Summer 2018

Kingsgate/Totem Lake

South Everett

Downtown Everett

NE 85th

Brickyard

Canyon Park

Woodinville

Bonney LakeSouth Hill

LakewoodTowne Center

NE 44th

South Renton

IssaquahHighlands

SouthSammamish

NorthSammamish

Burien

WestwoodVillage

Kirkland

EvergreenPoint

LakeForest

Park

Kenmore Bothell

Edmonds

Mukilteo

Tukwila

Puyallup

Sumner

Kent

Auburn

Tillicum

DuPont

South Tacoma

Lakewood

& King StreetInternational District/Chinatown

SeaTac/Airport

Angle Lake

University ofWashington

Capitol Hill

MountBaker

Columbia City

Rainier Beach

Othello

Tukwila/International

Blvd

BeaconHill

Westlake

Pioneer SquareUniversity Street

Stadium

SODO

Convention CenterTheater District

Union StationS 25th

Roosevelt

Shoreline North/185th

Shoreline South/145th

NE 130th

Northgate

U District

Bellevue Downtown

Midtown

MountlakeTerrace

SE Redmond

Downtown Redmond

Spring District/120th

Overlake Village

S Graham St

S Boeing Access Rd

Lakemont

Redmond Technology

S 4thOld City Hall

S 272nd

Kent/DesMoines

Federal Way

SouthFederal Way

Stadium District

6th AvenueHilltop District

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Tacoma General

TacomaDome

EastTacoma

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Ballard

Interbay

Smith CoveSeattle CenterSouth Lake Union

TacomaCommunity

College

Mariner

SW EverettIndustrial Center

SR 99/Airport Rd

West Alderwood

LynnwoodCity Center

MercerIsland

JudkinsPark

AlaskaJunction

Avalon

Delridg

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Denny

East Main

Wilburton

SouthBellevue

Bel-Red/130th

Eastgate

Richards Rd

SR 526/Evergreen

SouthKirkland

Ash Way

FifePearl

Issaquah

EverettEverett

BellevueSeattle

Tacoma

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2036

2024

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2023

2035

2031

2036

2031

2024

2041

2030

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SYSTEM EXPANSION

Sound Transit system expansion will:• Expand Sounder south line capacity and service, including longer

trains (to accommodate 40 percent more passengers) and the potential for more daily trips.

• Improve access and expanding parking at Sounder stations.• Build a 116-mile network extending regional light rail from Tacoma

to Everett, and from densely developed Seattle neighborhoods to Redmond and Issaquah, and extending Tacoma Link.

• Establish Bus Rapid Transit to the north, east and south of Lake Washington.

Link Light RailFuture service:

Everett–Seattle–West SeattleRedmond–Seattle–MarinerBallard–Seattle–TacomaIssaquah–Bellevue–South KirklandTacoma Dome–TacomaCommunity College

In service:Univ. of Washington–Angle LakeTacoma Dome–Theater District

Sounder Commuter RailFuture service:

DuPont–Lakewood

In service:North Line (Everett–Seattle)South Line (Lakewood–Seattle)

BusFuture service:

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

In service:ST Express bus(service re-evaluated annually)

New station or bus facilityAdded parkingStation improvementsMajor transfer hubExisting station or bus facilityExisting parkingProvisional light rail station

Summer 2018

PROJECT HISTORY

2013–2014

2015

2016

2017–2018

Sound Transit has engaged the Puyallup community for several years to plan for additional parking and access at Puyallup Station. Activities have included open houses, surveys, community events, postcard mailings, and email updates.

Leadership Working Group: Early 2013 Council members and Sound Transit Board members identified goals and evaluation criteria

Public outreach: Feb. 2014 Sound Transit asked for input on sites for new parking and access improvements (online survey and open house).

Postcard mailed to businesses and residences five miles around station ~6,000 addresses

Public outreach: May 2014 Sound Transit asked for feedback on six packages with a range of parking locations, including the Red Lot, Gold Lot, Shaw Road, Eagles site, the Transit Center, and Cornforth/Campbell (open house and online survey).

Postcard mailed to businesses and residences five miles around station ~6,000 addresses

City Council: July 2014 Puyallup City Council sent letter to the Sound Transit Board outlining priorities for access improvements, including garage at the Eagles site.

Sound Transit Board: Aug. 2014 Sound Transit Board identified preferred package of improvements and garage site for environmental review.

Public outreach: Winter 2014

Sound Transit hosted informational tables at community locations (Anthem Coffee, Holiday Market and Puyallup Station) to announce the improvements.

City Council: Jan. 2015 City Council expressed support for a 5-level garage at Eagles site for environmental review.

Public outreach: April – Aug. 2015 Sound Transit had information booths at community events (Daffodil Festival and Meeker Days) and the Sounder Station to update the public.

Public outreach: Feb. 2016Sound Transit released State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist and asked for feedback.

Postcard mailed to businesses and residences five miles around station ~6,000 addresses

Sound Transit Board: April 2016 Sound Transit Board selected project to be built.

Sound Transit has been working with the city of Puyallup to design utilities, stormwater facilities and street improvements, and is finalizing property acquisitions.

Summer 2018

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Goals

Sounder service today

Views of the project area

Looking west from the station on 5th St NW towards 3rd Ave NW

Looking north from the southeast corner of the project area on 5th St NW and 3rd Ave NW

• Improve station access for new and current riders

• Minimize potential impacts to the environment and community

• Support community character

• Sounder South commuter rail line runs 13 round trips each weekday

• Special event service for select Seahawks, Sounder and Mariners games, Puyallup Fair

• Parking at the station is full early in the morning

Summer 2018

ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS

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d package of improvements6: Issued State Environmental Policy klist for public review

016: Sound Transit Board selected o be built

Acquire property and obtain permitsComplete parking garage designGroundbreakingComplete garage and surface lot construction

WE ARE HERE

2021

DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION2017–2021

PLANNING2014–2016

OPEN TOPUBLIC

Sidewalk, lighting and bicycle improvements

Proposed garage(~500 spaces)

Bus Loop

ExistingLeasedSurface Lot

Existing parking (302 spaces)

Existing parking (64 spaces)

New surfaceparking (~165 spaces)

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Traffic improvements

Traffic flow will improve with a new signal at 7th Street NW and W Stewart Ave and a new right-turn lane from W Stewart Avenue to southbound N Meridian.

Other Sounder newsSound Transit is also building new parking garages and better pedestrian/bicycle access at the Sumner, Kent and Auburn stations, adding more than 1,500 new parking spaces by 2023. New bicycle and pedestrian connections include a sidewalk and pedestrian/bicycle path on Traffic Avenue at SR 410, near Sumner Station, which Sound Transit is contributing $5 million for.

More parking• 5-story parking garage with approximately

500 spaces

• New surface lot with approximately 165 spaces

• Pedestrian bridge over 5th Street NW

Traffi c improvements

Traffi c fl ow will improve with a new signal at 7th Street NW and W Stewart Ave and a new right-turn lane from W Stewart Avenue to southbound N Meridian.

Summer 2018

PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS

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Stewart Avenue Bike Lanes(Continues to 23rd St NW)

LEGEND

RETROFIT OF PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS FOR ADA ACCESSIBILITY

NEW CURB RAMPS FOR ADA ACCESSIBILITY

STREET LIGHTING

STEWART AVENUE BIKE LANES

FLASHING BEACON FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

INCREASED CURB RADIITO ACCOMMODATE TURNING BUSES

Better pedestrian and bicycle accessSound Transit is contributing $3.4 million to the city of Puyallup for street lighting, curb ramps, and other pedestrian safety improvements near the station, as well as new bicycle lanes on W Stewart Avenue.

Summer 2018

SCHEDULE

Information in other languagesPara información acerca del proyecto llame al: 1-800-823-9230.

Stay informedSign up for project updates: soundtransit.org/subscribe.

For more information about Sound Transit projects or services, visit soundtransit.org or call 1-800-201-4900/ TTY Relay: 711.

For information in alternative formats, call 1-800-201-4900/ TTY Relay: 711 or email accessibility@soundtransit.org.

preferred package of improvementsFeb 2016: Issued State Environmental Policy Act Checklist for public reviewSpring 2016: Sound Transit Board selected project to be built

Acquire property and obtain permitsComplete parking garage designGroundbreakingComplete garage and surface lot construction

WE ARE HERE

2021

2023

DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION2017–2021

PLANNING2014–2016

OPEN TOPUBLIC

Sidewalk, lighting and bicycle improvements

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Stay informedSign up for project updates: soundtransit.org/subscribe.

For more information about Sound Transit projects or services, visit soundtransit.org or call 1-800-201-4900/ TTY Relay: 711.

For information in alternative formats, call 1-800-201-4900/ TTY Relay: 711 or email accessibility@soundtransit.org. Follow us:

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (the railway owns the tracks used by Sounder) to run more daily Sounder trips. Planning for Sounder capacity expansion will begin in late 2018, and improvements will be completed in stages through 2036.

access

Sound Transit is contributing $3.4 million to the city of Puyallup for street lighting, curb ramps, and other pedestrian safety improvements near the station, as well as new bicycle lanes on W Stewart Avenue.

Information in other languagesPara información acerca del proyecto llame al: 1-800-823-9230.

Sumner, Kent and Auburn stations, adding more than 1,500 new parking spaces by 2023. New bicycle and pedestrian connections include a sidewalk and pedestrian/bicycle path on Traffic Avenue at SR 410, near Sumner Station, which Sound Transit is contributing $5 million for.

Current activitiesSound Transit is working with the City of Puyallup to design utilities, stormwater facilities and street improvements, and is fi nalizing property acquisitions. Involvement from local communities in fall of 2018 will provide input on the design elements for the new garage.

What’s nextIn 2019, Sound Transit will hire a fi rm to design and build the garage. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2020, and the garage will open in 2021.

Summer 2018

POSSIBLE DESIGN ELEMENTS

Parking Garage

Pedestrian bridge

PThe parking garage will be 5-stories with approximately 500 stalls.

The pedestrian bridge will connect the parking garage to the station area over 5th Street NW. It will be covered, well lit, and have elevator access.

Rooftop: Traditional expression

Earth tones/ Natural color palette

Iconic and stands out

Brick/ masonry materials

Streetscape plants and greenery

Warm, subtle nighttime glow

Canopies at walkways

Vines on the wall

Dramatic nighttime lighting

Textured plaza paving

Visually prominent stair tower/entrance

Pop of color Fits with landmark buildings in the area (e.g. City Hall)

Rooftop: Clean contemporary look

Summer 2018

OTHER PUYALLUP SOUNDER NEWS

Free Lyft trips to/from Puyallup station

• Pierce Transit is partnering with Lyft to provide free on-demand rides to and from the Puyallup Sounder station and other transit centers

• The free rides are available from specific locations only - see the map on the Pierce Transit website for details

• Rides to the station are available Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. through 7 p.m.

• For more information visit Pierce Transit’s Limited Access Connections website: https://www.piercetransit.org/limited-access-connections/

Solo driver permits

• To provide frequent transit riders with reliable parking, Sound Transit will be offering reserved permit parking options to solo drivers

• Permits will give access to priority parking areas on weekdays during the morning rush hours

• Details including monthly permit prices and locations will be coming soon – sign up for more information at the front table

Sounder south capacity expansion

• As Sounder ridership continues to grow, Sound Transit is working to expand capacity—including lengthening trains (from seven to 10 cars) and platforms to serve 40 percent more passengers

• Sound Transit will also negotiate with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (the railway owns the tracks used by Sounder) to run more daily Sounder trips

• Planning for Sounder capacity expansion will begin in late 2018, and improvements will be completed in stages through 2036.