Project: South Lake Union Streetcar

Summary

The South Lake Union Streetcar serves the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, with seven stops along 1.3 miles. The route for it starts from the Westlake transit hub and pass through Belltown, South Lake Union, and Cascade areas to end at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type New Transit Line
Transportation Mode Light Rail
Usage 2,500
Length (mi) 1.30
Economic Distress 0.88
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 830
Population Growth Rate (%) 0.8%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 1.3%
Market Size 2,000,855
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 15.4000
Topography 21

Geography

Region Rocky Mountain / Far West
State WA
County King
City Seattle
Urban/Class Level Metro
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System Seattle Street Car

Timing

Initial Study Date 2005
Post Construction Study Date 2012
Construction Start Date 2006
Construction End Date 2007
Months Duration 16

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 2007
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $52,100,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $85,059,000

Pre/Post Conditions

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Narrative

South Lake Union Streetcar

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