Tri-County Transportation Summaries Ferry County Comprehensive Plan 2011-updated



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Tri-County Transportation Summaries
Ferry County Comprehensive Plan 2011-updated
Plans Reviewed in Ferry County: City of Republic
Background:


  • Ferry County is bisected by two state routes; US 395 and State Route 20.

  • Ferry County residents feel their tax dollars should be spent on improving roads.

  • The county currently has two state routes that are not all weather arterials.

  • Select gravel roads are experiencing heavy residential traffic, and frequent travel of logging trucks, leaving wash outs, and wash boarding requiring high maintenance.

  • Ferry County is served by two separate Ferries’.

    • Keller Ferry which crosses Lake Roosevelt.

    • Inchelium-Gifford Ferry that also crosses Lake Roosevelt.

  • Existing level of service: all intersections and roads are operating at level of service B or better.

  • Most roads within the County are have little to no shoulder and are without road markers.

  • There is only one flashing caution light in the Town of Republic and a regular stop light at the Inchelium Ferry.

Functional Street Classification:
Table 1.1 – Identifies the Counties State Routes and their classification. The Functional Street Classification is the grouping of highways, roads and streets by the character of service they provide. Comprehensive transportation planning which is an integral part of total economic and social development uses functional classification to determine how travel can be channelized within the network in a logical and efficient manner. Functional classification defines the part that any particular route should play in serving the flow of trips through a highway network.
Table 1.1

Ferry County - Functional Street Classification of Street Systems

Street

From/To

Classification

State Route 20

SR 20 East connects Republic to Barney's Junction near Kettle

Major arterial

 

Falls. SR 20 West connects Republic to Wauconda.

Major arterial

 

SR 20 has two passes: Sherman Pass and Wauconda Pass

Major arterial

State Route 21

North connects Republic to Malo, Curlew, Danville,

Major arterial

 

and the Canadian Border. SR 21 connects Republic to Keller

 

US 395

 North-south route from Kettle Falls to the Canadian border

Major arterial

Existing Transportation Network & Transit Barriers:
Ferry County’s Comprehensive plan identified a list of current transit oriented barriers which are listed below.
Parking:

  • Parking is a common issue from the community which was identified during the planning process.

  • Principal concern is: Shortage of available parking in the City of Republic, along Clark Street.

Transit Service:

  • There is limited private transit available between Republic and Colville.

  • Rural Resources for Senior Citizens is a public transit service for senior citizens in the county. Limited in size and availability.

  • Borderline Stage is a private service from Colville to Republic. Limited in size and availability.

Pedestrian Circulation:

  • Pedestrian facilities are limited within the communities of Ferry County.

  • Most pedestrian activity happens in Republic on Clark Street and in Curlew on River Street. These two streets offer more access to the local surrounding businesses.

  • A factor to decreased pedestrian activity in other cities is due to smaller size and “spread out development” which accommodates automobile transportation more easily.

Bicycle Routes:

  • The Scenic roads in Ferry County are frequently utilized by bicycle touring groups and clubs. However, parts of the routes are dangerous with winding roadways and poor visibility.

  • The county has no projections for the number of bicyclists, hikers, horseback riders or other trail/road users who use and enjoy the scenic roads.

School Bussing:

  • Some school districts require that children be brought to the State Route for pickup.

Other:

  • Large increase in development within forested areas, this type of new land use will make serious new transportation demands.

  • Projected growth and development for Ferry County requires that a number of the roads and State Routes be upgraded to provide a continued satisfactory level of traffic service.

  • Most reoccurring improvement projects have to do with widening and straightening roads


Ferry County – Six Year Road Plan:
Table 1.2 – Ferry County has identified improvement projects in the table below a list of projects is provided with the associated mile post marking, improvement description and the year for accomplishment. It would be pertinent to identify if the projects were indeed complete and if other improvements need to be made. This information was retrieved from the 2011 Ferry County Comprehensive Plan.
Table 1.2

Ferry County - Six year road plan

Project Identification

Mile Post

Improvement

Year

Inchelium-Kettle Falls Road

0.00-1.75

Improve alignment

97-98

Upper Sherman Bridge Road

 

Remove and replace bridge

95-97

West Kettle River Road II

3.00-6.00

Widen Road

95

West Kettle River Road III

6.00-9.30

Widen Road

95

West Curlew Lake Road

0.00-2.25

Improve alignment

99-00

West Curlew Lake Road

7.15-8.07

New base & top

98-00

Bridge Creek Summit II

13.4-15.4

Widen Road

95-96

Bridge Creek Summit III

15.4-17.4

Widen Road

96-97

Bridge Creek Summit IV

17.4-20.4

Widen Road

98-99

Knob Hill - Trout Creek

3.53-5.14

Pave Road

96

Barrett Creek Road

0.00-3.93

Widen Road

96-99

Aeneas Creek Road

0.00-4.00

Widen Road

96-97

Rose Valley Road

0.00-3.00

Widen & Improve Road Surface

96-97

East Kettle River Road

2.11-4.11

Improve Surface

96

Laurier Bridge

 n/a

Remove and replace

95

Rock Cut Bridge

 n/a

Remove and replace

95-96

Napoleon Bridge

 n/a

Remove and replace

96-98

Torboy Railroad Crossing

 n/a

Install crossing signal and gate

95

Boulder/Deer Creek Railroad Crossing

 n/a

Install crossing signal and gate

95


City of Republic Comprehensive Plan
Background:


  • Development following 2007 will begin the extension of the city to the northern and the eastern City limits.

  • Ferry County is rural in nature and is bisected by two state routes including US 395 and SR 20.

  • Commercial use property will be limited to the State Route 20, SR 21, and Clark Avenue corridor.

  • Mixed residential and commercial uses will be limited to Keller Avenue, Kean Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Klondike Road and Knob Hill Road.

  • Heavy industrial use will not be allowed within the City of Republic corporate limits.

  • Light industrial use will be allowed on westbound SR 20 & 21.

  • The City of Republic recognizes that adequate transportation services is critical to the ongoing growth of industry and tourism in the County


Existing Transportation Network & Transit Barriers:
Air Transportation:

  • No airport available within City limits.

Water Transportation:

  • No water transportation available within City limits.

Transit Service:

  • The City of Republic does not provide public transportation.

  • Rural Resources does provide a limited bus service via “dial a ride”. This service is primarily for the disabled and elderly to take them grocery shopping, medical appointments, etc.

Bicycle & Pedestrian:

  • SR 20 is a part of Republic’s main street, passing through an area of high pedestrian traffic. This is a strong concern for the City. The City of Republic would like to work with the County and State to increase pedestrian safety in this area.

Major Routes:

  • SR 20 and SR 21 are two principal routes to the City of Republic.

Scenic Places

  • There is a scenic pull out at the Eureka Park that includes a parking area and kiosk on the history of the area at RW Slagle Park.

  • There is also a parking and picnic area at Patterson Park.


Sidewalk & pathway Inventory:
Table 2.1 – List of current sidewalks and pathway connections within the City of Republic. The sidewalk and pathway system are intended to encourage physical activity within the City. The City would like to further their sidewalk and pathways by connecting them to the Golden Tiger Pathway, which connects the City with the Ferry County Fairgrounds.
Table 2.1

Current Sidewalk Inventory

Location

Project Type

Completion Year

Pearl Street to Hesse Blvd.

Sidewalk

2006

Across SR 20 at 4 th Street

Crosswalk

2007

10th Street to 14th Street

Sidewalk/Pathway

2009


Identified Future Need:
If expansion of the City should occur from 2007-2017 the City will be unable to assist in the expansion of the transportation system. The developer will be responsible for providing roadways to the newly developed areas. It cannot be stressed strongly enough that the City is financially incapable of assisting in the development of new roads to expansion areas. The developer will be required to provide all required roads to any development and provide roads to City Specifications. If the developer does no show an adequate development of transportation infrastructure in the development application it will be denied.

Stevens County Comprehensive Plan
Plans Reviewed in Stevens County: City of Chewelah, City of Colville, & City of Kettle Falls
Summary:

Stevens County has a short Transportation chapter most of which consists of transportation goals and policies. Below is the Transportation Goal for Stevens County, to review the policies please visit this link: http://www.co.stevens.wa.us/landservices/documents/8.0TransportationElement.pdf


Transportation Goal:

“It is the Transportation Goal of Stevens County to: Provide an efficient, functional, and environmentally responsible transportation network throughout Stevens County by utilizing and maintaining existing infrastructure, integrating transportation planning with other elements of the comprehensive plan, and coordinating with other federal, state, tribal and local agencies. “




City of Chewelah Comprehensive Plan 2008 –update
Background:


  • Commercial center developed around Main Avenue.

  • Residential development has occurred on the western side of the city, residential development surrounds the commercial and industrial development.

  • Suburban development to the northern city limits.

  • Commercial development to the north and south along US 395

  • Industrial development occurred on the west side of the city south of Main Avenue.


Functional Street Classification:
Table 3.1 – Identifies the Counties State Routes and their classification. The City of Chewelah Transportation Element has provided definitions for their classifications:


  • Principal Arterials: Serve the highest volumes of traffic with fewer access points; they serve traffic going into, out of, and through the urban area.

  • Minor Arterials: Connect to principal arterials and serve intra-city traffic and some through traffic.

  • Collectors: Serve internal circulation, connect to arterials, and provide land access.

  • Local Streets: All other unclassified streets


Table 3.1

Chewelah - Functional Street Classification of Street Systems

Street

From/To

Classification

US 395

UGA Boundary to Kramer Road

Principal Arterial

Main Avenue

Hunt Road to City Limits

Collector

Lincoln Avenue

Old Highway/Chewelah Road to Ehorn Lane

Collector

Stevens Street

Main Ave. to Alm Lane Road

Collector

Alm Land Road

Stevens Street to Schmidielkofer Rd.

Collector

Ehorn Lane

Main Ave. to Lincoln Ave.

Collector

Old Hwy/Chewelah Road

Lincoln Ave to US 395

Collector

Kramer Road

US 395 to Sand Canyon Road

Collector

Sand Canyon Road

Grant to Golf Course Road

Collector

Cozy Nook Road

US 395 to Highline Road

Collector

Existing Transportation Network & Transit Barriers
Roadway Facility Inventory:

  • US 359 aka Park Street – is the primary north-south arterial

  • Main Street – connects the City east-west and provides access to the central business district.

  • Main Street turns into Flowery Trail Road.

  • Flowery Trail Road – begins at the eastern city limits and provides access to the 49 Degrees North Recreational Area. This road is also used by trucks from Highway 20.

  • Lincoln Avenue – East to west connection and access to

  • Main and Lincoln Avenues – function at the primary east-west arterials.

  • Stevens Street – north to south connection

  • Sand Canyon Road – accessible to from US 395/Kramer road and the only access to the Golf Course

  • 1 signalized intersection – US 395 (Park Street) and Main Avenue.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities:

  • Sidewalks are generally located in the downtown area.

  • Sidewalks in the downtown area were part of the plan “Regeneration Plan” as an effort to revitalize the downtown.

  • Downtown was planned and designed for pedestrian traffic.

  • Colville River Loop – trail may be undeveloped.

  • The demand for non-motorized trails and routes for recreational, fitness, and casual use exists.

  • No designated bike facilities are not available in Chewelah.

  • Bike facilities currently share the road with automobiles.

  • As improvements are made to current transportation facilities the city should consider improvements to improve alternative modes of transportation.

  • Chewelah should consider modifying its current street standards to add sidewalk requirements at least to the arterial and collector roadways.

Table 3.2 – Demonstrates the City of Chewelah’s Sidewalk Inventory which includes the street, location on the street and a brief description of where the sidewalk is located.


Table 3.2

Sidewalk Inventory

Street

Location

Description

Lincoln Avenue

Center Street to 3rd Street West

South side adjacent to curb

 

3rd Street West to 1st Street West

Both side with landscape strip

 

US 395 to 3rd Street East

Both sides adjacent to curb

 

3rd Street East to 6th Street East

South side adjacent to curb

Washington Avenue

Stevens Street to 2nd Street West

Both sides with landscape strip

Webster Avenue

Stevens Street to 1st Street West

Both sides with landscape strip

 

1st Street West to 5th Street East

Both sides adjacent to curb

Clay Avenue

Kruger Street to Stevens Street

Both sides with landscape strip

 

US 395 to 2nd Street Easty

Both sides adjacent to curb

Main Avenue

Bernard Street to 2nd Street West

Both sides with landscape strip

 

2nd Street West to 5th Street East

Both sides adjacent to curb

King Avenue

Center Street to Stevens Street

Both sides with landscape strip

 

Stevens Street to US 395

Both sides adjacent to curb

Stevens Street

Washinghton Avenue to King Avenue

Both sides with landscape strip

2nd Street West

Lincoln Avenue to Main Avenue

Both sides with landscape strip

 

Main Avenue to Robert Avenue

West sides adjacent to cub

1st Street West

Lincoln Avenue to Webster Avenue

West side with landscape strip

2nd Street East

Webster Avenue to King Avenue

West side adjacent to curb

5th Street East

Lincoln Avenue to Webster Avenue

West side adjacent to curb

 

Webster Avenue to Clay Avenue

Both sides adjacent to curb

 

Clay Avenue to King Avenue

East side adjacent to curb


Public Transportation:

  • City of Chewelah does not provide public transportation for its residents.

    • Borderline Stage Lines – provides package services between Stevens County and Spokane County with limited passenger ridership.

    • Rural Resources – free dial-a-ride service for senior citizens, the disabled, and lower income residents

Water Transportation:

  • No Navigable waterways exist within the City of Chewelah, therefore no transportation facilities exist.

Rail Transportation:

  • Transport of goods is the primary use for rail transportation

  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad maintains line from Spokane to Chewelah.

    • BNSF transferred operation of the line to Kettle Falls International Railway (KFR).

  • The railroad transverses the city at six (6) public roads.

Air Transportation:

  • Sand Canyon Airport – a small airport used by private and charted flights.



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