businesses and mixed use developments compared to centers. •Complementary Uses: Enable compact building forms, providing the ability to accomplish many daily tasks without a car. •Vibrant: Create a town-center atmosphere, with larger open spaces and walkable streetscapes. •Public Realm: Offer opportunities for public art and areas for festivals and other civic activities. •Range of Housing Choices: Enable housing options for current and future residents of Edmonds, including senior- and family-oriented mid rise and mixed-use multifamily buildings. •Transit Accessible: Conveniently located with solid transit access. Positioned to ensure good multimodal access, including existing transit services Neighborhood Centers Neighborhood centers leverage already established mixed commercial areas to accommodate additional growth, while providing amenities, services, and economic activity closer to mature residential neighborhoods. Centers permit a wide range of building types and will offer the ability to accomplish daily tasks without a car to large sectors of the city. Centers are active with larger public open spaces, and walkable streetscapes. Centers will include amenities such as public art and areas for street markets, festivals, and other civic activities. Housing in centers includes senior and family- oriented mid-rise and mixed-use multifamily buildings. The addition of housing to centers will help build a customer base for local businesses to thrive. This approach to neighborhood centers leaves open the potential for each center to respond and grow within its unique context, working in coordination with other activity centers to best serve community needs. Neighborhood Hubs Neighborhood hubs are smaller focal points within the city, bringing neighborhood serving retail, amenities, and services within proximity to residents. “Third places” such as local coffee shops and bookstores for neighborhood gathering and connection can be located here. Hubs will offer small scale open spaces that primarily serve the surrounding neighborhood with improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Housing choices available in hubs such as townhomes and apartments allow seniors to stay in their community, and young families to start out. 7.B.a Packet Pg. 163 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n ) EVERYONE’S EDMONDS: LAND USE 45 Figure 2.4 City of Edmonds: Locations of Neighborhood Centers and Hubs Neighborhood Centers Neighborhood Hubs 7.B.a Packet Pg. 164 At t a c h m e n t : E d m o n d s F i n a l C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n D R A F T 1 1 . 2 2 . 2 4 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( R e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r R e v i s e d D r a f t C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n )