Community Transit Long Range Transit Plan Corridors in Mountlake Terrace UGA (Excerpt)

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Community Transit Long Range Transit Plan Corridors in Mountlake Terrace UGA (Excerpt) In developing the LRTP Plan, Community Transit worked with the City of Mountlake Terrace to identify potential

1 Community Transit Long Range Transit Plan Corridors in Mountlake Terrace UGA (Excerpt) In developing the LRTP Plan, Community Transit worked with the City of Mountlake Terrace to identify potential transit emphasis corridors in the Mountlake UGA. A transit emphasis corridor, simply stated, is an arterial, highway or freeway upon which high levels of transit service are already operated or may be operated in the future. Three corridors were identified through this process: I-5, State Route th Street/236 th Street (Edmonds to Bothell). A map of each corridor and summary description are described in detail on the following pages. Page 1 of 5

State Route 99 Everett to King County Bus rapid transit (Swift) began operating in this corridor in November 2009.

2 State Route 99 Everett to King County Bus rapid transit (Swift) began operating in this corridor in November Based on the LRTP, the transit mode split is projected to increase to three percent overall with 40 passenger boardings per revenue hour. As of the end of 2012, Swift has 32.5 passenger boardings per revenue hour. Snohomish County and the cities along the corridor have all completed updates to their comprehensive plans and development regulations to encourage mixed-use and higher intensity development around the Swift Stations. Remaining challenges in the corridor include: Development patterns consistent with the plan that project residential densities increase to a minimum of 10.3 persons per acre, employment densities of 6.5 jobs per acre or a minimum combined density of 16.7 person and jobs per acre. Maintaining speed and reliability throughout the 17 mile corridor. Coordination for convenient transfer facilities between systems. Connections to Sound Transit s Lynnwood LINK and King County Metro s RapidRide. Page 2 of 5

Interstate 5 Smokey Point to King County The current commuter service will continue in this corridor until Lynnwood LINK opens in 2023.

3 Interstate 5 Smokey Point to King County The current commuter service will continue in this corridor until Lynnwood LINK opens in Once LINK opens, it is planned that the service operating in this corridor will transition from express commuter service to Snohomish County feeder service between north county and the light rail stations planned for Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. South county express service to downtown Seattle and the University District will end. Issues impacting transit service in this corridor: Many park & ride facilities are at capacity and there is limited room for expansion. Congestion in HOV/Express lanes. Improvements that will maintain and enhance transit service in this corridor include: HOV lanes north of US-2 and south of Northgate. Increase the HOV requirement to 3 persons per vehicle. Continued emphasis on transportation demand management (TDM) programs, such as ORCA Passport whereby employers subsidize their employees transit fares. Page 3 of 5

228 th Street Edmonds to Bothell via Mountlake Terrace and Brier Ultimate service proposed for this corridor is Local, which feeds corridor based service and BRT.

4 228 th Street Edmonds to Bothell via Mountlake Terrace and Brier Ultimate service proposed for this corridor is Local, which feeds corridor based service and BRT. Issues impacting this corridor: The existing street network does not meet the design guidelines to accommodate Swift BRT or arterial based corridor service. A gap exists along 228 th Street just east of the Brier city limits. Existing segments are not consistently built to arterial standards (multiple lanes with completed pedestrian and bicycle facilities). Planned improvements that will help improve develop this corridor: Sound Transit chose the elevated station location at NE 236 th Street for Mountlake Terrace. Recommendations: Road improvements are needed in Brier to implement this corridor. Page 4 of 5

Because the development of these corridors requires a partnership and coordination between jurisdictions and Community Transit, the following Corridor Planning Framework was developed.

5 Because the development of these corridors requires a partnership and coordination between jurisdictions and Community Transit, the following Corridor Planning Framework was developed. This graphic illustrates how each agency can foster the development of a transit emphasis corridor in the near term to develop needed ridership and the long term land use and infrastructure improvements to support a shared multimodal vision for mobility in each corridor. Page 5 of 5

Figure 4-21. L3: Level 2 SR 99 Elevated Light Rail Alternative Detail - 1 of 4

Figure 4-21. L3: Level 2 SR 99 Elevated Light Rail Alternative Detail - 1 of 4 4-34 SEE FIGURE 4-22 N 14TH ST ROOSEVELT WAY N 130th Street N 130TH ST NE NORTHGATE WAY N 0 1/4 Miles Elevated Light Rail At-Grade Light Rail Elevated Light Rail Station At-Grade Light Rail Station Figure