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 |
Dave Juarez |
425-556-2733 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
|
Planning and Community Development |
Don Cairns, P.E. |
Transportation Planning and Engineering Manager |
|
Public Works |
Patty Criddle, P.E. |
Senior Engineer |
|
Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill, AICP |
Transportation Strategic Advisor |
|
Public Works |
Mike Paul, P.E. |
Senior Project Manager |
|
Planning and Community Development |
Peter Dane |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
title
Sound Transit Light Rail Quarterly Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The 2020 work plan for the Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works contains a quarterly Sound Transit light rail update. This staff report provides an update for the fourth quarter of 2020. Supplemental information is provided in Attachment A; presentation slides are included as Attachment B.
body
☒ 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 2020 work plan item
• Other Key Facts:
The last quarterly update was September 15, 2020
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):
Winter 2020-21 outreach will focus on construction activities along SR 520 that support the construction of light rail to Southeast Redmond and Downtown.
• 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:
$4,008,760
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000031 Light Rail Integration
Budget Priority:
Infrastructure
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)
|
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
|
3/10/2020 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
|
6/16/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
|
9/15/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
|
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
|
|
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
In order to be timely, the fourth quarter update should be provided by the end of 2020.
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 2020
Attachment B: Presentation Slides