Sound Transit is preparing to finalize station names for all East Link Extension light rail stations. On March 2, the City Council, favoring simplicity, discussed recommending the name “Mercer Island Station” to Sound Transit.

Feedback on station naming was collected by Sound Transit at two design open houses, on the East Link website, at the Mercer Island Summer Celebration and Farmer’s Market and at informational sessions at Tully’s and the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Out of 100 comments, 80 percent indicated a preference for “Mercer Island Station.”

There were a few votes for other names, including Roanoke Crossing, Mercer Village, Mercer View, Luther Burbank, Beaumont, Lantern on the Rock, Islander Station and Lake Washington Station.

All Sound Transit Light Rail stations are given names that fit a set of criteria, including: reflect the nature of the environment: neighborhoods, street names, landmarks, plus geographical locations; be brief and easy to read and remember; comply with federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines and requirements and be limited to 30 characters; avoid commercial references; and avoid similar names or words in existing facility names.