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.Wash. Admin. Code § 479-14-200
Amended by WSR 15-22-052, Filed 10/29/2015, effective 11/29/2015Statutory 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.