Washington Administrative Code
Title 479 - Transportation Improvement Board
Chapter 479-14 - Transportation improvement account projects
Section 479-14-200 - Sidewalk deviation authorities for the urban and small city arterial programs

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 479-14-200

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

The board recognizes the need for pedestrian facilities on arterial roadways and has required that sidewalks be provided under the urban program. A sidewalk deviation may be requested by the lead agency and may be granted under the following authorities:

(1) The executive director has administrative authority to grant sidewalk deviations as follows:

(a) On both sides if the roadway is a ramp providing access to a limited access route;

(b) On both sides of a designated limited access facility if:
(i) Route is signed to prohibit pedestrians; or

(ii) Pedestrian facilities are provided on an adjacent parallel route;

(c) On one side if the roadway is a frontage road immediately adjacent to a limited access route; or

(d) On one side if the roadway is immediately adjacent to a railroad or other facility considered dangerous to pedestrians.

(2) All other sidewalk deviation requests require board action.

Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. 12-08-060, § 479-14-200, filed 4/3/12, effective 5/4/12; 07-18-050, § 479-14-200, filed 8/30/07, effective 9/30/07.

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