Kent council adopts 2027–2032 Transportation Improvement Program, 5-0

The Kent City Council unanimously adopted resolution 21106 on May 19 to approve the city’s six‑year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) covering 2027–2032.

David Payne, a Public Works presenter, told the council the update follows the city’s annual schedule and outreach program and highlighted recent accomplishments: about $40 million in completed projects this year that leveraged roughly $20 million in competitive grants. Payne outlined the projects recommended for this TIP cycle, including a pedestrian hybrid beacon and enhanced crosswalk at SR‑99 and South 268th Street to improve safety and access to the A‑line transit stop; a non‑motorized trail along South 240th Street between 30th and 32nd Avenues South near the Sound Transit station; and three pavement‑preservation/resilience overlay projects on 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway), Central Avenue North and James Street, with curb‑ramp and accessibility evaluations.

No members of the public signed up to speak during the hearing, and staff reported no written testimony. Council members moved and seconded to close the public hearing and then to adopt the resolution; the motion passed on a recorded 5‑0 vote. The transcript does not identify the named mover or seconder for the adoption motion.

City staff said some of the listed preservation projects are being queued for potential grant applications and that staff will continue outreach to secure funding and advance design and permitting. The TIP adoption lets the city pursue eligible grants and begin project delivery planning for the projects described in the presentation.

Next steps: staff will proceed with grant applications and project scoping consistent with the adopted TIP and keep the council informed of funding outcomes and schedule milestones.