Ms. Donner reviewed different types of light standards and bus shelters and different ways to landscape to create a theme. Working with the citizens will be an important part of the process. All of the bus stops are located on either side of the intersections and the mid-block crossings are located on either side of the bus stops. Mr. Perteet said the design of the landscaping theme would encourage people to use the crosswalks. Discussion followed on the pros and cons of the proposed location of the mid-block crossings.
Funding is available for approximately one half of the estimated costs.
Mayor Rants referred to the January 15 AWC Legislative bulletin and informed Council the City needs to keep an eye on pending, King County action regarding an increase in sales or property tax from pending annexations. Councilmember Carter requested staff research the information provided by the AWC Legislative bulletin of January 22 pertaining to local option transportation taxes to see if any of the options would benefit Tukwila. She will contact local legislators if it is determined any of the tax options would benefit the City. Mayor Rants reported receipt of the first draft of Regional Governance and Finance. King County and the City of Seattle have refused to allow the issue on the table.