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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Parks |
Carrie Hite |
425-556-2326 |
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Public Works |
Dave Juarez |
425-556-2733 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Don Cairns, P.E. |
Transportation Planning and Engineering Manager |
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Parks |
Chris Weber |
Cultural Arts Administrator |
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Public Works |
Patty Criddle, P.E. |
Senior Engineer |
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill, AICP |
Transportation Strategic Advisor |
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Public Works |
Mike Paul, P.E. |
Senior Project Manager |
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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 Art at the Four Station Areas
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The 2021 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 second quarter of 2021. Supplemental information is provided in Attachment A; presentation slides are included as Attachment B.
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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 March 2, 2021 with focus on upcoming Downtown Redmond Link Extension Construction
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):
Outreach for the Downtown Redmond Link Extension is currently focused on construction activities along SR 520, SE Redmond and Downtown as construction will soon be occurring the entire 3.4 mile length of the project.
• 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 Briefing to Council
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 |
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:
In order to be timely, the second quarter update should be provided by the end of June.
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 Second Quarter 2020
Attachment B: Presentation Slides for June 1