Transportation Systems Division
Transportation Planning and Programming
Transportation Design Section
Transportation Maintenance and Operations Section
Renton Municipal Airport
Local and Regional Transportation Information
Regional Transportation Efforts
The Transportation Systems Division plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains a transportation system that provides safe and efficient movement of people and goods; enhances environmental quality; and is compatible with local and regional mobility goals and development objectives. The activities of the Transportation Systems Division are documented within the 2013-2018 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (Six-Year TIP).
The sections of the Transportation Systems Division are as follows:
Transportation Planning and Programming
Develops plans and preliminary designs for transportation system improvements and programs. Coordinates with state and regional agencies on transportation issues. Programs the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and oversees funding of projects.
The Planning and Programming section is led by Jim Seitz, 425-430-7245.
Transportation Design Section
This group designs and constructs transportation infrastructure in Renton. Their typical projects and programs involve design and construction of roads, bridges, sidewalks, bike lanes, or intersections, and includes post-construction environmental monitoring activities.
Bob Hanson, 425-430-7223, leads the Transportation Design and Construction section.
Transportation Maintenance and Operations Section
Oversees signing, traffic signals, street channelization, and street lighting.
This group also maintains the City of Renton Designated Truck Route Map.
The Transportation Maintenance and Operations section is led by Chris Barnes Sr., 425-430-7321.
Renton Municipal Airport
In addition to the activities outlined above, the Transportation Systems Division also manages a general aviation international airport, owned by the City, that serves Renton and other nearby communities. The airport provides regional aviation services for air charter, air taxi, and seaplane base for corporate, business and recreational flyers. It is used predominately by single-engine piston aircraft and ranks among the top six airports in the State of Washington in terms of aircraft landings and takeoffs. The Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, located adjacent to the airport, manufactures Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft and uses the airport for their initial flights.
The Renton Municipal Airport is currently updating the Airport Master Plan.
The Airport Manager is Ryan Zulauf, 425-430-7471.
Local and Regional Transportation Information
Regional Transportation Efforts