City of Cle Elum Second Street Pathway
The City of Cle Elum Second Street Pathway Project would support construction of a “shovel-ready” project for multi-modal, active transportation improvements along Second Street from Stafford Avenue to Short Avenue. Specifically, the project includes construction of a 10-foot wide, multi-use paved pathway to replace the dilapidated, discontinuous, and non-standard sidewalks along the corridor, accommodating pedestrians and rollers alike. The pathway will be grade separated from vehicular traffic and parking, as new curb and gutter will be introduced. Curb extensions (bulbouts) will be constructed at all intersections, serving as traffic calming measures and shortening the crosswalk lengths for pathway users. A rectangular rapid flashing beacon system will be installed at an intersection to improve user visibility and safety at this crossing. Illumination will be installed on utility poles to ensure the pathway is functional at all hours of the day. Crosswalk markings will be installed at every intersection, and side streets will have new stop bars to aid the driver in stopping before the pathway crossing. Catch basins will be installed at the low points along the new curb to collect and dispose of rain and snow, as the current Second Street corridor has limited stormwater facilities. The city also strategically consolidated driveways where possible, reduced widths, and moved driveways to side streets, if feasible, to reduce the number of vehicular/pedestrian conflicts points.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).