The article was promoted by Sarastro1 via FACBot ( talk) 21:51, 24 October 2017 [1].
Yet another transit FAC, to complement my ongoing tunnel one. This one involves the other end of Seattle's light rail system, with the third-to-last stop, an elevated station overlooking parking lots, suburban chain stores, and majestic mountains and hills. The station also boasts a pretty nice design, with a roof that is meant to evoke the wings of an airplane (it's only one stop from the airport). Was promoted to GA a few months ago and recently touched up. Sounder Bruce 05:51, 12 August 2017 (UTC)
Most images have ALT text. Jo-Jo Eumerus ( talk, contributions) 10:07, 13 August 2017 (UTC)
I really like how this article is written. A few comments:
A population of 4,155 residents live in 2,332 housing units within a 1⁄2 mile (0.80 km) radius of the station, of which 95 percent are considered "affordable".This is to fix clunky grammar.
The city of Tukwila adopted two plans for the area: an urban renewal plan in 1998 and a comprehensive plan in 2015. Both envision improved commercial access and additional residential units in the area around the station and on International Boulevard.
and as a result, the RTA submitted a smaller proposal to voters the following year.
The RTA, by then renamed to Sound Transit,
Ultimately, the board selected a light rail route in November 1999. The route included International Boulevard through Tukwila and an elevated station at South 154th Street with a park and ride facility.
The shuttle service was suspended after the SeaTac/Airport station opened on December 19, 2009, replacing Tukwila as the new southern terminus of the line.
More to come later. Good work so far. epicgenius ( talk) 17:56, 5 September 2017 (UTC)
@ SounderBruce: I have to look over the rest of the article tomorrow, but I am impressed with the improvements made so far. epicgenius ( talk) 03:44, 6 September 2017 (UTC)
More comments for now. epicgenius ( talk) 20:12, 6 September 2017 (UTC)
As one of two park and rides along the line, it also includes a total of 662 parking spaces.
Since 2013, sixty-two additionalper WP:NUMNOTES
The station's mezzanine and platform levels contain three works by sculptor Tad Savinar.(I strongly suggest this because the current wording sounds weird. It sounds like the sculptor is claiming possession over the art, which technically is true because he owns the rights, but the artworks are physically in the station.)
... plants and animals; it was praised by The Seattle Times, which called it a witty, "regionally apt pop-art image".Or you can write:
a witty and "regionally apt pop-art image".
It was created by Christian French as part of the Stellar Connections series. Its points represent nearby destinations...
... from 6:00 am to 12:00 am. During regular weekday service.
Tukwila International Boulevard station is also served by four bus routes, including two RapidRide lines, operated by King County Metro. The RapidRide A Line terminates at the station and travels south along State Route 99 through SeaTac, the Highline College area and Federal Way to Federal Way Transit Center. The RapidRide F Line passes through the station on its route between Burien, Southcenter Mall and Renton. Route 124 terminates at the station and travels north through Tukwila, Georgetown and SoDo to Downtown Seattle. Finally, route 128 connects the station to West Seattle, White Center and Southcenter.
SeaTac, the Highline College area and Federal Way, ending at Federal Way Transit Center. Otherwise it sounds weird with "Federal Way to Federal Way Transit Center".
Link platformsor
light rail platformsbecause that word is repeated in short succession:
The routes use the plaza-level bus station under the Link platforms.
That's it for now. Once these concerns are resolved, I'll be happy to support. epicgenius ( talk) 20:27, 6 September 2017 (UTC)
Taking a look now:
Otherwise looks very comprehensive and prose is else ok
Cas Liber (
talk ·
contribs) 12:32, 7 September 2017 (UTC)
Overall this seems like a solid, readable article. I only have two issues to raise:
The second issue should be an easy fix; the first is more substantive, but I hope I've helped by providing some potential sources. -- RL0919 ( talk) 02:31, 21 September 2017 (UTC)
Coordinator comment: This looks pretty close, but glancing through I noticed a few minor prose issues. For example, we have a few sentences (such as "A regional transit authority (RTA) was formed in the early 1990s to study a regional light rail system, first proposing a $6.7 billion plan in 1995 with an at-grade light rail line on Pacific Highway (State Route 99; later International Boulevard) with stops at South 144th and 158th streets in Tukwila.") which are a touch long for easy readability and could perhaps be split. There are parts where we could maybe trim a little (e.g. "Officially named Tukwila International Boulevard in January 2005,[36] the station began construction in early 2005. PCL Construction was awarded the $231.7 million construction contract for the station and 4.22 miles (6.79 km) of elevated guideway between Tukwila and Rainier Beach station in March 2005." where we have three instances of construction in two sentences, which feel a little too wordy. "Sound Transit determined that the new proposal was announced too late to be examined in the initial environmental impact statement in November 1999, but approved a formal review in May 2000" feels similarly as if it could be cut back a touch.) None of these are major issues, nor is this an oppose, but I'd feel happier before promoting if someone like Tony1, John or Mike Christie could have a quick look and see if there are any prose issues. Sarastro1 ( talk) 22:13, 4 October 2017 (UTC)
...consists primarily of single-family homes, with some multi-family residential and commercial along International Boulevard...: "residential" and "commercial" are adjectives, so aren't we missing a noun here?
Budgetary problems with the Central Link light rail project led to the shortening of the line in late 2001 by Sound Transit: can this be cut to just "Budgetary problems led to the shortening of the line in late 2001"? After all, what else could the budgetary problems have been with? And who else would have shortened the line?
station began construction in early 2005, but then some specific dates are given. Assuming I have the sequence right, I think this would be more concise: "The station was officially named Tukwila International Boulevard in January 2005, and in March PCL was awarded the $231.7 million contract for building the station and ..."
The park and ride, initially the only facility on Central Link, would regularly fill before 9 a.m.: needs date context, since it's no longer the case. We get the date in the next sentence but it should really be clear to the reader by the end of this one.
Tukwila International Boulevard station is represented by a pictogram of a canoe: I don't follow this. Represented where? Is the pictogram used on maps of the line, or is it just a logo used around the station?
I agree with Sarastro1 that there are a couple of unwieldy sentences; I'll try to do another copyediting pass and have a go at the ones I didn't already comment on. Mike Christie ( talk - contribs - library) 22:37, 5 October 2017 (UTC)
I've copyedited some more, a little more aggressively; please revert if you don't like any of the changes. Reading through again:
The board's preferred route: I think "board" refers to the Tukwila City Council but it's not clear as you haven't used "board" before this; it could refer to Sound Transit, I suppose. Can you clarify?
More tonight or tomorrow. Mike Christie ( talk - contribs - library) 11:30, 6 October 2017 (UTC)
Last comments:
The new terminus was adopted in November 2001, allowing for construction to begin on the light rail system.: can this be cut to just "The new terminus was adopted in November 2001"? Construction didn't begin then, so I don't think the extra clause adds anything -- yes, it was a key step in allowing it, but we don't need to comment at all such moments in the planning process.
Sound Transit was granted its application for a $500 million commitment: suggest adding "of Federal funds" or "FTA funds" or something along those lines.
-- That's everything; I expect to support once these points are fixed. Mike Christie ( talk - contribs - library) 09:52, 7 October 2017 (UTC)
Support. Looks good now; I'm happy to support. Mike Christie ( talk - contribs - library) 23:13, 7 October 2017 (UTC)
That's the lead. Does it get better? I guess so, since leads are hard to write. But it doesn't fill me with hope. Flicking through rapidly: "9 a.m.", "6:40 a.m.", "12:00 a.m." ... check dots and consistency of formatting with MOSNUM ... might be ok, but the last one can't possibly be compliant. "600", "sixty-two", "8", "fourteenth", "20". Really? I noticed but didn't object to the single numeral in "6 minutes", since it's an ISO measurement and I expect there are a lots of temporal measurements in the article. "trains operate roughly every 6 to 10 minutes during rush hour and midday operation, respectively, ..."—what does that mean? "The station also houses" ... do you need also there? "Tukwila International Boulevard station consists of two side platforms elevated 51 feet (16 m) above ground level and connected to street level by a mezzanine and a series of escalators, stairs and elevators."—and and and: don't you need a comma there? "Kiss and ride" area: sounds like prostitution. Tony (talk) 08:34, 6 October 2017 (UTC)
I perhaps haven't gone over this with teeth as fine as John's or Tony's but I didn't see any real howlers in the prose. With the exception of my comments above, it seemed a smooth read and to be honest several of those are just details you pick up on when you hang around FAC. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 11:11, 15 October 2017 (UTC)
Closing comment: I think we should be OK now as the prose has had a thorough going over since I last looked, so thanks to all who got involved. One final point, which need not delay promotion, is that we seem to have a few duplinks, some of which are close together. I'd be grateful if someone could check them. This tool will highlight any duplication. Sarastro1 ( talk) 21:51, 24 October 2017 (UTC)
The article was promoted by Sarastro1 via FACBot ( talk) 21:51, 24 October 2017 [1].
Yet another transit FAC, to complement my ongoing tunnel one. This one involves the other end of Seattle's light rail system, with the third-to-last stop, an elevated station overlooking parking lots, suburban chain stores, and majestic mountains and hills. The station also boasts a pretty nice design, with a roof that is meant to evoke the wings of an airplane (it's only one stop from the airport). Was promoted to GA a few months ago and recently touched up. Sounder Bruce 05:51, 12 August 2017 (UTC)
Most images have ALT text. Jo-Jo Eumerus ( talk, contributions) 10:07, 13 August 2017 (UTC)
I really like how this article is written. A few comments:
A population of 4,155 residents live in 2,332 housing units within a 1⁄2 mile (0.80 km) radius of the station, of which 95 percent are considered "affordable".This is to fix clunky grammar.
The city of Tukwila adopted two plans for the area: an urban renewal plan in 1998 and a comprehensive plan in 2015. Both envision improved commercial access and additional residential units in the area around the station and on International Boulevard.
and as a result, the RTA submitted a smaller proposal to voters the following year.
The RTA, by then renamed to Sound Transit,
Ultimately, the board selected a light rail route in November 1999. The route included International Boulevard through Tukwila and an elevated station at South 154th Street with a park and ride facility.
The shuttle service was suspended after the SeaTac/Airport station opened on December 19, 2009, replacing Tukwila as the new southern terminus of the line.
More to come later. Good work so far. epicgenius ( talk) 17:56, 5 September 2017 (UTC)
@ SounderBruce: I have to look over the rest of the article tomorrow, but I am impressed with the improvements made so far. epicgenius ( talk) 03:44, 6 September 2017 (UTC)
More comments for now. epicgenius ( talk) 20:12, 6 September 2017 (UTC)
As one of two park and rides along the line, it also includes a total of 662 parking spaces.
Since 2013, sixty-two additionalper WP:NUMNOTES
The station's mezzanine and platform levels contain three works by sculptor Tad Savinar.(I strongly suggest this because the current wording sounds weird. It sounds like the sculptor is claiming possession over the art, which technically is true because he owns the rights, but the artworks are physically in the station.)
... plants and animals; it was praised by The Seattle Times, which called it a witty, "regionally apt pop-art image".Or you can write:
a witty and "regionally apt pop-art image".
It was created by Christian French as part of the Stellar Connections series. Its points represent nearby destinations...
... from 6:00 am to 12:00 am. During regular weekday service.
Tukwila International Boulevard station is also served by four bus routes, including two RapidRide lines, operated by King County Metro. The RapidRide A Line terminates at the station and travels south along State Route 99 through SeaTac, the Highline College area and Federal Way to Federal Way Transit Center. The RapidRide F Line passes through the station on its route between Burien, Southcenter Mall and Renton. Route 124 terminates at the station and travels north through Tukwila, Georgetown and SoDo to Downtown Seattle. Finally, route 128 connects the station to West Seattle, White Center and Southcenter.
SeaTac, the Highline College area and Federal Way, ending at Federal Way Transit Center. Otherwise it sounds weird with "Federal Way to Federal Way Transit Center".
Link platformsor
light rail platformsbecause that word is repeated in short succession:
The routes use the plaza-level bus station under the Link platforms.
That's it for now. Once these concerns are resolved, I'll be happy to support. epicgenius ( talk) 20:27, 6 September 2017 (UTC)
Taking a look now:
Otherwise looks very comprehensive and prose is else ok
Cas Liber (
talk ·
contribs) 12:32, 7 September 2017 (UTC)
Overall this seems like a solid, readable article. I only have two issues to raise:
The second issue should be an easy fix; the first is more substantive, but I hope I've helped by providing some potential sources. -- RL0919 ( talk) 02:31, 21 September 2017 (UTC)
Coordinator comment: This looks pretty close, but glancing through I noticed a few minor prose issues. For example, we have a few sentences (such as "A regional transit authority (RTA) was formed in the early 1990s to study a regional light rail system, first proposing a $6.7 billion plan in 1995 with an at-grade light rail line on Pacific Highway (State Route 99; later International Boulevard) with stops at South 144th and 158th streets in Tukwila.") which are a touch long for easy readability and could perhaps be split. There are parts where we could maybe trim a little (e.g. "Officially named Tukwila International Boulevard in January 2005,[36] the station began construction in early 2005. PCL Construction was awarded the $231.7 million construction contract for the station and 4.22 miles (6.79 km) of elevated guideway between Tukwila and Rainier Beach station in March 2005." where we have three instances of construction in two sentences, which feel a little too wordy. "Sound Transit determined that the new proposal was announced too late to be examined in the initial environmental impact statement in November 1999, but approved a formal review in May 2000" feels similarly as if it could be cut back a touch.) None of these are major issues, nor is this an oppose, but I'd feel happier before promoting if someone like Tony1, John or Mike Christie could have a quick look and see if there are any prose issues. Sarastro1 ( talk) 22:13, 4 October 2017 (UTC)
...consists primarily of single-family homes, with some multi-family residential and commercial along International Boulevard...: "residential" and "commercial" are adjectives, so aren't we missing a noun here?
Budgetary problems with the Central Link light rail project led to the shortening of the line in late 2001 by Sound Transit: can this be cut to just "Budgetary problems led to the shortening of the line in late 2001"? After all, what else could the budgetary problems have been with? And who else would have shortened the line?
station began construction in early 2005, but then some specific dates are given. Assuming I have the sequence right, I think this would be more concise: "The station was officially named Tukwila International Boulevard in January 2005, and in March PCL was awarded the $231.7 million contract for building the station and ..."
The park and ride, initially the only facility on Central Link, would regularly fill before 9 a.m.: needs date context, since it's no longer the case. We get the date in the next sentence but it should really be clear to the reader by the end of this one.
Tukwila International Boulevard station is represented by a pictogram of a canoe: I don't follow this. Represented where? Is the pictogram used on maps of the line, or is it just a logo used around the station?
I agree with Sarastro1 that there are a couple of unwieldy sentences; I'll try to do another copyediting pass and have a go at the ones I didn't already comment on. Mike Christie ( talk - contribs - library) 22:37, 5 October 2017 (UTC)
I've copyedited some more, a little more aggressively; please revert if you don't like any of the changes. Reading through again:
The board's preferred route: I think "board" refers to the Tukwila City Council but it's not clear as you haven't used "board" before this; it could refer to Sound Transit, I suppose. Can you clarify?
More tonight or tomorrow. Mike Christie ( talk - contribs - library) 11:30, 6 October 2017 (UTC)
Last comments:
The new terminus was adopted in November 2001, allowing for construction to begin on the light rail system.: can this be cut to just "The new terminus was adopted in November 2001"? Construction didn't begin then, so I don't think the extra clause adds anything -- yes, it was a key step in allowing it, but we don't need to comment at all such moments in the planning process.
Sound Transit was granted its application for a $500 million commitment: suggest adding "of Federal funds" or "FTA funds" or something along those lines.
-- That's everything; I expect to support once these points are fixed. Mike Christie ( talk - contribs - library) 09:52, 7 October 2017 (UTC)
Support. Looks good now; I'm happy to support. Mike Christie ( talk - contribs - library) 23:13, 7 October 2017 (UTC)
That's the lead. Does it get better? I guess so, since leads are hard to write. But it doesn't fill me with hope. Flicking through rapidly: "9 a.m.", "6:40 a.m.", "12:00 a.m." ... check dots and consistency of formatting with MOSNUM ... might be ok, but the last one can't possibly be compliant. "600", "sixty-two", "8", "fourteenth", "20". Really? I noticed but didn't object to the single numeral in "6 minutes", since it's an ISO measurement and I expect there are a lots of temporal measurements in the article. "trains operate roughly every 6 to 10 minutes during rush hour and midday operation, respectively, ..."—what does that mean? "The station also houses" ... do you need also there? "Tukwila International Boulevard station consists of two side platforms elevated 51 feet (16 m) above ground level and connected to street level by a mezzanine and a series of escalators, stairs and elevators."—and and and: don't you need a comma there? "Kiss and ride" area: sounds like prostitution. Tony (talk) 08:34, 6 October 2017 (UTC)
I perhaps haven't gone over this with teeth as fine as John's or Tony's but I didn't see any real howlers in the prose. With the exception of my comments above, it seemed a smooth read and to be honest several of those are just details you pick up on when you hang around FAC. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 11:11, 15 October 2017 (UTC)
Closing comment: I think we should be OK now as the prose has had a thorough going over since I last looked, so thanks to all who got involved. One final point, which need not delay promotion, is that we seem to have a few duplinks, some of which are close together. I'd be grateful if someone could check them. This tool will highlight any duplication. Sarastro1 ( talk) 21:51, 24 October 2017 (UTC)