Ordinance 3128-09 - Laserfiche WebLink

In order to accommodate the forecasted increase, these currently planned projects are recommended: • Implement SWIFT Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service between Everett Station and the Aurora Village Transfer Center, with Transit Signal Priority (TSP) • Sounder Everett to Seattle Commuter Rail Service Improvements • ST commuter bus service expansion Everett Transit should implement revisions to their existing routes and frequencies to maximize future Downtown ridership and passenger transfer demand. In addition to the planned improvements above, these transit service improvement projects are also recommended: • Everett Riverfront to Harborfront Connector • High capacity transit service implementation on Broadway • Expand Transit Signal Priority (TSP) implementation • LINK LRT system extension north to Everett Station • Community Transit planned route expansion and service frequency increases • Skagit Transit and Island Transit commuter bus service, including shared use of facilities and service coordination 3. Transit-Oriented Streets Hewitt and Wetmore Avenues have been designated as transit-oriented streets to support existing transit service. Unique transit passenger shelter kiosks that complement and enhance the streetscape are currently provided on Hewitt Avenue from Broadway west to Rucker Avenue, but not on Wetmore Avenue. Providing a consistent and identifiable design theme within the designated Downtown transit-oriented streets is an essential element to accommodate and encourage public transit demand. Construction of transit-oriented street passenger shelter design upgrades are recommended on all designated Downtown transit- oriented streets in order to encourage transit ridership and increase accessibility. In addition, due to the high public transit demand forecasted, transit-oriented street designation and construction is recommended on Rucker Avenue from Hewitt to south of Pacific Avenue. Revisions to the City's B-3 Zoning regulations is also recommended to include design standards for transit oriented streets, similar to those found on Hewitt Avenue. 4. Bus Stops As future transit demand increases and additional services are provided in Downtown, bus stop improvements will be increasingly important to translate higher demand into actual ridership. The following improvements to Downtown bus stops are recommended: • Design upgrades to the Wetmore Avenue bus stops from Everett to Pacific Avenues consistent with the current Hewitt Avenue transit facility design • Additional bus stop amenities including: 10