ResolutiontoApprove2019KittitasCountySafetyPlan

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i. 15 bridges or structures These bridges were identified with lower risk because they feature bridge rail and approaches; however, the rail and/or approaches and terminal do not meet current standards for crashworthiness and will need to be upgraded to maintain adequate protection for errant vehicles. There are 18 bridges and/or structures that have been rated as Code 1. These structures have rail and approaches yet do not meet code. The priority is low on this project as the bridges are functional but will need updated railing in the future to assist in preventing serious injury or fatal accidents. 5. Denmark Road Safety Improvements Improvement of a sharp corner with steep embankments at MP 3.57 would aid to prevent run- off -road accidents on this specific road as it has a history of accidents at this location and was identified on a previous safety plan. The priority level is lower than other projects because it only targets a specific location and road characteristic. The county included multiple road segments to provide improvements to this entire roadway corridor, from MP 0.50 to MP 4.35 which includes bundling bridge rail improvements to the project for efficiency and cost effective contract letting. 6. Clear Zone Inventory Through data collection and analysis of this safety plan, it has been identified that an inventory of clear zones in Kittitas County would greatly benefit the process for future safety plans and project proposals. Up to date and accurate data allows the county to better identify future project locations that support the goal of eliminating fatalities and serious injuries on the road system. Although it has a lower priority than actual projects, it is a low cost proposal that could also reduce the cost of future projects. This effort would include field data collection, database creation, and scoping of mitigation opportunities identified. 7. Corridor and Intersection Safety Improvements 13