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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> ADA Accessibility <accessibility@soundtransit.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 20, 2026 8:18 AM<br><b>To:</b> Pelfrene, Emilie <emilie.pelfrene@soundtransit.org><br><b>Subject:</b> March 28 Ribbon Cutting Event for 2 Line Crosslake Connection - How to Get There<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Greetings accessibility community,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>This message is for all attendees to the Ribbon Cutting Event on March 28:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>On Saturday, March 28, passengers can take shuttles from South Bellevue and Mount Baker stations to attend the Crosslake Connection Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Sam Smith Park. The ceremony will start at 9 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>From 7 to 10 a.m., shuttles will run every 10-15 minutes from Mount Baker Station to Sam Smith Park, and from South Bellevue Station to Sam Smith Park.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Shuttles will pick up passengers at Bay 1 of South Bellevue. Passengers at Mount Baker will receive shuttles at Mount Baker Transit Center, Bay 1, on Rainier Avenue South. All passengers will arrive at Sam Smith Park on 23rd Avenue South.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>No other stops will be served. Passengers may request help from security to cross the street to access Sam Smith Park. Below is a map with the event site layout.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Shuttles run only until the 2 Line Crosslake Connection is active at 10 a.m. There is no return shuttle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Passengers needing station assistance can ask Sound Transit personnel in teal vests on the platform. For non-emergency services or to report a security incident, call or text at (206) 398-5268.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you are planning on attending the event and need accessibility accommodations, please email <a href="mailto:accessibility@soundtransit.org">accessibility@soundtransit.org</a> by March 20.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We look forward to seeing you at the event!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><img border=0 width=674 height=629 style='width:7.0243in;height:6.552in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image004.png@01DCB99E.75454EC0" alt="Map of the event layout. Sam Smith Park is located on 23rd Avenue South, across the street from the Judkins Park Link station. King County Metro Bus routes 8 and 48 have stops North of Sam Smith Park, at the cross of 23rd Avenue South and South Judkins Street. Attendees can enter Sam Smith Park on 23rd Avenue South just south of the shuttle bus drop-off, follow the path to the Welcome tent, where Sound Transit staff can help guide them to the Stage area if needed."></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Emilie Pelfrne</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#404040;mso-ligatures:none'>Acting Manager – Accessibility & Paratransit</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#404040;mso-ligatures:none'>Certified ADA Paratransit Manager Lic. 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