Public can provide input through March 31 online and in person
Sound Transit has launched a public engagement period for 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 https://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, 2024Federal Way Library
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Federal Way 320th Library5:00 - 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.
Sound Transit has opened a public feedback period for the Operations and Maintenance Facility South (OMF South) preferred alternative at South 336th Street, Federal Way. The public can share their comments online or in person until March 31. The facility, which will handle light rail vehicle cleaning, storage, and maintenance, may lead to the closure of 20th Avenue South.
Sound Transit is proposing public benefits including a multi-use path along 18th Place South and new public spaces along South 336th Street. To learn more and provide input, visit OMF South Feedback.
In-person drop-in sessions will be held:
March 16, 2024 at Federal Way Library from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
March 26, 2024 at Federal Way 320th Library from 5:00 - 7:00…