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Committee members circulated photographs showing narrow green stripes that were already chipping where the underlying pavement is badly worn. One speaker suggested the application in Yakima did not follow the example of the Greenway, where broader stripes and alternating white striping are used; another noted Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) uses different striping patterns depending on context.

The committee’s planned next steps are: Phil Hoagie will review state striping standards and report back; committee members will first seek an informal conversation with Public Works to understand why the work was applied in its current form and whether remediation is possible; and if staff does not respond or agrees a different approach is warranted, the committee discussed preparing an agenda statement for the planning commission asking the commission to forward a recommendation to city council to direct staff.

Members also noted an outside organization (identified in discussion as a local advocacy group that assisted with green paint funding) may be able to provide background and suggested contacting that group for grant or application information. The committee emphasized that the ideal approach is collaborative: inform staff of the observed issues and present recommended application standards before initiating formal actions.

Nut Graf: BPAC identified potential quality and application-standard issues with green pavement markings at Kern and Powerhouse, and agreed to research WSDOT/state striping guidance and first seek staff remedies; planning commission or council referrals would follow only if informal staff engagement does not resolve the matter.

Ending: Phil will check state standards, BPAC will request an informal discussion with Public Works and will follow up at the next BPAC meeting. If necessary, the committee may prepare an agenda statement for the planning commission and ask the planning commission to forward a staff direction request to council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Yakima Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 01-08-25","oneSentenceSummary","Members raised concerns about the application quality of green bike-lane paint at Kern and Powerhouse, agreed to review state striping standards and to informally consult Public Works before escalating to the planning commission or council.","taxTitle","Yakima City, Yakima County, Washington","taxId",12681,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6393507,"BPAC hears updates on TIP‑listed projects, 34th/Fruitvale and funding for Cowiche Canyon Phase 2",0,4893790,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2106897-403855a00e10199fd9589287f3fd2a8a&start=4893&end=4893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2106897-403855a00e10199fd9589287f3fd2a8a/thumbnail_4893790.jpg","/articles/6393507/Yakima-City/Yakima-County/Washington/BPAC-hears-updates-on-TIPlisted-projects-34thFruitvale-and-funding-for-Cowiche-Canyon-Phase-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393507-56be8cf34b4eda410a196d6334054e16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201135&Signature=hKPGpqWRSPI5ygZ4GEcNNI~7J2oUcd~2oO3z97IoLjY4z~67tNhDhsD4ZI2g83Xnd2qfjezJArIiuVINeXRvUwvVFojYWGheWy84RJTaJoa56l3nwlyxmN7-n-VsFkh6~gizXYFmIvzI9lvbFsVk7oSfX7Wvto8rDNcftNSGoqoxNQeqTe7MZR6oDf1sFu8WmrSQsIRk~AfZkrKPjfVMJ3J2u5XcshdBS-5CnWcj6LEV6CnvxaWAH-kDXvCHifQFuQLx42Y88mYWPnjN2veREA38STxDjvSltRyKrVaJgf2qD0XYP3CMmAjmKNVrtAxzd1pGkariBpiNGjQuVS8brQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BPAC members on Jan. 8 discussed several TIP-listed and council‑authorized projects, and asked staff and city contacts for updates on timing and fund obligations.

34th Avenue and Fruitvale: Committee members reported the city council approved a contract with HLA for construction supervision (a supplemental authorization noted in the meeting as $599,000) and that the city had authorized TTC Construction for the construction contract. Committee remarks quoted an authorization figure described in the meeting as about $3.9 million for construction; speakers said contractors have work-period obligations (140–180 calendar or working days) that will begin once the city issues a notice to proceed. The project will include roundabout construction and utility work; committee members noted the project will be a major, disruptive construction effort when it begins.

40th Avenue and Powerhouse Trail connection: BPAC members confirmed the council had approved proceeding with engineering and that the city had advertised a request for qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services; committee members expect that project to be a major undertaking.

Third and Division intersection: At the start of the meeting a correction to the November minutes was recorded: a committee member said the minutes originally listed the contract to Nobles Electric as $300,000; the speaker corrected that figure to $725,250 and supplied a breakdown for the record. The corrected amount will be circulated to the minutes author.

Cowiche/Couch Canyon Phase 2 funding: Committee members raised long-standing uncertainty about approximately $800,000 (described during the meeting as funds secured with state legislative support) apparently earmarked for Phase 2. Members said the funds were authorized by state action via an appropriation associated with Sen. Curtis King, but the city must still complete paperwork to obligate the funds to a project. The committee discussed the possibility that the city might repurpose earmarked funds absent formal obligation, and noted the city attorney had previously been asked to review the original appropriation language to clarify allowable uses; members asked staff to follow up with the city attorney (Sarah Watkins) and engineering staff about fund status.

TIP amendment and schedule: BPAC members were reminded that the Transportation Improvement Program is scheduled for amendment on Feb. 4 at the city council meeting; members asked to be informed of what will appear on that agenda so the BPAC can provide timely input.

Nut Graf: The meeting summarized current pre-construction and design-stage projects on the TIP and highlighted uncertainty about state-appropriated funds for Cowiche Canyon Phase 2. Members asked staff to confirm contract start dates, RFQ status for engineering, and whether state funds have been formally obligated to Phase 2.

Ending: BPAC members asked staff to return with updates at the next meeting and to assist in clarifying whether earmarked state funds remain obligated to Phase 2 or are available for other uses if not formally obligated.
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Robinson said the ATA’s stated priorities are filling funding and maintenance gaps, coordinating advocacy and generating public engagement to support active-transportation projects. The coalition has drawn 40–50 participants to initial meetings, including representatives from Yakima Bikes and Walks, the Greenway, health organizations and downtown business groups.

“We want to support the Greenway and the city and county efforts,” Robinson said, describing a fundraising “pyramid” model that starts with membership and local donations and aims to produce matching funds for construction and maintenance. Early ATA work plans include a funding-and-grants task force, a public outreach/communications team and a scope-and-priorities group that will draft a countywide infrastructure master-plan approach.

Robinson also showed a conceptual map the ATA is calling a “Valley Loop” (working name). The loop is a perimeter concept intended to connect existing Greenway trails, Cowiche Canyon open space, and neighborhoods to create longer, continuous routes. The ATA will test route feasibility against existing rights-of-way, canals and other corridors and engage landowners and corridor managers on options.

The ATA is drawing on models from larger Puget Sound‑area coalitions and plans to solicit public input on its branding and priorities. Robinson invited BPAC members to participate in ATA task forces and said the coalition’s short-term goals include forming leads for the three task forces and beginning outreach work over the next two to six months.

Nut Graf: A new countywide coalition plans to act as a coordinating, advocacy and fundraising body to support projects the city and Greenway already pursue. ATA leaders asked local BPAC members to join small working groups and said their early map shows opportunities to stitch together existing routes into a larger loop.

Ending: ATA leaders will develop branding and public engagement plans and welcome BPAC participation in committees focused on infrastructure strategy, funding and communications. Robinson offered to share materials and follow up with committee members who volunteered during the Jan. 8 meeting.
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Committee members said the bicycle master plan contains a standing goal — roughly five miles of bike improvements per year — but that the committee lacks a consistent process to identify and advance specific projects. Committee member remarks emphasized two needs: more public input and a way to package prioritized, low-cost projects for staff and council consideration.

“A lot of work went into a bicycle master plan and a pedestrian master plan. At the current moment we’re not working towards them,” a committee member said, urging a process that produces concrete recommendations for each year rather than only periodic reviews. The committee discussed using a separate, longer meeting or “special session” where members could lay maps on tables and annotate routes together; participants agreed such a session should be open to the public and recorded.

Members described an annotated online map (shared previously among committee members) as a useful starting point. One member said the map’s intent is to collate candidate routes, show how those routes relate to written plan language and flag low-cost improvements — for example, reorienting stop signs and small signage or pavement changes — that can be implemented without major paving or reconstruction.

The committee also flagged specific corridors and project-types it wants prioritized in coming months, including crosswalks and trail crossings such as the long-standing concern at 16th and Yakima Avenue, bicycle boulevards like 34th Avenue, and routes that would connect neighborhoods to the Yakima Greenway. Members agreed to ask Bill Preston, the acting city engineer, and other city staff how they can partner with the committee to advance prioritized items, and to seek a regular channel for input to the city’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

Nut Graf: The committee moved from general plan review toward a pragmatic, community-engaged process. Members want to host a dedicated workshop and to deliver ready-to-act recommendations (including low-cost items) so city staff and council can more easily include projects in the TIP and match available funding.

Committee next steps identified in the meeting included: scheduling a special, public workshop (a.k.a. a “work session”) where maps and routes can be tabled and discussed; asking staff which planning and TIP timelines are most relevant (the TIP is scheduled for amendment at the city council meeting on Feb. 4); and compiling a prioritized list of short, medium and long-term projects tied to the bicycle master plan’s goals.

Quotes in context: Tom and other committee members repeatedly urged that public engagement occur early rather than only at late-stage rollouts. One participant said, “When we go to a public meeting, most of the work’s already done,” and recommended inviting stakeholders early in the design process so projects reflect community needs.

Ending: The BPAC agreed to pursue a special session format and to follow up with city staff on timing, recording/venue requirements and how to publicize the meeting. The committee set February as the next full BPAC meeting and said it will return with a plan for the proposed workshop and a path to provide earlier input to city capital programming.
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