City & Design Team Launch Phase 1 of Eastrail Project
The City of Woodinville is excited to share that Berger Partnership, and their team have been awarded the design consultant contract for the Eastrail Trail Corridor project. In addition to the core design team, the Berger team includes specialists in civil and structural engineering, architecture and urban design, environmental analysis, geotechnical engineering, public outreach, and placemaking.
The planning and design of this project will be organized into three phases. Phase 1 includes planning, conceptual design, and the creation of a framework plan. Phase 2 will complete the preliminary design and environmental review of the recommended trail alignment and amenities. Phase 3 will complete the final design and permitting for the trail.
The framework plan will set a foundation for the project and the future phases, including trail alignment alternatives, a cultural plan that identifies existing or new community assets to connect to the corridor, and options for phasing investment and construction of the project over time.
Next Steps:
Public engagement will be a central component to the design process. The project team will be inviting the Woodinville City Council and Public Spaces Commission on a site walk in March 2026 to listen to their vision and goals for the corridor before kicking off a series of outreach events and opportunities for public feedback in spring/summer 2026. Understanding the public's priorities will help the Design Team develop a framework plan that reflects the diverse needs of the Woodinville community.
Anticipated Schedule
- Phase 1: Development of the framework plan will take approximately one year.
- Phases 2 and 3 of the planning phases: The City will move forward with securing additional funding for the construction phase after planning is complete, with the goal of completing the corridor within the next decade.
