<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><br><br><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> "Hamby, Beth" <beth.hamby@soundtransit.org><br><b>Date:</b> August 2, 2023 at 6:03:41 PM PDT<br><b>To:</b> ADA Accessibility <accessibility@soundtransit.org><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Correction RE: Significant Link service disruptions August 12-20 for essential maintenance of tracks north of Stadium Station</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am writing with a correction to my July 31 email to accessibility stakeholders about the Link service disruptions beginning Saturday, August 12. The correction is to information provided about Link Shuttle bus stop locations at Stadium
Station during Phase 1 (August 12 and 13). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The original email indicated that the southbound (toward Angle Lake) shuttle would serve only the east side of Stadium Station, and the northbound (toward Northgate) shuttle would serve only the west side of Stadium Station.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">However, because pedestrians will be able to cross the tracks at Stadium Station through detour route, passengers riding the shuttle will be able to access both sides of the station.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I apologize for this error, and have corrected it in the list of stops under Phase 1 below.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Link riders should prepare for significant service disruptions from Saturday, August 12, through Sunday, August 20 for essential maintenance work on tracks at Royal Brougham just north of Stadium Station. From August 9 through August 20,
Royal Brougham Way between 4<sup>th</sup> and 6<sup>th</sup> Avenue will be closed to all vehicle traffic at the rail track crossing. Pedestrian access will be maintained through the south side of the intersection, 80% of the time, and it will be maintained
through the north side of the intersection the remaining duration. Link passengers should allow for at least an additional 30 minutes of travel time.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Work on the tracks will be conducted in three phases with different impacts on Link passengers. The phases are summarized with maps and diagrams at
<a href="http://www.soundtransit.org/disruption">www.soundtransit.org/disruption</a>, and described below.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Phase 1: August 12 and 13
<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">During the first phase of the project, light rail service will be suspended between the Capitol Hill and SODO stations. Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square, International District/Chinatown, and Stadium stations will be closed.
Free Link shuttle buses will serve all stations between Capitol Hill and SODO every 10 minutes. 1 Line trains will run every 15 minutes between Northgate and Capitol Hill stations and between SODO and Angle Lake stations.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Southbound (toward Angle Lake) Link passengers will deboard the train at Capitol Hill station and catch the Link bus shuttle stopping at the following locations:<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Capitol Hill<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">E John St. at Broadway E (SE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="222" valign="top" style="width:166.5pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Westlake<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Pine St. at 5<sup>th</sup> Ave (NE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="222" valign="top" style="width:166.5pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">University Street<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">3<sup>rd</sup> Ave. at Union St. (SW of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="222" valign="top" style="width:166.5pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Pioneer Square<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">3<sup>rd</sup> Ave. at James St. (NW of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">International District / Chinatown<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">5<sup>th</sup> Ave. S at S King St. (SW of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Stadium<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">6<sup>th</sup> Ave. S at S Royal Brougham Way (SW of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="222" valign="top" style="width:166.5pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">SODO (drop off only)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">S Lander St. at SODO Busway (NE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in">At SODO, passengers can board the southbound train to Angle Lake.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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Northbound Link passengers will deboard the train at the SODO station and catch the Link bus shuttle at the following locations:
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">SODO<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">SODO Busway at S Lander St. (NE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Stadium<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">SODO Busway at S Royal Brougham Way (SE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">International District / Chinatown<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">4<sup>th</sup> Ave. S at S Jackson St. (SE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="234" valign="top" style="width:175.5pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:13.5pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Pioneer Square<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">3<sup>rd</sup> Ave. at James St. (SE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="234" valign="top" style="width:175.5pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:13.5pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">University Street<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="372" valign="top" style="width:279.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:13.5pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">3<sup>rd</sup> Ave. at Union St. (SE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="234" valign="top" style="width:175.5pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:12.75pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Westlake<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">3<sup>rd</sup> Ave. at Pine St. (NE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="234" valign="top" style="width:175.5pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:12.75pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Capitol Hill (drop off only)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">E John St. at Broadway E (SE of intersection)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in">At Capitol Hill, passengers can board the northbound train to Northgate.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Phase 2: August 14 to 16<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">During the second phase of the project, trains will share one track at Westlake, University Street, International District/Chinatown, and Stadium stations. Trains will run on the southbound platforms at Westlake and University Street
stations and northbound platforms at the International District and Stadium stations. All trains from Northgate and Angle Lake will terminate at Pioneer Square. All passengers traveling through Pioneer Square will transfer to the opposite platform to continue
their ride. Transferring to the opposite platform requires taking an elevator, escalator or stairs up to the mezzanine to cross over the tracks and then descend to the opposite platform. Trains will be running every 15 minutes and passengers changing trains
at Pioneer Square should expect a wait of 11-12 minutes to make the connection.
<span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Phase 3: August 17 to 20<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">During the third phase of the project, trains will share one track at Westlake, University Street, International District/Chinatown, and Stadium stations. Trains will run on the northbound platforms at Westlake and University Street
stations and southbound platforms at the International District and Stadium stations. All trains from Northgate and Angle Lake will terminate at Pioneer Square. All passengers traveling through Pioneer Square will transfer to the opposite platform to continue
their ride. Transferring to the opposite platform requires taking an elevator, escalator or stairs up to the mezzanine to cross over the tracks and then descend to the opposite platform. Trains will be running every 15 minutes and passengers changing trains
at Pioneer Square should expect a wait of 11-12 minutes to make the connection.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sound Transit will have staff available at affected stations during this period to assist passengers. Visual signage will also help direct passengers.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>During this service disruption, passengers should allow for at least an additional 30 minutes of travel time.</b> They should also consider alternative methods of transit during the service disruption.
<span style="color:#2E2E2E">A full list of other transit options is available at </span>
<a href="https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/changes-affect-my-ride/navigating-service-disruptions#1line">https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/changes-affect-my-ride/navigating-service-disruptions#1line</a> .
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit the <a href="https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/service-alerts">
Service alerts web page</a> for current information on service disruptions. From this page you can also sign up to receive alerts by text or email, and connect with Sound Transit’s alerts-only Twitter channel. The agency will provide regular updates throughout
the disruption to keep passengers informed of construction progress and any additional impacts.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For assistance with transit trip planning, please contact Passenger Care at
<a href="mailto:main@soundtransit.org">main@soundtransit.org</a> or 1-888-889-6368. Phones are staffed Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beth Hamby (she/her)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Senior Program Manager-Accessible Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Passenger Experience<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Desk: 206.717.9075<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:beth.hamby@soundtransit.org">beth.hamby@soundtransit.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sound Transit<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.soundtransit.org/">www.soundtransit.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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