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Tacoma Dome Link Extension Elected Leadership Group Meeting #7 | 2.22.19 Agenda Public comment Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) South OMF South scoping: Feb. 19 April 1 Review six sites in scoping Tacoma Dome Link Extension
Elected Leadership Group Meeting #7 | 2.22.19
Public comment Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) South OMF South scoping: Feb. 19 – April 1 Review six sites in scoping Tacoma Dome Link Extension (TDLE) Scoping: April 1 – April 30 (tentative) TDLE Level 2 evaluation results Next steps
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Included in ST3 Plan One of four OMFs planned for the region Location and size supports regional light rail expansion Accommodates 130+ light rail cars More than 30 acres, based on site conditions Open by 2026 and connected to active line
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Site tour with City of Kent on January 17
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Sound Transit Board Identifies Sites for Study in Environmental Analysis Study Several Sites in Environmental Analysis
*Anticipated dates
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April 2018; 24 sites identified
July 2018; Narrowed to 20 sites
Does not meet minimum size and shape Precludes funded roadway improvements Regulatory constraints (cultural resources, wetlands, and sensitive areas)
No ideal site! Sites in Federal Way, Kent, or unincorporated King County Sites under consideration are included in scoping
Narrowed to 6 sites
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S 240th St and SR 99 Midway Landfill and I-5 Midway Landfill and SR 99 S 316th St and Military Rd S 336th St and I-5 S 344th St and I-5
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Advantages
track operating by 2026 (FWLE)
the natural environment
estimate compared to other sites ($800 million)* Disadvantages
including Lowe’s, Dicks Drive-In and mobile home park
track requires spiraling tracks
*Preliminary estimates (in 2018$) are rounded and not project’s budget. For comparison purposes between options only.
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Advantages
track operating by 2026 (FWLE)
private property
wetlands/streams Disadvantages
concrete platform/structure
hazardous materials concerns and ground settlement
could impact schedule
estimate compared to
($1,300 million)*
*Preliminary estimates (in 2018$) are rounded and not project’s budget. For comparison purposes between options only.
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Advantages
track by 2026 (FWLE)
wetlands/streams Disadvantages
concrete platform/structure
hazardous materials concerns and ground settlement
could impact schedule
commercial/residential
estimate compared to
($1,400 million*)
*Preliminary estimates (in 2018$) are rounded and not project’s budget. For comparison purposes between options only.
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Advantages
track operating by 2026 (FWLE)
estimate compared to other sites ($750 million)* Disadvantages
current zoning
crossings of I-5
access
*Preliminary estimates (in 2018$) are rounded and not project’s budget. For comparison purposes between options only.
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Advantages
access and
better performing
trails or open space
estimate compared to other sites ($750 million)* Disadvantages
Impacts include Christian Faith Center
light rail track operating by 2026 (FWLE)
current zoning
*Preliminary estimates (in 2018$) are rounded and not project’s budget. For comparison purposes between options only.
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Advantages
access better performing
trails or open space
estimate compared to other sites ($800 million)* Disadvantages
industrial and residential properties
light rail track operating by 2026 (FWLE)
*Preliminary estimates (in 2018$) are rounded and not project’s budget. For comparison purposes between options only.
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Public options to participate: Now through April 1
Online open house: OMFSouth.participate.online In person open houses: March 12, 6-8 p.m. | Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center March 20, 6-8 p.m. | Highline College
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Mailer Email listserv Press releases
Commitment to accessibility and translation services
Posters Print and online ads Targeted door-to-door Website Social media SEPA official notice
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Final EIS released & Sound Transit Board selects OMF South Site Sound Transit Board determines which sites to study in EIS EIS Scoping Pubic Comment Period
*dates are subject to change Feb 19 – April 1 May 2019* 2nd/3rd Quarter 2021*
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PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Groundbreaking Construction updates and mitigation Safety education Testing and pre-operations
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Final route design Final station designs Procure and commission station and public art Obtain land use and development agreements Begin property acquisition
PLANNING DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
2018–2022 2022–2025 2025–2030
START OF SERVICE
2016 Alternatives development (2018-2019)
alternatives
Alternative Environmental review (2019- 2022) Draft EIS Final EIS Board selects project to be built Federal agency issues Record of Decision (ROD) 2030
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Summer 2019
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
PLANNING DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
2018–2022 2025–2030 2016 Alternatives development (2018-2019)
alternatives
Alternative Environmental review (2019- 2022) Draft EIS Final EIS Board selects project to be built Federal agency issues Record of Decision (ROD)
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April
(tentative)
EIS scoping period, including:
encouraged
Feb-March
Briefings on Level 2 evaluation results to:
& elected officials
meetings
May-June
(tentative)
Building consensus around preferred alternative and
concurrence
ST Board
Preliminary schedule to reach a preferred alternative
*dates are subject to change
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Effective transportation solutions Land use and economic development and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Preserve the environment Equitable mobility Financially sustainable and constructible
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Alternatives Technical Analysis Public Feedback SG Feedback ELG Feedback Alternatives with more potential Alternative A* Notable Advantages: Key takeaway Notable Disadvantages: Key takeaway Alternative C Notable Advantages: Key takeaway Notable Disadvantages: Key takeaway Alternatives with greater challenges Alternative B Notable Advantages: Key takeaway Notable Disadvantages: Key takeaway Alternative D Notable Advantages: Key takeaway Notable Disadvantages: Key takeaway
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*Better performing alternative(s)
first step in evaluation
recommendation, table will include summary of public feedback from scoping & Stakeholder Group feedback Scoping period SG meeting: mid-May ELG meetings: late May, early June
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Highest multimodal station access Greater support for potential TOD Higher ridership potential
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Compared to other Tacoma Dome alternatives
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Most direct access to area destination Higher multimodal station access Closer to potential
development
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Compared to other East Tacoma alternatives
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Greater support for potential TOD Lower natural environment impacts Lower property impacts
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Compared to other Fife alternatives
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Better conditions for potential TOD Good multimodal station access
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Compared to other South Federal Way alternatives
Lower property impacts Best travel time
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Compared to other South Federal Way alternatives
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Based on preliminary technical analysis
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Purpose: To inform comparison of Level 2 alternatives Preliminary estimates for end-to-end alternatives
Consistent methodology (2018$; construction, real estate, etc.) Based on limited conceptual design (less than 3% design) Does not establish project budget
Project budget established during final design
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Preliminary estimates (2019) Establish project budget (2024)
*dates are subject to change
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*Preliminary estimates are rounded and are not the project’s budget. They are to be used for comparisons between alternatives.
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Questions? Suggestions for improving materials for sharing with public Initial feedback on preferred alternative and other alternatives for environmental review
Next ELG meetings
(tentative)
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ST Board identifies preferred alternative and other alternatives for EIS
EIS Scoping
April 1 – April 30 (tentative)
ST Board identifies sites for environmental review
*dates are subject to change
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Below-grade station at Tacoma Dome Build over Sounder station at Tacoma Dome Access to East Tacoma station Interface with Fife City Center plans WSDOT and King County Metro coordination in Federal Way
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Fife example, October 2018