City of Maple Valley

		WHAT'S UNDER CONSTRUCTION
		SR 169 [SR516 to SE 264th St] Construction Information KENT-KANGLEY RD [Witte Rd & 228th Ave] Construction Information

		WHAT'S ON THE DRAWING BOARD
		Witte Rd SE & SE 248th St Roundabout

The Public Works Department's goals are:

* to improve and maintain a safer, more attractive and functional transportation system.
* to improve, protect and maintain the City's surface water resources.

How does Public Works serve you?

...through transportation improvements

* The TRANSPORTION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM or T.I.P. as it is more commonly know, is a six year program that evaluates each year the proposed transportation improvements, schedule and funding sources for the next six years.

2006 - 2011 T.I.P., Adopted by City Council

* The NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CONTROL PROGRAM works with you and your neighbors to improve the safety of neighborhood streets.

* The PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM evaluates the condition of our roadways every 3-5 years and provides a ranking system to assist in development of our annual Roadway Improvement Program.

* The NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN or N.M.T.P. was adopted in 2005. The plan affirms the City's commitment to non-motorized transportation facility standards consistent with those in use throughout Washington and the United States. These standards are applied in the identification of short-term projects where improvement to the adopted standard will improve safety, access, and mobility in the community. The plan also establishes a planning network of on-street and off-street non-motorized facilities corridors. These corridors include streets and trails that form the backbone of a system of non-motorized routes connecting neighborhoods, schools, businesses, parks, and other destinations. Using the proposed goals, policies, and standards as a guide, the plan identifies projects for development within the next ten years. These projects are prioritized on the basis of their ability to:
* Close gaps in the existing non-motorized system;
* Extend the utility of existing system elements;
* Address existing safety concerns.

Non-Motorized Transportation Plan

* MAINTENANCE of our roadways is now managed by the cities Infrastructure Maintenance Manager. Field work is provided by our two person crew or under contract by State, County or Private resources. If you have any questions or see a maintenance need, please contact us.

* ADOPT-A-ROAD is a litter control program where groups of citizens come together to keep a section of our city roadways clean. Please contact us if you are part of a group that is willing to participate in a clean up effort twice a year.

* RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS are required whenever work is done within the Public Right of Way.

NEW - RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT - PDF FORM

* TRUCK ROUTES was adopted by City Ordinance O-06-331.

TRUCK ROUTES

...through development review and construction management

* The DEVELOPMENT within our City will continue to occur. Though, through the used of the Comprehensive Plan, Development Regulations and Road Standards, developers will provide many improvements to the transportation infrastructure.

Develoment Process

* The City of Maple Valley has adopted these ROAD STANDARDS primarily to set forth specific, consistent road design elements for developers and other private parties constructing or modifying road or right-of-way facilities which require city licenses or permits.

In addition, these Standards are intended to support the City's goals for achieving affordable housing,providing adequate facilities for development in an efficient manner, complying with storm water management and sensitive area policies and to balance these goals with the general safety and mobility needs of the traveling public.

In adopting these Road Standards,the City has sought to encourage standardization of road design elements where necessary for consistency and to assure so far as possible that motoring, bicycling, equestrian, and pedestrian public safety needs are met. Considerations include safety, convenience, pleasant appearance, proper drainage, and economical maintenance. The Standards also provide requirements for the location and installation of utilities within the right-of-way. The City's permitting and licensing activities require the adoption of specific, identifiable standards to guide private individuals and entities in the administrative process of procuring the necessary City approval. Yet, the City must have flexibility to carry out its general duty to provide streets, roads, and highways for the diverse and changing needs of the traveling public. Accordingly, these Standards are not intended to represent the legal standardby which the City's duty to the traveling public is to be measured.

These Standards cannot provide for all situations. They are intended to assist but not to substitute for competent work by design professionals. It is expected that land surveyors, engineers, and architects will bring to each project the best of skills from their respective disciplines. These Standards are also not intended to limit unreasonably any innovative or creative effort, which could result in better quality, better cost savings, or both. Any proposed departure from the Standards will be judged, however, on the likelihood that such variance will produce a comparable result, in every way adequate for the road user and City resident.

	Document (PDF)
	Road Standards v.2004 in PDF Format
	Road Standards v.2004 in DWF Format

...through surface water management

* SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT deals with drainage conveyance, water quality and flooding issues. We are starting the process of developing a Surface Water Master Plan that will identify needed improvements and maintenance requirements.

* Participation in local watershed planning ensures that Maple Valley has a voice as decisions are made about protection and restoration of salmon habitat in the Green River and Cedar River watersheds. Participation in these watershed efforts also creates opportunities for obtaining outside funding to pay for local surface water and natural resource protection projects.

* LAKE MANAGEMENT, working with the lakeside communities and neighboring City of Covington along with King County and the Washington State Department of Ecology to provide the best possible lake experience for all.

About our Lakes

...through others

* The City’s SMALL WORK ROSTER Program (SWR) allows contracting companies to pre-register to bid on city projects with a budget of $200,000 or less. The City is NOW accepting applications for the 2006 roster.

2006 SMALL WORKS ROSTER ADVERTISEMENT

SMALL WORKS ROSTER APPLICATION

Other Agencies Serving Maple Valley

Sewer Purveyor

Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
(253) 630-9900

Water Purveyors

Covington Water District
(253) 631-0565

Cedar River Water & Sewer District
(425) 255-6370

Wells & Septic Systems

King County Department of Environmental Health
(206) 296-4932

Electric and Gas Services

Puget Sound Energy
(800) 321-4123

Telephone Service

Qwest
(800) 244-1111

Cable Service

Comcast Cable
(800) 222-0300

WHAT'S UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SR 169 [SR516 to SE 264th St] Construction Information

KENT-KANGLEY RD [Witte Rd & 228th Ave] Construction Information

WHAT'S ON THE DRAWING BOARD

Witte Rd SE & SE 248th St Roundabout