Phase 1: 11th Street to 13th Street
Overview
The City of Anacortes is working with design consultant firm Alta Planning + Design, Inc. on the Commercial Avenue Complete Street project, which will implement multi-modal improvements from 11th Street to 13th Street.
This project will also provide a contextually sensitive connection from the downtown central business district to the rest of the South Commercial Avenue Corridor as well as 12th Street.

Funding
The Commercial Avenue Complete Street Project Phase 1 is estimated at $5,500,000.
Funding received from:
- $1,300,000 WSDOT Bike and Pedestrian Grant
- $950,000 Washington State Transportation Improvements Board (TIB) Grant
- $1,500,000 Washington State Connecting Communities (WSDOT) Grant
- $500,000 City Utility Funds and/or additional grants
Timeline
Summer 2019 - The city receives grants from WSDOT and the Washington State Transportation Improvements Board for design and construction of improvements in the two-block area from 11th to 13th streets.
November 2019 - The city begins the conceptual design phase of the Commercial Avenue Complete Street project.
December 2019 - Alta Planning + Design introduces the project to the public through an open house and a City Council presentation.
Through January 2021 - Alternatives assessment & conceptual design evaluation
February 2021 - City Council votes unanimously to pursue the design of a roundabout.
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