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Poulsbo accepts $311,400 PSRC grant for Eighth Avenue realignment safety and transit study
Summary
Council accepted a Puget Sound Regional Council Rural Town Centers grant of $311,400 (with 13.5% match) to study realignment and safety improvements on Eighth Avenue, including coordination with Kitsap Transit for a mobility hub.
The Poulsbo City Council accepted a $311,400 grant from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) to fund a safety and transit study for Eighth Avenue realignment and authorized the mayor to sign the grant agreement.
Grant details: The award covers $311,400 in PSRC Rural Town Centers and Corridors funding; the city will provide a 13.5% match (approximately $48,600) funded from traffic impact fees, yielding a total study budget of about $360,000. Council approved accepting the grant and authorized the mayor to sign.
Study scope: City staff said the planning study will test alignment alternatives for Eighth Avenue, coordinate with Kitsap Transit on a planned mobility hub and potential bus-rapid-transit connections, analyze pedestrian and bicycle improvements consistent with the city—s Complete Streets guidance, and produce a recommended alternative plus rough costs and a funding/implementation plan. Staff said advertising for a consultant selection is planned for the summer with the goal of consultant selection this year.
Why it matters: The corridor includes a long crosswalk and complex intersection that staff described as a significant pedestrian safety concern. The study will analyze alternatives, including whether to realign a segment of Eighth Avenue, options for the former roadway segment (e.g., pedestrian bridge or re-use), and coordination with planned culvert/fish-pass projects in the area.
Motion and vote: The motion to accept the PSRC grant and authorize the mayor to sign was made and seconded; roll call in the transcript: McVeigh (aye); Eckert (aye); Tabor (aye); Crow (aye); Libdahl (aye); Newell (aye); Stern (aye). The motion carried.
Next steps: Staff will obligate funds and advertise for consultant selection; the study will analyze alternatives and offer a recommended alignment, rough cost estimate and suggested next steps for funding and implementation.
