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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 />(httDs: //steeri90.com). <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 />