TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-566-2107 |
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Vangie Garcia, P.E., PMP |
Transportation Planning & Engineering Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Micah Ross, P.E. |
Senior Engineer |
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Sound Transit Light Rail Quarterly Briefing - Projects Status and Progress
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The 2023 work plan for the Planning and Public Works Committee of the Whole contains a quarterly Sound Transit light rail update. This staff report provides an update for the first quarter of 2023. The new CEO of Sound Transit will be introduced to Council at the beginning of the business meeting.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Plan Policies TR-10 and TR-11; Transportation Master Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
Planning and Public Works Committee 2023 work plan item
• Other Key Facts:
The last quarterly update was August 16, 2022.
OUTCOMES:
Light rail will be the backbone of Redmond’s transit network when it opens in 2025 to Overlake and 2026 to Southeast Redmond and Downtown Redmond. It will provide a frequent and reliable mobility choice that connects Redmond to the region.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Underway - Construction and traffic updates regarding reroutes and delays are conveyed via standardized communication methods.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Sound Transit uses in-person, print, and electronic media to notify the Redmond community about construction activities. The City relays these notifications through its communication channels.
• Feedback Summary:
Feedback from public engagement and ballot measures consistently shows strong support for the extension of light rail to Redmond.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Quarterly briefings to Council are a component of work supported by staff positions that are funding by the Light Rail Offer.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000035 Light Rail
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Interlocal Agreements with Sound Transit
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Funds are only available for purposes described in agreements with Sound Transit
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/16/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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9/15/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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11/17/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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3/2/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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6/1/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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9/21/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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12/7/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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8/16/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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Nothing proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
This is an informational briefing only; no Council action is requested.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Presentation