HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2012-11-19 Item 2A - Discussion - Tukwila Urban Center Transit Center Branding and UpdateTO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Transportation Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Cyndy Knighton, Senior Transportation Engineer
DATE: November 16, 2012
SUBJECT: Tukwila Urban Center Transit Center
Project No. 06 -RWO2
Project Update and Branding the Transit Center Name
ISSUE
Project update including selection of a name, or branding, for the Tukwila Urban Center Transit Center.
BACKGROUND
Since 2001, the City has been working toward a new vision for the Southcenter area. One key project of the Southcenter
redevelopment plan will be realized with the construction of the new Transit Center in 2013. The new Transit Center will
significantly improve the existing facilities and help create a more walkable community by establishing two "bookends" to link the
Mall area with the Tukwila Longacres Station. In February 2006, IBI Group was retained by the City to begin the design of the
Tukwila Urban Center Transit Center on Andover Park West. The Andover Park West roadway widening and the water main
replacement projects were later added to the IBI contract to be more efficient with the design funds.
Right -of -way (ROW) negotiations are underway with Westfield Mall and Open Frame. An agreement with Westfield is very close to
being completed. Open Frame is considering a shared access driveway option with their northern neighbors (the site with I -Fly)
concurrent with the ongoing ROW negotiations. The shared driveway option could keep both of Open Frame's driveway onto
Andover Park West as "full access" instead of one being restricted to right -in /right -out only with the access management being
implemented using the landscaped medians.
The draft 100% plans are currently being reviewed by staff, King County Metro, and the adjacent property owners. The current
schedule is to advertise the project in late December with the bid opening in mid - January. The successful contractor would be able
to begin construction as early as March 2013. Construction of the new Transit Center must be substantially completed by late
September 2013 to coincide with King County Metro's launch of the RapidRide F -Line.
DISCUSSION
Public Works, Planning, and Economic Development staff worked together to develop the four naming options attached to this
memo. The northernmost and southernmost limits of the Transit Center will be delineated with a tall blade marker, approximately
20 feet tall. These two markers will serve as strong visual cues to where the transit facilities are located and help create a "place."
Because of the high visibility of the blade markers, it is very important to have a name that is recognizable, logical, and
appropriate.
Fiscal Impact: None. The blade markers are included in the project budget and no cost difference is associated with the options
presented.
RECOMMENDATION
Information only.
Attachment: Transit Center Marker Options
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Transit Center Marker
TUKWILA CONNECTION - SOUTHCENTER
Right Side Elevation
IBI
GROUP
IBI Group
City of Tukwila, Washington
October 2012
Left Side Perspective
Tukwila Transit Center Marker
Transit Center Marker
TUKWILA - SOUTHCENTER CONNECTION
Right Side Elevation
IBI
GROUP
IBI Group
City of Tukwila, Washington
October 2012
Left Side Perspective
Tukwila Transit Center Marker
Transit Center Marker
TUKWILA - SOUTHCENTER
Right Side Elevation
IBI
GROUP
IBI Group
City of Tukwila, Washington
October 2012
Left Side Perspective
Tukwila Transit Center Marker
Transit Center Marker
TUKWILA - @SOUTHCENTER
Right Side Elevation
IBI
GROUP
IBI Group
City of Tukwila, Washington
October 2012
Left Side Perspective
Tukwila Transit Center Marker