Washington Administrative Code

Funding is to be used for maintenance and rehabilitation of existing facilities and not for adding additional capacity or facilities.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 08-21-005, § 479-10-250, filed 10/2/08, effective 11/2/08.]

There is no local agency matching funds requirement for city hardship assistance program projects.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 08-21-005, § 479-10-260, filed 10/2/08, effective 11/2/08.]

Any residual funds remaining at the end of the biennium will be spent on small city preservation program projects.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 08-21-005, § 479-10-270, filed 10/2/08, effective 11/2/08.]

The intent of the arterial preservation program is to aid urban cities with low assessed property valuation to preserve arterial pavement.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 23-08-032, § 479-10-300, filed 3/28/23, effective 4/28/23; WSR 13-20-087, § 479-10-300, filed 9/3…

Incorporated cities with a population of five thousand or more and an assessed property valuation below a maximum valuation established annually by the board are eligible to receive arterial preservation program funding.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 15-22-052, § 47…

Eligible roadway projects are:(1) Preservation on city-owned federally classified routes; or(2) City-owned federal arterial functional classification projects within cities qualifying for urban designation upon the next federal census.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR …

The type of treatment allowed will be based on the pavement condition rating, treatment types available in the area, and concurrence by the local agency. Funding can be used for resurfacing of existing streets, required ADA ramp upgrades, and minor associated sidewalk repairs.[St…

To be considered for funding a project under the arterial preservation program, an eligible agency must submit a funding application in response to a TIB call for projects.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 13-20-087, § 479-10-330, filed 9/30/13, effective 10/31/13.]

The arterial preservation program provides funding when program funds are matched by any other non-TIB funds as follows:(1) If the city assessed valuation is less than one billion dollars, the matching rate is ten percent of the total project costs;(2) If the city valuation is on…

The intent of the streetlight program is to provide funding for cities to modernize their street lights to current technology.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 15-22-052, § 479-10-400, filed 10/29/15, effective 11/29/15.]

Agencies eligible to receive streetlight program funding are:(1) Incorporated cities with a population less than five thousand; and(2) Incorporated cities with a population of five thousand or more with an assessed property valuation below a maximum valuation established by the b…

Eligible projects include:(1) Replacement of existing luminaires;(2) Replacement of existing streetlight infrastructure may be included when:(a) The infrastructure is required for installation of new luminaires; and(b) The cost is determined by TIB to be appropriately borne by th…

WSDOT approval is required in advance of award of TIB funding.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 15-22-052, § 479-10-422, filed 10/29/15, effective 11/29/15.]

To be considered for a project under the streetlight program, a streetlight program project may be identified through the following ways:(1) An eligible agency may submit a funding application in response to a TIB call for projects;(2) TIB may select eligible agencies based on op…

When funds are available projects may be awarded by the board based on cost savings for the city, installation efficiency, or energy savings. Availability of other funding sources or rebates may also be considered.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 15-22-052, § 479-10-4…

Streetlight program projects will have three phases. Each phase will require specific documentation as described below and each phase must be approved before the applicant agency is eligible to receive the related funding:(1) Application phase - The city shall submit an applicati…

The transportation improvement board (TIB) adopts reasonable rules necessary to implement the complete streets grant program authorized in RCW 47.04.320. The purpose of the program is to encourage local agencies to adopt ordinances for street and road designs that incorporate acc…

A city or county is eligible to receive complete streets grant program funding when it has a jurisdiction-wide complete streets ordinance adopted by its council or commission.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 24-01-071, § 479-10-510, filed 12/14/23, effective 1/14/24; …

The following types of improvements are permitted uses:(1) Pedestrian infrastructure;(2) Bicycle infrastructure;(3) Street or road modifications that provide or improve access to public transit;(4) Aesthetic improvements to the streetscape associated with the street or road syste…

Projects may be selected by the board or executive director based on need, economy of scale, opportunities, and criteria listed in RCW 47.04.320.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 24-01-071, § 479-10-525, filed 12/14/23, effective 1/14/24.]

The board establishes the following criteria for use in evaluating complete streets grant applications:(1) Purpose and need of proposed complete streets elements; and(2) Constructibility - Demonstrates a strong likelihood to achieve full funding, obtain permits, acquire right of …

Complete streets program projects are eligible for the acquisition of right of way in accordance with WAC 479-05-140.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 24-01-071, § 479-10-545, filed 12/14/23, effective 1/14/24.]

To be considered for a project under the complete streets program, an eligible agency may submit a funding application in response to either a standard TIB call for projects or identification and notification by TIB staff based on other opportunities available to the area to decr…

(1) Complete streets program projects will have five phases. Each phase will require specific documentation as described below and each phase must be approved before the applicant agency is eligible to receive the related funding:(a) Application phase;(b) Design phase;(c) Bid aut…

The executive director has administrative increase authority of 15 percent of project costs or $150,000, whichever is greater.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 24-01-071, § 479-10-575, filed 12/14/23, effective 1/14/24.]

The complete streets program provides funding for the agencies which will be matched by other funds as follows:(1) For an incorporated city or town that has a population of less than 5,000:(a) If the city assessed valuation is under $100,000,000, no cash match is necessary.(b) If…

The transportation improvement board adopts reasonable rules necessary to implement the transportation improvement account.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 07-18-050, § 479-14-005, filed 8/30/07, effective 9/30/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 47.26 and 47.66 RCW. WS…

Projects are not eligible to compete for funding within the termini limits of a previously funded project for a period of ten years from contract completion.Exceptions: The executive director may consider project applications during the normal call for projects that meet one or m…

The transportation improvement account funds the following programs:(1) The urban program;(2) The small city arterial program:(a) Grants; and(b) Federal match funding.(3) The active transportation programs:(a) Urban active transportation program; and(b) Small city active transpor…

Eligible agencies are:(1) Counties that have an urban area; and(2) Incorporated cities with a population of 5,000 or more. For the purposes of determining population, cities may include the population of any state correctional facility located within the city. Agencies exceeding …

Eligible projects are:(1) Improvements on federally classified routes;(2) Within a city qualifying for urban designation upon the next federal census; or(3) Within the urban area in counties.Sidewalks with five feet minimum clear width are required on both sides of the arterial u…

The board establishes the following criteria for use in evaluating urban program grant applications:(1) Mobility improvements - Includes system connectivity, improves flow of vehicles and freight, and extends or completes corridor for network connections.(2) Physical condition - …

The board allocates urban program funding across five regions to ensure statewide distribution of funds. The five regions are as follows:(1) Puget Sound region includes eligible agencies within King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.(2) Northwest region includes eligible agencies w…

The statewide distribution of urban program funds is allocated between regions according to the following formula:The average of the ratios of region urban area population (RUP) divided by the statewide urban population (SUP) plus region functionally classified lane miles within …

The urban program provides funding which will be matched by other funds as follows:(1) For cities:(a) If the city valuation is under $1.0 billion, the matching rate is ten percent of total project costs.(b) If the city valuation is $1.0 billion to $2.5 billion, the rate is fiftee…

The board recognizes the need for pedestrian facilities on arterial roadways and has required that sidewalks be provided under the urban program. A sidewalk deviation may be requested by the lead agency and may be granted under the following authorities:(1) The executive director…

An eligible agency is an incorporated city or town that has a population of less than five thousand. For the purposes of determining population, cities may exclude the population of any state correctional facility located within the city.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. W…

Within the small city arterial program, up to ten percent of the annual allocation may be portioned as an amount available for small cities to match the minimum federal funding match required for local government federal aid transportation projects.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 4…

To be eligible for funding from the transportation improvement account a small city street must be classified as an arterial by the board.Arterials are paved streets connecting to other paved streets on both ends that are publicly owned by the city or a state route. Arterials mus…

A sidewalk is required on at least one side of the street when project scope includes full depth reconstruction or new construction on an arterial that:(1) Is in a business district; or(2) Connects significant pedestrian generators to a business district.Unless a deviation is gra…

State highways in small cities are not eligible for preservation projects inside the curb face.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 23-08-032, § 479-14-225, filed 3/28/23, effective 4/28/23; WSR 15-22-052, § 479-14-225, filed 10/29/15, effective 11/29/15.]

The board establishes the following criteria for use in evaluating small city arterial program grant applications:(1) Economic vitality – Improves central business district, considering all users.(2) Physical condition - Includes pavement, structural, and geometric design feature…

The board allocates small city arterial program funding across three regions to ensure statewide distribution of funds. The three regions are as follows:(1) Puget Sound region includes eligible agencies within King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.(2) East region includes eligible…

The statewide distribution of small city arterial program funds is allocated between regions according to the following formula:Region small city population divided by statewide small city population.The board may adjust the regional allocation by plus or minus five percent of th…

The small city arterial program provides funding which will be matched by other funds as follows:(1) If the city assessed valuation is greater than five hundred million, a match of ten percent will be contributed.(2) If the city assessed valuation is from one hundred million to f…

(1) Cities with a population under five thousand may request grant funds to match a federal grant as part of the normal call for projects. The project must:(a) Meet TIB eligibility requirements for the small city arterial program described under WAC 479-14-221; and(b) Submit a TI…

Federal match funds are only for transportation projects funded through federal transportation grants.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 18-08-068, § 479-14-271, filed 4/2/18, effective 5/3/18; WSR 12-08-060, § 479-14-271, filed 4/3/12, effective 5/4/12.]