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 |
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Vangie Garcia |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Micah Ross |
Senior Engineer |
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Public Works |
Aaron Noble |
Senior Engineer |
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Sound Transit Light Rail Briefing - Project Status and Progress
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This staff report provides an update for the first quarter of 2024 on the status of the East Link and Downtown Redmond Link Extension projects.
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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:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The last update was provided on February 21, 2023
OUTCOMES:
Light rail will be the backbone of Redmond’s transit network when it opens in 2024 to Overlake and 2025 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:
Briefings to Council are a component of work supported by staff positions that are funded 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 |
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2/21/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None 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