Section 479-14-431. Award criteria for the sidewalk program.

The board establishes the following criteria for use in evaluating sidewalk program grant applications for both urban and small city sidewalk projects:

(1) Safety improvement - Projects that address hazard mitigation and accident reduction.

(2) Pedestrian access - Projects that improve or provide access to facilities including:

(a) Schools;

(b) Public buildings;

(c) Central business districts;

(d) Medical facilities;

(e) Activity centers;

(f) High density housing (including senior housing);

(g) Transit facilities;

(h) Completes or extends existing sidewalks.

(3) Local support - Addresses local needs and is supported by the local community.

(4) Sustainability - Improves sidewalk width, provides hardscaping and appropriate plantings, addresses low impact development or natural drainage practices, and encourages pervious surface use.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 12-08-060, § 479-14-431, filed 4/3/12, effective 5/4/12.]

Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 12-08-060, § 479-14-431, filed 4/3/12, effective 5/4/12.