Sounder Commuter Rail Tukwila Station

Environmental Update, May 2009

A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been issued by the lead federal agency, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Complete details can be found here on our Environmental page >>>

In January 2009, the FTA and Sound Transit issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Tukwila Commuter Rail Station.

Tukwila Commuter Rail Station NEPA EA (.pdf, 12 mb) and Appendices (.pdf, 10 mb)

Recipient Letter for Tukwila Station EA

Project Description

Sound Transit is moving forward with plans to replace the existing temporary Sounder station in Tukwila with a permanent commuter rail station. The future station will include passenger platforms and shelters, security and safety features, accessible station access, approximately 350 parking spaces, bike storage, landscaping and public art.

Sound Transit has been working on station planning in partnership with the Cities of Tukwila and Renton and their long range plans for redevelopment, transportation and traffic planning in the area.

Rider information for this facility here>>>

Preliminary Project images >>>

Location:

South of Longacres Way and west of the BNSF railroad tracks.
Sound Transit Budget:

$16 million
Planning Partners:

City of Tukwila
City of Renton
King County Metro Transit
BNSF
Amtrak
The Boeing Company
WA State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
Consultants and Contractors:

KPFF Consulting Engineers for preliminary engineering and environmental documentation.
Project Timeline:

Preliminary engineering and environmental documentation is scheduled to be completed in early 2009. Final design is expected to begin in 2009 and construction in 2010.

 

Project Contact: If you have questions about this project, please contact:

Roger Iwata
Community Outreach Specialist
Phone:(206) 689-4904
roger.iwata@soundtransit.org

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Public Art

Installations by Art Partners and Esther Luttikhuizen add color and whimsy to the temporary station platform.
Learn More>>>