Update on Construction
On June 18, the City Council will consider awarding a construction contract (AB 6482) for the Aubrey Davis Park Trail Improvements Project. This project will address safety concerns identified as part of the Aubrey Davis Park Master Plan. Design work began in March 2021 and had significant public engagement, including several Parks and Recreation Commission meetings, community surveys, and an online open house. Improvements will enhance safety and the user experience on the section of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail (I-90 Trail) that runs through Aubrey Davis Park between 60th and 76th Avenues SE. Changes include:
- Traffic Calming Measures: At trail intersections and other congested areas, pedestrian and bicycle traffic calming measures, including advisory signs and pavement markings, will be installed.
- Enhanced Navigation: Wayfinding signage will be installed to orient trail users and cyclists on routes through the park.
- High-Traffic Area Designation: In the section of the trail near the restroom building and Feroglia Fields, existing asphalt paving will be removed and replaced with new colored concrete pavement to highlight this high-traffic area.
- Improved Visibility at the 72nd Avenue Overpass: At the trail intersection underneath the 72nd Avenue overpass, a new light pole will be installed to enhance the intersection's visibility during low-light conditions.
- Safer Pedestrian Crossings: The landscaped areas between the parking lot and Feroglia Fields will be replanted, and new fencing will be installed to direct pedestrians to cross the trail at specific locations.
- Improved Sight Lines: Visibility and lines-of-sight on several sections of trail will be improved by cutting back encroaching vegetation and installing a gravel/topsoil shoulder that will support low-growing vegetation.
Project Status and Timeline
Assuming the construction contract is awarded to the selected contractor, Always Active Services, on June 18, construction is anticipated to begin in July and conclude by October. Construction process updates and potential detours will be posted on the project’s Let’s Talk page once construction begins.
Funding the Improvements
The total project cost is estimated at $642,688, which includes design, public engagement, and construction costs. This project was included in the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program (PA0109) with a total budget of $385,000, of which $375,000 was funded by a Washington State Department of Commerce grant. An additional appropriation of $257,688 will be requested from the City Council on June 18 to fully cover the project costs.
