Center City ConnectorTransit Study Open House #2June 6, 2013

Study Background

Transit Master Plan (2012) prioritized Center City Connector

Responds to mobility needs created by Center City job and housing growth

Project purpose is to improve north-south mobility and link South Lake Union and First Hill streetcars

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Study Timeline

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Study Evaluation Process

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Tonight’s Open House

Present results of initial screening of a wide range of mode and street alignment options

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Tonight’s Open House

Describe 1st Avenue and 4th/5th Avenue Alternatives for Mixed-Traffic and Exclusive streetcar modes

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Tonight’s Open House

Get your input on which remaining alternative best meets the project purpose and goals

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Providing Feedback

Talk with project staff– Ask questions– Share your ideas

Comment on sticky notes and post on boards

Write on your comment card and return before you leave

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Write your comment and post...

Comment Card

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What happens next?

Project team reviews comments

Public support will factor into the decision as to which alternative moves into Tier 2 evaluation

Present Tier 2 results at 3rd open house in Sept/Oct for additional public review and comment

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Thank you for coming!

Please return comment card before you leave

Project Website– www.seattle.gov/transportation/

centercityconnector.htm

Contact– Tony Mazzella: tony.mazzella@seattle.gov, (206) 684-

0811– Allison Schwartz: allison.schwartz@seattle.gov, (206)

386-4654

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