East Bridge Landing
The East Bridge Landing, on the east side of I-5, will take travelers to the future South Shoreline/N 145th Station where they can hop on Sound Transit light rail or buses or connect with the future Trail Along the Rail by foot or bicycle. The Sound Transit station will include bicycle parking. All design options will include:
- A bridge and ramp that will cross under the Sound Transit light rail tracks.
- Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
- A permanent noise wall below the bridge adjacent to the freeway.
- Connections to the Trail Along the Rail.
- All outdoor pathways, ramps, and stairs around the station will have lighting.
- Sound Transit light rail parking garage will provide space for 500 vehicles.
Option 1: A-Frame Ramp
Key
A
Ramp: This ramp option has an angular shape and steeper slope than the other options (average grade of 6.5% down to the station).
B
Stairs: People can also take stairs down to the station.
C
Sound Transit light rail tracks will run above the ramp and stairs to the station. At its lowest point, the clearance between the bridge and light rail tracks is approximately 8 feet.
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Option 2: Switchback Ramp
Key
A
Ramp: A switchback allows for a more gradual ramp (approximately 4% grade) down to the station.
B
Stairs: People can also take stairs down to the station.
C
Sound Transit light rail tracks will run above the ramp and stairs to the station. At its lowest point, the clearance between the bridge and light rail tracks is slightly over 9 feet.
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Option 3: Direct Ramp
Key
A
Ramp: This ramp offers direct connections to both the station and adjacent Trail Along the Rail. The ramp is also less steep (4% grade) than Option 1. This design doesn’t require stairs to the station.
B
Sound Transit light rail tracks will run above the ramp to the station. At its lowest point, the clearance between the bridge and light rail tracks is between 8.5 and 9 feet.
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