TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Amy Tsai
Chief Policy Advisor
TITLE:
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Sound Transit 2 Line Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Sound Transit will present an overview of the 2 Line and details about the East side opening event scheduled for April 27, 2024.
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* Other Key Facts:
Sound Transit will present an overview of the 2 Line, with a special focus on the opening celebration for the East side on April 27.
Sound Transit is building a voter-approved system that when complete will stretch from Everett to Tacoma. Sound Transit staff will present the history of the 2 Line and sequencing for opening the remainder of the voter-approved system.
In the fall of 2022, as the 2 Line experienced significant I-90 construction delays, regional stakeholders expressed interest in opening the East side segment of the 2 Line. The Sound Transit Board approved the East side starter line, and opening day for the celebration will be April 27. Ribbon cutting will occur at the Bellevue Downtown station at 10:00am.
The remainder of the Sound Transit presentation will describe the events expected at each of the stations for April 27. City of Redmond staff will provide a brief overview of the booths and activities that the City of Redmond has planned for Overlake Village Station and Redmond Technology Station.
OUTCOMES:
Councilmembers will have an opportunity to learn more about the 2 Line and what to expect for Opening Day events.
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