Is there the potential for high capacity transit in downtown Redmond?

With the cooperation of Sound Transit, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and King County Metro, City of Redmond transportation professionals developed the Redmond Downtown High Capacity Transit (HCT) Preferred Alignment Summary Report to help decision-makers consider an answer to that question.

The study identifies an alignment and station areas that:

• provide the most cost-effective route to downtown Redmond
• minimize environmental impacts
• provide the greatest opportunity for transit-oriented development, thereby increasing the potential for HCT ridership
• support and reinforce the City's vision for future growth
• provide adequate analysis and detail for key components that can be used for future HCT studies
• accommodate a variety of HCT technologies

The geographic boundaries of the planning areas were identified, refined and mapped. The agreed upon study area included NE 65 Street and Marymoor Park to the south, 180 Avenue NE to the east, NE 90 Street to the north and West Lake Sammamish Parkway to the west. View the Redmond Downtown High Capacity Transit Preferred Alignment Summary Report in its entirety by clicking on this link provided for you.