Preliminary Design

Where are we in the process?

Metro Transit is currently in a phase called Preliminary Design. It is the first step to creating the construction specifications and blueprints for the E Line project.

The project team takes the input gathered during the planning phase and starts putting this information into design plans for placement of stations and amenities.

What is considered in station placement and site design?

bus operations and standard BRT station architecture and features
local and county street design standards
station activity level and size
amount of space available
accessibility and safety for all users
input from station neighbors
other street uses in the same area (trails, bike lanes)
geographic features

Metro Transit staff will continue the preliminary design phase by resolving and incorporating appropriate comments into design. Staff will continue to review safety, accessibility, drainage, lighting, utilities, sightlines, and cost estimates as design plans are further developed.

Anticipated Schedule

Metro Transit staff will continue the preliminary design phase by resolving and incorporating appropriate comments into design; conducting a safety assessment; refining design by assessing accessibility, drainage, lighting, utilities; incorporating vertical aspects and elements; validating adequate sightlines; and developing a construction cost estimate.