Public feedback period open for possible street vacation proposal at Operations and Maintenance Facility South preferred alternative

Sound Transit has launched a public engagement period for a potential street vacation at the Operation and Maintenance Facility South (OMF South) preferred alternative at South 336th Street in Federal Way.

In 2021, the Sound Transit Board named the South 336th Street Alternative as the preferred alternative (learn about all the alternatives). Later this year, we expect the Board to select the project to be built after publication of the Final EIS.

If the Sound Transit Board selects the preferred alternative for the project, Sound Transit will propose closing 20th Avenue South, from South 336th Street to South 341st Place. The agency would use this area for constructing and operating the facility, where light rail vehicles will go for cleaning, storage, and maintenance.

Public benefits are required for the Federal Way City Council to consider approval of the permanent closure of a street like 20th Avenue South.

The proposed public benefits include:

• A pedestrian and bicycle multi-use path along the west side of the 18th Place South extension
• Creating new public space along South 336th Street

Website: 

Learn about the new potential project alternatives near you, subscribe for updates and send us your questions and feedback at omfsouth.participate.online/street-vacation.

In-person drop-in sessions: 

Visit us in-person to learn more and get your questions answered by project team staff: 

Saturday, March 16, 2024
Federal Way Library
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m
34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA 98003 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Federal Way 320th Library
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
848 S 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003

The OMF South would meet agency needs for an expanded fleet of light rail vehicles to serve South King and Pierce counties and is anticipated to bring over 600 high-quality, living-wage jobs in fields such as mechanics and administration.