West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions September 2018 Neighborhood Forums and Online Open House Summary Sept. 25, 2018

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1 West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensins September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary Sept. 25, 2018 Overview Sund Transit held a secnd series f neighbrhd frums during the Level 2 alternatives develpment phase f the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensins prject t share and slicit feedback n the Level 2 alternatives. The secnd rund (f three) neighbrhd frums prvided an pprtunity fr participants t learn abut each f the Level 2 alternatives, hear abut the evaluatin results and key differentiatrs, and prvide feedback n their preferences in-persn and nline. The feedback will be shared with the Stakehlder Advisry Grup and Elected Leadership Grup befre they make recmmendatins n which alternatives shuld be carried frward int Level 3. Prcess and Outcmes Each neighbrhd frum began with a presentatin cvering the prject verview, a schedule and status update, details abut the Level 2 alternatives and evaluatin results, and a summary f feedback frm statin planning charrettes that tk place ver the summer. Fllwing the presentatin attendees engaged in a cnversatin with eight t 10 f their peers fcused n the Level 2 alternatives and prvided feedback n key decisin pints fr sub-segments within thse alternatives. Fllwing the small grup discussins, attendees culd walk arund and visit ther tables t view their key themes and summaries. Running cncurrently t the in-persn events, an nline pen huse prvided an pprtunity fr peple t learn the same infrmatin presented at the neighbrhd frums at any time f day. A series f questins, similar t thse that were asked at the in-persn events, was asked fr each segment. Neighbrhd Frums Schedule Event Lcatin Schedule West Seattle Seattle Lutheran High Schl Saturday, Sept. 8, 9-11:30 a.m. Dwntwn Seattle Unin Statin Tuesday, Sept. 11, 5:30-8 p.m. Ballard-Interbay Ballard VFW Mnday, Sept. 17, 5:30-8 p.m. Online Open Huse Online Available Sept. 6-23, 2018 West Seattle Key takeaways what we heard: Mst supprted a tunnel statin in the Junctin. Hwever, many peple als expressed cncern abut the cst f tunnels and nted that elevated statins may be needed in the Junctin. Feedback was mixed fr the statin lcatin near the Junctin, with general preference fr a centrally lcated statin near 42nd Avenue SW t serve a larger area. Hwever, thers supprted the pprtunity t redevelp the area n Fauntlery Avenue SW and the prximity t the Junctin n 44th Avenue SW. Mst preferred a tunnel statin in Avaln at Fauntlery Avenue SW t serve mre riders and imprve pedestrian crssings. There was sme feedback that suggested eliminating the Avaln statin.

2 Feedback abut Delridge statins included a preference fr statins farther suth t serve mre riders with sme preference fr a statin n SW Genesee Street t minimize residential impacts. There was als strng supprt, largely frm in-persn feedback, fr redevelpment pprtunities with a statin near 25th Avenue SW. Duwamish River crssing feedback was mixed, balancing an interest in statin lcatins in Delridge with minimizing residential and envirnmental impacts. Thse wanting t minimize envirnmental impacts, largely preferred the crssing nrth f the West Seattle Bridge. NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM FEEDBACK Date and time: Sept. 8, 2018 frm 9-11:30 a.m. Alaska Junctin Many were cncerned that statins n 44th Avenue SW may have t many residential/business effects and ruin the character f the neighbrhd. Many expressed cncerns that the statin n Fauntlery Way SW wuld be t far away and t steep f a slpe t be accessible fr peple walking t the Junctin. There was als cncern that this statin wuld be t clse t Avaln statin. Many liked the statin n 42nd Avenue SW because it wuld serve the Junctin while minimizing disruptin t businesses and residents, as well as prvide better transit cnnectins. A few peple nted the ptential fr a statin n 41st Avenue SW instead f 42nd Avenue SW because f redevelpment ptential n that street. Many expressed preferences fr tunnel statins t minimize impacts t the businesses and residents. A few peple expressed interest in the tunnel statin n 44th Avenue SW because f ptential transit-riented develpment pprtunities. If an elevated statin was required, several preferred lcatins east f the Junctin t maintain the Junctin s cmmunity feel. Avaln There was a mix f preferences abut statin lcatins. Many expressed supprt fr tunnel statins t minimize impacts t businesses and residents. Many expressed supprt fr statins that wuld imprve pedestrian mvements in this area, specifically nes that straddled Fauntlery Way SW. Many expressed the need fr gd integratin with bus rutes. A few peple mentined that the Avaln statin culd be eliminated. Delridge Many expressed the need fr gd integratin with bus rutes. Many nted a preference fr statin lcatins farther suth t serve mre residents, prvide better bus cnnectins and directly serve the cmmunity center and skate park. Many supprted cmmercial/retail develpment as part f the statin planning. Many were cncerned abut residential displacement, with sme preference fr the Pigen Ridge/Alaska Junctin/Tunnel alignment that wuld limit impacts n hmes. Sme were cncerned abut impacts t the skate park, Delridge playfield and Yungstwn Cultural Center with the Pigen Ridge/Alaska Junctin/Tunnel alignment, while a few thers preferred this alignment as the statin wuld be clser t these cmmunity gathering spaces. The statin west f SW Genesee Street near 25th Avenue SW was prmising fr many. While this lcatin wuld have higher residential displacement, many felt that a larger area culd be redevelped (several blcks rather than just the immediate statin September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 2

3 ftprint). This culd prvide fr increased transit-riented develpment, pssible higher zning and space fr cmmunity businesses and amenities. Sme expressed preference fr alignments that wuld g thrugh the glf curse t minimize residential impacts n SW Genesee Street. Duwamish River crssing Many expressed cncern abut the envirnmental impacts f crssings n the nrth side f Pigen Pint and the ptential tunnel prtal thrugh Pigen Ridge. Many preferred crssing nrth f the existing West Seattle Bridge t minimize envirnmental effects. Sme nted cncern that the benefits f the Pigen Ridge/Alaska Junctin/Tunnel alignment in Delridge may nt be great enugh given ptential cst and envirnmental impacts f that tunnel under Pigen Ridge. Number f neighbrhd frum/pen huse sign-ins: 140 ONLINE OPEN HOUSE FEEDBACK Available: Sept. 6-23, 2018 Alaska Junctin Mst expressed preference fr tunnel statins t minimize effects t businesses and residents. Many peple expressed cncern abut the cst f tunnels and supprted elevated statins t serve the Junctin. Many liked the statin n 42nd Avenue SW because it wuld serve the Junctin as well as the denser areas t the east. A few peple nted the ptential fr a statin n 41st Avenue SW instead f 42nd Avenue SW because f redevelpment ptential n that street. Many expressed interest in the tunnel statin n 44th Avenue SW t limit effects n new develpments t the east, prvide mre distance frm the Avaln statin and serve the Junctin better. Sme expressed the desire t have the statin n Fauntlery Way SW, nting the ptential fr redevelpment n this street and better extensin pprtunity t the suth. Avaln Many nted a preference fr tunnel statins t minimize effects t the neighbrhd. Many mentined that the Avaln statin culd be eliminated, either because it was t clse t the prpsed Junctin statins r as a cst-saving measure t ffset the cst f a tunnel in the Junctin. Many preferred statin lcatins farther west t serve a larger number f residents and businesses, avid steeper slpes t the east and prvide better pedestrian cnnectins acrss Fauntlery Way SW. Hwever, sme als expressed cncern abut traffic impacts during cnstructin. A few peple expressed the need fr gd integratin with bus rutes. Delridge Many nted a preference fr statin lcatins farther suth t serve mre residents and cmmunity gathering spaces and t minimize traffic impacts clser t the West Seattle Bridge. Several nted a preference fr the statin n SW Genesee Street as it wuld minimize impacts t the neighbrhd. Many nted a preference fr the statin west f SW Genesee Street near 25th Avenue SW. While this lcatin wuld have higher residential displacement, many felt that a larger area culd be redevelped (several blcks rather than just the immediate statin September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 3

4 ftprint). This culd prvide fr increased transit-riented develpment, pssible higher zning and space fr cmmunity businesses and amenities. Several nted supprt fr statins that wuld straddle Delridge Way SW near SW Dakta Street, nting that it wuld prvide better pedestrian cnnectins acrss this busy street. A few expressed a preference fr alignments that wuld g thrugh the glf curse t minimize residential impacts n SW Genesee Street. Many expressed the need fr gd integratin with bus rutes. Duwamish River crssing Many expressed a preference fr the Pigen Ridge crssing because f fewer curves in the alignment which may be able t accmmdate faster train speeds. In additin, peple like this crssing fr its ptential t minimize cnstructin impacts near the current West Seattle Bridge, fr the better statin lcatin in Delridge and because f the lwer guideway height n SW Genesee Street. Many expressed a preference fr the crssing nrth f the existing West Seattle Bridge t minimize envirnmental impacts, with the assumptin that the Prt shuld accmmdate this crssing. Sme nted a preference fr the new bridge t be clse t the existing West Seattle Bridge t minimize additinal visual impacts, limit impacts t adjacent neighbrhds and because f the lwer cst. Sme expressed cncern abut the cst and envirnmental effects f the Pigen Ridge tunnel crssing. Number f nline surveys submitted: 140 Dwntwn Seattle Key takeaways what we heard: In SODO, many peple preferred a statin at Occidental and Lander, nting it avids duplicating the existing statin's limited walkshed while expanding t a majr grwth pprtunity clser t emplyment centers. Sme preferred building the new SODO statin abve the existing statin t allw fr easy and efficient transfers and t maintain the E-3 Busway. Many peple als nted cncerns abut alternatives that wuld result in impacts t the SODO Trail. Sme peple weighed in n the Stadium statin and expressed interest in a secnd Stadium statin clser t the arenas t prvide direct access t the stadiums and add ptential ridership. Opinins abut the Chinatwn-Internatinal District Statin were mixed. Sme peple preferred the statin n 5th Avenue because it s clser t the existing statin which wuld make transfers easier. Others preferred the 4th Avenue statin lcatin because it s clser t King Street Statin (Amtrak and Sunder) and Pineer Square, wuld expand the walkshed further int Pineer Square, and supprts the desire t activate Unin Statin. Many agreed that a shallwer statin is better t allw fr easier transfers. Mst agreed it s imprtant t avid disruptins t the neighbrhd. In Dwntwn, many peple preferred a statin n 5th Avenue since it wuld prvide a seamless transfer t the RapidRide G statin, bus stps n 5th Avenue and light rail statins n 3rd Avenue. There was als a lt f interest in a Midtwn statin that serves First Hill. Sme preferred a 6th Avenue Midtwn statin as it wuld reduce the verlap f ther dwntwn statins and prvide better access t hspitals and the grwing density in First Hill. September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 4

5 Fr the Denny statin, many peple preferred a statin clser t Westlake and Denny t serve active walksheds, majr emplyment centers and retail, and because f its prximity t Belltwn, the Denny Triangle and the existing Westlake Statin. Peple expressed an interest in having statin entrances n bth sides f Denny Way. At Suth Lake Unin, there was a preference fr a statin at Harrisn Street r Republican Street because f its prximity t emplyment centers and the Belltwn and Denny Triangle neighbrhds and ptential cnnectins t bike and pedestrian facilities. Many peple cmmented that it is imprtant t cnsider integratin t bus rutes n and ff SR 99 and t have separate walksheds fr the Denny and Suth Lake Unin statins. Many peple preferred a Seattle Center statin n Harrisn Street r Republican Street t serve emplyment centers and Key Arena and believe it has greater ptential fr upzning and grwth in the surrunding area. Many peple expressed cncern that a statin n Mercer Street r Ry Street is t far east t serve bth Key Arena and emplyment centers. NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM FEEDBACK Date and time: Sept. 11, 2018 frm 5:30-8 p.m. SODO Sme preferred the SODO statin at-grade and with crssings fr easy transfers and imprved safety. Sme expressed interest in imprving transit cnnectins in the SODO neighbrhd fr peple walking, biking and taking transit. A few peple expressed interest in maintaining the SODO Trail. Many expressed interest in a secnd Stadium statin clser t the arenas t prvide direct access t the stadiums and add ptential ridership. Sme preferred the Occidental Avenue S alignment because f the cmpatible land use near the statin that culd serve mre riders in the future. A few peple expressed cncern abut at-grade crssings. Chinatwn-Internatinal District Many expressed interest in a shallw statin fr ease f transfers and an imprved sense f safety. Sme expressed an interest in activating Unin Statin and limiting neighbrhd impacts. Sme nted the need t priritize lng-term benefits ver shrt-term disruptins t the neighbrhd. Sme expressed cncern abut the 5th Avenue statins because f limited ptential t integrate with ther mdes. Feedback abut the 4th Avenue statin (cut-and-cver r mined) was mixed. Sme liked the ptential fr imprved cnnectins t King Street Statin and Pineer Square while thers were cncerned abut the lnger walk distance frm the 4 th Avenue statin site t transfer t trains at the existing light rail statin n 5 th Avenue. September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 5

6 Midtwn Many preferred a statin n 5th Avenue since it wuld prvide a seamless transfer t the RapidRide G statin, bus stps n 5th Avenue and light rail statins n 3rd Avenue. Sme nted that it als prvides gd access t ffices alng 5th Avenue and avids the need t walk up/dwn a steep hill. Sme preferred a statin n 6th Avenue t save mney and serve residents, emplyment centers and lw-incme areas n First Hill. Sme expressed interest in imprving the pedestrian experience and cnnectins by building cncurses, mezzanines and streetscapes n Spring Street, Madisn Street and east f I-5. A few expressed interest in priritizing pedestrian cnnectins t First Hill and prviding better access t the cnventin center frm the 6th Avenue statin. Westlake Sme were neutral abut a statin n 5th Avenue r 6th Avenue as lng as it allws fr a seamless cnnectin t the Westlake statin (existing and future). Sme expressed interest in cnnecting light rail t the mnrail. Denny Many preferred a statin clser t Denny Way t better access majr emplyment centers, retail, Belltwn and the existing Westlake Statin. Sme als nted that a statin near Denny Way avids an uphill walk and allws fr a streetcar cnnectin. Many preferred a statin with entrances n bth sides f Denny Way t prvide mre access t the statin and include pedestrian safety imprvements. Sme preferred a statin suth f Denny Way t serve Belltwn. Sme expressed cncern that a statin n Terry Avenue N r Bren Avenue N wuld nt serve Belltwn r the Denny Triangle. Sme expressed cncern that a statin n Bren Avenue N wuld have t steep f a grade. A few expressed cncern abut ptential utility cnflicts with a statin at Terry Avenue N. A few expressed interest in integratin int a future hill climb n Jhn Street as a gd pedestrian cnnectin t the statin. A few expressed interest in maintaining cnnectins t the streetcar and bus rutes. A few were cncerned abut the prximity f the Denny statin and Suth Lake Unin statin. Suth Lake Unin Many preferred a statin at Harrisn Street since it is clser t emplyment centers and has greater ptential fr bike and pedestrian cnnectivity acrss Aurra Avenue N. Many preferred a statin at Republican Street since it wuld better serve the Denny Triangle neighbrhd and prvide better access t nearby amenities. Sme preferred a statin at Mercer Street r Ry Street due t ptential cst savings and ptential fr redevelpment and grwth in the surrunding area. Sme preferred a statin at Ry Street due t the prximity t the Dexter Hub and Greenway and the ptential t serve a larger walkshed. Sme expressed cncern abut the grade limits near Ry Street. Many cmmented that it is imprtant t cnsider integratin t bus rutes n and ff SR 99. September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 6

7 Seattle Center Many preferred a statin n Harrisn Street r Republican Street t serve emplyment centers and Key Arena and believe it has greater ptential fr upzning and grwth in the surrunding area. Many expressed interest in building prtals that allw peple t easily access Key Arena and Queen Anne with an undergrund cncurse. Many expressed cncern that a statin n Ry Street is t far east t serve Key Arena and emplyment centers. A few expressed cncern that a statin n Harrisn Street wuld impact the residential neighbrhd and trees and be t deep. Sme preferred a statin n Republican Street r Mercer Street since it s clser in prximity t residential areas. Sme preferred statin entrances further frm Key Arena t encurage and facilitate business patrnage and serve residents wh live further east. A few expressed interest in integrating bus rutes n 1st Avenue and rutes that serve Queen Anne and Mercer Street. Number f neighbrhd frum/pen huse sign-ins: 75 ONLINE OPEN HOUSE FEEDBACK Available: Sept. 6-23, 2018 SODO Many preferred the SODO statin lcated n Occidental Avenue S. Peple nted that it avids duplicating the existing statin's limited walkshed while expanding t a majr grwth pprtunity clser t emplyment centers. Many preferred having tw statins in the stadium area. Sme nted that the secnd statin, if clser t Safec Field, wuld make it easier t use light rail t attend games fr peple thrughut the regin and expand the walkshed further int SODO. Many expressed cncern abut alternatives that wuld impact the SODO Trail. Sme preferred building the new SODO statin abve the existing statin t allw fr easy and efficient transfers and t maintain the E-3 Busway. Sme peple expressed cncern abut impacting the E-3 Busway. Sme expressed interest in using the E-3 Busway t save csts which culd be used t imprve the statin siting in Chinatwn-Internatinal District. Sme expressed cncern abut impacts t the SODO Trail given the limited alternative ptins that are safe fr bikes in the area. A few peple preferred an elevated alignment. A few peple expressed cncerns abut crssing the tracks in SODO because it wuld eliminate being able t travel frm UW t the airprt withut transferring. A few peple preferred having the tunnel prtal as far suth as pssible t avid disruptins t the system at Ryal Brugham Way and/r S Hlgate Street. Chinatwn-Internatinal District Many expressed interest in utilizing Unin Statin as a transit hub in Chinatwn- Internatinal District because it culd cnnect t King Street Statin via an undergrund mezzanine, serve bth light rail lines and be incrprated int the neighbrhd. Sme preferred the 4th Avenue cut-and-cver statin fr its ease f transferring t King Street Statin, its prximity t Pineer Square, its imprved cnnectin t a variety f mdes in the area, and because it prvides an pprtunity t cmplete September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 7

8 tw necessary prjects (building light rail and replacing the 4th Avenue viaduct) at nce. Sme expressed cncern abut building the new statin further frm the existing Chinatwn-Internatinal District statin because it wuld be challenging t transfer between the tw lines. Sme expressed interest in a statin further frm the existing Chinatwn- Internatinal District statin t expand the walksheds in the area. Sme preferred the statin t be lcated n 5th Avenue because it wuld prvide easy access t the Chinatwn-Internatinal District neighbrhd. A few peple expressed cncern abut the additinal csts assciated with the 4th Avenue statin lcatins. A few peple expressed an interest in priritizing cnnectins t multiple mdes, specifically reginal rail. A few peple expressed cncern abut accessing a deep mined tunnel statin. Sme expressed cncern abut impacts and disruptins t Chinatwn-Internatinal District because f ptential difficulties recvering frm cnstructin. Sme preferred the bred r mined tunnel ptins because they wuld result in fewer disruptins t the neighbrhd. A few peple nted that wherever the statin is lcated, it must have easy and quick access t transfers t East Link, Sunder, Amtrak and Greyhund. Sme preferred the statin lcatin t be directly under Unin Statin because it wuld allw fr easy transfers fully within the paid area f the statins. Midtwn Many preferred a statin as clse t First Hill as pssible (6th Avenue) t reduce the verlap f ther dwntwn statins and t better access hspitals and serve the grwing density in First Hill. It was nted that entrances n 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue wuld better serve the large buildings alng 5th Avenue (Seattle Municipal Twer, Clumbia Twer, etc.). Sme preferred a statin n 5th Avenue since it s clser t dwntwn businesses, a shrter distance and less steep f a grade t existing statins n 3rd Avenue and integrates well with Westlake Statin. Sme expressed indifference regarding the statin lcatin as lng as it has a seamless cnnectin with existing statins alng 3rd Avenue and integrates well with buses (existing rutes and future RapidRide G). Sme expressed interest in pedestrian imprvements ver (r under) I-5 t cnnect First Hill and the Midtwn statin. A few peple preferred a statin that is furthest frm existing statins n 3rd Avenue t increase the walkshed. A few peple preferred the statin n 6th Avenue because f the cst savings. A few peple expressed interest in cnnecting the statin t the Central Library. Westlake Sme peple expressed indifference t a 5th Avenue r 6th Avenue statin lcatin as lng as it has a seamless cnnectin with the existing Westlake Statin fr easy transfers. Denny Many preferred a statin clser t Westlake t serve active walksheds and businesses. Many preferred a statin that integrates with the bus netwrk and serves majr emplyers (Amazn and Ggle). September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 8

9 Many preferred a statin clser t high-density neighbrhds like Belltwn and Denny Triangle. Mixed interest abut building a statin directly under Denny Way r n Jhn Street. Sme preferred a statin n Terry Avenue t serve the emplyment center and Denny Park area. Sme expressed cncern abut the challenging hill fr pedestrians frm Westlake Avenue N t Denny Way. A few peple expressed cncern abut the statin at Ry Street being t far east. Sme expressed cncern abut pedestrian safety n Denny Way, while thers felt it is imprtant t have statin entrances n bth sides f Denny Way. Sme expressed cncern abut the prximity f the Denny and Suth Lake Unin statins. A few peple preferred t build large undergrund pathways that cnnect t Fairview Avenue N and Westlake Avenue N. Suth Lake Unin Many preferred a statin that prvides gd access t businesses and that leverages existing multimdal transprtatin in the area (streetcar, bus lines, bike lanes, etc.). Many preferred a statin near Aurra Avenue N that serves majr emplyers. Many preferred a statin that serves peple wh live and wrk in Suth Lake Unin. Many preferred a statin that des nt verlap with the Denny Statin and increases the walkshed. Sme preferred t build a statin where density already exists, nt where density might exist in the future. Sme preferred t remve Suth Lake Unin statin altgether t imprve transit travel times. Sme preferred a statin that will best integrate with the RapidRide E Line. Sme were interested in a statin near 8th Avenue and Dexter Avenue N with an undergrund passageway t bus cnnectins near Aurra Avenue N t serve a larger gegraphical area. A few peple preferred the statin near areas f ptential upzning and develpment where transit cnnectins will be warranted. A few peple said that a statin at Ry Street is t far frm the cre f Suth Lake Unin, highlights the pr design f Aurra Avenue N and des nt take advantage f the transfrmatin cming t Suth Lake Unin with the SR 99 tunnel shift. A few peple expressed cncerns abut the prximity f the statin t the SR 99 tunnel, which culd impede access and future transit-riented develpment. Seattle Center Many preferred a statin n Republican Street because f its prximity t emplyment centers, it serves Key Arena withut being inside the arena, it has fewer engineering cnstraints, it s feasible and has greater ptential fr upzning and grwth in the surrunding area. Many preferred a statin n Harrisn Street because f its prximity t emplyment centers, its access t Key Arena, and its walking and biking cnnectins. Many preferred a statin clse t Key Arena t better access events and believe it culd reduce car and bus cngestin near the Key Arena. Many said the Mercer Street ptin and Ry Street ptin are t far frm Key Arena. Sme expressed preferences fr statins clser t where they live r wrk, like Belltwn, the Denny Triangle and different parts f Uptwn. September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 9

10 Sme said Mercer Street is t crwded already and shuld nt have a statin. Sme were cncerned abut the expense and risk f cnstructing a tunnel under Key Arena. Sme preferred a statin n Mercer Street t serve the Uptwn neighbrhd and because it remains within walking distance t Key Arena. A few expressed interest in integrating bus rutes with transit n SR 99 fr seamless transfers between transit and light rail. A few peple were cncerned abut pedestrian safety when crssing Ry Street t get t Key Arena. A few peple cmmented that statin entrances shuld be n bth sides f Mercer Street r in lcatins that best serve Seattle Center r spread ut as far as pssible t increase the effective walkshed f the statin. A few peple expressed cncern abut lack f pprtunity fr redevelpment if the statin was lcated at Mercer Street r Ry Street, ultimately serving fewer peple. Sme expressed cncern that a statin at Mercer Street wuld add cngestin t an already cngested crridr. A few peple expressed cncern abut the ptential f cndemning prperty t build the statin under the Key Arena. A few peple preferred as few street crssings as pssible t/frm the statin t Key Arena and Seattle Center. A few peple preferred the statin serve Seattle Center and nt the neighbrhds. Number f nline surveys submitted: 114 Ballard-Interbay Key takeaways what we heard: Many peple saw pprtunities with all f the Smith Cve statin lcatins, which are all lcated alng Ellitt Avenue W. There were mixed pinins abut whether the statin shuld be east r west f Ellitt Avenue W. Many peple wanted the statin t prvide gd access t the future Expedia campus, as well as access t businesses and residential areas near the statin area. Many peple emphasized the imprtance f creating strng pedestrian, bicycle and bus cnnectins t/frm the statin. Many peple preferred the central Interbay statin lcatins, citing the ability t serve residents and businesses in Magnlia, Interbay and Queen Anne equally, and gd pprtunities fr future transit integratin and future develpment. Sme peple nted that central Interbay statin lcatins r nes clser t Queen Anne are preferred because f the higher ptential ridership. Sme peple preferred the statins n 20th Avenue W, citing the pr existing transit ptins in Magnlia and gd existing bike and pedestrian cnnectins. In Ballard, there was general cnsensus that the preferred statin areas were 14th Avenue NW and 15th Avenue NW fr their prximity t existing and planned density, as well as areas f ptential future grwth. There was a slight edge fr the 15th Avenue NW statin lcatin since it wuld be clser t dwntwn Ballard, frequently visited businesses and existing transit service. There was sme interest in a statin at 17th Avenue NW, but cncern with the greater prperty effects, impacts t the neighbrhd greenway and displacement f siting a statin within areas f higher existing residential density. September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 10

11 There was strng supprt fr a tunnel r fixed bridge crssing f Salmn Bay. Mst peple expressed their dislike f a mvable bridge, since it culd mean service disruptins and effects t marine vessel traffic. NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM FEEDBACK Date and time: Sept. 17, 2018 frm 5:30-8 p.m. Smith Cve Many peple saw pprtunities with all f the Smith Cve statin lcatins, which are all lcated alng Ellitt Ave W. There were mixed pinins abut whether the statin shuld be east r west f Ellitt Avenue W. Many peple wanted the statin t be clsest t the future Expedia campus, as well as prvide access t businesses and residential areas near the statin area. Many peple emphasized the imprtance f creating strng pedestrian, bicycle and bus cnnectins t/frm the statin. Sme expressed interest in the statin ptins clser t the Seattle Armry, which culd serve ptential future uses f that prperty. Sme als saw pprtunities fr that statin t better serve cruise terminal passengers and enhance transit integratin. Others expressed cncern abut statin lcatins serving the cruise terminal, since passenger traffic is seasnal. Interbay Sme were interested in the statin lcatins n 20th Avenue W and W Dravus Street, citing pprtunities t serve Magnlia s existing residential areas with better transit service. Several expressed cncern abut a statin n 20th Avenue W, since it is already develped and culd be hard t fit a new statin in, building ver the BNSF Railway culd be challenging, and is part f the lnger, mre cstly alternatives. Mst peple expressed interest in statin lcatins in central Interbay, with mst interested in the lcatins at 17th Avenue W, since it serves Magnlia and Queen Anne equally, sits in an area with future develpment ptential and prvides mre space fr transit integratin. Additinal pinins included suggestins fr east/west bus service t serve the statin, as well as preferences fr bth elevated and lw-lying statins. Ballard Many expressed interest in a statin lcatin near 15th Avenue NW since it takes advantage f current zning fr business and residential and is clser t the retail lcatins f dwntwn Ballard. Cncerns shared abut statin lcatins n r near 15th Avenue NW included negative disruptins t freight, car and bus traffic, and unsafe access fr pedestrians/bikes. Many expressed interest in statin lcatins n 14th Avenue NW since it culd mean less prperty acquisitin, serve current and future develpment, minimize impacts f a light rail statin n 15th Avenue NW (traffic) and have better transit integratin ptential. Cncerns shared abut a statin lcatin n 14th Avenue NW were a lack f residential density and being t far away frm Ballard businesses. Several expressed cncerns abut a statin n 17th Avenue NW due t ptential prperty acquisitin impacts and ptential impacts t Swedish Hspital, while thers expressed a preference fr the lcatin since it is clsest t the densest part f Ballard. September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 11

12 Several expressed a desire fr safe pedestrian access t/frm the statin, including suggestins fr separated-grade access and tunnel entrances n bth sides f the street. Several nted that any statin shuld cnsider future Link light rail extensins, whether they are east, west r nrth. Salmn Bay crssing type Mst expressed their dislike fr a mvable bridge ptin, since it culd mean service disruptins and effects t marine vessel traffic. Mst peple expressed interest in either a fixed bridge r tunnel. Many expressed interest in a tunnel crssing, since it culd have ptentially less prperty effects, fewer service delays cmpared t a mvable bridge, less effects t Fishermen s Terminal, fewer visual impacts and culd ptentially prvide greater flexibility t serve future Link light rail expansin. Sme shared their cncern fr a tunnel s perfrmance during an earthquake, and ther safety cncerns. Many als expressed interested in a fixed bridge, since it wuld have fewer service interruptins cmpared t a mvable bridge, culd ptentially be cheaper t build with less risk, culd have fewer effects t marine traffic when cmpared t a mvable bridge, and culd prvide great views frm the train when n the bridge. Sme shared cncerns abut the ptential fr a fixed bridge t have significant visual effects, thugh they thught a bridge alng the 14th Avenue NW alignment wuld have less. Sme als shared cncerns abut clumns in the water having ptential envirnmental effects. Salmn Bay crssing lcatin Several expressed cncern abut any crssing lcatin that culd have an impact n Fishermen s Terminal r ther marine industrial facilities. Mst had n preference fr a crssing lcatin r stated preferences based n the Ballard statin lcatin they preferred. Number f neighbrhd frum/pen huse sign-ins: 85 ONLINE OPEN HOUSE FEEDBACK Available: Sept. 6-23, 2018 Smith Cve Sme peple saw pprtunities with each Smith Cve statin lcatin, which are all lcated alng Ellitt Avenue W. Many had n preference fr a statin lcatin ptin. Many peple preferred that the statin be clse t the future Expedia campus, as well as prvide access t businesses and residential areas near the statin area. Many peple emphasized the imprtance f creating strng pedestrian, bicycle and bus cnnectins t/frm the statin. Several preferred a statin lcatin that culd serve bth Expedia and the cruise ship terminal as bth will be high-demand areas. Several expressed an interest in a statin lcatin t the east in rder t prvide an pprtunity t create a pedestrian cnnectin t Queen Anne. Sme expressed interest in the statin ptins clser t the Seattle Armry, which culd serve ptential future uses f that prperty. Sme als saw pprtunities fr that statin t better serve cruise terminal passengers. September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 12

13 Others expressed cncern abut statin lcatins serving the cruise terminal, since passenger traffic is seasnal. A few expressed interest in building an additinal Sunder stp near the Smith Cve statin. Interbay Sme were interested in the statin lcatins n 20th Avenue W and W Dravus Street, since Magnlia is currently prly served by transit and a statin at 20th Avenue W wuld serve current residential density in Magnlia. In additin, sme nted that the bike infrastructure west f Interbay wuld allw mre peple t access the statin via bike. Several expressed cncern abut a statin n 20th Avenue W, since it is already develped, is further frm existing and planned develpment and culd be hard t fit a new statin in. Mst expressed interest in statin lcatins in central Interbay, with mst interested in the lcatins n 17th Avenue W, since it serves Magnlia and Queen Anne equally, sits in an area with future develpment ptential and prvides mre space fr transit integratin. Several had n preference fr a statin lcatin ptin, thugh expressed cncern abut a statin n 15th Avenue W since it wuld disrupt traffic. Sme expressed cncern abut impacting industrial businesses that prvide familywage jbs in the Interbay area. Several shared their interest in creating strng pedestrian, bicycle and bus cnnectins t/frm the statin. A few peple preferred elevated and tunnel ver at-grade alignments. Ballard Mst expressed interest in statin lcatins n r west f 15th Avenue NW, since it was clser t dwntwn Ballard and businesses visited mst ften, denser ppulatin centers and existing transit service. Many expressed interest in statin lcatins n 14th Avenue NW, since it culd mean less prperty acquisitin, serve current and future develpment, minimize impacts f a light rain statin n 15th Avenue NW (traffic) and have better transit integratin ptential. Cncerns shared abut a statin lcatin n 14th Avenue NW were a lack f residential density and being t far away frm Ballard businesses, hwever several suggested that rezning fr denser residential wuld change their mind. Sme expressed cncern abut a statin n 17th Avenue NW due t impacts t the existing neighbrhd greenway. Several expressed cncerns abut a statin n 17th Avenue NW due t ptential prperty acquisitin, while thers expressed a preference fr the lcatin since it is clsest t the densest part f Ballard. Salmn Bay crssing type Mst expressed their dislike fr a mvable bridge ptin, since it culd mean service disruptins and effects t marine vessel traffic. Many expressed interest in a tunnel crssing, since it culd have ptentially less prperty effects, fewer service delays cmpared t a mvable bridge, less effects t Fishermen s Terminal, fewer visual impacts and culd ptentially prvide greater flexibility t serve future Link light rail expansin. September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 13

14 Sme recgnized that a tunnel wuld mean a higher cst and ptential schedule delays but stated that these wuld be wrth it fr a statin meant t last fr generatins. Many als expressed interest in a fixed bridge, stating it wuld have fewer service interruptins cmpared t a mvable bridge, ptentially less maintenance csts, culd be cheaper t build and with less risk, and have fewer effects t marine traffic when cmpared t a mvable bridge. Sme shared cncern abut the ptential fr a fixed bridge t be t nisy, appraches culd lead t significant prperty effects and visual impacts wuld be t great. Several expressed interest in either a fixed bridge r tunnel, since csts and impacts are generally the same. Sme expressed interest in a fixed bridge because f the lwer cst and the dramatic views alng the rute. A few peple stated they are OK with a mvable bridge, if it culd have the same r stricter pening restrictins as the Ballard Bridge. A few peple als asked t cnsider making the new bridge multimdal. Salmn Bay crssing lcatin Many stated their pinins n the crssing lcatins were related t achieving the preferred statin lcatins in Ballard. Several expressed cncern abut any crssing lcatin that culd have an impact n Fishermen s Terminal r ther marine industrial facilities. Several nted shrter crssing ptins are preferred since they culd be cheaper. Others suggested a crssing just west f the Ballard Bridge culd help centralize transit integratin and result in statins clser t dwntwn Ballard. Mixed pinins abut the crssing at 14th Avenue NW since it leads t statins further away frm dwntwn Ballard; thers nted the advantage f a wider right f way. Number f nline surveys submitted: 156 September 2018 Neighbrhd Frums and Online Open Huse Summary 14