I-5 DRAFT SYSTEM PLAN I-405 BUS RAPID TRANSIT Lynnwood TC SR 527 Canyon Park I-405 BRT ELEMENTS»» Lynnwood Transit Center (existing) BRT station»» Bothell Canyon Park BRT station»» Bothell UW Bothell/NE 195th BRT station»» Bothell Brickyard BRT station»» Kirkland Totem Lake/Kingsgate (new) parking garage and (existing) inline BRT station»» Kirkland Central Kirkland BRT station (NE 85th Street)»» Kirkland Bus-only lanes on NE 85th Street from I-405 to 6th Street»» Bellevue Transit Center (existing) BRT station»» Renton South Renton BRT station with transit center and (new) parking garage»» Tukwila Tukwila International Boulevard Link Station (existing) BRT station»» Tukwila to Burien Bus-only lanes on SR 518 and other transit priority treatments»» Burien BRT Station Alignments and stations shown are representative and are identified for purposes of cost estimating, ridership forecasting and other evaluation measures. MAP KEY BRT STATION EXISTING FACILITY Burien TC SR 509 SR 522 Bellevue TC S. Renton I-5 Tukwila Intl Blvd SR 167 Bothell-UW Campus Brickyard Totem Lake In-line station at NE 85th St SR 520 I-90 MAPLE VALLEY HWY LENGTH (MILES) 37 REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL SPINE RIDERSHIP (DAILY PROJECT RIDERS) 11,000 13,000 CAPITAL COST (2014 $ M) $687 $735 ANNUAL O&M COST (2014 $ M) $27 TRAVEL TIME (MIN) 87 RELIABILITY SYSTEM INTEGRATION EASE OF NON-MOTORIZED ACCESS NO MEDIUM MEDIUM-HIGH MEDIUM-LOW PERCENT OF NON-MOTORIZED ACCESS 20 85% CONNECTION TO PSRC-DESIGNATED REGIONAL CENTERS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT/ TOD POTENTIAL SOCIOECONOMIC BENEFITS PLANS AND POLICIES MARKET SUPPORT ACTIVITY UNITS 7 CENTERS MEDIUM MEDIUM POP PER ACRE (2014/2040) 7 / 13 EMP PER ACRE (2014/2040) 13 / 22 POP+EMP PER ACRE (2014/2040) 20 / 34 MINORITY/LOW-INCOME 39% / 13% POPULATION (2014/2040) 35,500 / 63,400 EMPLOYMENT (2014/2040) 65,300 / 109,900 Date Last Modified: 03-26-2016 For additional information on evaluation measures, see http://soundtransit3.org/document-library
I-405 Bus Rapid Transit Subarea East King Primary Mode BRT Facility Type Corridor Length 37 miles Version Draft ST3 Plan Date Last Modified April 21, 2016 PROJECT AREA AND REPRESENTATIVE ALIGNMENT SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project would establish Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that would operate primarily in the I-405 express toll system between Lynnwood to Renton and in the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes from Renton to Tukwila on I-405. From Tukwila to Burien, BRT would operate in bus-only lanes on SR 518. Improvements include parking, stations, station access improvements, BRT lanes on SR 518 and bus-only lanes on NE 85th Street in Kirkland from 6th Street to I-405 for other transit service. Note: The elements included in this representative project will be refined during future phases of project development and are subject to change. REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL SPINE Does this project help complete the light rail spine? CAPITAL COST RIDERSHIP 2040 daily project riders KEY ATTRIBUTES Page 1 of 6 No $687 $735 11,000 13,000 PROJECT ELEMENTS BRT station pair at the Lynnwood Transit Center: minor improvements including signage BRT station pair at the Canyon Park Park-and-Ride using outside flyer stops on SR 527 ramps: improvements include signage, lighting, shelters and benches, off-board fare payment, and realtime bus arrival BRT station pair at the UW Bothell campus using outside flyer stops on NE 195 th Street ramps: improvements include signage, lighting, shelters and benches, off-board fare payment, and realtime bus arrival BRT station pair at the Brickyard Park-and-Ride using outside flyer stops on NE 160 th Street ramps: improvements include signage, lighting, shelters and benches, off-board fare payment, and real-time bus arrival BRT station pair at Totem Lake using existing in-line station on NE 128 th Street direct access ramps: minor improvements including signage 1,000 stall parking garage constructed at Kingsgate Park-and-Ride (removal of 200 surface stalls, 800 net new stalls) BRT inline station at Central Kirkland (vicinity of NE 85 th Street) with pedestrian access to bus stops along both directions of NE 85 th Street Two-way, outside-only bus lanes on NE 85 th Street between I-405 to 6 th Street Kirkland BRT station pair at the Bellevue Transit Center: minor improvements including signage BRT station pair at South Renton with transit center/bus layover
I-405 Bus Rapid Transit KEY ATTRIBUTES PROJECT ELEMENTS 700 parking stalls constructed at South Renton BRT station pair at the Tukwila International Boulevard Link Station: minor improvements including signage BRT station pair at Burien Transit Center: minor improvements including signage BRT lanes and transit signal priority on S. 154 th Street from the Tukwila International Boulevard Station to the SR 518 on and off-ramps, on SR 518 from S. 154 th Street to terminus of SR 518 at SR 509, and on SW 148th Street from SR 509 to the Burien Transit Center. BRT vehicle fleet purchase of 34 coaches (3-door articulated coaches with ST BRT livery) Peak headways: 10 minutes Per-bus allowance as necessary for construction of a bus base 1 percent for art per Sound Transit policy Non-motorized access facilities (bicycle/pedestrian) and transit-oriented development (TOD)/planning due diligence (see separate document titled Common Project Elements ) NOT INCLUDED Direct access ramps or HOV-to-HOV direct connector ramps Enhanced aesthetic surface treatments on the retaining walls Bus service on NE 85 th Street Operations beyond the I-405 and SR 518 BRT corridor Sustainability measures and bus/rail integration facilities not included for BRT projects on WSDOT right-of-way See separate document titled Common Project Elements ISSUES & RISKS Relies on WSDOT to maintain adequate speed and reliability of I-405 express toll lane system Construction at the Brickyard Park-and-Ride would need to avoid the Tolt Pipeline, an existing water supply pipeline that runs under the current northern surface parking lot in a southeast to northwest direction At the NE 85 th Street inline station the posted speeds and curve radii of the interchange loop ramps will need to be reduced to avoid major interchange ramp reconstruction and right-of-way impacts; the reconstruction of the I-405 bridges over NE 85 th Street will create construction staging challenges to maintain the movement of high volumes of traffic through this interchange Construction of the bus-only lanes in the NE 85 th Street corridor would require embankment widening and retaining walls on NE 85 th Street, including substantial lengths between 114 th Avenue NE and 6 th Street, and widening of the NE 85 th Street bridge over the Cross Kirkland Corridor. Widening of three bridges that cross over major highways (SR 518, SR 509, and Des Moines Memorial Drive) Construction of new retaining walls along SR 518 Remediation may be required for poor soil conditions and hazardous materials Page 2 of 6
I-405 Bus Rapid Transit Sound Transit has developed a conceptual scope of work for this candidate project for the purpose of generating a representative range of costs, both capital and operating; and benefits, including ridership forecasts, TOD potential, multi-modal access and others. This information is being developed to assist the Sound Transit Board as it develops an ST3 system plan, including phasing of investments and financial plan, for voter consideration. Final decisions on project elements (e.g., alignment, profile, station locations, and number of parking stalls) will be determined after completion of system planning, project level environmental review, and preliminary engineering during which additional opportunities for public participation will be provided. Therefore, this scope definition should not be construed as a commitment that all representative features will be included in the final developed project. Long Description: This project would establish BRT that would operate primarily in the I-405 express toll system for approximately 30 miles between Lynnwood to Renton via I-405, in the HOV lanes for most of the 4 miles from Renton to Tukwila via I-405, and in new BRT lanes on SR 518 for approximately 3 miles (37 total miles). Improvements include parking, stations, station access improvements, and bus/brt-only lanes. A 1,000 stall parking garage will be constructed at Kingsgate Park-and-Ride, and a 700 stall parking facility would be constructed at the S. Renton Transit Center. The Central Kirkland BRT inline station would include elevators to bus stops on NE 85th Street. Bus-only lanes would be constructed in Kirkland on NE 85th Street between I-405 and 6th Street. BRT lanes would be constructed between the Tukwila International Boulevard Link Station and the Burien Transit Center on S. 154th Street, SR 518, and SW 148th Street. BRT would serve the Lynnwood Transit Center, Canyon Park, UW Bothell, Brickyard, Totem Lake, Central Kirkland, Bellevue Transit Center, S. Renton Transit Center, Tukwila International Boulevard Link Station, and the Burien Transit Center. Assumptions: BRT would operate in general purpose lanes on I-5 (between the Lynnwood Transit Center and I-405) BRT would operate in general purpose lanes on I-405 between I-5 and Brickyard (using shoulder bus lanes in southbound direction in two segments) Leaving Brickyard, BRT would transition from general purpose lanes to I-405 express toll lanes, continuing to Totem Lake freeway station BRT would operate in I-405 express toll lanes between Totem Lake and South Renton, accessing the Bellevue Transit Center from the NE 6 th Street HOV direct access ramp From the South Renton transit center, southbound BRT buses would enter I-405 on Rainier Avenue general purpose on-ramp and weave over to the inside HOV lanes towards I-5. Close to I-5, buses would weave over to general purpose lanes continuing to SR 518 and the Tukwila International Boulevard Link Station. Northbound BRT buses would follow this routing in the reverse direction. The Tukwila International Boulevard station to the Burien Transit Center would include new bus-only lanes on SR 518 For the UW Bothell station, pedestrian improvements are included for access to the BRT stations along the NE 195 th corridor; in addition, the design estimate includes station/system access allowance costs for additional access improvements, possibly connecting to the existing North Creek trail Construction of a parking garage at Kingsgate will temporarily displace parking and parking may be temporarily provided nearby; costs for temporary parking replacement have been included in the cost estimate for this project, but a specific location for the parking replacement has not been identified At the Brickyard Park-and-Ride, the new northbound flyer stop will be served by a braided ramp that connects directly to I-405 and SR 522; this braided ramp is currently under construction; buses using the northbound flyer station stop and continuing north on I-405 will need to weave across general purpose traffic New or upgraded traffic signals would be provided along NE 85 th Street for the bus-only lanes Multiple retaining walls along the north and south sides of NE 85 th Street in Kirkland to accommodate bus-only lanes Widening of the NE 85 th Street bridge over the Cross Kirkland Corridor to accommodate bus-only lanes Multiple bridge widenings and retaining walls for the BRT-only lanes along S. 154th Street, SR 518, and SW 148th Street. For non-motorized station access allowances, the Lynnwood Transit Center and Bellevue Transit Center stations are categorized as urban stations and intermodal transit centers, and the Canyon Park, UW Bothell, Brickyard, Totem Lake, Central Kirkland, and S. Renton stations are characterized as suburban stations. The Tukwila International Boulevard BRT Station is categorized as a suburban station and an intermodal transit center. The Burien Transit Center BRT station is categorized as an urban station. Environmental: Sound Transit will complete project-level state and federal environmental reviews as necessary; provide mitigation for significant impacts; obtain and meet the conditions of all required permits and approvals; and strive to exceed compliance and continually improve its environmental performance. Utilities: Utility relocation as needed to complete the project, including fiber optics, sewer, water, overhead electric/communications, etc. Construction at the Brickyard Park-and-Ride will need to avoid the Tolt pipeline Page 3 of 6
I-405 Bus Rapid Transit Right-of-Way and Property Acquisition: Right-of-way acquisition and easements as needed to complete the project For the Central Kirkland inline station, property acquisition will be needed along both on-ramps to I-405 for the widening of the mainline required by the inline station in the I-405 median For the bus-only lanes in the NE 85 th Street corridor in Kirkland, property acquisition will be needed along both sides of NE 85 th Street between 120 th Avenue NE and 6 th Street. The new and improved flyer stops at Canyon Park, UW Bothell, and Brickyard, the improved Totem Lake in-line station and the new Kingsgate parking garage will be constructed within WSDOT right-of-way Per-bus allowance as necessary for construction of a bus base. It assumed that a bus base will be built along this corridor. Potential Permits/Approvals Needed: FHWA approval for modifications to interchanges and ramps WSDOT and FHWA approvals for use of and/or crossings of I-5, I-405, SR 518 and SR 509 rights-of-way Agreements with WSDOT and King County Metro for use of park-and-rides, outside flyer stops, and in-line stations Building permits: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Utility connection permits Construction-related permits (clearing and grading, stormwater management, street use, haul routes, use of city right-of-way) Master use Land use approvals (Conditional use, design review, site plans, Comprehensive Plan or development code consistency, Special Use Permits) All required local, state, and federal environmental permits NEPA/SEPA and related regulations Project Dependencies: WSDOT I-405 Master Plan widening projects Potential Project Partners: WSDOT Cities of Lynnwood, Bothell, Kirkland, Bellevue, Renton, Tukwila, Seatac, and Burien UW Bothell FTA King County FHWA Transit partners serving project: Community Transit & King County Metro Page 4 of 6
I-405 Bus Rapid Transit Cost: Sound Transit has developed a conceptual scope of work for this candidate project for the purpose of generating a representative range of costs, both capital and operating; and benefits, including ridership forecasts, TOD potential, multi-modal access and others. This information is being developed to assist the Sound Transit Board as it develops an ST3 system plan, including phasing of investments and financial plan, for voter consideration. Final decisions on project elements (e.g., alignment, profile, station locations, and number of parking stalls) will be determined after completion of system planning, project level environmental review and preliminary engineering during which additional opportunities for public participation will be provided. Therefore, this scope definition should not be construed as a commitment that all representative features will be included in the final developed project. In Millions of 2014$ ITEM COST COST WITH RESERVE Agency Administration $36.61 $39.18 Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Review $20.59 $22.03 Final Design & Specifications $39.68 $42.46 Property Acquisition $42.22 $45.18 Construction $404.73 $433.06 Construction Management $35.71 $38.21 Third Parties $9.34 $9.99 Vehicles $57.97 $62.03 Contingency $39.68 $42.46 Total $686.53 $734.59 Design Basis: Conceptual The costs expressed above include allowances for TOD planning and due diligence, Sustainability, Bus/rail integration facilities, and Non-Motorized Access. These allowances, as well as the costs for Parking Access included above, are reflected in the following table. Property acquisition costs are not included in the table below, but are included within the total project cost above. ITEM COST COST WITH RESERVE TOD planning and due diligence $2.15 $2.30 Sustainability Parking access $88.90 $95.12 Non-motorized (bicycle/pedestrian) access $6.98 $7.47 Bus/rail integration facilities Page 5 of 6
I-405 Bus Rapid Transit Evaluation Measures: MEASURE MEASUREMENT/RATING NOTES Regional Light Rail Spine Does project help complete regional light rail spine? No Ridership 2040 daily project riders Capital Cost Annual O&M Cost Travel Time In-vehicle travel time along the project (segment) 11,000 13,000 The I 405 BRT project definition includes separate operating lines north and south connecting in downtown Bellevue and does not double count the transfers between the two lines at Bellevue. $687 $735 $27 87 min Reliability Quantitative/qualitative assessment of alignment/route in exclusive right-of-way System Integration Qualitative assessment of issues and effects related to connections to existing local bus service and potential future integration opportunities Ease of Non-motorized Access Qualitative assessment of issues and effects related to non-motorized modes Percent of Non-motorized Mode of Access Percent of daily boardings Medium Medium-High Medium-Low 20-85% Operates in general purpose lanes and express toll lanes. Relies on WSDOT to manage the express toll lanes to provide speed and reliability Low to medium-high number of existing daily transit connections and future integration opportunities with light rail service Low to medium intersection densities with freeways and large parcels barriers to nonmotorized access at some stations. Connections to PSRC-designated Regional Centers Number of PSRC-designated regional growth and manufacturing/industrial centers served 7 centers Lynnwood, Bothell Canyon Park, Kirkland Totem Lake, Bellevue Downtown, Renton, SeaTac, Burien Land Use and Development/TOD Potential Quantitative/qualitative assessment of adopted Plans & Policies and zoning compatible with transit-supportive development within 0.5 mile of potential stations Qualitative assessment of real estate market support for development within 1 mile of potential corridor Density of activity units (population and employment for 2014 and 2040) within 0.5 mile of potential station areas Socioeconomic Benefits Existing minority / low-income populations within 0.5 mile of potential station areas 2014 and 2040 population within 0.5 mile of potential station areas 2014 and 2040 employment within 0.5 mile of potential station areas Medium Medium Pop/acre = 2014: 7; 2040: 13 Emp/acre: 2014: 13; 2040: 22 Pop+Emp/acre: 2014: 20; 2040: 34 39% Minority; 13% Low-Income Pop: 2014: 35,500; 2040: 63,400 Emp: 2014: 65,300; 2040: 109,900 Moderate support in local and regional plans; approx. 45% land is compatibly zoned Moderate market support For additional information on evaluation measures, see http://soundtransit3.org/document-library Page 6 of 6
68TH AVENUE NE JUANITA DRIVE NE 5TH AVENUE NE DRAFT SYSTEM PLAN 145TH AND SR 522 BUS RAPID TRANSIT KENMORE BOTHELL Transit service to Woodinville NE 195TH STREET SR 522 SR 104 SR 522 I-5 LAKE FOREST PARK 96TH AVENUE NE I-405 WOODINVILLE 140TH AVENUE NE SHORELINE N 145TH STREET SR 522 145TH STREET DETAILS MAP KEY I-5 5th Ave NE LINK STATION 15th Ave NE NE 145th St 25th Ave NE SR 522 BRT IN MIXED TRAFFIC BRT IN BAT LANES STATION AREA LIGHT RAIL ST2 Alignments and stations shown are representative and are identified for purposes of cost estimating, ridership forecasting and other evaluation measures. LENGTH (MILES) 8.0 REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL SPINE NO RIDERSHIP (DAILY PROJECT RIDERS) 8,000 9,000 CAPITAL COST (2014 $ M) $374 $400 ANNUAL O&M COST (2014 $ M) $15 TRAVEL TIME (MIN) RELIABILITY SYSTEM INTEGRATION EASE OF NON-MOTORIZED ACCESS 28 (BOTHELL) / 45 (WOODINVILLE) MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM-LOW PERCENT OF NON-MOTORIZED ACCESS 25 35% CONNECTION TO PSRC-DESIGNATED REGIONAL CENTERS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT/ TOD POTENTIAL PLANS AND POLICIES MARKET SUPPORT ACTIVITY UNITS 0 CENTERS MEDIUM-LOW MEDIUM POP PER ACRE (2014/2040) 7 / 9 EMP PER ACRE (2014/2040) 2 / 4 POP+EMP PER ACRE (2014/2040) 9 / 12 SOCIOECONOMIC BENEFITS Date Last Modified: 04-05-2016 MINORITY/LOW-INCOME 33% / 12% POPULATION (2014/2040) 23,800 / 29,700 EMPLOYMENT (2014/2040) 7,700 / 12,300 For additional information on evaluation measures, see http://soundtransit3.org/document-library
145 th and SR 522 Bus Rapid Transit Subarea North King Primary Mode BRT Facility Type Corridor Length 8 miles Version Draft ST3 Plan Date Last Modified April 5, 2016 PROJECT AREA AND REPRESENTATIVE ALIGNMENT SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION This 8-mile BRT project would design and implement BRT on NE 145 th Street/SR 523 from the Link station at I-5 to SR 522, with BRT treatments continuing on SR 522 to UW Bothell, and with connecting service at lower frequencies to Woodinville. On SR 523, this project would include transit priority spot treatments, with two stations. On SR 522, the majority of the corridor through Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Bothell will feature BAT lanes to downtown Bothell, and transit priority treatments on arterials to UW Bothell. Note: The elements included in this representative project will be refined during future phases of project development and are subject to change. REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL SPINE Does this project help complete the light rail spine? CAPITAL COST RIDERSHIP 2040 daily project riders KEY ATTRIBUTES No $374 $400 8,000 9,000 PROJECT ELEMENTS Approximately 8 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) with 9 pairs of stations and an expanded transit center at UW Bothell Along NE 145 th between I-5 and SR 522 (Lake City Way/Bothell Way), sections of the corridor will have bus lanes or queue jumps to reduce transit delays due to traffic, with BRT serving two station pairs on NE 145 th Street in the vicinity of 15 th Avenue NE and 25 th Avenue NE On SR 522, BRT will use business access transit (BAT) lanes on SR 522 from NE 145 th Street to Bothell, then on arterials to the UW Bothell and potential I-405 BRT station at NE 195 th Street. This completes existing gaps in the BAT lanes along SR 522 between NE 145 th Street and 96 th Avenue NE in Bothell, as well as adding a westbound BAT lane between 98 th and 96 th Avenues NE On SR 522, there will be stations near NE 145 th Street, NE 153 rd Street, Lake Forest Park Town Center, 65 th Avenue NE, and 73 rd Avenue NE; and in Bothell at 98 th Avenue NE/Fir Street and NE 185 th Street/101 st Ave NE On-street bus transfer point at NE 185 th Street/101 st Ave NE, and at an expanded transit center at the UW Bothell Three 300-space parking garages, located in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Bothell BRT vehicle fleet purchase of 14 coaches (3-door articulated coaches with ST BRT livery) Per-bus allowance as necessary for construction of a bus base Peak and off-peak headways from NE 145 th Street to UW Bothell: 10 minutes Page 1 of 6
145 th and SR 522 Bus Rapid Transit PROJECT ELEMENTS KEY ATTRIBUTES Peak and off-peak headways between UW Bothell and Woodinville: 20 minutes Non-motorized access facilities (bicycle/pedestrian) and transit-oriented development (TOD)/planning due diligence (see separate document titled Common Project Elements ) NOT INCLUDED BRT service west beyond the Lynnwood Link station at NE 145 th Street Capital improvements east of transit center at UW Bothell Reconstruction of locally funded or completed sections of BAT lane/sr 522 projects in Kenmore and Bothell, as well as right-of-way acquisitions for Bothell s improvements from Kenmore to 96 th Avenue NE See separate document titled Common Project Elements On-going maintenance and repair of BAT lanes, sidewalks, and signalization improvements ISSUES & RISKS The SR 523/NE 145 th Street and SR 522 rights-of-way are constrained, and widening would affect adjacent properties in some areas Maintaining speed and reliability in areas with high levels of congestion and frequent driveways and cross-streets To minimize travel time, SR 522 BRT assumes fewer stations than local and existing ST Express service Leverages prior investments in SR 522 as a major transit corridor ST2 included a $5 million (in $2007) capital contribution toward a transit center and parking garage in the City of Bothell Page 2 of 6
145 th and SR 522 Bus Rapid Transit Sound Transit has developed a conceptual scope of work for this candidate project for the purpose of generating a representative range of costs, both capital and operating; and benefits, including ridership forecasts, TOD potential, multi-modal access and others. This information is being developed to assist the Sound Transit Board as it develops an ST3 system plan, including phasing of investments and financial plan, for voter consideration. Final decisions on project elements (e.g., alignment, profile, station locations, and number of parking stalls) will be determined after completion of system planning, project level environmental review, and preliminary engineering during which additional opportunities for public participation will be provided. Therefore, this scope definition should not be construed as a commitment that all representative features will be included in the final developed project. Long Description: This project would develop a BRT corridor improvements on SR 523/NE 145 th Street between the Link station at I-5 and SR 522, and continuing on SR 522 to Bothell, on local streets to UW Bothell, with transit service continuing at lower frequencies to Woodinville. On SR 523, BRT features transit priority spot treatments at Lake City Way (SR 522), 15 th Avenue NE, and 5 th Avenue NE, with BRT serving two station pairs and the NE 145 th Street light rail station. On SR 522, the project features capital and service improvements to build on existing and planned local agency improvements to develop outside business access and transit (BAT) lanes along the corridor. Other improvements along SR 522 and downtown Bothell include transit signal priority at intersections, 7 pairs of BRT stations, and an expanded transit center at UW Bothell. Access improvements include 300-space parking garages near Lake Forest Park (1), Kenmore (1) and Bothell (1). There are also improvements to bring sidewalks to current standards where BAT lanes or other street modifications are being added, and there is an allowance for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements in the vicinity of each station. Assumptions: The 145 th Street Link Station will accommodate BRT vehicles Service span: up to 19 hours of service Monday Saturday, 17 hours on Sunday Operating and Maintenance costs includes service along the SR 523/SR 522 corridor as well as connecting service east of the UW Bothell transit center to Woodinville For non-motorized station access allowances, the BRT stations are categorized as Suburban stations Some or all of the project elements could be implemented by local jurisdictions on behalf of Sound Transit The SR 522 section does not presume changes to King County Metro service for this corridor, where several peak period routes currently run Cost estimates include per-bus allowance as necessary for construction of a bus base City of Bothell has funding in place for right-of-way acquisitions needed between Kenmore city line and 96 th Avenue NE Sections of SR 522 with bus lanes already in place or under construction (Kenmore, Bothell) would not need to be replaced Environmental: Sound Transit will complete project-level state and federal environmental reviews as necessary; provide mitigation for significant impacts; obtain and meet the conditions of all required permits and approvals; and strive to exceed compliance and continually improve its environmental performance. Utilities: Utility relocation as needed to complete the project, including fiber optics, sewer, water, overhead electric/communications, etc. Right-of-Way and Property Acquisition: Property acquisitions at stations and intersections where protected turns or lanes are to be maintained. Potential Permits/Approvals Needed: WSDOT approvals for modifications to state routes Agreements with King County Metro for use of Kenmore park-and-ride for structured parking Agreements with UW Bothell for modifications within campus area Building permits: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Utility connection permits Construction-related permits (clearing and grading, stormwater management, street use, haul routes, use of city right-of-way) Master use permits Land use approvals (Conditional use, design review, site plans, Comprehensive Plan or development code consistency, Special Use Permits) All required local, state, and federal environmental permits NEPA/SEPA and related regulations Page 3 of 6
145 th and SR 522 Bus Rapid Transit Project Dependencies: Completion of Lynnwood Link Extension station at NE 145th Street Potential Project Partners: WSDOT Cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell FHWA King County FTA UW Bothell Transit partners serving project corridor: King County Metro, Community Transit Page 4 of 6
145 th and SR 522 Bus Rapid Transit Cost: Sound Transit has developed a conceptual scope of work for this candidate project for the purpose of generating a representative range of costs, both capital and operating; and benefits, including ridership forecasts, TOD potential, multi-modal access and others. This information is being developed to assist the Sound Transit Board as it develops an ST3 system plan, including phasing of investments and financial plan, for voter consideration. Final decisions on project elements (e.g., alignment, profile, station locations, and number of parking stalls) will be determined after completion of system planning, project level environmental review, and preliminary engineering during which additional opportunities for public participation will be provided. Therefore, this scope definition should not be construed as a commitment that all representative features will be included in the final developed project. In Millions of 2014$ ITEM COST COST WITH RESERVE Agency Administration $20.03 $21.43 Preliminary Engineering & Environmental $10.63 $11.38 Review Final Design & Specifications $19.77 $21.15 Property Acquisition & Permits $55.36 $59.23 Construction $201.61 $215.73 Construction Management $17.79 $19.03 Third Parties $4.75 $5.09 Vehicles $23.87 $25.54 Contingency $19.77 $21.15 Total $373.58 $399.73 Design Basis: Conceptual The costs expressed above include allowances for TOD planning and due diligence, Sustainability, Bus/rail integration facilities, and Non-Motorized Access. These allowances, as well as the costs for Parking Access included above, are reflected in the following table. Property acquisition costs are not included in the table below, but are included within the total project cost above. ITEM COST COST WITH RESERVE TOD planning and due diligence $1.55 $1.66 Sustainability Parking access $47.00 $50.29 Non-motorized (bicycle/pedestrian) access $4.83 $5.17 Bus/rail integration facilities Page 5 of 6
145 th and SR 522 Bus Rapid Transit Evaluation Measures: MEASURE MEASUREMENT/RATING NOTES Regional Light Rail Spine Does project help complete regional light rail spine? No Ridership 2040 daily project riders Capital Cost Annual O&M Cost Travel Time In-vehicle travel time along the project (segment) Reliability Quantitative/qualitative assessment of alignment/route in exclusive right-of-way System Integration Qualitative assessment of issues and effects related to connections to existing local bus service and potential future integration opportunities Ease of Non-motorized Access Qualitative assessment of issues and effects related to non-motorized modes Percent of Non-motorized Access Percentage of daily boardings 8,000 9,000 $374 $400 $15 28 min to/from Bothell 45 min to/from Woodinville Medium Medium Medium-Low 25-35% Low to medium number of existing daily transit connections Medium to low intersection density providing non-motorized access with large parcels as barriers Connections to PSRC-designated Regional Centers Number of PSRC-designated regional growth and manufacturing/industrial centers served None Land Use and Development/TOD Potential Quantitative/qualitative assessment of adopted Plans & Policies and zoning compatible with transit-supportive development within 0.5 mile of potential stations Qualitative assessment of real estate market support for development within 1 mile of potential corridor Density of activity units (population and employment for 2014 and 2040) within 0.5 mile of potential stations Socioeconomic Benefits Existing minority / low-income populations within 0.5 mile of potential stations 2014 and 2040 population within 0.5 mile of potential stations 2014 and 2040 employment within 0.5 mile of potential stations Medium-Low Medium Pop/acre: 2014: 7; 2040: 9 Emp/acre: 2014: 2; 2040: 4 Pop+Emp/acre: 2014: 9; 2040: 12 33% Minority; 12% Low-Income Pop: 2014: 23,800; 2040: 29,700 Emp: 2014: 7,700; 2040: 12,300 For additional information on evaluation measures, see http://soundtransit3.org/document-library Three city centers, but areas with limited support in local and regional plans; 25% land compatibly zoned Moderate Market Support Higher densities in the northern side of SR 522 near Kenmore and Bothell city centers Page 6 of 6
EARLY DELIVERABLES Subarea Systemwide Primary Mode Facility Type Length Version Draft ST3 Plan Date Last Modified March 28, 2016 PROJECT AREA AND REPRESENTATIVE ALIGNMENT SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION This program would implement a series of improvements designed to improve passenger access and amenities, existing transit services, travel time through bus on shoulder operations and other related transit priority elements. These projects would be implemented as early deliverables within the Draft ST3 System Plan. REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL SPINE Does this project help complete the light rail spine? CAPITAL COST RIDERSHIP 2040 daily project riders KEY ATTRIBUTES PROJECT ELEMENTS King County Metro Rapid Ride C and D Capital Improvements Proposed Bus on Shoulder Program: Opportunities along I-5, I-405, SR 518, and SR 167 and related improvements North Sounder Parking Improved Passenger Amenities at Stations and Stops, which could be completed in coordination with the ST3 System Access Program and ST3 System Innovation and Research Fund. NOT INCLUDED Funding for operations Enhanced aesthetic surface treatments Parking (aside from North Sounder parking) Transit-oriented development planning/due diligence and sustainability measures See Common Project Elements ISSUES & RISKS Feasibility of bus on shoulder improvements on freeways and state routes has not been identified Coordination and approval for bus on shoulder improvements and operations from the Federal Highway Administration Coordination required with WSDOT, FTA, FHWA, and transit partners to determine feasible locations for bus on shoulder improvements Risk to completing schedule for projects as early deliverables No $232
EARLY DELIVERABLES Sound Transit has developed a conceptual scope of work for this candidate project for the purpose of generating a representative range of costs, both capital and operating; and benefits, including ridership forecasts, TOD potential, multi-modal access and others. This information is being developed to assist the Sound Transit Board as it develops an ST3 system plan, including phasing of investments and financial plan, for voter consideration. Final decisions on project elements (e.g., alignment, profile, station locations, and number of parking stalls) will be determined after completion of system planning, project level environmental review, and preliminary engineering during which additional opportunities for public participation will be provided. Therefore, this scope definition should not be construed as a commitment that all representative features will be included in the final developed project. Long Description: This program would implement a series of improvements designed to improve passenger access and amenities, existing transit services, travel time through bus-on-shoulder and other related transit priority elements. These projects would be implemented as early deliverables within the ST3 System Plan. Program elements include: King County Metro Rapid Ride C and D Capital Improvements This project would design and implement transit priority improvements along King County Metro s Rapid Ride C and D lines that provide service to Ballard and West Seattle as an early deliverable to provide improved speed and reliability, in advance of light rail starting operations to these areas. This project would be completed in coordination with King County Metro. Proposed Bus on Shoulder Program: Opportunities along I-5, I-405, SR 518, and SR 167 This program proposes to enable buses to use shoulders on freeway and state route facilities during periods of congestion in general traffic and/or HOV lanes. This program will require coordination and further study with transit partners, WSDOT, and Federal Highway Administration in order to determine locations that may be feasible for this program. North Sounder Parking and Access Improvements This project would provide an early deliverable within the ST3 System Plan by providing additional parking at Mukilteo and Edmonds Sounder Stations and an opportunity for access improvements prioritized per Sound Transit s System Access Policy. Improved Passenger Amenities at Stations and Stops This program would provide improved passenger amenities at stations and stops, including access improvements for bikes/pedestrian access, real time information expansion at stations/stops; Expanded use of ORCA and/or Mobile Pay options; Access for drop-off and pick-up capacity at stations, transit services, car share services, and private vehicles. Assumptions: Coordination and study with WSDOT to determine feasible locations for bus on shoulder will be required. Specific locations within the opportunity areas have not yet been identified for these type of treatments Improvements along RapidRide C and D routes would enable faster travel time and reliability for these services The schedule for completing these project would be within the first 3-8 years of Sound Transit s System Plan North Sounder improvements include parking, but other access improvements can be considered depending on the prioritization per the ST System Access Policy and in coordination with local jurisdictions Environmental: Sound Transit will complete project-level state and federal environmental reviews as necessary to provide mitigation for significant impacts, obtain and meet the conditions of all required permits and approvals, and strive to exceed compliance and continually improve its environmental performance. Utilities: Utility relocation as needed to complete projects, including fiber options, sewer, overhead electric/communications, etc. Right-of-Way and Property Acquisition: Property acquisitions may be needed for transit capital improvements. Potential Permits/Approvals Needed: WSDOT approvals for modifications to a state route Approval by FHWA for bus on shoulder operation Building permits: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
EARLY DELIVERABLES Utility connection permits Right-of-way permits Construction-related permits (clearing and grading, stormwater management, street use, haul routes, use of city right-of-way) All required local, state, and federal environmental permits NEPA/SEPA and related regulations Project Dependencies: Identification of locations where bus on shoulder operation is feasible Approval by FHWA and WSDOT for bus on shoulder operation Identification of improvements on Rapid Ride C and D lines that would improve travel time along these corridors Potential Project Partners: Federal Highway Administration King County Metro Transit partners Washington Department of Transportation Cities and jurisdictions along the corridors Federal Transit Administration BNSF
EARLY DELIVERABLES Cost: Sound Transit has developed a conceptual scope of work for this candidate project for the purpose of generating a representative range of costs, both capital and operating; and benefits, including ridership forecasts, TOD potential, multi-modal access and others. This information is being developed to assist the Sound Transit Board as it develops an ST3 system plan, including phasing of investments and financial plan, for voter consideration. Final decisions on project elements (e.g., alignment, profile, station locations, and number of parking stalls) will be determined after completion of system planning, project level environmental review, and preliminary engineering during which additional opportunities for public participation will be provided. Therefore, this scope definition should not be construed as a commitment that all representative features will be included in the final developed project. In Millions of 2014$ ITEM COST Agency Administration $13 Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Review Final Design & Specifications Property Acquisition & Permits Construction Construction Management Third Parties Vehicles Early Deliverable Program $219 Contingency Total $232 Design Basis:
EARLY DELIVERABLES Evaluation Measures: MEASURE MEASUREMENT/RATING NOTES Regional Light Rail Spine Does project help complete regional light rail spine? Ridership 2040 daily project riders Capital Cost Annual O&M Cost Travel Time In-vehicle travel time along the project (segment) Reliability Percentage of alignment/route in exclusive right-of-way $232 System Integration Qualitative assessment of issues and effects related to connections to existing local bus service Ease of Non-motorized Access Qualitative assessment of issues and effects related to non-motorized modes Percent of Non-motorized Access Percentage of daily boardings Connections to PSRC-designated Regional Centers Number of PSRC-designated regional growth and manufacturing/industrial centers served Land Use and Development/TOD Potential Quantitative/qualitative assessment of adopted Plans & Policies and zoning compatible with transit-supportive development within 0.5 mile of potential stations Qualitative assessment of real estate market support for development within 1 mile of potential corridor Density of activity units (population and employment for 2014 and 2040) within 0.5 mile of potential stations Socioeconomic Benefits Existing minority / low-income populations within 0.5 mile of potential stations 2014 and 2040 population within 0.5 mile of potential stations 2014 and 2040 employment within 0.5 mile of potential stations For additional information on evaluation measures, see http://soundtransit3.org/document-library
SR 162 DRAFT SYSTEM PLAN CAPITAL ENHANCEMENTS TO IMPROVE BUS SPEED AND RELIABILITY BETWEEN EAST PIERCE COUNTY CITIES AND SUMNER SOUNDER STATION S MERIDIAN SR 512 SR 167 E MAIN AVENUE Sumner Sounder Station E PIONEER SUMNER MAIN STREET E BONNEY LAKE SR 410 SR 512 SR 512 MAP KEY MILITARY ROAD E 128TH STREET E P COMMUTER RAIL SR 162 Alignments and stations shown are representative and are identified for purposes of cost estimating, ridership forecasting and other evaluation measures. ORTING LENGTH (MILES) -- REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL SPINE RIDERSHIP (DAILY PROJECT RIDERS) <1,000 CAPITAL COST (2014 $ M) $31 $33 ANNUAL O&M COST (2014 $ M) TRAVEL TIME (MIN) RELIABILITY SYSTEM INTEGRATION EASE OF NON-MOTORIZED ACCESS PERCENT OF NON-MOTORIZED ACCESS CONNECTION TO PSRC-DESIGNATED REGIONAL CENTERS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT/ TOD POTENTIAL SOCIOECONOMIC BENEFITS Date Last Modified: 03-26-2016 PLANS AND POLICIES MARKET SUPPORT ACTIVITY UNITS MINORITY/LOW-INCOME POPULATION (2014/2040) EMPLOYMENT (2014/2040) POP PER ACRE (2014/2040) EMP PER ACRE (2014/2040) POP+EMP PER ACRE (2014/2040) NO LOW 0 CENTERS For additional information on evaluation measures, see http://soundtransit3.org/document-library
Capital Enhancements to Improve Bus Speed and Reliability between East Pierce County cities and Sumner Sounder Station Subarea Pierce Primary Mode Bus Facility Type ST Express Length Version Draft ST3 Plan Date Last Modified March 28, 2016 PROJECT AREA AND REPRESENTATIVE ALIGNMENT SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project would provide capital improvements to facilitate the efficient flow of new and expanded bus connections to Sumner Station. Note: The elements included in this representative project will be refined during future phases of project development and are subject to change. REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL SPINE Does this project help complete the light rail spine? CAPITAL COST RIDERSHIP 2040 daily project riders KEY ATTRIBUTES No $31 $33 <1,000 PROJECT ELEMENTS Transit signal priority at 11 signals between Orting, Bonney Lake, and Sumner Transit queue jump lane at Traffic Avenue/East Main on the SR 410 off-ramp Transit queue jump lanes at the Pioneer/SR162 intersection 125 stall park and ride facility near 128 th Street East in McMillin 1 percent for art per Sound Transit Policy NOT INCLUDED Purchase of new vehicles and operation and maintenance costs See separate document titled Common Project Elements ISSUES & RISKS City of Sumner is preparing an Interchange Justification Report for the SR 410 interchange at Traffic Avenue/East Main WSDOT will be preparing a planning study for the SR 162 corridor. Page 1 of 4
Capital Enhancements to Improve Bus Speed and Reliability between East Pierce County cities and Sumner Sounder Station Sound Transit has developed a conceptual scope of work for this candidate project for the purpose of generating a representative range of costs, both capital and operating; and benefits, including ridership forecasts, TOD potential, multi-modal access and others. This information is being developed to assist the Sound Transit Board as it develops an ST3 system plan, including phasing of investments and financial plan, for voter consideration. Final decisions on project elements (e.g., alignment, profile, station locations, and number of parking stalls) will be determined after completion of project level environmental review and preliminary engineering during which additional opportunities for public participation will be provided. Therefore, this scope definition should not be construed as a commitment that all representative features will be included in the final developed project. Long Description: This project would make a capital contribution to help fund improvements at SR 410 to facilitate the efficient flow of buses at Traffic Ave/East Main in the Sumner area, for the purpose of supporting new and expanded bus connections to Sumner Station. Assumptions: Bus service could be provided as part of ST Express Service. Environmental: Sound Transit will complete project-level state and federal environmental reviews as necessary; provide mitigation for significant impacts; obtain and meet the conditions of all required permits and approvals; and strive to exceed compliance and continually improve its environmental performance. Utilities: Utility relocation as needed to complete the project, including fiber optics, sewer, water, overhead electric/communications, etc. Right-of-Way and Property Acquisition: Minimal right-of-way acquisition to accommodate transit-only queue jump lanes will be required. Potential Permits/Approvals Needed: Right-of-way permits WSDOT approval for work within the SR 162 and SR 410 ROW Utility connection permits Construction-related permits (clearing and grading, stormwater management, street use, haul routes, use of city right-of-way) All required local, state, and federal environmental permits NEPA/SEPA and related regulations Project Dependencies: The project would need to coordinate with WSDOT s SR 162 Corridor Study expected to start in late 2015. Potential Project Partners: WSDOT Cities of Sumner, Bonney Lake, Orting Pierce County Pierce Transit Page 2 of 4
Capital Enhancements to Improve Bus Speed and Reliability between East Pierce County cities and Sumner Sounder Station Cost: Sound Transit has developed a conceptual scope of work for this candidate project for the purpose of generating a representative range of costs, both capital and operating; and benefits, including ridership forecasts, TOD potential, multi-modal access and others. This information is being developed to assist the Sound Transit Board as it develops an ST3 system plan, including phasing of investments and financial plan, for voter consideration. Final decisions on project elements (e.g., alignment, profile, station locations, and number of parking stalls) will be determined after completion of project level environmental review and preliminary engineering during which additional opportunities for public participation will be provided. Therefore, this scope definition should not be construed as a commitment that all representative features will be included in the final developed project. In Millions of 2014$ ITEM COST COST WITH RESERVE Agency Administration $1.92 $2.05 Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Review $1.64 $1.75 Final Design & Specifications $2.67 $2.86 Property Acquisition & Permits $2.77 $2.96 Construction $17.59 $18.82 Construction Management $2.41 $2.58 Third Parties $0.34 $0.37 Vehicles $0.00 $0.00 Contingency $1.72 $1.85 Total $31.07 $33.25 Design Basis: Conceptual The costs expressed above include allowances for TOD planning and due diligence, Sustainability, Bus/rail integration facilities, and Non-Motorized Access. These allowances, as well as the costs for Parking Access included above, are reflected in the following table. Property acquisition costs are not included in the table below, but are included within the total project cost above. ITEM COST COST WITH RESERVE TOD planning and due diligence Sustainability Parking access $1.44 $1.54 Non-motorized (bicycle/pedestrian) access Bus/rail integration facilities Page 3 of 4
Capital Enhancements to Improve Bus Speed and Reliability between East Pierce County cities and Sumner Sounder Station Evaluation Measures: MEASURE MEASUREMENT/RATING NOTES Regional Light Rail Spine Does project help complete regional light rail spine? No Ridership 2040 daily project riders Capital Cost Annual O&M Cost Travel Time In-vehicle travel time along the project (segment) Reliability Quantitative/qualitative assessment of alignment/route in exclusive right-of-way System Integration Qualitative assessment of issues and effects related to connections to existing local bus service and potential future integration opportunities Ease of Non-motorized Access Qualitative assessment of issues and effects related to non-motorized modes <1,000 $31 $33 Low Bus service could be provided as part of ST Express Service Improved intersections; limited busonly facilities Percent of Non-motorized Access Percent of daily boardings Connections to PSRC-designated Regional Centers Number of PSRC-designated regional growth and manufacturing/industrial centers served 0 centers Land Use and Development/TOD Potential Quantitative/qualitative assessment of adopted Plans & Policies and zoning compatible with transit-supportive development within 0.5 mile of potential stations Qualitative assessment of real estate market support for development within 1 mile of potential corridor Density of activity units (population and employment for 2014 and 2040) within 0.5 mile of potential stations Socioeconomic Benefits Existing minority / low-income populations within 0.5 mile of potential stations 2014 and 2040 population within 0.5 mile of potential stations 2014 and 2040 employment within 0.5 mile of potential stations For additional information on evaluation measures, see http://soundtransit3.org/document-library Page 4 of 4
DRAFT SYSTEM PLAN BUS CAPITAL ENHANCEMENTS FOR SPEED, RELIABILITY AND CONVENIENCE ALONG PACIFIC AVENUE (TACOMA) SR 16 I-705 S 56TH STREET I-5 SR 167 MAP KEY S 84TH STREET LIGHT RAIL ST2 COMMUTER RAIL I-5 SR 512 ST2 LRT STATION PACIFIC AVENUE 152ND STREET E CANYON ROAD E 176TH STREET E Alignments and stations shown are representative and are identified for purposes of cost estimating, ridership forecasting and other evaluation measures. LENGTH (MILES) 14 REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL SPINE RIDERSHIP (DAILY PROJECT RIDERS) NO CAPITAL COST (2014 $ M) $60 ANNUAL O&M COST (2014 $ M) TRAVEL TIME (MIN) RELIABILITY SYSTEM INTEGRATION EASE OF NON-MOTORIZED ACCESS PERCENT OF NON-MOTORIZED ACCESS CONNECTION TO PSRC-DESIGNATED REGIONAL CENTERS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT/ TOD POTENTIAL SOCIOECONOMIC BENEFITS Date Last Modified: 03-26-2016 PLANS AND POLICIES MARKET SUPPORT ACTIVITY UNITS MINORITY/LOW-INCOME POPULATION (2014/2040) EMPLOYMENT (2014/2040) POP PER ACRE (2014/2040) EMP PER ACRE (2014/2040) POP+EMP PER ACRE (2014/2040) MEDIUM 1 CENTER For additional information on evaluation measures, see http://soundtransit3.org/document-library
Bus Capital Enhancements for Speed, Reliability and Convenience along Pacific Avenue (Tacoma) Subarea Pierce Primary Mode Bus Facility Type ST Express Length 14 miles Version Draft ST3 Plan Date Last Modified March 28, 2016 PROJECT AREA AND REPRESENTATIVE ALIGNMENT SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project would provide a capital contribution to Pierce Transit for bus capital enhancements for speed, reliability, and convenience along Pacific Avenue/SR7 in Tacoma and Pierce County. Note: The elements included in this representative project will be refined during future phases of project development and are subject to change. REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL SPINE Does this project help complete the light rail spine? CAPITAL COST RIDERSHIP 2040 daily project riders KEY ATTRIBUTES PROJECT ELEMENTS Capital contribution to Pierce Transit toward enhancements for bus services using Pacific Ave./SR7, for implementation by Pierce Transit. Potential capital enhancements could include: - Transit treatments (transit signal priority, transit queue jump lanes and/or BAT lanes) - Bus stop stations with weather protection, passenger seating, and lighting - Off-board fare payment options and/or ORCA card readers - Real-time next bus arrival information - Level boarding and alighting platforms - A park-and-ride and bus turnaround facility at the southern terminus of the route - 1 percent for art per Sound Transit Policy NOT INCLUDED Purchase of vehicles or additional maintenance capacity Operations and maintenance costs (which are the responsibilities of Pierce Transit) See separate document titled Common Project Elements ISSUES & RISKS No $60 Pierce Transit will serve as the lead agency for this project Page 1 of 4