Scriber Creek Trail Phase 3

PROJECT UPDATE

Design is complete. Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2025 and be complete by the end of summer 2026.

This project requires consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Washington Department of Ecology, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. This is to confirm potential project impacts, minimization efforts, identify mitigation needs, and confirm environmental strategy.

The project received a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Categorical Exclusion in October 2021.

PROJECT SUMMARY

This project will make critical upgrades to a 4,000-linear‑foot section of shared‑use path from the Lynnwood Transit Center to Wilcox Park. It will also improve public access and enjoyment of public parklands. A nonmotorized transportation connection between Lynnwood’s Regional Growth Center & City Center Sub-Area, the Interurban Regional Trail, the Lynnwood Transit Center, and the future Lynnwood Link light rail station (2023) and SWIFT bus-rapid transit routes on 196th St SW (SR 524).

These upgrades comprise Phase 2 and Phase 3 of a three‑phase improvement plan:

Phase 1 - Connects the Interurban Trail to Scriber Creek Park along the south-southwest edge of the future light rail station. It is designed, permitted, and under construction as part of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project.

Phase 2 - Extends from the southwestern corner of the transit center to approximately 100 feet north of 200th Street SW, just north of Sprague’s Pond Mini Park.

Phase 3 - Extends from the terminus of Phase 2 just north of 200th Street SW to Wilcox Park.

Users of the existing trail currently face many barriers. These include:

• Varies in width (4-8’) and has a variety of surfaces
• Current alignment includes sharp 90 degree turns. This makes it difficult for a cyclist to navigate safely while sharing with pedestrians.
• Damage from extended seasonal flooding, soil settlement, tree root heaving, and watershed fluctuation.

To reduce and solve these problems this project will:

• Elevate the trail over wetland and streams to ease trail flooding
• Increase the width of the trail to 10-12 feet with 2-foot shoulders
• Re-align the trail to allow for wider turns

Boardwalk decking, made of pervious fiberglass grating, will be used when crossing Scriber Creek and the associated wetland complex. This grating allows filtered sunlight and precipitation to reach the ground.

BUDGET

Design is partially funded by the 2016 Pedestrian and Bicycle Grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and local park funds. 

Phase 3 Construction is being funded by the following:

• 2021 Transportation Improvement Program from the Puget Sound Regional Council ($1.87M)
• 2022 Recreation and Conservation Office Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Trails Category ($2M)
• 2022 Pedestrian and Bicycle Grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation ($1.65M) The Scriber Creek Trail Phase 3 project construction phase is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov
• 2024 HUD Economic Development Initiative - Community Project Funding (CPF) ($500K)
• Local Funds
  • Park Impact Fees
  • Real Estate Excise Taxes