Organization. SDOT Date and Commute Seattle. Dave Sowers, Deputy Program Administrator

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1 Organization SDOT Date and Commute Seattle Dave Sowers, Deputy Program Administrator October 22, 2018

2 TODAY S FOCUS The big picture #Realign99 closure/opening the tunnel Removal, decommissioning, surface streets

3 This is a safety project The viaduct was built in the early 1950 s Columns reinforced after 2001 earthquake

4 Completed projects

5 TODAY S FOCUS The big picture #Realign99 closure/opening the tunnel Removal, decommissioning, surface streets

6 Steps remaining to open the SR 99 tunnel Move Alaskan Way to the west Complete tunnel work 3-week (approx.) SR 99 closure Complete final highway connections Complete final highway connections Open tunnel

7 SR 99 closure and tunnel opening: get ready Duration: about three-weeks for SR 99 closure and up to three weeks of ramp closures Closing a highway adds more drivers to other parts of the system: 90,000 vehicles per day, including several thousand trucks, and buses have to use another route Expect long backups: On I-5 and routes into downtown Seattle, especially during peak commute times Major change to transportation system: New SR 99 tunnel will open, other construction continues

8 SR 99 closure and tunnel opening: get ready Keeping people and goods moving WSDOT, SDOT, Port of Seattle, King County Metro, Sound Transit implementing transportation management strategies. Incident response teams, increased staffing in transportation management centers, signal timing plans, uniformed police officers at key intersections, additional water taxi runs, standby Metro coaches, and more. Actively monitoring the transportation system.

9 2016 SR 99 closure Travel time: Bellevue to Seattle (I-90 westbound) What we experienced during nine-day SR 99 closure in 2016 Region-wide impacts: higher travel times on I-5, SR 520, I-90 Peak commutes started earlier and lasted longer More vehicles on downtown streets Travel time: Federal Way to Seattle (I-5 northbound) Sound Transit commuter rail ridership increased by 5 to 10% West Seattle water taxi ridership increased 135%, Vashon passenger ferry service increased by 27% Longer travel times for King County Metro buses rerouted off SR 99 More cyclists on the road to avoid congestion

10 A comparable event to the SR 520 floating bridge grand opening event in 2016 v

11 Opening the tunnel: Ramps at the north portal

12 Opening the tunnel: Ramps at the south portal

13 Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program The big picture #Realign99 closure/opening the tunnel Removal, decommissioning, surface streets

14 Construction after the SR 99 tunnel opens Alaskan Way Viaduct removal Battery Street Tunnel decommissioning Design-build contract Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. North surface street connections

15 Recap: Finding a new normal in ongoing changes Jan. 11 viaduct closures permanently start planning now The SR 99 closure is the last step before opening the new SR 99 tunnel a direct route between the stadiums to the Space Needle. Opening the new SR 99 tunnel is just the start: Tunnel will open toll-free for a period of time. Traffic patterns will change because we are changing access to SR 99. Construction continues Seattle will experience ongoing change: It will take time before traffic patterns settle out. Approved tolls range from $1 to $2.25 with a Good To Go pass. Some trips will be quicker and others will be longer. The final Alaskan Way will be rebuilt by the City of Seattle.

16 How to REACH US WSDOT Live Traffic Cameras e/default.aspx WSDOT Travel Times times/default.aspx SDOT Traveler Information Map web6.seattle.gov/travelers Transit Alerts kingcounty.gov/metro/signup Travel News @MyCommTrans Website: #Realign99 Hotline: AWV-LINE

17 Strategies to move to and through downtown SR 99 closure and the period of maximum constraint Department Employer Open of Transportation House October 22, 2018 Meghan Shepard, Downtown Mobility, Seattle Department of Transportation

18 Major projects in the Center City Department of Transportation

19 Where we are headed Pike Pine Renaissance Central Waterfront WA State Convention Center Key Arena Growing light rail system Department of Transportation

20 Our five pillars for downtown mobility System Monitoring and Management of Real-Time Operations Reduce Drive-Alone Trips Downtown Manage the Public Right of Way Transit Investments: Meeting Demand and Expanding Access Coordinated Regional Communications Campaign Department of Transportation

21 Responding to permanent viaduct closure Launch 24/7 Transportation Operations Center and deploy police at key transit intersections. Encourage flexible work schedules and locations. Extend transit priority hours on 3rd Ave to 6 AM to 7 PM and add bus trips on key Metro routes. Modify and schedule permitted construction work for maximum travel capacity. Brief local and regional elected officials this fall. Department of Transportation

22 March 2019: Seattle Transit Tunnel for Light Rail ONLY Supports light rail expansion and Convention Center addition Brings routes 41, 74, 101, 102, 150, 255 and 550 to downtown surface streets Adds 80 buses per peak hour (both directions) for 15,000 passengers Impact: slower travel times for all modes Opportunity: Improved speed and reliability for light rail Information: Department of Transportation

23 Preparing for Seattle Transit Tunnel for Light Rail ONLY Share real-time construction and traffic information with web map providers Add off-board fare payment on 3 rd Ave for quicker boarding and build a new transit path on 5th and 6th Avenues Limit SDOT construction and maintenance work downtown Encourage and support ORCA LIFT sales Expand public communication tools Department of Transportation

24 Reducing Drive-Alone Trips into Downtown Our key strategies: Bolster transit capacity and reliability Add peak and shoulder service on key routes Promote ORCA and expand ORCA Lift Improve first/last mile and intermodal connections Efforts at Montlake Triangle, International District/Chinatown Station, Westlake Mobility Hub Expanded bike share Uber/Lyft pilots at Northgate and in SE Seattle Support more flexible work environments Partner with Commute Seattle for employer engagement and partnership Goal: fewer drive alone trips during the most congested times 2018: 1,200 fewer peak hour trips 2019: 3,000 fewer peak hour trips Department of Transportation

25 What You Can Do Stay informed Sign up today for SDOT s Twitter and read our blog Reach out to Commute Seattle for assistance Get Ready with Metro ( Plan your own trip try transit, ride a bike, form a carpool Spread the word to your customers and clients, vendors, delivery and service providers, and employees Figure out how your employees can be flexible and innovative: working from home, compressing their work week, coming in early, staying late Department of Transportation

26 Know Before You Go: Follow Our Blog: How to reach Metro Trip Planning Resources: Department of Transportation How to reach WSDOT WSDOT Live Traffic Cameras: WSDOT Travel Times: #Realign

27 King County Metro Helping you prepare for and get through the SR 99 closure October 22, 2018

28 Metro Bus Service 22,000 transit hours added to maintain bus service New transit pathways secured Capital work w/ partners north & south of each Bertha portal Stand-by coaches Communicating Park & Ride Lot and route capacity Coordinating with SDOT and WSDOT to support their mitigation efforts

29 New pathways to keep buses moving

30 New pathways to keep buses moving

31 West Seattle Water Taxi Additional on-street, off-street and pick up/drop off parking Additional DART vehicle to add frequency Shuttle service from satellite parking Additional ferry vessel Bike parking First mile connection to West Seattle terminal

32 Metro Rider Communications or text transit alerts Printed Rider Alert Brochure multi-lingual Signs posted at affected stops

33 Get Ready kingcounty.gov/getready Resources for your employees Work remotely Shift travel times - buses will be crowded Transit, Park & Ride, Water Taxi, rideshare, bike and walk Get rewarded for trying a new way of getting around Just One Trip

34 WorkSmart kingcounty.gov/telework Workplace strategies to help employers improve business continuity increase productivity contribute to environmental sustainability Free one-on-one consulting support remote work compressed work week flexible scheduling Partnership with City and Commute Seattle

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41 Comprehensive regulatory support for businesses affected by CTR law

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