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The feasibility study considered seven alternatives. One alternative was a no-build <br /> scenario, where existing conditions remain the same. Three alternatives focused on use of <br /> existing I-90 corridor and three alternatives considered new or widened roadways outside <br /> of the I-90 corridor. Increasing the number of lanes will increase the ability of I-90 to <br /> carry traffic. This will also increase the safety on I-90. The project considered a variety of <br /> elements including safety,transportation demand, environment and public input to help <br /> identify and score the alternatives to come to a final selection. <br /> As part of the efforts to coordinate with a range of groups and stakeholders, the County <br /> and the Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT) partnered on the <br /> efforts of the feasibility study. WSDOT stood up their M3 (Multimodal, <br /> multidisciplinary, multi-agency) Team. They also sought input from their M2 <br /> (multimodal, multidisciplinary) Team. <br /> Community and stakeholder involvement occurred throughout the development of the <br /> feasibility study. Information was distributed through the STEER I-90 website and group. <br /> Stakeholder interviews were done focused on current travel conditions. Public surveys, <br /> virtual open house and an in-person open house were held to seek community feedback. <br /> It is anticipated the report will be made available on the STEER I-90 website: <br /> (https://steeri90.coLi1). <br /> Kittitas County has employed the assistance of a consultant to engage with federal <br /> legislators about the scope and importance of the project improvements along I-90. <br /> Federal funding is being requested through the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) <br /> process for the next phase of the project which includes the environmental analysis and <br /> preliminary design. <br /> SCJ Alliance, as consultant awarded to develop the feasibility study, will be available to <br /> present the feasibility study. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT: <br /> Full project costs are anticipated to be hundreds of millions of dollars. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Exhibit 1: I-90 Corridor-Easton to Cle Elum Feasibility Study <br />