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

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  Ferry County is bisected by two state routes; US 395 and State Route 20.
  
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  Ferry County residents feel their tax dollars should be spent on improving roads.
  
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  The county currently has two state routes that are not all weather arterials.
  
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  Select gravel roads are experiencing heavy residential traffic, and frequent travel of logging trucks, leaving wash outs, and wash boarding requiring high maintenance.
  
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  Ferry County is served by two separate Ferries’.
  
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    Keller Ferry which crosses Lake Roosevelt.
    
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    Inchelium-Gifford Ferry that also crosses Lake Roosevelt.
    

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  Existing level of service: all intersections and roads are operating at level of service B or better.
  
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  Most roads within the County are have little to no shoulder and are without road markers.
  
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  There is only one flashing caution light in the Town of Republic and a regular stop light at the Inchelium Ferry.
  

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  Parking is a common issue from the community which was identified during the planning process.
  
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  Principal concern is: Shortage of available parking in the City of Republic, along Clark Street.
  

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  There is limited private transit available between Republic and Colville.
  
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  Rural Resources for Senior Citizens is a public transit service for senior citizens in the county. Limited in size and availability.
  
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  Borderline Stage is a private service from Colville to Republic. Limited in size and availability.
  

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  Pedestrian facilities are limited within the communities of Ferry County.
  
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  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.
  
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  A factor to decreased pedestrian activity in other cities is due to smaller size and “spread out development” which accommodates automobile transportation more easily.
  

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  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.
  
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  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.
  

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

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  Large increase in development within forested areas, this type of new land use will make serious new transportation demands.
  
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  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.
  
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  Most reoccurring improvement projects have to do with widening and straightening roads
  

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  Development following 2007 will begin the extension of the city to the northern and the eastern City limits.
  
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  Ferry County is rural in nature and is bisected by two state routes including US 395 and SR 20.
  
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  Commercial use property will be limited to the State Route 20, SR 21, and Clark Avenue corridor.
  
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  Mixed residential and commercial uses will be limited to Keller Avenue, Kean Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Klondike Road and Knob Hill Road.
  
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  Heavy industrial use will not be allowed within the City of Republic corporate limits.
  
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  Light industrial use will be allowed on westbound SR 20 & 21.
  
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  The City of Republic recognizes that adequate transportation services is critical to the ongoing growth of industry and tourism in the County
  

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  No airport available within City limits.
  

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  No water transportation available within City limits.
  

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  The City of Republic does not provide public transportation.
  
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  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.
  

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  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.
  

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

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

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

“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. “

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  Commercial center developed around Main Avenue.
  
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  Residential development has occurred on the western side of the city, residential development surrounds the commercial and industrial development.
  
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  Suburban development to the northern city limits.
  
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  Commercial development to the north and south along US 395
  
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  Industrial development occurred on the west side of the city south of Main Avenue.
  

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  Principal Arterials: Serve the highest volumes of traffic with fewer access points; they serve traffic going into, out of, and through the urban area.
  
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  Minor Arterials: Connect to principal arterials and serve intra-city traffic and some through traffic.
  
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  Collectors: Serve internal circulation, connect to arterials, and provide land access.
  
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  Local Streets: All other unclassified streets
  

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  US 359 aka Park Street – is the primary north-south arterial
  
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  Main Street – connects the City east-west and provides access to the central business district.
  
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  Main Street turns into Flowery Trail Road.
  
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  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.
  
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  Lincoln Avenue – East to west connection and access to
  
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  Main and Lincoln Avenues – function at the primary east-west arterials.
  
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  Stevens Street – north to south connection
  
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  Sand Canyon Road – accessible to from US 395/Kramer road and the only access to the Golf Course
  
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  1 signalized intersection – US 395 (Park Street) and Main Avenue.
  

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  Sidewalks are generally located in the downtown area.
  
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  Sidewalks in the downtown area were part of the plan “Regeneration Plan” as an effort to revitalize the downtown.
  
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  Downtown was planned and designed for pedestrian traffic.
  

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  Colville River Loop – trail may be undeveloped.
  
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  The demand for non-motorized trails and routes for recreational, fitness, and casual use exists.
  
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  No designated bike facilities are not available in Chewelah.
  
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  Bike facilities currently share the road with automobiles.
  
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  As improvements are made to current transportation facilities the city should consider improvements to improve alternative modes of transportation.
  
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  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.

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  City of Chewelah does not provide public transportation for its residents.
  
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    Borderline Stage Lines – provides package services between Stevens County and Spokane County with limited passenger ridership.
    
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    Rural Resources – free dial-a-ride service for senior citizens, the disabled, and lower income residents
    

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

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  Transport of goods is the primary use for rail transportation
  
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  Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad maintains line from Spokane to Chewelah.
  
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    BNSF transferred operation of the line to Kettle Falls International Railway (KFR).
    
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  The railroad transverses the city at six (6) public roads.
  

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