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Home My WebLink AboutTrans 2015-11-16 Item 2D - Update - Sound Transit ST3TO: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Transportation Committee FROM: Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager DATE: November 13, 2015 SUBJECT: Sound Transit ST3 Update ISSUE Sound Transit is currently preparing a package to submit to the voters in November of 2016. BACKGROUND Sound Transit is currently evaluating nearly 100 projects that will be whittled down early next year to form ST3, the ballot measure that will go before voters in November of 2016. Included on the larger list are four projects that could have a positive impact in the Tukwila community if they make the final list: Boeing Access Road Light Rail Station: The City has been working for years to restart the station at Boeing Access Road, which was an original project, listed in Sound Move, that was approved by the voters in 1996. This year, a strong coalition has developed around the Boeing Access Rd station and includes residents (in Tukwila as well as other areas near the station), employers and other organizations. The coalition is strongly advocating for the inclusion of Boeing Access Road Light Rail Station project on the final list. Boeing Access Road Commuter Rail Station: Because of the way Sound Transit does its planning, this is technically a separate project from the light rail one listed above, but would be in the same location and would serve as a stop for the Sounder Commuter Rail. The coalition described above is also advocating for this project. Bus Rapid Transit on 1 -405; Burien to Lynnwood: While this project is currently somewhat less defined than the others, the goal would be to provide true Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from Burien to Lynnwood along the 1 -405 corridor. Through dedicated lanes, on ramp /off ramp and other investments, the commute from south King County to points on the eastside and north could be dramatically reduced. Parking Study and Potential Parking Expansion at the Tukwila International Boulevard Station: Sound Transit expects that the significant demand for parking at the Tukwila International Boulevard (TIBS) Light Rail Station will lessen once the Angle Lake station opens in 2016. However, the City and Sound Transit have an agreement that, if after Angle Lake opens, parking at TIBS does not become easier, Sound Transit will need to fund construction of additional spaces. One of the projects being studied for inclusion in ST3 would fund this parking study and the eventual construction of the parking structure if the study indicates it is needed. Sound Transit expects to make a final decision on the ST3 projects next year. Similar to what they did on the draft list earlier this year, they will then engage in a robust public involvement effort before finalizing the ST3 list. However, decisions are being made now that will have great impacts on which projects move forward. It is expected that only one -third of the projects on the draft list will make it to final ST3. RECOMMENDATION Information Only. Attachment: Boeing Access Road Presentation C1 Users \susanlAppDatalLocal \Microsoft\Windows \Temporary Internet Files \Content.Outlook1360AGYOJ1Info Memo ST3 List 11- 13- 15.doc 13 Sound Transit 3 C -09 Light Rail Station C -10 Sounder Station The only station where our Light and Heavy Rail Commuter Systems can connect. The next opportunity is at least 20 years away. Downtown Int'I Dist. Station Stadium Station SODO Station Mt Baker Station 4 Columbia City Station Rainier Beach Station Boeing Access Road Deferred Light Rail/ Heavy Rail /Sounder Station Light Rail Heavy Rail SeaTac Airport nr . Sounder Station 1 Sound Transit 3 C -09 Light Rail Station C -10 Sounder Station • Sound Transit 3 C -09 Light Rail Station C -10 Sounder Station X* UM 21,8 li 614 VHd 1V 111 11 ST3 Project Timeline November 4th 2015 Interagency Coordination Group Meeting 1— 2pm at Sound Transit Preview of Project Template Format & Evaluation Criteria November 5th 2015 December 4t" 2015 (Tentative) Early Spring 2016 November 2016 Sound Transit Executive Committee Meeting Presentation of Project Template Format & Evaluation Criteria Sound Transit Board Workshop on Candidate Project Templates 10 am — 2:30 pm Project Evaluation results to be presented Sound Transit Board adopts Final System Plan Region votes on ST3 Ballot Measure Sound Transit 3 C -09 Light Rail Station C -10 Sounder Station BAR projects align with Sound Transit's Priorities Sound Transit Regional Priorities Completing the spine BAR (Projects C -09 & C -10) meet them Doesn't extend the spine, but does fill in a large gap Ridership Today would exceed 1,400 daily boardings ; potentially 3,770 by 2035 Connecting region's designated centers with HCT *; Supporting Land Use and TOD ** Manufacturing & Industrial center with 11,600 existing jobs; potential to exceed 24,000 by 2035 Advancing "Logical Next Steps" projects beyond the Spine and within financial capacity Already approved by voters, in the long range plan and financially viable Socio- economic equity Tukwila median income is 40% of King County's; residents need more transit to access employment Integration with other transit operators /transportation systems Employer commitment to shuttle service; Metro service exists in area Multi -modal access Would be the ONLY multi -modal light rail /heavy rail station in the system *High Capacity Transit * *Transit Oriented Development Downtown Int'I Dist. Station Stadium Station SODO Station Mt Baker Station Columbia City Station Rainier Beach Station Boeing Access Road Deferred Light Rail/ Heavy Rail /Sounder Station Over 5 Miles Between Nearest Stations Light Rail Heavy Rail Sounder Station SeaTac Airport Sound Transit 3 C -09 Light Rail Station C -10 Sounder Station Companies in support: GroupHealth PAISIIMI C ENGINEERING THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT tPROVIDENCE Q1MultiScale Health &Services u Unified �RPI SOFTLAYER• an IBM Company N O Health Networks MacDonald- Miller FACILITY SOLUTION S • Brolhera rii it,rs cr ugeTSound SPEY Iuum. SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE CPA AA, idamE1 TN 11ERCA TS ASSOCIATION 5AN5AIREJ. CEear ign Kidder Desimone Trust Mathews Public Officials in support: City of Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton City of Tukwila Council President Kate Kruller City of Tukwila Councilriember Joe Duffle City of Tukwila Councilmember Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Councilmember Kathy Hougardy City of Tukwila Councilmember De'Sean Quinn City of Tukwila Councilmember Dennis Robertson City of Tukwila Councilmember Verna Seal Cities /Neighborhoods in support: Tukwila Allentown Skyway Georgetown SrwJ Proposed Major Employer Shuttle Route To the Station Boeing Credit Union Raisebeck Engineering Burlington Northern BNSF Boeing Access Road Deferred Light Rail/ Heavy Rail /Sounder Station Kidder Mathews Sabey 62 Acre Future Development Group Health Campus Gateway Office Park SWKC Chamber of Commerce Unified Grocers Providence Healthcare King County Metro Museum of Flight Boeing Office Park Depart. of Homeland Security King County Airport Tenants Desimone Oxbow Property • t ::?,... s 'sue"., US Post Office Distribution Center Sabey Headquarters Aviation High School Jorgenson Forge Georgetown ;,.tr. a.e Boeing nA.., ee.,er..y.J eee Proposed Employee Shuttle Bus Route Write a letter or send an e-mail to the Board. Board Chair Board Vice Chairs Dow Constantine Paul Roberts County Executive Councilmember King Cowry UV ai Ewmn7 the Chinook Building 2930WeImore Ave. 4015th Ave., Sun 800 Suite 98 Seattle. WA 98104 Eueren, WA 98201 206 263 9680 425 257.8703 luerxek graunty goo PlaGrlstici.erxercwa.us Sound Transit Board of Directors Sound Transit Board c/o Board Administrator Sound Transit 401 S Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104 EmailAllBoardMembers@soundtransit.org N N Marilyn Strickland Mayor of Tacoma 747 Market 51, 'Worm, WA 98402 733 - 394-7648 marllyn .seickland?0Jtyafhcnna.mg Board Members nit Claudia Balducci Fred Butler Mayor Mayor (ilyel&13+ue 450110th Ave. NE P0. Sur 90412 &Urine, WA 980111 425 -152 -7619 thalduedr±bille9uerva.91w Board Members (4y of Issaquah 925 NW Nonoywooe 1,41544146097017 425 192 -5772 m4744919aquahrra.509 Dave Earling Mayor CO of(dmonds 121FdthAve.N Edmonds,WA. 93020 425 7710247 dare.ead+gL^edmondswagor Dave Enslow Mayor City of Sumner 1104 Maple 55. Sumner. 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WA 98104 2006684-8800 RA Boo 47407 206177 -1004 MIke.ohrienineodk.gor Olpmpu, WA 99501 Ior 7 lIb7 ekingmunry.gov 160=105.7054 lrmpiiwsmr.wagor Dave Upthegrove Councilmember King CSunly Card 516thlyd Ave.. Rm. 1200 Servile, WA 98104 206 - 177.1785 drre.upthegraee093ngrountltre Peter von Reichbauer Councilmember Fig Colnty raundl 514131,4 Ave.. Sm 1200 Seattle. WA 98104 200 -417 -1007 pet, marHt tumetaki gtaumy.gar Joe McDermott Councilmember Ring (minty (mind 5163hird Arm., Am 1200 Seoele, VIA 98144 204477 -1000 Jce.mcdennwttwkingmunty.9ar Sound Transit 3 C -09 Light Rail Station C -10 Sounder Station Call to Action! Contact the ST Board members Set up a 15 minute coffee date to discuss BAR Send letters and emails of support Encourage your employees and neighbors to do the same