🚆Environmental Impact Notice for Everett Link Extension and OMF Project
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Everett Link Extension and Operations and Maintenance Facility North Project, Snohomish County, Washington
Summary
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), as Federal lead agency, and the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit), as local project sponsor and joint lead agency, issue this notice to advise the public that they intend to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Everett Link Extension (EVLE) and Operations and Maintenance Facility North (OMF North) Project (Project). The Project would extend Link light rail 16 miles from the existing Lynnwood City Center Station to the Everett Station area in Snohomish County, Washington, and improve connections to the regional transit system and major activity centers. The Project would also include construction of a light rail operations and maintenance facility (OMF) in Snohomish County to support the regional Link light rail program, including EVLE.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Transit Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice indicates a significant infrastructure development project that could have financial implications for businesses involved in construction, transit services, and economic development in the region. It also outlines regulatory compliance for potential environmental impacts, affecting local industries and stakeholders.