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 Design Completion and Construction Progress
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 third 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 June 1, 2021 with focus on artwork at the four stations
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 - ST is starting testing of guideway and Light Rail Vehicles for Eastlink from Bellevue to Redmond in September.
Planned - ST is continuing outreach across the entire 3.4 Downtown Redmond Link Extension which is all under construction at this time. A major outreach effort this next quarter will be targeted on construction and detours planned for the SR520/SR202 interchange with work commencing in January of 2022.
• 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 |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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12/7/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
To be timely, this third quarter update is typically provided by the end of September
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 third Quarter 2020
Attachment B: Presentation Slides for September 21, 2021