As light rail expands, suburbs plan for density
Riders packed trains on Friday to see four new stations on the One Line, which now stops in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood.
At the 148th Street Station, Shoreline celebrated the occasions with a marching band, speeches, and bubble machines. The suburb has been planning for this moment for years, that’s apparent when you step off the train.
Across I-5 from the light rail station, new apartment buildings are going up. Townhomes line a couple blocks near Meridian Avenue. There’s also road work to add larger sidewalks and traffic-calming roundabouts.
The city is encouraging density and building infrastructure to support more pedestrians, and this is an effort most every city in the state is struggling with.
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Guest:
Mayor Chris Roberts, City of Shoreline
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KUOW: Light rail is helping Mountlake Terrace find its heart
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