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
St Jos
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Tacoma General
TacomaDome
EastTacoma
Sprag
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Ainswort
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Steve
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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
2021
2036
2024
2024
2023
2035
2031
2036
2031
2024
2041
2030
2031
2041
2039
2036
2024
2024
2030
2022
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2024
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
Information in other languagesPara información acerca del proyecto llame al: 1-800-8
rmedproject updates: soundtransit.org/subscribe.
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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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Information in other languagesPara información acerca del proyecto llame al: 1-800-8
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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W PIONEER AVE E PIONEER AVE
W MAIN AVE
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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 [email protected].
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 [email protected]. 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.