D-to-M Streets Track and Signal
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New Documents
Earth Berm FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the proposed earth berm support structure for the D to M Streets track Improvements.
Post and Beam Technical Memo
Conceptual design and cost information for post and beam construction in response to community interest.
Urban Design Analysis
Study of urban design issues related to the potential development of remnant parcels after the project is completed.
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Description
The D-to-M street area in Tacoma will include a 1.2 mile section of rail corridor when new track is constructed connecting Tacoma Dome Station to existing rail right-of-way. When completed, the project will extend Sounder commuter rail service to stations in South Tacoma and Lakewood. The new rail line will cross Pacific Avenue on a railroad bridge, giving traffic unimpeded access north and south of the rail line.
The City of Tacoma has formed a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) to provide citizen input on the project including bridge design, street crossings, pedestrian amenities, development opportunities, and construction staging. PAC membership is composed of local residents, business and property owners, neighborhood and community groups, and City of Lakewood staff.
Existing funding is sufficient to complete design and property acquisition. Additional funding is being secured in order to construct the project.
Project Facts
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Between East D and South M Streets in downtown Tacoma.
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| Sound Transit Budget: |
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$101.0 million ($50 million additional funding is needed)
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Federal Railway Administration, WSDOT, and BNSF
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BNSF, City of Tacoma, Tacoma Rail, WSDOT Rail, and the Project Advisory Committee
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| Consultants and contractors: |
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BERGER/ABAM and Herrera for environmental review, HDR for preliminary engineering and feasibility studies, and Parsons Brinckerhoff for enhanced preliminary engineering and final design.
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Final design started in March 2009 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2009; construction is expected to begin in sring 2010 and be completed in spring 2012.
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Additional Information
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If you have questions about the design or construction, please contact:
Roger Iwata
Community Outreach Specialist
Phone:(206) 689-4904
roger.iwata@soundtransit.org
For more information about Sound Transit.......
Contracting opportunities? Bus and train service? Contact us at:
main@soundtransit.org
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Submit Project Feedback
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PAC members review project designs.
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