TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-566-2107
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Vangie Garcia, P.E., PMP
Transportation Planning & Engineering Manager
Planning and Community Development
Micah Ross, P.E.
Senior Engineer
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
TITLE:
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Sound Transit Light Rail Quarterly Briefing - Projects Status and Progress
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The 2023 work plan for the Planning and Public Works Committee of the Whole contains a quarterly Sound Transit light rail update. This staff report provides an update for the first quarter of 2023. The new CEO of Sound Transit will be introduced to Council at the beginning of the business meeting.
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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 2023 work plan item
* Other Key Facts:
The last quarterly update was August 16, 2022.
OUTCOMES:
Light rail will be the backbone of Redmond's transit network when it opens in 2025 to Overlake and 2026 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 c...
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