King County Bridges and Roads Task Force
This summary covers interviews conducted with task force members regarding expectations, perspectives on bridges and roads issues, member relationships, revenue sources, infrastructure responsibilities, collaboration with other jurisdictions, and desired information from King County. Major takeaways include a focus on revenue sources, fairness and equity impacts, and education for the public.
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King County Bridges and Roads Task Force Summary of Interviews with Task Force Members Presented by Triangle Associates, Inc. For King County and the Bridges and Roads Task Force August 12, 2015
Purpose of Task Force Interviews To provide King County a better understanding of: Expectations for this process Member familiarity with certain bridges and roads issues Individual perspectives on bridges and roads issues Commonalities and differences among members Status of existing member relationships 2 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Interview Summary Details Based on 18 phone interviews Conducted between July 22 and August 11 2015 Interview guide/questions and two background reports provided in advance Strategic Plan for Road Services and Road Services Division (RSD) Line of Business Plan Detailed interview summary available electronically Includes a complete interviewee list and interview questions 3 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Major Takeaways Emphasis and focus on revenue sources Reducing infrastructure responsibilities Additional efficiencies Emphasize fairness and equity of impacts Collaboration/involvement with other jurisdictions Education/information-sharing for the public 4 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Information Desired from King County Funding sources and limitations of use Impact of 2015 State transportation package Alignment of Task Force schedule with 2016 State legislative session RSD strategic priorities Data comparing maintenance costs for specific bridges and roads Long-term RSD revenue trend 5 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Information Desired, Continued Bridges and roads RSD has considered for closing and criteria used Current and projected future revenue and sources Components of current funding gap Determining road tiers Snow removal priorities Organizational efficiencies 6 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Specific Issues to Explore Funding/matching funds Multiple travel modes ADA accommodations Bike/pedestrian safety Natural hazard mitigation Flooding and earthquakes Levee/revetment maintenance Union agreements Job training and job opportunities 7 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Specific Issues to Explore, continued Traffic concurrency GMA implementation consistency Design standards county vs. city roads Relationship between roads, access, and housing affordability Aging infrastructure and impacts Updates to State statutes for public-private partnerships Signage consistency Social equity and social justice in decision making 8 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Potential Concerns Urban vs. rural perspectives Cross-jurisdictional disputes Urban growth and development perspectives How/where roads are maintained Equity of revenue-based solutions Long-term housing needs Traffic concurrency implementation Balancing needs of cars, bikes, and public transportation 9 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Desired Task Force Outcomes Consensus on funding priorities Coalition building for leveraging more state resources Identification of stable funding sources Increased internal efficiencies without sacrificing safety Improved messaging to public Better understanding of how bridges and roads are used Greater emphasis on maintenance Data-driven decision making 10 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Solution Categories Greater internal efficiencies less of a focus; more information needed Less infrastructure some consideration but account for equity, unintended consequences; more information needed Increased revenue primary task force focus 11 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
Potential Solutions Build partnerships Leverage for more state funding Build city support for county roads funding Alternative funding Changing King County responsibilities 12 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
QUESTIONS? 13 Triangle Associates, Inc. - August 12, 2015
