WELCOME [] · plan that included partial funding for a partnership to expand Tacoma Link. ......

WELCOMETACOMA LINK EXPANSION

• Learn about the Sound Transit Board’s recent decision regarding the project

• Review 30 percent design plans and share feedback

• Learn about the Sound Transit art process for Expansion

• Hear next steps and future community outreach and business relations efforts

Purpose of the meeting:

PROJECT UPDATE

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Date: 4/21/15

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Date: 4/21/15

PROJECTOVERVIEW

Tacoma Link Expansion

soundtransit.org/TacomaLinkExpansion

In 2008, voters approved ST2, a regional transit expansion plan that included partial funding for a partnership to expand Tacoma Link. The existing 1.6-mile light rail line serves six stations between the Theater District and the Tacoma Dome. Trains run every 12 minutes and provide nearly a million rides a year.

In 2015, Tacoma Link Expansion reached a major milestone. We completed our environmental evaluation and shared the project’s potential impacts and benefits with the community. After reviewing the results of the environmental evaluation and public comments, the Tacoma City Council unanimously passed the resolution endorsing the Tacoma Link Expansion on August 11 and the Sound Transit Board approved the project to be built on November 19. The project is completing preliminary engineering and will begin final design early next year.

Relocated Theater District Station

Benefits:• Operate from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days; increase frequency from

12 to 10 minutes• Serve ethnically and economically diverse neighborhoods. Within one-quarter

mile of the alignment, the population is 40 percent minority, 25 percent low income and 30 percent of households have no vehicle.

• By 2035 the Link corridor will include 54,000 jobs and 47,000 residents• Save 10 to 15 minutes per trip compared to existing bus service

Why expand?• Improve mobility and transportation access for Tacoma residents and visitors• Increase transit ridership in Tacoma• Serve underserved neighborhoods and communities• Use transit to spur economic development • Ensure the project is environmentally sensitive and sustainable• Establish a project that is competitive for federal funding

ExpansionLENGTH: 2.4 MILESSTATIONS: 6 PROPOSED

1 RELOCATEDFREQUENCY: 10 MINUTES during most

of the day

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Commerce Street Station

Convention Center Station

Union Station

South 25th Station

Tacoma Dome Station

Stadium Way and S. 4th Street

Stadium District

MLK and 6th Avenue

MLK and S. 19th Street

MLK and S. 11th Street

Stadium High School

Mary Bridge Health Center

Multicare Tacoma Hospital

St. Joseph Medical Center

Thriftway

MLK and Division Avenue Group Health

Tacoma

Theater District station will be relocated with a median platform about two blocks north, near Old City Hall.

http://www.soundtransit.org/TacomaLinkExpansion

TACOMA LINK EXPANSION

TIMELINE

Summer and fall 2015

Advance design: • Complete engineering and

prepare for construction

• Public review and comment on design plans for stations and tracks

• Public provides input on permanent station names and station art

Preliminary design: • Develop design for station

locations, access and tracks

• Conduct extensive outreach including going door-to-door, participating in festivals and hosting open house (online and in-person)

Final design (2016-2017)

Advance art: • Lead artist joins

design team

• Meet the artists

Detail construction methods, sequencing and schedule

• Business and resident outreach

• Construction outreach

• Permitting

• Hire contractors to build alignment

Pre-construction (late 2017-early 2018)

WE ARE HERE

Public involvementProperty owner conversations

Safety education

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ServiceFinal Design Construction Testing &

Pre-operations

Identify funding partner & apply for federal and other grantsEnvironmental Review & Preliminary EngineeringSpring 2014-Fall 2015

Alternatives DevelopmentSummer 2010-Winter 2014

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WHAT IS FINAL DESIGN?

Tacoma Link Expansion is now entering final design, the process that will advance the design from approximately 30 percent to 100 percent design completion. During final design, Sound Transit will prepare the project for construction by:

• Developing station designs

• Preparing detailed construction plans

• Conducting field work

• Defining the construction schedule and methods

• Incorporating art

• Identifying architectural elements

• Continue partnering with City of Tacoma and Pierce Transit

• Coordinating permits

Opportunities for input

• Station naming• Business construction

mitigation• Traffic and parking changes• Station design, including

shelter and windscreen design• Screening of Traction

Power Substations• Artwork (STart)

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Utility relocation Install track Complete stations Install power Install and test systems

Relocate above ground and below ground utilities

Construct four- to eight- block sections of track by removing existing pavement, placing the tracks, then repaving and restriping the roadway. Add station platform and any needed utilities

Add shelter and station amenities

Add poles and overhead wires

Before Tacoma Link Expansion opens to passengers, Sound Transit will complete a safety certification process and test communications, safety, and emergency systems, as well as signals and crossing gatesW

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION

What is the construction process?Construction would be phased over three years. Residents and businesses in the project area would not experience disturbances in the same area during the entire timeframe. During final design, a work-specific construction plan would be developed to establish the construction schedule.

What kind of temporary impacts are expected?• Traffic detours and roadway and lane closures • Increased truck traffic• Increases in dust, noise, vibration and visual impacts

How will Sound Transit minimize or avoid impacts?• Plan construction activities between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. during weekdays and from

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. if weekend construction is required• Request a noise variance from the City of Tacoma if nighttime construction is needed• Work with the City to develop traffic control plans prior to construction to address

roadway closures, detours and haul routes• Maintain local access to businesses and residences. Work with businesses and

residences if short-term closures are necessary.• Develop best management practices to minimize effects of dust, noise and vibration• Ongoing community outreach and business relations programs will keep community

engaged and informed of plans and progress

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STADIUM DISTRICT STATION PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS

20 40

SCALE IN FEET

01020

TURN ARROW

BICYCLE LANE

CURB RAMP



CROSSWALK

LEGENDNOTES: LOSS OF 10 PARKING SPACES IN STATION AREA. PROPOSED TITUS-WILL IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN

ALONG DIVISION AVE AND N 1ST ST.




Bike lane between platform and sidewalk

Bike lane between bus stop and sidewalk

New N 1st St and N G St bus stop

Consolidate to new N 1st St and N G St bus stop

Consolidate N 1st and Yakima Ave bus stop (not shown) to new N 1st St and N G St bus stop

Existing bus stop consolidated at new bus stop bulb

Existing bus stop consolidated at new bus stop bulb

Potential conversion from parallel to angled parking

Convert pull-in angled parking to back-in angled parking

New bus stop bulb

Concrete rampto Tacoma Dome

to MLK/S 19th

PARKING REMOVED

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STADIUM WAY/S 4TH STATION PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS

20 40

SCALE IN FEET

01020

TURN ARROW

BICYCLE LANE

CURB RAMP



CROSSWALK

LEGEND


Station platform

Track crossover

No changes to existing parking

Driveway becomes right-in/right-out only

Concrete ramp

to Tacoma Dome

to MLK/S 19th

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RELOCATED THEATER DISTRICT STATION PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS

20 40

SCALE IN FEET

01020

TURN ARROW

NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL

BICYCLE LANE

CURB RAMP



CROSSWALK



Existing flashing beacon

Bicycle lane through intersection

Concrete ramp

New traffic signal

Station platform

Convert to parallel parking

to Tacoma Dome

to MLK/S 19th

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TRACTION POWER SUBSTATIONS

What are Traction Power Substations (TPSS)?• TPSS facilities provide power needed to propel trains• Power is distributed to trains via an overhead contact system

(OCS) installed along the alignment

How did we identify TPSS sites?Site criteria:• Located on right of way or city-owned property• Spacing and size of sites can provide

adequate power• Space for Tacoma Link maintenance parking

adjacent to TPSS unit• Meets security requirements• Allows for access to site

Visual characteristics:• Opportunity for landscaping, public art, and

fencing to integrate TPSS with streetscape

TPSS examples

TPSS locations

Seattle Streetcar Possible use of art as screening

LEGEND

Existing Stations

Proposed Stations

0 0.25 0.50.125Miles

Commencement

Bay

°

705

Relocated Station

Existing Alignment



FAW

CE

TT

AV

E

DO

CK

ST

YA

KIM

A A

VE

S 25TH ST

N I ST

TAC

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A A

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N J ST

N G ST

N 6

TH S

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N L ST

E 25TH ST

S 19TH ST

N 5

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E F

ST

S C

US

HM

AN

AV

E

MA

RK

ET

ST

N 4

TH S

T

E D S

T

DIVISION AVE

E 26TH ST

E E ST

PUYALLUP AVE

N TACOMA AVE

E 21ST ST

MA

RT

IN L

UT

HE

R K

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JR

WA

Y

WILEY AVE

S A

SH

ST

N 3

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ST

N D ST

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E

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E 7TH ST

E 3RD ST

S 1ST ST

S 20TH ST

SG

ST

S 24TH ST

S B

AK

ER

ST

N S

PR

AG

UE

AV

E

S 3RD ST

E BUS

TI ST

S 26TH ST

S 22ND ST

TENN IS COURT RD

MINNEAPOLIS ST

S 3RD ST

E M

ST

S 4TH ST

S S

PR

AG

UE

AV

E

ST HELE

NS AV

E

S 11TH ST

S 8TH ST

S 18TH ST

S 13TH ST

S 10TH ST

S 27TH ST

S J S

T

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ST

S H

OS

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S 4TH STS

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N 8

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S 21ST ST

N 9

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S 23RD ST

S 4TH ST

E 27TH ST

S 16TH ST

S 23RD ST

S M

ST

S G

ST

E J S

T

S 23RD ST

E 26TH ST

N 7

TH S

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N S

TAD

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WAY

S 9TH ST

S 7TH ST

E 11TH S

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E 27TH ST

S 11TH ST

MC

KIN

LEY

AV

E

S I S

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Wright Park

Date: 4/21/15

LEGEND

Existing Stations

Proposed Stations

0 0.25 0.50.125Miles

Commencement

Bay

°

705

Relocated Station

Existing Alignment



FAW

CE

TT

AV

E

DO

CK

ST

YA

KIM

A A

VE

S 25TH ST

N I ST

TAC

OM

A A

VE

S

N J ST

N G ST

N 6

TH S

T

N L ST

E 25TH ST

S 19TH ST

N 5

TH S

T

E F

ST

S C

US

HM

AN

AV

E

MA

RK

ET

ST

N 4

TH S

T

E D S

T

DIVISION AVE

E 26TH ST

E E S

T

PUYALLUP AVE

N TACOMA AVE

E 21ST ST

MA

RT

IN L

UT

HE

R K

ING

JR

WA

Y

WILEY AVE

S A

SH

ST

N 3

RD

ST

N D ST

E 18TH ST

S W

ILK

ES

ON

ST

CO

MM

ER

CE

ST

S 5TH ST

E 15TH ST


N 2

ND

ST

S STADIU

M W

AY

JEF

FE

RS

ON

AV

E

E 19TH ST

N SHERIDAN AVE

ST HELE

NS AV

E

N 1

ST S

T

HMAN AVE

C

TH AVE

S 2ND ST

S SCH

US

TER

PK

WY

S G

RA

NT

AV

E

S R

IDG

EW

OO

D A

VE

N E ST

E 2

2N

D S

T

E R

IVE

R S

T

BRO

ADW

AY

E 23RD ST

E 7TH ST

E 3RD ST

S 1ST ST

S 20TH ST

SG

ST

S 24TH ST

S B

AK

ER

ST

N S

PR

AG

UE

AV

E

S 3RD ST

E BUS

TI ST

S 26TH ST

S 22ND ST

TENN IS COURT RD

MINNEAPOLIS ST

S 3RD ST

E M

ST

S 4TH ST

S S

PR

AG

UE

AV

E

ST HELE

NS AV

E

S 11TH ST

S 8TH ST

S 18TH ST

S 13TH ST

S 10TH ST

S 27TH ST

S J S

T

E E

ST

S H

OS

ME

R S

T S 18TH ST

S 4TH ST

S G

RA

NT

AV

E

E

K

ST

S 14TH ST

6TH AVE

S H

OS

ME

R S

TN

10T

H S

T

S A

LAS

KA

ST

N 1

1TH

ST

S 9TH ST

E C

ST

N E ST

E G

ST

S H

OO

D S

T

S L S

T

E B

ST

S 8TH ST

S 14TH ST

S R

IDG

EW

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D A

VE

S 18TH ST

E F

ST

S 7TH ST

S 5TH ST

N 8

TH S

T

CO

MM

ER

CE

ST

S 17TH ST

S 21ST ST

N 9

TH S

T

S 23RD ST

S 4TH ST

E 27TH ST

S 16TH ST

S 23RD ST

S M

ST

S G

ST

E J S

T

S 23RD ST

E 26TH ST

N 7

TH S

T

N S

TAD

IUM

WAY

S 9TH ST

S 7TH ST

E 11TH S

T

E F ST

E 27TH ST

S 11TH ST

MC

KIN

LEY

AV

E

S I S

T

E J S

T

Wright Park

Date: 4/21/15

Potential TPSS Locations

Current OCS on Tacoma Link

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CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Sound Transit uses the following design principles to encourage Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED):

Provide clear views around station

Assure that screening elements provide clear visibility.

MaintenancePreserve property through proper maintenance, since neglected sites encourage criminal activity.

Territorial ReinforcementDistinguish public areas through

design treatments to encourage civic pride and ownership by all.

Natural Access ControlUse walkways, signage and fencing to guide people and vehicles on property pathways.

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OVERHEAD WIRE SYSTEM

Sound Transit has selected a single trolley wire overhead contact system (OCS). Unlike the overhead contact system on the existing Tacoma Link, which uses two wires, the expansion will have a single wire over each track and is less visually intrusive.

In addition, Tacoma Link Expansion will utilize existing light poles and traffic signals to avoid any additional changes to community viewpoints and character where possible.

Single Contact Wire OCS to be used on Expansion Simple Catenary OCS used on existing Link

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STATION DESIGN

Design guidelines• Promote safety and security

within Sound Transit facilities and the surrounding community

• Develop a system that is accessible to all users

• Maintain a common look and feel throughout the regional transit system

• Reflect individual community character through design features and art

• Build durable, long-lasting light rail infrastructure

• Promote sustainability by improving the environment, encouraging healthy communities and supporting a vibrant local economy

Standard design featuresTo minimize cost and maintain a unified look, Sound Transit uses standard design features across the light rail system.

ORCA card system

Signage and wayfinding elements

Platform paving

Station seating

Curbside platform with shelter

Median platform with shelter

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STart: SOUND TRANSIT’S ART PROGRAM

What is STart?Sound Transit is committed to creating memorable experiences for its riders and fostering livable and walkable communities. One percent of capital construction dollars are set aside for public art. STart has art at stations, transit centers and HOV ramps throughout the region.

During final design, Sound Transit commissions artists to work with the design team to incorporate the work and thinking of artists into its projects. Panels of community stakeholders and design peers choose the artists.

Goals:

• Create artwork that provides a strong visual identity• Impart a welcoming sense of place• Demonstrate a meaningful connection to the Tacoma

communityLock-On Tacoma, Diane Hansen, 2014. Image: Terry Rishel

Lures, Nate Slater, 2004 Landscape Memories – Sculptures, Fernanda D’Agostino & Nick Slater, 2004

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BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Stay safe around Link• Be alert–it’s difficult to judge

the train’s distance and speed• Look both ways–trains may come

from either direction• Listen for train horns and bells• Don’t use cell phones• Remove ear buds• Always use crosswalks and obey

all traffic signs, signals and crossing gates

• Don’t walk near a parked train– it may move without warning

• When riding a bike, cross tracks at a right angle

Bike and pedestrian improvementsThe project improves crosswalks and curb ramps near the stations and provides necessary ADA improvements along the route (updated curb ramps).

Tacoma Link Expansion utilizes best design practices for bicycle safety. The design minimizes when a bicycle must cross the tracks at an angle where bicycle wheel can get caught in a track. All bicycle and track crossings will be clearly marked.

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