3-105 I-90 E320 E335 SOUTH BELLEVUE DOWNTOWN S Bellevue Station DBB GCCM N (2.2 MILES) (1.8 MILES) BELLEVUE WAY SE NE 2ND ST NE 8TH ST NE 12TH ST LEGEND: 112TH AVE SE 112TH AVE NE - STATIONS SE 15TH ST - GARAGES SE 8TH ST SE 6TH ST I-405 - ELEVATED MAIN ST - AT GRADE 1116TH AVE NE - RETAINED CUT BNSF ROW - RETAINED FILL - TUNNEL I-90 SR520 120TH AVE NE EXXX - PACKAGE NUMBER DBB - DESIGN BID BUILD E330 124TH AVE NE GCCM - GENERAL CONTRACTOR TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER DBB (0.5 MILES TUNNEL, D/B - DESIGN BUILD BEL-RED RD BEL-RED TRACK IN E335) 130TH AVE NE E340 EAST LINK SITE MAP BEL-RED 132TH AVE NE DBB (1.0 MILES) 134TH AVE NE SOUTH BELLEVUE TO OVERLAKE TRANSIT CENTER SR520 NE 16TH ST NE 24TH ST 136TH PL NE 140TH AVE NE BEL-RED RD BEL-RED 148TH AVE NE NE 40TH ST Overlake Village Station Overlake Transit BEL-RED RD Center Station AT GRADE W/ 156TH AVE NE CENTER PLATFORM CITY LIMITS & 320 STALL PARK-N-RIDE GARAGE 3-107 System map East Link Extension Lynnwood East Link community outreach Mountlake Terrace Shoreline We want to hear from you! During final design, there will be opportunities to provide Community Guide to Final Design TBD Future expansion feedback on station design, including amenities such as bicycle facilities, pedestrian and not currently Northgate funded for construction bus connections and public art. During final design, Sound Transit will: Roosevelt Downtown Overlake Redmond • Keep the public informed with briefings, public meetings and frequent updates to the U District Transit Center University of SE Redmond website Washington Overlake Village Length: 14 miles 130th Capitol Hill 120th • Ask for public input before making big decisions about design Hospital Ride times: Westlake/Seattle Bellevue Transit Center • Consider and address public input whenever it is technically and financially feasible University Street East Main Mercer Island to University of Project benefits Pioneer Square Washington: 20 minutes • Report back to the public about how input was considered Intl District/Chinatown South Bellevue Stadium East Link Extension will benefit local communities and support regional • Notify residents, property owners and businesses before conducting work in the field Rainier Mercer South Bellevue to Sea-Tac Airport: SODO Island 50 minutes growth with fast, frequent and reliable light rail service, connecting Seattle Beacon Hill to the Eastside’s biggest population and employment centers. Sound Mount Baker Overlake Transit Center to Bellevue Columbia City Transit’s goal is to deliver a light rail system that serves the region and is Othello Transit Center: 10 minutes Rainier Beach compatible with its surrounding communities. Link in service Rider projection: About 50,000 riders Stay involved during final design Tukwila/Intl Blvd Under construction SeaTac/Airport will use East Link every day by 2030 The project builds on the Central Link light rail system that runs between Attend community meetings at key design milestones and stay informed throughout final In design Angle Lake Budget: $2.8 billion (2010 $) Sea-Tac Airport and downtown Seattle and the University Link Extension In planning/planned design by: visiting the project website: www.soundtransit.org/eastlink and subscribing to Kent/Des Moines the East Link listserv. For more information, or to request a briefing for your organization, Start of service: Targeted 2023 that is scheduled to open in 2016. East Link is one of the new light rail S 272nd Future expansion contact Community Outreach staff at [email protected] or 206-398-5470. not currently extensions Sound Transit is building north, south and east from Seattle. Federal Way funded for Transit Center construction East Link alignment Overlake Transit Center P NE 40th Overlake 520 Village 120th 130th P NE 16th St Hospital Ave NE 152nd Lake NE 8th St Washington NE 6th St Bellevue Map Key Transit Center Station P Park & Ride East Main Link in service Main St Tunnel route Elevated route Intl District/ Surface and Mercer existing bridges Chinatown Light rail under Rainier Island construction Future extension P Rainier Ave S P South Bellevue 23rd Ave S 77th Ave SE 80th Ave SE 2006-2011 2011-2015 2015-2022 Targeted 2022 Targeted 2023 Planning and Final design Testing & East Link environmental Construction (we are here) pre-operations in service review Sound Transit plans, builds, and operates regional transit systems and services to improve mobility for Central Puget Sound. Sound Transit l 401 S. Jackson St. l Seattle, WA 98104-2826 l 1-800-201-4900 / TTY Relay: 711 l [email protected] l www.soundtransit.org 3-109 What to expect during final design How Sound Transit designs light rail East Link is moving into final design, the process that will advance the design from approximately 30 percent to 100 percent The following design principles guide Sound Transit’s team of architects and completion. During final design, Sound Transit will prepare the project for construction by: engineers. These guiding principles are based upon Sound Transit’s prior STart experience, coordination with local jurisdictions, and best practices from light • Developing station designs • Acquiring right-of-way rail professionals across the country. Sound Transit is committed to creating • Conducting field work • Identifying architectural elements memorable experiences for its riders and • Promote safety and security within Sound Transit facilities and the fostering livable and walkable communities • Coordinating permits • Defining the construction schedule and methods surrounding community throughout the region. During final design, • Incorporating art into design • Partnering with local jurisdictions (example: Station area • Develop a Link light rail system that is accessible to all users Sound Transit will hire artists to work with planning) • Maintain a common look and feel throughout the regional Link light rail the design team and seek input from the 100 percent design system public to create artwork that provides a Design milestones strong visual identity, welcoming sense of • Reflect individual community character through design features and art place, and meaningful connection to the Start • Build durable, long-lasting light rail infrastructure surrounding area. Final design kick-off 60 percent design 90 percent design construction • Promote sustainability by improving the environment, encouraging healthy (Spring 2013) (Second half of 2013) (2014) (targeted communities and supporting a vibrant local economy (*we are here) 2015) • Station design • Design continues • Complete design • Non-station design elements • Determine construction • Refine staging areas and (rail, walls, bridges, etc.) schedule and sequencing truck haul routes • Lead artist joins design team • Identify construction • Incorporate mitigation from STart methods, refine staging measures areas and truck haul routes • Refine staging areas • Advance STart Design progress • Incorporate mitigation measures • Incorporate mitigation measures • Begin property acquisition process • Begin permitting process Standard design features Reflecting community character Sound Transit uses standard design features across the light rail In addition to the standard design features, Sound Transit • Review and comment on • Review and comment on • Present final design of project system, to minimize cost and maintain a unified look. Here are will design East Link to reflect the unique character of the design design • Business outreach some examples of standard design features: communities it serves. The design team will seek public input on the following design elements: • Individual meetings with • Business outreach • Construction outreach • Station lighting property owners • Individual meetings with • Signage and wayfinding elements • Artwork (STart) outreach • Provide input on permanent property owners • Station naming Community • Platform paving station names • Construction outreach • ORCA card vending machines • Landscaping and hardscaping • STart: Meet the artists • Station seating • Fence and railings • Bicycle storage • Noise and retaining walls • Tunnel portals • Equipment screening Sustainability Safety • Bicycle and pedestrian access at station Sound Transit’s commitment to sustainability serves as the Sound Transit stations are designed using Crime backbone in building and operating a regional transit system Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) that will benefit users for years to come. East Link will to enhance site security. These design guidelines improve the environment, while connecting people with jobs call for open, spacious, and well-lit light rail stations and amenities, to create and maintain healthy communities that promote safety for all users. Attention is and a strong economy. We will use sustainable design and given to clear sight lines and visibility along with construction methods, such as selecting renewable materials eliminating or minimizing dark or hiding areas, and and using mitigation measures to improve the environment. station structures that block visibility. 3-110 .