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Funding Application

Competition Regional FTA Application Type Main Competition Status submitted Submitted: April 27th, 2020 4:27 PM Prepopulated with screening form? No

Project Information

1. Project Title South Tacoma & Lakewood Station Access Improvements 2. Regional Transportation Plan ID 4086, 4085 3. Sponsoring Agency Sound Transit 4. Cosponsors N/A 5. Does the sponsoring agency have "Certiﬁcation Acceptance" status from WSDOT? N/A 6. If not, which agency will serve as your CA sponsor? N/A 7. Is your agency a designated recipient for FTA funds? Yes 8. Designated recipient concurrence N/A

Contact Information

1. Contact name Tyler Benson 2. Contact phone 206-903-7372 3. Contact email [email protected]

Project Description

1. Project Scope This Project will complete preliminary engineering and NEPA environmental review for station access improvements at the South Tacoma and Lakewood Sounder stations. These improvements will include, but not limited to, sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, lighting and other station area enhancements to improve safety and accessibility for transit riders and the community. The work will also include analyzing transit use around the stations to inform integration of multi-modal improvements and evaluation of parking improvement options at the stations. The scope also includes the development and implementation of an external engagement strategy, including public engagement activities for targeted outreach to underserved communities in the project area.

Sound Transit and the cities of Lakewood and Tacoma will identify the infrastructure needs in and around each station that are most critical to removing barriers, improving safety, promoting TOD and improving access to station-area communities. promoting TOD and improving access to station-area communities. 2 of 16 Summary of Benefits: • Improves nonmotorized and transit access to/within two Regionally Designated Growth Centers; • Benefits an estimated 745 riders per day or ~28% of the 2,700 Sounder daily riders projected to use the stations by 2040; • Reduces an estimated 18,625 VMT per weekday or 4.8 million VMT annually; • Improves safety and supports TOD development around the stations. The PE and NEPA work for both the S Tacoma and Lakewood stations will be conducted under a single contract, simultaneously, which is the reason this is being treated as a single project. 2. Project Justification, Need, or Purpose The Purpose of this project is to improve safe and convenient access to the Stations and surrounding communities. There are currently 1,277 daily Sounder riders using the Lakewood and South Tacoma stations. By 2040, 2,700 Sounder riders are expected to use the stations. This Project will help current and future Sounder riders as well as Pierce Transit, ST Express and Intercity Transit riders safely and conveniently access the stations. The project also improves connectivity from the stations to the communities around the stations. Sound Transit’s Sounder South line gives Pierce and South King County residents a dependable, traffic-free commute option between Lakewood and Seattle, and it alleviates congestion on the congested I-5 and SR-167 corridors. These corridors experienced major increases in delay between 2015 and 2017 —15.6% on I-5 and 27.4% on SR 167. Sounder South service has been successfully growing since 2000 and now runs 26 trips each weekday between Tacoma and Seattle (eight of those trips continue to South Tacoma and Lakewood), with trains running every 20 minutes during peak commuting hours. Sounder South now serves 16,359 riders each weekday. On some of the busiest trains, it can be difficult to find a seat. Peak period trains now carry an average of more than 875 people. This Project is a key part of a larger effort to expand Sounder south capacity. Station access improvements, especially focusing on nonmotorized and transit access improvements, will enable more people to benefit from the travel time and reliability of Sounder service. The Project also helps connect the Stations with the communities they serve.

Access improvements at the Lakewood and S Tacoma stations will likelycould include the addition of missing sidewalks and bike lanes within a quarter mile of the station areas, additional bicycle facilities at stations, additional bus stops and shelters, improving at-grade crossings, and evaluation of increasing parking capacity. Currently the 601 parking stalls at the Lakewood Station are full at 8am on weekdays, and the South Tacoma Station’s 220 parking spaces are 93% occupied.

Forecasting ridership to 2040, demand from riders exceeds the capacity of the current system – especially during the busiest commute hours. Future ridership estimates show around 2,700 additional riders using these two stations each weekday. By improving access and eﬃciency at these two stations, this project will provide system capacity to meet rising demand.

Beneﬁts of this project include: • Directly improves nonmotorized and transit access to/within two Regionally Designated Growth Centers, South Tacoma (Tacoma Mall) and Lakewood, and facilitates the planned Sounder South capacity expansion through improved accessibility at and around stations to accommodate future ridership growth. • Improving access from the station to the surrounding community –including major employers and critical services, such as St Claire’s Hospital in Lakewood. • Improves access for new development – including “Lakewood Landing,” a redevelopment of a WSDOT maintenance site near the Lakewood Station. • Reducing VMT on some of Pierce County’s most congested corridors. The Project is estimated to be used by 745 Sounder riders each weekday or about 28% of the 2,700 riders expected to use the stations. (An average of 28% of South Sounder riders use non-SOV modes to access the stations). • Given the average trip length of a Sounder rider is approximately 25 miles, this project is expected to reduce 18,625 VMT reduced per weekday or 4.8 million VMT annually.

Project Location

1. Project Location The Lakewood Station is located at 11424 Pacific Hwy SW Lakewood, WA 98499. The South Tacoma Station is located at 5650 S Washington St. Tacoma, WA 98409, by the intersection of S Tacoma Way and S 56th St 2. Please identify the county(ies) in which the project is located. (Select all that apply.) Pierce 3. Crossroad/landmark nearest the beginning of the project The Lakewood Station is located at 11424 Pacific Hwy SW Lakewood, WA 98499. The South Tacoma Station is located at 5650 S Washington St. Tacoma, WA 98409, by the intersection of Tacoma Station is located at 5650 S Washington St. Tacoma, WA 98409, by the intersection of 3 of 16 S Tacoma Way and S 56th St 4. Crossroad/landmark nearest the end of the project The Lakewood Station is located at 11424 Pacific Hwy SW Lakewood, WA 98499. The South Tacoma Station is located at 5650 S Washington St. Tacoma, WA 98409, by the intersection of S Tacoma Way and S 56th St 5. Map and project graphics South_Tacoma_and_Lakewood_Station_Access_Improvement_MAP.pdf

Plan Consistency

1. Is the project specifically identified in a local comprehensive plan? Yes 2. If yes, please indicate the (1) plan name, (2) relevant section(s), and (3) page number where it can be found. This project is included in the ST3 South Sounder Capital Improvements Program. Program elements include platform extensions, track and signal upgrades and other related infrastructure to facilitate additional capacity, and access elements such as improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, buses, and private vehicles, prioritized per Sound Transit’s System Access Policy. Details include pedestrian improvements within one-quarter mile of stations, bicycle storage infrastructure, bicycle access improvements within one-half mile of the stations, and transit speed and reliability improvements on routes connecting to the stations. Both Lakewood and Tacoma’s comprehensive plans and zoning policies show strong support for this project, and actively facilitate dense development around Sounder station areas. This project directly supports Lakewood’s Policy LU-27.3, which says the City will, “Improve pedestrian and vehicular connections across the railroad tracks, Pacific Highway SW, and I-5,” to create a more accessible station area. [See PDF pages 74 and 75 of the plan] This overlaps precisely with the scope of the project.

Goal LU-25 of Lakewood’s plan describes the Lakewood Station area as “the multi-modal commuter hub of Lakewood,” and policies LU-25.1 through LU.25-5 spell out the City’s plans to coordinate with transit agencies such as Sound Transit to improve its density and connectivity through transit-oriented development, and developing the station area as a multi-modal commuter hub linked to other modes via connecting infrastructure.

Lakewood’s Policy LU-26.1 states that the City will, “Coordinate and promote the development of the area around the Lakewood Station to create a distinctive urban node that provides for a rich mixture of uses including regional oﬃces, major institutions, high-density urban residences, neighborhood businesses, and open space.” [See PDF pages 74 and 75 of the plan] On page 124, the Plan summarizes a “Focus Area Design Plan” for the Lakewood Station District, in Plan section 4.5.2. It cites the “potential for major land use change as the private market responds to the opportunities presented by increased transportation options,” and states that, “The Comprehensive Plan deﬁnes the Lakewood Station district as a transit- oriented neighborhood with higher density residential uses, medically oriented businesses, and other commercial uses responding to increased transportation access in the area.”

This project also directly supports the goals laid out on page 47 of the Urban Form section Tacoma’s Comprehensive Plan. These state: • Goal UF–9 Promote future residential and employment growth in coordination with transit infrastructure and service investments. • Policy UF–9.1 Encourage transit-oriented development and transit supportive concentrations of jobs and housing, and multimodal connections, at and adjacent to high- frequency and high-capacity transit stations. • Policy UF–9.2 Integrate transit stations into surrounding communities and enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections to provide safe access to key destinations beyond the station area. • Policy UF–9.3 Design transit areas to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and personal safety within the station and the station area. • Policy UF–9.4 Encourage transit stations in centers to provide high density concentrations of housing and commercial uses that maximize the ability of residents to live close to both high-quality transit and commercial services. Page C-4 (PDF page 60) of the Tacoma Mall Subarea Plan cites “proximity to the South Tacoma Business District and the Sounder station” as an asset.

Tacoma Transportation Element, Page 184, Project #89, “Enhanced Sounder service - South Tacoma to Downtown Seattle,” described as, “Speed and reliability improvements, operating on a full-day schedule, and weekend operations.” For Strategy 1.3, “1.3 Work cooperatively with adjoining jurisdictions and transit agencies to coordinate active transportation planning and implementation activities,” Action #1.3.1 states that the City will “Coordinate with Sound Transit and Pierce Transit to expand pedestrian, bicycle, and transit mobility through the integration of active transportation facilities with the bicycle, and transit mobility through the integration of active transportation facilities with the 4 of 16 transit and streetcar systems.” PDF page 212 (T-9). Sources: Sounder South Capacity Expansion Program: https://st32.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/InteractiveMap/Templates/July1/ Sounder_SouthSounderCapitalImprovementsProgram.pdf) Lakewood’s Comp Plan: https://cityoﬂakewood.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ 1019-LAKEWOOD-COMPREHENSIVE-PLAN.pdf Tacoma’s Comp Plan: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/ planning_and_development_services/planning_services/one_tacoma__comprehensive_plan Tacoma Mall Subarea Plan: https://cms.cityoftacoma.org/Planning/OneTacomaPlan/25%20Tacoma%20Mall%20Subarea%20Plan.pdf

3. If no, please describe how the project is consistent with the applicable local comprehensive plan, including speciﬁc local policies and provisions the project supports. In addition, please describe how the project is consistent with a transit agency plan or state plan, if applicable. N/A

Federal Functional Classiﬁcation

1. Functional class name 00 Not applicable (transit, enhancements, Etc.)

Support for Centers

1. Describe the relationship of the project to the center(s) it is intended to support. Identify the designated regional growth or manufacturing/industrial center(s) and whether or not the project is located within the center or along a corridor connecting to the center(s). The project is located in and directly supports two designated regional growth centers of South Tacoma and Lakewood. The South Tacoma and Lakewood stations not only serve Sounder Commuter Rail service, but also local Pierce Transit, Intercity Transit and ST Express service.

Criteria: Beneﬁt to Center

1. Describe how the project will benefit or support the existing and planned housing and employment development of a center or centers. Does it support multiple centers? Improving access at the Lakewood and South Tacoma stations will support additional Sounder riders to benefit from the fast and reliable service connecting to population and employment centers. • From 2010 to 2019 Lakewood and Tacoma gained over 14,500 residents combined, and between 2010 and 2018 these two cities added 15,434 jobs, growing 13%. By 2040, PSRC projects that these cities will have added more than 88,500 jobs – growing another 60% – with more than 148,000 additional residents, further increasing demand for transit. • Vision 2040 identifies Tacoma as one of the region’s three “Metropolitan Cities” that is expected to accommodate 32% of the region’s population growth and 42% of employment growth by the year 2040. Similarly, the plan designates Lakewood as one of 14 “Core Cities,” intended to accommodate 22 percent of the region’s population growth and 29 percent of its employment growth by 2040. Sounder train service gives Pierce County residents a dependable, traffic-free commute to and from Seattle. Eight round-trip trains run every weekday between Lakewood and Seattle, serving the South Tacoma Station and Lakewood Station. Sounder also runs special service to select weekend sporting events, conventions and celebrations. A smooth, comfortable, Wi-Fi- enabled trip from South Tacoma Station to Seattle’s King Street Station takes about 70 minutes. As traffic congestion worsens across our region, Sound Transit wants to make it easier for Pierce County residents to take advantage of Sounder service. This Project will improve access to Lakewood and South Tacoma stations, whether you’re walking, biking, driving or riding local transit to Sounder. To support forecasted growth in people, housing and employment, Lakewood and Tacoma have established goals of creating communities having a variety of transportation options, providing better local and regional connectivity. Access to frequent, fast and reliable high- capacity transit service is seen as a key attractant for achieving mutual visions for creating vibrant cities where businesses want to locate and people want to live or visit. The project supports development/redevelopment plans and activities of the cities and designated centers along the corridor. designated centers along the corridor. 5 of 16 • The City of Lakewood’s Comprehensive Plan includes an assessment of future housing needs, and states that by 2030 the city will need an additional 9,543 housing units, and will also house an unspecified number of new jobs. The city is also planning for an additional 11,462 residents by 2030 to fill those housing units. • Lakewood is actively pursuing transit-oriented development opportunities in the station area already. The City Council is currently developing a subarea plan for the station area with a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce, and has hired a consultant to prepare a hybrid form-based code to implement the Lakewood Station District Subarea Plan by mid-2021, aimed at increasing the area’s density and accessibility to pedestrians, cyclists, transit users as well as those accessing the area by car. • Tacoma is taking similar action. The Economic Development section of Tacoma’s comprehensive plan states that Tacoma seeks to capture 46% of urban Pierce County’s employment growth by 2040, and that it will need to adapt its infrastructure to meet the demand these additional commuters will put on the transportation network. This project’s goal of improving the flow of pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle traffic in and around the station area directly supports Tacoma’s planned housing and employment development. Tacoma plans to accommodate 59,800 new housing units (Comp Plan Section 5, page 5-5) and 97,000 new jobs by 2040 (Section 6 page 6-4). The City is working to concentrate new housing in and around centers and corridors near transit and services to reduce the housing/transportation cost burden (Section 5 page 5-3).

This project will allow both cities to implement these plans by providing improvements needed to support increased numbers of residents, commuters, and employees with greater mobility and access to these critical transit hubs, enabling efficient movement of passengers and vehicles through key thoroughfares in designated centers. Tacoma’s comprehensive plan: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/planning_and_development_services/ planning_services/one_tacoma__comprehensive_plan Lakewood subarea plan. See p38 of memo. https://cityoflakewood.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-02-05-PC-Agenda.pdf Lakewood Comprehensive Plan - See page 41, https://cityoflakewood.us/wp- content/uploads/ 2020/01/2020-02-05-PC-Agenda.pdf

2. Describe how the project will support the development or redevelopment plans and activities (objectives and aims) of a center or centers. Both Lakewood and Tacoma’s comprehensive plans and zoning policies show strong support for this project, and actively facilitate dense development around Sounder station areas.

Goal LU-25 of Lakewood’s plan identifies the Lakewood Station area as “the multi-modal commuter hub of Lakewood,” and policies LU-25.1 through LU.25-5 spell out the City’s plans to coordinate with transit agencies to make this happen through transit-oriented development, and developing the station area as a multi-modal commuter hub. The city’s zoning designation also reflects this, with a land use/zoning category specific to the station area – Transit-Oriented Commercial (TOC) – which reflects the site’s key role in the city’s primary commercial corridor. This zoning allows for multifamily housing of up to 54 units per acre, as either a large, stand-alone development or a mixed-use development with ground- floor commercial space. It also allows for commercial uses, such as offices. Similarly, Lakewood’s Policy LU-26.1 states that the City will, “Coordinate and promote the development of the area around the Lakewood Station to create a distinctive urban node that provides for a rich mixture of uses including regional offices, major institutions, high-density urban residences, neighborhood businesses, and open space.” This project also directly supports policy LU-27.3, which says the City will, “Improve pedestrian and vehicular connections across the railroad tracks, Pacific Highway SW, and I-5,” to create a more accessible station area. [See PDF pages 74 and 75 of the plan]

Likewise, the City of Tacoma has zoned its Sounder station areas for transit-oriented development, with height bonuses and incentives for increased development, and is also supportive of mixed-use development, including reduced parking requirements. Tacoma’s Comprehensive Plan Housing Element and the Tacoma Municipal Code also includes incentives for future affordable housing, such as residential upzones to include 10% affordable housing, as well as other affordable housing incentives and bonuses to incentivize new development in these areas.

As mentioned in other sections of this application, the project also paves the way for the planned capacity expansion of Sound Transit from 7-car to 10-car trains, with accompanying platform extensions to allow simultaneous boarding. This was approved by voters in 2016 as part of the ST3 ballot initiative, as seen here: https://st32.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/InteractiveMap/Templates/July1/ Sounder_SouthSounderCapitalImprovementsProgram.pdf 3. Describe how the project improves access to major destinations within the center, including enhanced opportunities for active transportation that can provide public health benefits through the following relevant areas: walkability, public transit access, public transit speed and reliability, bicycle mobility and public transit access, public transit speed and reliability, bicycle mobility and 6 of 16 facilities, streetscape improvements, etc. The Project’s purpose is to improve safe and convenient access to two Pierce County commuter rail stations where Sounder provides connections to major destinations within the centers include the following: • St Claire Hospital and Emergency Room are located a short walk from the Lakewood Station. • The new “Lakewood Landing” development. The city of Lakewood is working with WSDOT to relocate a WSDOT facility that would open up economic development growth in the city, and provide WSDOT with a site better suited to strengthen accessibility to its service area. The project site is currently used as a WSDOT maintenance facility. With close proximity to the Lakewood Sounder Station, the site is better suited for transit-oriented retail and mixed-use development. In October 2018, WSDOT signed an agreement to market its property and to perform the necessary work in order to sell the land and surrounding properties in aggregate to a developer. Property owners have engaged in briefings on the project and been offered the opportunity to participate. The zoning is “Transit Oriented Commercial (TOC)” • Improving accessibility is supportive of Lakewood’s Downtown Plan, which includes Lakewood Towne Center shopping area (~1.5 mile away from the station) • Lakewood Station is also located directly beside the northern portion of Joint-Base Lewis McChord, one of the largest military instillations in the United States • Restaurants and commercial facilities are within walking distance of Lakewood Station as well as hotels such as Holiday Inn Express and Townplace Suites by Marriot • Housing includes apartment buildings and Lakewood Meadows Senior Affordable Housing. • The South Tacoma Station sits close to the Tacoma Mall, as well as the South End Recreation Area golf course, restaurants, grocery stores, apartments and single family homes Sounder service at both stations also provides easy access to numerous other centers on the Sounder South line, including Tacoma and Seattle’s Central Business Districts, stadiums, and other important destinations and attractions. They also provide access to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. Sounder also provides additional special event service for times when many people are gathering for a concert, state fair, or sporting event, with additional trips run for these events. These event destinations include the Puyallup Fairgrounds, the Tacoma Dome, CenturyLink Field, and T-Mobile Park.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION: This project will identify safe and convenient nonmotorized access improvements around the Station areas. Public transit can increase physical activity, since it is usually paired with either walking or bicycling to reach a final destination. A national study shows that public transit users walk about three times as much as non-transit users and are more likely to meet guidelines for daily physical activity. One study found that nearly a third of transit riders gets the recommended 30 minutes or more of daily physical activity from walking to and from transit (ST3, Appendix D, pg. D-3). This project will make it easier to access Lakewood and South Tacoma stations by walking and biking. • Both stations have bike lanes on adjoining roads, with the Tacoma Station has bike lanes and designated bike routes on nearby roads on all four sides. Users will also be able to access several regionally significant trails: • The Prairie Line Trail, the 1.9 mile Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade, and the 5-mile Scott Pierson Trail, in Tacoma • Other trails Sounder connects to include the 4.1 mile Puyallup Riverwalk Trail, the 31.3 mile Foothills Trail, Wapato Hills Park Trail, and the Green River Trail. Per PSRC’s Active Transportation Plan, a 5% increase in neighborhood walkability is associated with 6.5% fewer vehicle miles traveled per capita and people who walk, bike and take transit are more likely to get needed physical activity daily versus those who drive. Per adopted Sound Transit policy, transit centers/stations will include pedestrian and bicycle safety and access improvements, providing opportunities for active transportation. Station elements that will support active transportation include safe and well-lit waiting areas, pedestrian-friendly aesthetics, bicycle lockers and racks. These amenities are important for removing barriers for potential transit riders and ensuring the safety of existing riders as they traverse the “last mile” to their destination. The project will include a combination of accessibility improvements to infrastructure for pedestrians, bicycles, transit, ridesharing, as well as private vehicle use for accessing Sounder Service. It will improve travel sheds in and around station areas in some of the denser, more heavily-trafficked parts of South Tacoma and Lakewood. Sound Transit and the cities of Lakewood and Tacoma will identify the infrastructure needs in and around each station that are most critical to removing existing barriers, improving traffic flow, and eliminating intermodal conflict.

4. Describe how the project provides a range of travel modes to users traveling to centers, or if it provides a missing mode. This project seeks to enhance safe and convenient access for all modes. This Project will identify pedestrian, bicycle, transit and ride-share facility improvements and potentially increased park and ride capacity. Per the System Access Policy (R2013-03), when designing transit facilities and services, Sound Transit will maximize pedestrian, bicycle and transit access. COMMUTER RAIL: The access improvements will help an estimated 745 Sounder riders access the stations. 7 of 16 PEDESTRIAN: The Project will identify additional sidewalk and crossing improvements, such as missing sidewalks within a quarter mile of the station areas, improving at-grade crossings. The ST3 Plan included a System Access Program, which included the System Access Fund to fund such projects as safe sidewalks and protected bike lanes, shared use paths, improved bus-rail integration, and new pick-up and drop-off areas that provide convenient access so that more people can use Sound Transit services. In the first round of System Access Funds distributed, Lakewood received at total of $1,040,000 for construction of curbs, drainage, sidewalks, bike lanes and street lighting in the Lakewood Station area, and Tacoma received $3.5m for station area enhancements for Tacoma in a site near the Tacoma Dome station, around a nearby light rail stop. EXPRESS AND LOCAL BUS SERVICE: Currently, both stations are served by multiple bus routes, but this project will better integrate station design with feeder-service bringing riders to the station by bus. • The Lakewood Station is served by ST Express bus service, routes 580, 592, and 594, linking the station to Puyallup, DuPont, and Seattle. Also serving the station are Intercity Transit’s Route 612, and Pierce Transit’s Route 206, connecting with Lacey, Olympia, Joint Base Lewis McChord, and destinations in between. • South Tacoma Station is served by Pierce Transit’s Route 3, delivering passengers to and from various points in Tacoma, and Route 53, to University Place, both of which are designated centers. This project will facilitate better multimodal connections for transit users. BICYCLE: Additional bicycle access improvements will be identified. South Tacoma station has 16 bicycle racks and 4 bicycle lockers with 8-bike capacity, while Lakewood offers 18 covered parking spaces to lock bicycles, and bike lanes on Pacific Highway SW. Depending on station location, racks, lockers and/or cages may be available. Sounder trains also accommodate bicycles. In late 2019, Sound Transit began installing about 900 on-demand bike lockers at stations throughout existing service areas and at future stations. The new on-demand lockers will be rolled out over the next three years to replace existing lockers. On-demand bicycle parking provides users with a smart card that unlocks any available on-demand locker or bike cage on a first-come, first-served basis. The lockers are accessible 24 hours a day, and can be rented for up to 10 days. Under the new program, riders can load money onto the card and then use the card to access the new lockers. Some of the Sounder stations could have on-demand lockers. PARKING FOR SOUNDER RIDERS: Parking is in high demand in and around South Sounder stations. A majority (60%) of commuters starting their trip at home access these stations by car. Weekday occupancy for the Lakewood station’s 610 parking stalls are full by 8am and South Tacoma’s 220 spaces are 93% occupied. On most mornings it is difficult to find a spot for those who do not arrive early. This project may provide additional parking capacity to help address Sounder parking demands in the area. Reserved carpool and paid solo driver parking permits are available at Lakewood Station. • Carpool parking permits are available free of charge to groups of two or more transit riders who regularly drive together to catch the bus or train. Permits give you access to priority reserved parking areas on weekdays when arriving with two or more transit riders in a vehicle during morning rush hours. Permit applicants must provide basic contact information and ORCA card or Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) card numbers for each carpool member. Regular transit ridership is not required for initial issue of a parking permit, but once a permit is issued, ORCA records will be checked to verify regular ridership. At least two carpool members must ride a bus or train from the same station or transit center on the same day, at least 12 days per month to qualify for monthly permit renewals. • Solo driver, or "Single Occupant Vehicle" (SOV) parking permit applicants must use a valid ORCA card at least 12 days per month to board Sounder, ST Express, or a bus from the same station operated by King County Metro, Pierce Transit, or InterCity Transit. Paid SOV permit prices vary by location, based on market rates for parking in the surrounding areas. Fees for SOV parking permits at Lakewood Station are $45 per month for regular adult riders. For ORCA LIFT riders, SOV parking permits are $15 per month.

5. Describe how the project will benefit a variety of users, including commuters, residents, and commercial users). Without the improvements this project will bring, the stations will not be able to effectively handle the larger influx of Sounder passengers projected in the future. This project will make it easier to access this service with improved transit connections (such as additional bus stops and shelters), and improved pedestrian and bike infrastructure. This project will benefit a variety of users including:

COMMUTERS: The majority of Sounder South riders use the service to commute. Data from the 2019 Sounder Origin-Destination Study demonstrate that the vast majority of passengers are using Sounder South to commute to and from work and school. Almost all trips that end at a passenger’s work begin at home (97%). Conversely, almost all trips that end at a passenger’s home begin at their workplace (95%) or school (3%). WSDOT estimates that congestion in the South Sound corridor of I-5 cost commuters in single-occupant vehicles around $1,500 in 2017, with the cost of congestion for drivers commuting on the SR-167 corridor adding up to around $1,600 per vehicle annually on general purpose lanes, in the same year. It costs much less to take the Sounder than the cost of traffic delays to the same year. It costs much less to take the Sounder than the cost of traffic delays to the 8 of 16 average driver making the same trip alone in their car on the comparable roadways – not including the costs of parking, maintenance, and operation of their vehicle. One of the reasons so many opt to commute by Sounder is that it’s an economical choice, as well as a safe and pleasant ride. The majority of Sounder riders have an ORCA card provided by their employer, which makes the savings even greater. RESIDENTS: The access improvements will connect to housing in the station areas. VISION 2040 calls for five Metropolitan Cities, including Tacoma, to accommodate 32 percent of regional growth and 42 percent of regional employment growth by the year 2040. The 14 Core Cities identified in the Regional Growth Strategy, including Lakewood, are expected to accommodate 22 percent of the region’s population growth and 29 percent of its employment growth by 2040. The project will benefit residents by providing fast, frequent, reliable transit service to jobs and other community amenities and access to a wide range of opportunities in the region. It will also enable more residents – as the region grows – to bypass the difficult commute conditions on I-5 and SR-167, offering a comfortable alternative with guaranteed seating. SHOPPERS: This project will design sidewalks and other pedestrian and bicycle improvements around station areas in S Tacoma and Lakewood. These improvements will connect shopping areas, retaurants and neighborhoods. FREIGHT / GOODS COMMERCIAL USERS: Trucks accounted for 8% of the total daily traffic volume on the SR-167 corridor (2017) and 6% on I-5. As reliability decreases, and congestion increases, many companies send more trucks on the roads to make the same number of deliveries, further adding to the region’s problems with congestion. This project will help move SOV drivers off of the congested I-5 and SR-167 corridors and onto Sounder, relieving some of the congestion that degrades freight and goods movement. The Project is estimated to be used by 745 Sounder riders each weekday or about 28% of the 2700 riders expected to use the stations. Given the average trip length of a Sounder rider is approximately 25 miles, this project is expected to reduce an estimated 18,625 VMT reduced per weekday or 4.8 million VMT annually. HEALTHCARE WORKERS, HOSPITAL PATIENTS & VISITORS: The Lakewood Station is located within walking distance of St Claire’s Hospital. Health care workers, patients, and hospital visitors will all benefit from the pedestrian improvements between the station and the hospital. Those accessing the hospital by vehicle will also likely benefit from station area traffic improvements. The project also indirectly benefits employees and visitors to other health care facilities in the region through connections using Sounder, including Valley Hospital in Kent and Harborview, Swedish, Virginia Mason and the University of Washington medical facilities in the CBD and First Hill neighborhoods of Seattle. Seven percent of riders using Sounder go to either Renton or First Hill, both of which house large medical centers, after exiting in Seattle CBD (Origin-Destination Study, page 51)

6. Describe how the project will benefit those groups identified in the President’s Order for Environmental Justice, seniors, people with disabilities, those located in highly impacted communities, and/or areas experiencing high levels of unemployment or chronic underemployment. The project will benefit members of minority and low-income populations and those experiencing high levels of unemployment or underemployment, as well as those with disabilities and residents of air quality highly impacted communities, and identified in the President’s Order for Environmental Justice. MINORITY and LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS: Both of these stations are situated in and around census tracts with high percentages of minority and low-income populations. Both stations are located in tracts and areas that have significantly higher minority populations than the regional average of 33.6%. The South Tacoma Station sits in a tract with 46% minority population, with the surrounding tracts averaging over 49%. Similarly, Lakewood Station is in a tract with 77% minority population, with a 64% average for the surrounding area. The figures are similar for poverty. Residents of the tract where the Lakewood Station is situated average 31% below the poverty line, with around 30% for the surrounding area, and those figures for South Tacoma are 17% and 18%. The entire area around these stations exceeds the region-wide rate of 11.3%. Also, most of Sounder South’s non-commute riders report that they do not have a driver’s license or access to a vehicle, compared to a majority of commuters. For Sounder riders as a whole, Pierce County is the most frequent trip origin in the morning, representing half of all morning trips (50%), with South King County being the second most frequent zone of origin in the morning, representing almost a third of all morning trips (30%). Both of these areas’ populations have lower average incomes than in the Puget Sound region. For instance, mean family income for the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is $127,767, per the 2014-2018 5-year ACS estimate, available here: https://www.psrc.org/american-community-survey-2014-2018-five-year-estimates . For Pierce County as a whole it is $98,053, which is 11% lower than the MSA. Mean family incomes in Lakewood and Tacoma, where this project’s stops are located, are $77,705 and $89,277, respectively, meaning their residents earn 22% and 40% less than the average for the MSA. Similarly, the family incomes in the Pierce County cities with Sounder stops – Lakewood, Tacoma, Sumner and Puyallup, where the majority of Sounder South stops – Lakewood, Tacoma, Sumner and Puyallup, where the majority of Sounder South 9 of 16 riders’ morning trips originate – average $91,121, which is 20% lower than the MSA.

Sounder service connects minority and low-income residents to jobs and other services and can reduce the burden of vehicle ownership. Nationally, public transit riders see annual savings of approximately $10,000 when switching a daily commute to taking public transportation. (APTA) For low income riders, Sound Transit provides a fare discount to all riders who pay with ORCA LIFT cards. With the ORCA LIFT card, income-qualified riders can save up to 60 percent on every single trip. The eligibility threshold for a person to qualify for the low-income fare is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, currently $24,280 for an individual. ELDERLY and DISABLED POPULATIONS: Elderly populations in census tracts surrounding these two stations range from 9% to 11.5% for both station areas. Elderly people largely “age in place,” in neighborhoods where daily activities require frequent car trips. Many of these older adults need affordable and accessible alternatives to driving. Without access to travel options, seniors face a reduced quality of life and possible economic hardship. A 2017 Transit Center report makes the case healthy aging hinges on better mass transportation which can ease isolation and provide connections to medical care. For many seniors, transit is safer than driving. Disabled populations in the census tracts where these two stations are situated equal 22% for South Tacoma and 17% for Lakewood, with surrounding tracts averaging around 19% and 17%, respectively. These rates are significantly higher than the region-wide percentage of 11.4%. Access improvements will help improve accessibility to/from the station areas, making it easier for people with mobility issues to travel freely throughout the region. HIGHLY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES: Both the Lakewood and South Tacoma Sounder stations are located in the top 10% of highly impacted communities, geographic locations characterized by degraded air quality. Increased ridership on Sounder enabled by this project will help improve these conditions reducing VMT, while providing increased opportunities for bicycling and walking. Increasing neighborhood walkability is associated with fewer VMT per capita and people who walk, bike and take transit are more likely to get the physical activity they need every day than those who drive (PSRC Active Transportation Plan). This project will also reduce vehicle carbon emissions (CO and CO2) by 621.5 tons annually, as well as 2.7 tons of nitrogen compounds (NOx and N20), .061 tons of particulates, and .7 tons of reactive organic gasses. (Source: California’s EMFAC2017 (v1.0.2) Emission Rates database, using VMT and emissions data from 2017) Source Note: California’s EMFAC2017 (v1.0.2) Emission Rates database, found here: https://arb.ca.gov/emfac/2017/, is a modeling tool developed and used by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to assess emissions from vehicles including cars, trucks, and buses in California, and to support CARB's regulatory and air quality planning efforts to meet the Federal Highway Administration's transportation planning requirements. US EPA approves EMFAC for use in State Implementation Plan and transportation conformity analyses. The database includes estimates for total emissions and VMT for all types of vehicles in California for 2017, with total emissions produced by each category of vehicle and total VMT for each vehicle type. Using these rates of emissions per VMT to estimate the emissions impacts of VMT reductions in this application assumes that vehicles and driving conditions in the Puget Sound Region are broadly similar to those in the State of California. 7. Describe how the project will support the establishment of new jobs/businesses or the retention of exisitng jobs/businesses including those in the industry clusters identified in the adopted Regional Economic Strategy. This Project will support the establishment of new jobs/businesses in the station areas. “Lakewood Landing” - As mentioned earlier, the City of Lakewood is working with WSDOT to relocate a WSDOT facility that would open up economic development growth adjacent to the Lakewood Station. The “Lakewood Landing” site is suited and zoned for transit-oriented retail and mixed-use development. WSDOT has signed an agreement to market its property and to perform the necessary work in order to sell the land and surrounding properties in aggregate to a developer. The zoning in the area is “Transit Oriented Commercial (TOC)” See Link for more info on Lakewood Landing: https://cityoflakewood.us/lakewood-landing/ Sounder service provides a vital conduit for the workforce of many of the region’s top employers, and fast-growing companies (i.e. Community Health Care and Concentra Health Services in Tacoma, Amazon, Starbucks, The Riveter, and Highspot in Seattle). With 96% of riders using the service to commute, Sounder delivers employees from residential areas where housing is more affordable, to job centers where finding an affordable house close to work and good schools is more of a challenge. Direct Support to Jobs. According to the State of Washington Office of Financial Management, transit investment also flows through the construction workers and other personnel to local businesses where they spend their wages, supporting indirect jobs. According to a model developed by the Washington State Office of Financial Management, investment this project brings (approximately $118m) supports 908 jobs (322 direct jobs and 587 indirect jobs). A job is defined as full-time employment of one person for one year. This project supports multiple initiatives in PSRC’s Regional Economic Strategy, Amazing Place, including the following: Place, including the following: 10 of 16

>> “Improve the links between housing and employment centers by delivering reliable transit connections that cut current commute times.” (pg. 39). In addition to directly serving two centers and supporting connections to five others along the Sounder South line, this project enhances accessibility to a transit mode that provides a major benefit to commuters, who make up the vast majority (96%) of riders, and businesses. Most Sounder South trips originate in residential areas in Pierce County and South King County, with the Seattle CBD being the most frequent destination (45% of trips), followed by the Rainier/South Seattle area, with 16% of trips. Another 8% of commute trips end in South King County, and 7% end in Renton and Capitol Hill. >> “Develop land use around transit stations that maximizes regional transit accessibility for a diverse and equitable mix of residents and businesses.” For this project, Sound Transit is using an approach that involves a more active partnership from city partners, which are committed to the goals of the project and have zoned the areas around these stations for transit oriented development. Lakewood and Tacoma will be involved in implementing the construction phase of the project. Both cities’ comprehensive plans call for better integration with the station area and support improvements to riders accessing Sounder service from all other modes. >> “Improve the region’s transportation system - Residents and freight move freely through the region on a network of roads, rail, air, and marine highways, supported by investments to improve efficiency and reliability of all modes.” This project supports this initiative in several ways. For one, thousands of employees of some of the region’s most productive companies rely on Sounder service to get to work every day, which benefits the companies as well. This project allows these workers to bypass the more stressful and expensive option of driving, which enables them to move to residential areas in Pierce and South King Counties, while working in regional centers. This also frees up capacity on the region’s already overburdened roadways – in particular I-5 and SR-167 – which makes more roadway available for those travelling elsewhere, and for trucks moving freight. Supporting Jobs. According to PSRC’s current employment estimates and future projections, Lakewood and Tacoma will house a combined 62,293 new jobs by 2035 (compared to 2018 job numbers) and 100,535 additional jobs by 2040. Sounder’s service and reliability will help people access quality jobs, and provides a more comfortable ride than non-fixed route transit modes. Residents of Lakewood and S Tacoma can use Sounder to access jobs in other parts of the region. By making Sounder more accessible, this project supports the access to employment. Sounder connects to jobs at: Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines (Transportation & Logistics); Puget Sound Energy (Clean Technology Industry); Amazon (Commerce, Information & Communication Technology Industry); Nordstrom (Recreational Gear Industry); Kaiser Permanente (Life Sciences and Global Health Industry) and Starbucks (Food Services). Sources: https://www.psrc.org/covered-employment-estimates , and https://www.ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/population-demographics/population- estimates/april-1-official-population-estimates ) Both Lakewood and S Tacoma Stations are located in Opportunity Zones. Lakewood and South Tacoma Stations are both located in Opportunity Zones. The Opportunity Zone program (https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/opportunity-zones/ ) was designed to provide tax incentives to investors who fund businesses in underserved communities. “Opportunity Zone” status enables special federal tax breaks to encourage development and job creation. To qualify for Opportunity Zone status, a census tract must have an individual poverty rate of at least 20 percent and median family income up to 80 percent of the area median. Sound Transit’s TOD program and Opportunity Zone tax incentives can increase private sector development around both of these stations.

8. Does the project promote Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) opportunities? The vast majority (96%) of Sounder South riders use an ORCA card their employer has provided them. According to Sound Transit’s 2019 Sounder Origin-Destination Survey, 73% of Sounder South commuters use a pass from an employer. This service greatly encourages reduction of drive-alone commuting by providing a pleasant alternative for riders. Sound Transit promotes CTR opportunities by offering a variety of free services to enhance business programs including participation at benefits and wellness fairs; electronic updates with service changes; and news, and helping worksite employees with relocation services and trip planning. In partnership with other transit agencies, Sound Transit provides ORCA cards and other transit passes through employers. The ORCA regional business account program allows Sound Transit and regional partners to offer local employers a program that includes a range of transit benefits.

Criteria: System Continuity/Long Term Beneﬁt-Sustainability

1. Describe how this project provides a "logical segment" that serves a center, or allows users to access the system. This project will identify and implement ways to improve access to Lakewood and S Tacoma Sounder stations for riders of all modes. By enabling a greater volume of riders to use the Sounder stations for riders of all modes. By enabling a greater volume of riders to use the 11 of 16 Stations, the project will also facilitate the extension of Sounder service further south, to DuPont, which will bridge the gap between the current Sounder South line and one of the nation’s largest military facilities. Both stations currently have gaps such as missing sidewalks and inadequate bike, car, and parking infrastructure, as well as features such as transit signal prioritization in the areas surrounding the stations. This project will lead to the elimination of those gaps, creating a more seamless transportation network for riders accessing the stations. The Project also supports: • the cities development and re-development plans in the station areas • Additional access to Sounder which can be used to access more than 951,000 jobs in the 8 regionally designated centers. • The project also improves Pierce Transit bus service, ST Express and Intercity Transit.

2. Describe how the project fills in a missing link or removes barriers to a center (e.g. congestion, inadequate transit service/facilities.). Describe how this project will relieve pressure or remove a bottleneck on the Metropolitan Transportation System and how this will positively impact overall system performance. The access improvements will remove a barrier or fill missing links to walking, biking and taking transit to the Stations. Access improvements at the Lakewood and S Tacoma stations could include the addition of missing sidewalks within a quarter mile of the station areas and improving at-grade crossings. The improvements this project brings will facilitate efficient and more accessible boarding at the Lakewood and South Tacoma stations and will be necessary to support the increased ridership that will accompany the future Sounder capacity expansion.

Sounder service also improves MTS system performance. Per the ﬁndings of Sound Transit’s 2019 Origin-Destination Survey, the overwhelming majority of Sounder South riders (93%) have access to a vehicle and a driver’s license. However, they choose to use Sounder for their daily commute, improving eﬃciency and overall system performance. The 16,000 daily riders on Sounder South alleviate congestion on I-5 and SR-167 during peak hours, relieving pressure on the MTS where it’s needed most. In addition to lengthy delays, commuting I-5 and SR 167 by car brings the added uncertainty of unpredictable travel times. Sounder riders have a fast and reliable ride

3. Describe how this project addresses safety and security. One of the main purposes of this project is to improve safe access to Sounder stations, such as missing sidewalks within a quarter mile of the station areas and improving pedestrian crossings. Improvements to the pedestrian environment in and around the Lakewood and South Tacoma Sounder stations will reduce instances of intermodal conflict between vehicles and pedestrians, diminishing the likelihood of accidents. Improved bicycle and traffic infrastructure will have a similar effect. Similarly, other station area improvements such as lighting and design enhancements, will also make for a safer environment for riders. In general, public transportation is a safer way to travel than by automobile. • A person can reduce his or her chance of being in an accident by more than 90% simply by taking public transit as opposed to commuting by car. • Traveling by public transportation is 10 times safer per mile than traveling by automobile. • Transit is a key strategy in advancing Vision Zero and eliminating traffic fatalities. • Cities with higher public transit use can cut their road traffic death rate in half APTA: https://www.apta.com/news-publications/public-transportation-benefits/ Security: All Sound Transit stations, including Lakewood and S Tacoma Stations, are patrolled by security and transit police.

Safety Related Performance Measures: On an on-going basis, Sound Transit uses Board- adopted Service Standard and Performance Measures to monitor and manage the performance and service quality of the Sound Transit system. Quarterly, Sound Transit reports on service including preventable accidents per 100,000 miles.

4. Describe how the project improves intermodal connections (e.g. between autos, ferries, commuter rail, high capacity transit, bus, carpool, bicycle, etc.), or facilities connections between separate operators of a single mode (e.g., two transit operators). Station area improvements will enable more eﬃcient transfer of passengers from one mode to another at the Lakewood and South Tacoma stations. LOCAL AND EXPRESS BUS: Currently seven bus routes provide service to and from these stations. The Lakewood Station is served by Sound Transit Express bus service, routes 580, 592, and 594, linking the station to Puyallup, DuPont, and Seattle. Also serving the station are Intercity Transit’s Route 612, and Pierce Transit’s Route 206, connecting with Lacey, Olympia, Joint Transit’s Route 612, and Pierce Transit’s Route 206, connecting with Lacey, Olympia, Joint 12 of 16 Base Lewis McChord, and destinations in between. South Tacoma is served by Pierce Transit’s Route 3, delivering passengers to and from various points in Tacoma, and Route 53, to University Place, both of which are designated centers. This project will facilitate better multimodal connections for transit users. BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN: Bike and pedestrian enhancements will help improve connections to transit for those using these two modes as well. With planned TOD around these station areas, these improvements will become even more eﬀective as numbers of residents and employees located within walking distance of the stations increases. The project could include parking improvements for Sounder riders who access the station by car. Parking at Lakewood Station (610 spaces) is full by 8am on weekday mornings and South Tacoma’s 220 spaces are at 93% capacity. Sound Transit, in coordination with the cities, will analyze and consider parking improvements as part of the planning and engineering of this project. OTHER MODAL CONNECTIONS: Sounder provides connections to other modes like Tacoma Link, ferry service in downtown Seattle, water taxi, street car, connections to light rail in downtown Seattle with service to SeaTac Airport. 51% of commuters on Sounder South take some form of transfer to another mode upon reaching their destination (Origin-Destination Study, page 32).

5. If applicable, describe how the project provides an improvement in travel time and/or reliability for transit users traveling to and/or within centers. In 2017, commuters driving on I-5 between Federal Way and Tacoma experienced severely congested conditions (36 mph or below) more often than they did in 2015, regardless of the time of day (Corridor Capacity Report, page 35). SR-167 saw a 27.4% increase in delay hours between 2015 and 2017, as well (CC Report page 8). Improving the pedestrian environment and transportation network leading into stations will improve the efficient flow of passengers into and out of these two stations. It will also reduce intermodal conflicts which may result in accidents or other incidents which contribute to passenger delays that occur prior to boarding. Having a more complete pedestrian network around station areas will also help improve travel times for arriving at the stations for those who access them on foot or other means. From these two stations, Sounder provides travel time and reliability advantages over driving. With these access improvements, Sounder riders can count on a reliable 76-minute trip from Lakewood to Seattle, and a 71-minute trip from South Tacoma. Driving SR 167 or I-5 can take over 1 hour and 50 minutes. Commuting by Sounder instead of driving can save between 34- 39 minutes per trip (over 1 hour per day, round-trip). Value of Travel Time Saved: Of the 193,700 new weekday trips associated with this project per year, riders save a conservative 35 minutes in travel time and an annual value of time saved of $5,512,149 (Revised DOT Guidance on Valuation of Travel Time in Economic Analysis, $16.60/hr). 6. If applicable, describe how the project increases transit use to or within centers. The Project’s accessibility improvements are estimated to be used by 745 Sounder riders each weekday or about 28% of the 2,700 riders expected to use the stations. (An average of 28% of South Sounder riders use non-SOV modes to access the stations). Both stations are located within, or adjacent to, designated centers and are part of a commuter rail line with stops in six other Regional Growth Centers and four Manufacturing and Industrial Centers, and the project will bring improvements to the two stations themselves, and to the surrounding areas. In addition to improving access to Sounder South, station area improvements will also help facilitate connections to bus routes that serve each station and deliver passengers to and from surrounding areas, including other centers. Additionally, riders can make easy connections to regional Link light rail, ferry and water taxi service, streetcar and other local and express bus service. As described above, the majority of Sounder South’s 16,359 daily passengers use the service to access other centers.

7. Describe how this project supports a long-term strategy to maximize the efficiency of the corridor? Describe the problem and how this project will remedy it. This project supports a long-term strategy to maximize corridor efficiency in two ways: 1) The Project improves accessibility and safety for additional riders to use Sounder at these two stations. ST3 includes the extension of Sounder to Dupont and operating longer, 10-car trains. With population and economic growth projections indicating a much greater need for Sounder service in the coming years, the system will have to expand and adapt to accommodate new riders. This project is a key part of Sound Transit’s efforts to increase Sounder capacity and make needed improvements to stations to allow for more efficient ingress and egress by passengers. Peak-period Sounder South trips are already at or near capacity. Forecasting ridership trends out to 2040, demand from riders exceeds the capacity of the current system – especially during the busiest commute hours. Future ridership of the current system – especially during the busiest commute hours. Future ridership 13 of 16 estimates show around 2,700 additional riders using these two stations each weekday, which will require more seats, and improved station design. 2) Sounder provides an alternative to driving on some of the region’s most crowded highway miles. Currently the I-5 and SR-167 corridors are heavily congested. The access improvements are expected to benefit 745 riders daily (28% of the 2700 riders expected to use the stations) and reduce 18,625 VMT per weekday or 4.8 million VMT annually. This VMT reduction helps remove cars from the congested I-5 corridor. The useful life of nonmotorized facilities such as sidewalks is approximately 80 years, per FHWA guidelines. Sources: Useful life of a sidewalk: https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/fhwasa13037/chap6.cfm

Criteria: Air Quality and Climate Change

1. Please select one or more elements in the list below that are included in the project’s scope of work, and provide the requested information in the pages to follow. Transit and Ferry Service

Air Quality and Climate Change: Transit and Ferry Service

1. What is the current transit ridership for the affected transit stops or routes? There are currently 1,277 daily Sounder riders using the Lakewood and South Tacoma stations. (667 using Lakewood Station and 610 using S Tacoma Station). By 2040, 2,730 Sounder riders are expected to use the stations. (1,425 using Lakewood Station and 1,304 using S Tacoma Station) – an increase of 1,453 riders. Sounder South line has 16,359 average daily boardings. 2. What is the average transit trip length for the affected routes? The Project is estimated to be used by 745 Sounder riders each weekday or about 28% of the 2,700 riders expected to use the stations. (An average of 28% of South Sounder riders use non-SOV modes to access the stations). Given the average trip length of a Sounder rider is approximately 25 miles, this project is expected to reduce 18,625 VMT reduced per weekday or 4.8 million VMT annually. Calculations: • 745 daily users x 25 mile ave trip length = 18,625 VMT reduced per weekday. • 18,625 VMT reduced daily x 260 commute days per year = 4.8 million VMT annually 3. What is the average transit trip length of the entire system? The average trip length for a Sounder rider is 25 miles 4. If the project includes a park and ride, how many new stalls are being provided? TBD 5. Are there other amenities included to encourage new transit ridership? If so, please describe. Other amenities are to-be-determined, but will likely include improvements to the pedestrian network within a quarter mile of the station, as well as bike improvements. Added parking is also under consideration. 6. What is the expected increase in transit ridership from the project? The Project is expected to increase Sounder ridership by 745 new riders per day (193,752 new riders per year). These figures are estimated based on the following methodology: The total projected daily riders at both stations is 2,700. Based on current travel patterns, 28% of South Sounder users access stations via non-SOV modes, with many walking. We assume that only 28% of new riders are attributable to the project, which amounts to 745 per day. That number multiplied by the number of service days per year (not including additional service provided for special events such as sporting events and concerts) amounts to 193,752 new riders per year. 7. If a new or expanded ferry service, what is the length of the driving route being replaced? N/A 8. Please describe the source of the project data provided above (e.g., Environmental Impact Statement, EPA/DOE data, traffic study, survey, previous projects, etc.). The 2018 National Transit Database Report provides current ridership data and average trip The 2018 National Transit Database Report provides current ridership data and average trip 14 of 16 length. Ridership projections only include Sounder commuter rail ridership. These estimates are based on the most recent version of the Sound Transit ridership model developed for the FTA. The model uses PSRC land use estimates called Land Use Targets Maintenance Release 1.

Criteria: Project Readiness and Financial Plan

1. What is the PSRC funding source being requested? N/A 2. Has this project received PSRC funds previously? No 3. If yes, please provide the project's PSRC TIP ID N/A

Phase Year Alternate Year Amount PE 2024 $5,000,000.00

Total Request: $5,000,000.00

Total Estimated Project Cost and Schedule

Funding Source Secured/Unsecured Amount 5307 Unsecured $5,000,000.00 Local Secured $8,400,000.00 $13,400,000.00 Expected year of completion for this phase: 2023

ROW

Funding Source Secured/Unsecured Amount Local Secured $9,000,000.00 $9,000,000.00 Expected year of completion for this phase: 2023

Construction

Funding Source Secured/Unsecured Amount Local Secured $77,200,000.00 $77,200,000.00 Expected year of completion for this phase: 2027

Other

Funding Source Secured/Unsecured Amount Local Secured $18,300,000.00 $18,300,000.00 Expected year of completion for this phase: 2027

Summary

1. Estimated project completion date December 2027 2. Pretty total project cost $117,900,000.00 15 of 16 Funding Documentation

1. Documents N/A 2. Please enter your description of your financial documentation in the text box below. Funding for the project is reserved and affordable within the Sound Transit financial plan, 2020 Budget and 2020 TIP. Local match is immediately available to obligate this request for FTA funds. ST Board Resolution No. R2019-30 states “The Proposed 2020 Budget and Proposed 2020 TIP, with revisions, are fully affordable within the agency’s current financial projections” (page 1) https://www.soundtransit.org/st_sharepoint/download/sites/PRDA/FinalRecords/2019/Resolution%20R2019- 30.pdf See pages 56 and 114 (PDF pages 65 and 123) of Sound Transit's 2020 TIP for the project record. https://www.soundtransit.org/sites/default/files/documents/2020-financial-plan-adopted- budget.pdf

Project Readiness: PE

1. Are you requesting funds for ONLY a planning study or preliminary engineering? Yes 2. What is the actual or estimated start date for preliminary engineering/design? June 2021 3. Is preliminary engineering complete? No 4. What was the date of completion (month and year)? N/A 5. Have preliminary plans been submitted to WSDOT for approval? N/A 6. Are there any other PE/Design milestones associated with the project? Please identify and provide dates of completion. You may also use this space to explain any dates above. March 2023 – End of PE, Start of Final Design December 2024 – End of Final Design 7. When are preliminary plans expected to be complete? March 2023

Other Considerations

1. Describe any additional aspects of your project not requested in the evaluation criteria that could be relevant to the final project recommendation and decision- making process. N/A 2. Describe any innovative components included in your project: these could include design elements, cost saving measures, or other innovations. On the operations side, Sound Transit has implemented a number of facility energy and water efficiency projects. It is also one of the first transit agencies in the country to initiate a smart- driving pilot that educates ST Express bus drivers on fuel efficient driver techniques. The agency is also working to secure transit operations for years to come by developing a climate adaption assessment to ensure the system remains resilient to climate change. Sounder uses Auto-engine start stop systems in all Sounder locomotives to reduce idling. Electric wayside power units are also used instead of the locomotives’ diesel Head End Power units to heat and power coach cars during layover, reducing diesel use and air pollutants. The L-Street Yard wayside power has saved Sound Transit over 61,000 gallons of fuel from 2010- 2012, while the Everett Station wayside power saved us about 33,000 gallons. In 2012, Sounder saw a four percent decrease in gallons of fuel consumed per revenue mile. This Sounder efficiency increase is due to a reduction in idling due to wayside power and idling technology that aids in fuel conservation. (Source: Sound Transit Sustainability Progress Report)

3. Describe the process that your agency uses to determine the benefits of projects; this could include formal cost-benefit analysis, practical design, or some other process by which the benefits of projects are determined. 16 of 16 This project is part of the ST3 plan. A full benefit-cost (B/C) analysis was conducted on the ST3 investment package. Sound Transit’s planning assumptions align closely with Puget Sound Regional Council plans. For more details, see link to ST3 Benefit-Cost analysis here: https://st32.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Document%20Library%20Featured/8-22- 16/ST3_Appendix-C_2016_web.pdf

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