Chinatown-International District
Sound Transit is studying the following station alternatives in Chinatown-International District.
- Tunnel 4th Avenue Stations (Shallow and Deep)
- Tunnel station under 4th Avenue South, west of the existing International District/Chinatown Station between South Jackson Street and Seattle Blvd South (two different station depths are being studied)
- Tunnel 5th Avenue Stations (Shallow and Deep)
- Tunnel station under 5th Avenue South, west of the existing International District/Chinatown Station between South Jackson Street and South Weller Street (two different station depths are being studied). A variation of the alternative would transition towards 5th Avenue further north of Seattle Boulevard South with a similar station entrance location.
Tunnel 4th Avenue Station
Station context
Tunnel station under 4th Avenue South between South Jackson Street and Seattle Blvd South
Key
Station location
Existing LINK Station
Pedestrian Access – Key features
- West entrance on the west side of 4th Avenue South near the South Weller Street pedestrian bridge
- East entrance on the east side of 4th Avenue South at the south end of Union Station
- Below-grade access from the proposed station to the southbound platform of the existing light-rail station
Key
Station location
Existing LINK Station
Station entry area
Existing LINK entry area
Bike Access - Key features
- Bike lanes on South Jackson Street, South King Street and 5th Avenue South
- Planned bike lanes on 4th Avenue South and 2nd Avenue Extension South
- Bike lockers and racks south of King Street Station and west of the west approach of the Weller Street Bridge (access from South King Street); bike racks in the plaza east of Union Station (access from 5th Avenue South)
Key
Station location
Existing LINK Station
Bike storage area
Existing bike route
Planned bike route
Potential bike connection
Transit Access – Key features
- One of three stations where riders can transfer between existing and proposed light-rail transit lines
- Streetcar station located a block away at South Jackson Street and 5th Avenue South
- Sounder and Amtrak trains at King Street Station
- Bus routes on 4th Avenue South, South Jackson Street and 2nd Avenue Extension South
Key
Station location
Existing LINK Station
Bus stop
Bus route
Streetcar stop
Streetcar route
Tunnel 5th Avenue Station
Station context
Tunnel station under 5th Avenue, east of the existing International District/Chinatown Station between South Jackson Street and South Weller)
Key
Station location
Existing LINK Station
Station location (variation)
Pedestrian Access – Key features
- Entrance on the northeast corner of the 5th Avenue South and South King Street intersection
- Below-grade access from the proposed station to the northbound platform of the existing light-rail station
Key
Station location
Existing LINK Station
Station location (variation)
Station entry area
Existing LINK entry area
Bike Access - Key features
- Bike lanes on South Jackson Street, South King Street and 5th Avenue South
- Planned bike lanes on 4th Avenue South and 2nd Avenue Extension South
- Bike lockers and racks at the station entrance (access from 6th Avenue South)
Key
Station location
Existing LINK Station
Station location (variation)
Bike storage area
Existing bike route
Planned bike route
Transit Access – Key features
- One of three stations where riders can transfer between existing and proposed light-rail transit lines
- Streetcar station located a block away at South Jackson Street and 5th Avenue South
- Sounder and Amtrak trains at King Street Station
- Bus routes on 4th Avenue South, South Jackson Street and 2nd Avenue Extension South
Key
Station location
Station location (variation)
Bus stop
Bus route
Streetcar stop
Streetcar route