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Commuter rail The existing Burlington Northern tracks along the shore of Possession Sound will provide the alignment for proposed peak period commuter rail service between the multi-modal center just east of downtown Everett to Seattle and Tacoma. The estimated cost of $40 million is largely dependent upon Regional Transit Authority funding, subject to voter approval. With funding ap- proval, this service is expected to be in operation before the year 2000. The service is one component of the Everett Plan's multi-modal strategy. Even though a relatively small share of trips are carried by this service, it provides another option that expands the versatility and coverage of the transit system, including convenient connections for cross-Sound travelers. Multi-modal Centers Anchoring the regional transit system on the north will be Everett's primary multi-modal center, just east of the downtown area adjacent to the existing Burlington Northern tracks. This center will interface with commuter rail, AMTRAK, light rail, bus, auto, pedestrian and bicycle facilities. It will be linked to the downtown area with enhanced transit service. This facility is currently in an early phase of planning and design and will function initially with bus and park and ride service. Other multi-modal centers are anticipated as the regional light rail system is constructed. These centers will not interface with as many modes as the downtown center but will perform the critical function of connecting/accessing the regional system with local systems. Some of these centers may be established prior to the extension of light rail to establish travel patterns and planned land use configurations. Opportunities exist in and near downtown Everett and along the existing rail corridor for providing facilities for different modes of transportation (including parking facilities) that would serve the larger region in general and the downtown in particular. Local Transit Systems Introduction Everett is the only city in the region with a City-operated transit system. This system is now focused on service to the transit dependent and unique local peak and off-peak needs. The Transit Plan, a functionally detailed transit system strategy under separate cover, retains this charac- teristic and expands upon the role of providing or connecting to regional commuter service. The Preferred Plan assumes a $100 million program of local transit service, providing complementary service to the regional transit system and a locally tailored service to Planning Area residents. Additional details of the Draft Everett Transit Plan may be obtained from that document at Everett Transit offices. Local Multi-Modal Corridors and Facilities Introduction The Preferred Plan establishes an improved balance among modes of travel to match the vision of a more pedestrian-friendly city. This new balance places a higher priority on transit, ridesharing, walking and bicycling than is placed on these modes at the present time. Designated corridors will be designed to accomplish an improved balance and to 193 T-34