TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Don Cairns, P.E. |
Assistant Director Planning & Community Development |
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Public Works |
Patty Criddle |
Senior Engineer |
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Public Works |
Mike Paul, P.E. |
Senior Engineer |
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Planning and Community Development |
Peter Dane |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Sound Transit Light Rail Quarterly Briefing - Focus on Downtown Redmond Link Extension Construction Progress
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The 2021 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 fourth quarter of 2021.
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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 2021 work plan item
• Other Key Facts:
The last quarterly update was September 21, 2021 with focus Downtown Redmond Link Extension Design Completion and Construction Progress.
OUTCOMES:
Light rail will be the backbone of Redmond’s transit network when it opens in 2023 to Overlake and 2024 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 - A major outreach effort for construction and long-term detours planned for the SR520/SR202 interchange is commencing in February of 2022. Sound Transit is continuing to test guideway and Light Rail Vehicles for Eastlink from Bellevue to Redmond.
Planned - Sound Transit is continuing outreach across the entire 3.4-mile length of the Downtown Redmond Link Extension which is all under construction at this time.
• 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:
000240 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 |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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3/1/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
To be timely, this fourth quarter update is typically provided by the end of December.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
This is an informational briefing only; no Council action is requested.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Light Rail in Redmond Supplemental Information for fourth quarter 2021
Attachment B: Presentation Slides for December 7, 2021