Everett Street Corridor Analysis

Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your question. Yes, the project is still moving. It's important to note that a project of this magnitude will take a significant amount of time and requires substantial funding. Currently, City staff is working on initial site investigations through the month of April. Following that, there will be work to progress the overall project design to the 30% level. Beginning in the summer months, we'll be reaching out to property owners with the 30% design to get their feedback. Following that process, we plan to host an open house in late summer/early fall for the community to see the initial design and provide feedback. Once that is completed, we will then progress the design to 60%, at which point we'll start submitting for federal permits and working on funding for Right of Way and construction. 

Thank you for using Engage Camas, and thank you for your question. The gravel lot is currently County-owned, so any improvements would have to be in conjunction with Clark County. With that mind, we're looking to partner with the County moving forward. However, it’s also only one potential option that we’ll look at to try and add parking for the area. 

Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your comment. This has been shared with the project team. 

Thank you for using Engage Camas, and thank you for your question. Yes, that is the most up-to-date information at this time. However, staff will provide an update to Council at the April 1, Workshop and Meeting. 

Thank you for using Engage Camas, and thank you for your comments. This information has been shared with staff, if you're interested in discussing the project in more detail, please feel free to contact our Public Works Director, Steve Wall @ swall@cityofcamas.us

Thank you for using Engage Camas, and thank you for your comment. This has been shared with the Public Works Director. 

Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your comment. We have also provided the link to the referenced meeting here: https://www.cityofcamas.us/citycouncil/page/city-council-special-meeting-everett-street-corridor-project

Thank you for using Engage Camas. This is a good question and there may be some confusion as people may not fully understand where the actual right-of-way/property lines are located. Options within the existing right-of-way have been presented throughout the process; 4 out of the 5 options (“MM1” thru “MM4”) that were presented at the Open Houses and shown in Council Workshops, public outreach materials, etc. all showed proposed improvements inside the existing 60 foot right-of-way. As stated at multiple Council Workshops on this topic, it is the City’s desire in all projects to minimize impacts and keep things within the existing right-of-way where possible (ownership by the City, or State/City in the case of Everett/SR500) and that was how the first 4 options were derived. However, the 5^th option that showed just a few feet of additional property needed on each side, best fit with the combined input from the public (those that followed the process and responded) and received by the City during the process – not just property impacts – which was why it was also presented as an option.

 Alternative options are not necessarily being considered at this time, but based on the 12/20/2023 Workshop, the team will be moving forward a concept that will include roundabouts for primary intersections (which will require additional property) and a typical section meeting the “Complete Streets” criteria (e.g. sidewalks, bike lanes, travel lanes) that fits within the existing 60 foot right-of-way. Again, this is not a detailed design where the City can provide exact measurements, driveway locations, potential impacts to parking/properties, etc.; that will be a separate process with it’s own outreach process once funding for design is secured. Timing of beginning design is unknown at this point.  

Thank you for using Engage Camas. We always appreciate public comment, and in fact we received so much at the last meeting, we didn't have enough time to complete the Everett presentation. With that in mind, we are currently removing the public comment portion, so that we may finish the presentation and determine where to go from there. Please note, that Council and the Mayor could allow for public comment at this meeting, should time permit. You can also send your public comments to Council at anytime at publiccomments@cityofcamas.us

Thank you for using Engage Camas. Future funding for these improvements has yet to be secured. These types of projects have typically been funded through successful federal and state grant applications, development contribution and local funds. The State has many routes, some of which are interstate highways with interchanges and high volumes of traffic. The Everett Street Corridor improvements are not currently in the State’s long range plans. City stakeholders benefit the most by these improvements. The City recognizes the need for these improvements to accommodate the needs and desires of the local population. While the City has some leeway with the project design, ultimately WSDOT will be involved with the approval of final construction plans prior to construction. It is not anticipated that there will be on street parking; however, accommodations for off-street parking are to be addressed in the remaining design phase.