What was the process and schedule for identifying alternatives to be studied in the EIS?
The process begins by identifying routes that would serve the objectives set forth by the region in earlier planning work. The East Link alternatives were presented to the public in early September 2006 during what is called the public scoping process. Feedback was solicited on the alternatives being considered, and whether other reasonable alternatives should be included. In December 2006, the Sound Transit Board identified the light rail routes, stations and maintenance facility alternatives for detailed study in the East Link Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The Board’s action put the agency on a path to continue conceptual engineering and preparation of the draft EIS. back to the top Q: When will the final route and station locations be known? Project Impacts Q: What types of potential impacts are being evaluated in the EIS? The EIS will evaluate potential light rail impacts on the natural environment (such as parklands, open space, wetlands, threatened and endangered species
