SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5666

BYSenators Gaspard, von Reichbauer and Warnke

Designating a portion of SR 161 as Enchanted Parkway.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 17, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Hansen, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Barr, Bender, DeJarnatt, Garrett, Nelson, Patterson, von Reichbauer, West.

Senate Staff:Gene Baxstrom (786-7303)

                  March 6, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 5, 1987

BACKGROUND:

State highway route descriptions are prescribed in state statute.  Generally, state routes are designated by numerical description; however, they may be designated or described by another term. 

State Route 161 begins in south Pierce County, proceeds north through Puyallup and terminates in King County at a junction with SR 18 near Federal Way.  In King County, it provides a primary access route to Enchanted Village, a family recreation park located just east of Interstate 5.

Currently, SR 161 in King County is commonly known as Kit Corner Road South.  In King County, the name of each road is established by county ordinance. 

SUMMARY:

That portion of State Route 161 within King County is designated Enchanted Parkway. 

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Representative Richard Barnes on behalf of King County Council Members Barden and Greive; Wayne Gruen, Traffic Engineer, DOT; Don Ernst, Maintenance Engineer, DOT