HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2016-08-15 Item 2D - Update - Transit Network Plan UpdatePublic Works Department - Bob Giberson, Director
TO: Transportation Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: August 12, 2016
SUBJECT: Transit Network Plan Update
Project No. 91510409
ISSUE
Update on the Transit Network Plan and present the draft document for discussion.
BACKGROUND
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
The Transit Network Plan was first developed and adopted in 2005 as part of a larger update to the Transportation Element
Update. In 2012, the City updated the Transportation Element again, but did not update the Transit Network Plan. PSRC strongly
suggested that the City update the Transit Network Plan during their certification review of the latest Transportation Element.
Nelson \Nygaard was retained to update the Transit Network Plan in July 2015.
One key focus for this update was identifying transit needs for Tukwila's diverse population and develop strategies to improve
residential access to public transportation. To gather this information, there was a large public outreach element which included:
an online survey translated into multiple languages; face -to -face meetings with employers, organizations and groups
representing the traditionally underserved population; and a pop -up open house held at the Saars grocery store on Tukwila
International Boulevard with interpreters in five languages.
Another key focus for the City was to have updated data, vision, and policy direction on public transit, particularly to support the
City's interest in regional long range transit plans under development for both King County Metro and Sound Transit. The
ongoing work developed for this Transit Network Plan, including the details of the local transit needs discovered during the
extensive public outreach efforts, have been provided to both Metro and Sound Transit as part of the formal comments provided
to both agencies.
DISCUSSION
The draft Transit Network Plan has been completed and reviewed by City staff. It is a comprehensive document intended to set
a clear direction for transit in Tukwila for the next 10 years and recommends short -term actions to improve transit service for the
entire City. In general, Tukwila has good transit service, but that doesn't mean there is no room for improvements. The document
identifies service and policy recommendations as well as capital improvements that should be considered by Council for
inclusion in the Plan.
The next step for this draft Transit Network Plan, after consideration by the Transportation Committee, is to go back out to the
public and solicit feedback regarding the conclusions and recommendations included in the draft Plan. Public comments on the
plan will be solicited from the general public, elected officials, and outside agencies. A second pop -up open house at the Saars
grocery store will be held as well as a scheduled open house at a location to be determined. After the public input round,
revisions to the draft plan will be made and the final version will be presented to Council for consideration. The final adoption of
the Transit Network Plan update will be done via a resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None. The update is part of the current project scope and budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Information and discussion only.
Attachments: Draft Transit Network Plan provided earlier under separate cover
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