Ordinance 2021-94 - Laserfiche WebLink

HOV access via arterials Several local arterials will provide HOV access to the regional system. In some cases this access will be provided only at the approaches to the regional system. An exception is the Airport Road/ SR-96 arterial HOV corridor that will link the I-5 system with SW Everett (Planning Area 3) as well as the Silver Firs area(Planning Area 6). A significant part of the Airport Road segment is in operation today with both permanent and interim facilities. The key segment approaching I-5 and the interim configuration near Paine Field are proposed for completion as permanent HOV routes by 2012. Other HOV features on several more arterials are included in multi-modal arterial corridor treatments, discussed below. Park and Ride lots The present park and ride system is proposed for expansion. About 1,500 new spaces costing some $8 million are proposed within the Planning area. These facilities are being jointly planned by the City, Community Transit and the State. The expansion will occur at existing park and ride sites and at several new sites, some of which have not been specifically located. The new capacity will serve both long-distance commuters as well as those with both origin and destination within the Planning Area. Primary emphasis is on medium to long distance commuters. Park and ride capacity is proposed in conjunction with Everett's new multi-modal center located east of the downtown area. Regional Transit Systems Introduction The regional transit system investments are an important long-range feature in the Preferred Plan. Changes in travel behavior, that are assumed in the Plan as necessary to support the land use concept, are dependent upon the installation of these important system components. Anticipation of this type of transit investment is expected to affect the type, density and timing of private land use decisions in a way that supports the Preferred Plan. The regional transit system includes commuter rail and regional light rail to Everett, including inter-modal/multi-modal stations and cross-sound connections. Their timing will be determined by voter-approved funding. The total investment by 2012 is expected to exceed $140 million or nearly 20%of total system costs. Light rail system The regional light rail system will eventually connect downtown Everett with Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma. The current strategy for financing and constructing the system will not result in a connection to the downtown Everett area until after 2012. However, some part of the Everett Planning Area could receive service within the planning period. In the interim period, other transit service would replicate the regional service concepts. About $115 million is expected to be expended on the light rail system within the Planning Area by 2012. The influence of this expenditure is likely to have a significant impact on land use decisions as reflected in the Preferred Plan. T-33