Schedule
The design phase of the project started in 2019 and will continue through 2021. Community members will have an opportunity to provide input through both in-person and online open houses during design and environmental review throughout 2020. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2022 and to be complete in 2023 before the new light trail station opens.
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Feasibility Study Completed |
Design/Environmental Review |
Right-of-Way |
Construction |
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Alternative Evaluation September 2019–June 2020 December–March Property owner briefings Community briefings and presentations April Online open house, survey, and presentation |
Preferred Alternative Selection Summer 2020 Property owner briefings Community briefings and presentations Online and in-person open house |
30% Design Completion Summer/Fall 2020 Property owner briefings Possible community briefings and presentations Possible online and in-person open house |
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Research and Planning
In 2016 and 2017, the City of Shoreline did a study to evaluate and recommend options for linking the communities on the west side of I-5 to the future Sound Transit Shoreline South/145th Station. City of Shoreline staff, Shoreline City Council, and consulting engineers evaluated five options. Public comment was provided at Shoreline City Council meetings.
The City estimated the location at N 148th Street would cost the least to construct, likely draw the most users, and of the routes possible, provide the shortest and most direct access to the Shoreline South/145th Station. The City also reviewed WSDOT and Sound Transit regulations in order to address safety needs around and across I-5. Shoreline City Council approved this location in February 2017.