TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Vangie Garcia
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Micah Ross
Senior Engineer
Public Works
Aaron Noble
Senior Engineer
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 suppo...
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