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TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />Southcenter, Tukwila's Urban Center <br />connection between the Sounder commuter rail/Amtrak Station and the City of <br />Tukwila, including the pedestrian -only underpass beneath the Union Pacific lines. <br />10.3.2 Local Access. Support the development of a continuous, comprehensive public street <br />network that serves all transportation needs, allows a range of travel route choices, and <br />facilitates access within Southcenter for both motorized and non motorized <br />transportation modes. <br />IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES <br />Prepare and adopt a street and sidewalk system Master Plan <br />Coordinate with land use planning efforts to ensure that improvements in the <br />transportation and circulation system are parallel with projected growth and desired <br />mode split in Southcenter <br />A Capital Improvement Plan that reflects Southcenter policies <br />Expansion of the street network <br />Acquisition of rights -of -way for future street use <br />Acquisition of railroad rights -of -way for pedestrian and bicycle paths <br />Street and utility rights -of -way retention <br />Develop auxiliary pedestrian ways to link major activity areas <br />Streetscape Improvement Plan with distinct identities for major streets and strategies <br />for pedestrian- oriented improvements and linkages such as new pathways, arcades, <br />awnings, sidewalk eating areas, and special displays <br />Conduct periodic traffic flow studies <br />Development of connector streets and service streets <br />Design intersections and sidewalks to promote pedestrian safety and foster walking <br />as a viable mode of transportation <br />Additional signalized pedestrian crossings <br />10.3.3 Transit Service and Facilities. In an effort to provide the greatest benefit to <br />employees, business people, shoppers, visitors, and residents of Southcenter, promote <br />the development and enhancement of transit service and facilities; coordinate with <br />regional transit agencies to enhance existing and future bus and rail facilities; ensure <br />consistency in planning between land use and transportation to create compatibility <br />between motor vehicles, transit, and pedestrians. <br />Planning Commission Recommended Draft, October 2012 15 <br />21 <br />