The project will deliver three new stations on a 7.8-mile corridor serving about 34,000 daily riders. Construction and project timeline by milestone. The recent pandemic developments may have cut back some of that, but as construction gets underway, it should be much clearer if the project will remain ahead of schedule or begin to slip and eat up some or all of that project float. An agency progress report from May indicates that there is still a project float of 257 days. The light rail extension is due by December 2024, but an earlier start date is possible. In lieu of the typical photo opportunity of politicians, shovels, and hard hats, Sound Transit released a video of local and national politicians praising the project along with local residents. Sound Transit announced the milestone on Thursday, though with much less fanfare due to Covid-19 pandemic. Public art at the Transit Center include Lightgrove Rootshadows, Chronolog, and Seed Leaves installations by artist Clark Wiegman.The Federal Way Link light rail extension has officially broke ground. As well as City offices to the east and nearby retail and restaurants being within walking distance. In addition the new Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center to the northwest. The transit center connects to the Town Square Park to the west. Collaboration with the public artist for this site, part of the Sound Transit art program, began with the conceptual design of the station. HEWITT worked with the City of Federal Way, Sound Transit, King County Metro, and the community in resolving issues of scale and aesthetics and to devise appropriate passenger amenities including covered walkways and bus shelters, bicycle storage, and public art. Safety and accommodation were key design criteria for the 1,190-space garage.

A 400-foot long translucent canopy provides a pleasant and safe bus waiting area. The Transit Center has 12 bus platforms as well as dedicated bus layover space. The Federal Way Transit Center is designed to be a community landmark.

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