Smith Cove
Sound Transit is studying the following station alternatives in Smith Cove.
- Elevated Galer Street Station (Preferred alternative)
- Elevated station on the west side of Elliott Avenue West straddling West Galer Street
- Elevated Prospect Street Station (Associated with the Prospect Street Station/15th Avenue Alternative)
- Elevated station on the east side of Elliot Avenue West at West Prospect Street
- Retained Cut Prospect Street Station (Associated with the Prospect Street Station/Central Interbay Alternative)
- Below-grade station on the east side of Elliott Avenue West at West Prospect Street
View the Station Planning Progress Report for more details (9 MB).
Elevated Galer Street Station

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Map of the Smith Cove - Elevated Galer Street Station Alternative, with boundaries of Elliott Avenue West and Southwest Queen Anne Green Belt to the northeast, West Galer Street to the south, and BNSF Railway to the southwest. The elevated guideway for this new station runs northwest and southeast, parallel to and south of Elliott Avenue West. The station is located south of Elliott Avenue West and intersects with West Galer Street. There are two entry points for this station alternative, one located at the northwest corner of the station, and one located at the southeast corner of the station. A pedestrian-focused realm will be implemented around the potential station. This area has boundaries of BNSF rail to the southwest and Elliott Avenue West to the north and northeast. Existing signaled intersections and crosswalks are located at both the intersection of West Galer Street and Elliot Avenue West. Bus routes run northwest and southeast on Elliott Avenue West, including a loop going from south to north to west, towards Magnolia and Jackson Park. There is a paratransit stop located at the south side of the southmost intersection between Elliot Avenue West and West Galer Street. There is a bus layover northwest of the station. There are two pick up sites for automobiles located south of the station and south of Elliot Avenue West. Current bicycle facilities are located going northwest and southeast on a trail south of the BNSF rail and on West Galer Street going north towards Elliot Avenue West. Future bicycle facilities are planned adjacent to and south of Elliot Avenue West. There are two bicycle and personal mobility storage, located at the northeast and southeast corner of the station. Parks and public space are northeast of West Galer Street, with a boundary of Olympic Way West to the northeast.

Pedestrian Access – Key features
- Entrances on the west side of Elliott Avenue West north and south of West Galer Street
- Access to the Elliott Bay Trail via the West Galer Street pedestrian bridge
Key
Station location
Station entry area

Bike Access - Key features
- Potential multi-use trail under the elevated guideway north of the station
- Access to the Elliott Bay Trail via the West Galer Street pedestrian bridge
- Bike lockers and racks adjacent to the station entrances
Key
Station location
Bike storage area
Existing bike route
Planned bike route
Potential bike connection

Transit Access – Key features
- Bus routes (current and future) on Elliott Avenue West
- Bus stops on Elliott Avenue West and in a transit loop at the station
Key
Station location
Bus stop
Bus route
Elevated Prospect Street Station

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Map of the Smith Cove - Elevated Prospect Street Station Alternative, with boundaries of Olympic Way West to the northeast, and BNSF Rail to the southwest. The elevated guideway for this new station runs northwest and southeast, parallel to and above Elliott Avenue West. The station is located on Elliott Avenue West, just north of the Helix Bridge. There are four entry points for this station alternative. Two are located at the northwest end of the station and two are located at the southeast end of the station, adjacent to the Helix Bridge. A pedestrian-focused realm will be implemented around the potential station, going northwest from the intersection of Elliott Avenue West and the Helix Bridge, with a boarder of Southwest Queen Anne Green Belt to the northeast. Existing signalized intersection is located at the intersection of Elliott Avenue West and the Helix Bridge. A planned crosswalk is located going northeast and southwest at that same intersection. Bus routes run northwest and southeast on Elliott Avenue West, including a loop going around the pedestrian zone, where there is a bus layover station on the northeast side. There is a paratransit stop located at the southeast corner of the station, adjacent to the Helix Bridge. There are two pick up sites for automobiles located at the northwest end of the pedestrian zone, northwest of the station. Current bicycle facilities are located going northwest and southeast on a trail south of the BNSF rail and on the Helix Bridge going northeast and southwest. Future bicycle facilities are planned going south on Elliott Avenue West starting at the intersection of Elliott Avenue West and the Helix Bridge. There are two bicycle and personal mobility storage, located just northwest of the station, and on the southwest side of the station. Parks and public space are northeast of Elliott Avenue West, with a boundary of Olympic Way West to the northeast.

Pedestrian Access – Key features
- Entrances on the east side of Elliot Avenue West at West Prospect Street
- Access to the Elliott Bay Trail via the Helix Bridge
Key
Station location
Station entry area

Bike Access - Key features
- Access to the Elliott Bay Trail via the Helix Bridge
- Bike lockers and racks adjacent to the station entrances
Key
Station location
Bike storage area
Existing bike route
Planned bike route
Potential bike connection

Transit Access – Key features
- Bus routes (current and future) on Elliott Avenue West
- Bus stops on Elliott Avenue West and in a transit loop at the station
Key
Station location
Bus stop
Bus route
Retained Cut Prospect Street Station

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Map of the Smith Cove - Retained Cut Prospect Street Station Alternative, with boundaries of Olympic Way West to the northeast and BNSF Rail line to the southwest. The below grade guideway for this new station runs northwest and southeast, adjacent to Elliott Avenue West. The station is located on Elliott Avenue West, slightly north of the Helix Bridge. There are four entry points for this station alternative. Two are located on by the intersection of Elliott Avenue West and the Helix Bridge at the southeast end of the station, and two are located at the northwest end of the station. A pedestrian-focused realm will be implemented around the potential station. This area is northwest of the intersection of Elliott Avenue West and the Helix Bridge, directly surrounding the station. An existing signaled intersection is located at the intersection of Elliott Avenue West and the Helix Bridge. A proposed crosswalk is located at that same intersection going northeast and southwest. Bus routes run northwest and southeast on Elliott Avenue West, turning onto the northeast side of the station and then back onto Elliott Avenue West. There is a paratransit stop located on the northeast side of the station, just east of the intersection of Elliott Avenue West and the Helix Bridge. There is a bus layover at the center of the northeast side of the station. There are two pick up sites for automobiles located on the west side of the intersection of Elliott Avenue West and the Helix Bridge. Current bicycle facilities are located going northwest and southeast on a trail south of the BNSF rail and going from that trail across the Helix Bridge. Bicycle and personal mobility storage are located at the southeast corner of the station. Parks and public space are northeast of the rail guideway, with a boundary of Olympic Way West to the northeast.

Pedestrian Access – Key features
- Entrances on the east side of Elliott Avenue West north of West Prospect Street
- Access to the Elliott Bay Trail via the Helix Bridge
Key
Station location
Station entry area

Bike Access - Key features
- Access to the Elliott Bay Trail via the Helix Bridge
- Bike lockers and racks adjacent to the station entrances
Key
Station location
Bike storage area
Existing bike route
Planned bike route
Potential bike connection

Transit Access – Key features
- Bus routes (current and future) on Elliott Avenue West
- Bus stops on Elliott Avenue West and in a transit loop at the station
Key
Station location
Bus stop
Bus route