Ballard Light Rail Extension

Sound Transit Light Rail Extensions

Checking in on the Progress of the Sound Transit 3 Plan

The Seattle area's $53.8 billion transit expansion plan is moving along in fits and starts.

August 15, 2022 - The Seattle Times

A very large yacht at berth in Washington, with wooded hills in the background.

Superyachts Calling the Shots for How Light Rail Gets Built in Seattle

Determinations made by the Coast Guard to accommodate superyachts will affect the price of light rail and other bridge projects in Seattle and environs.

May 4, 2022 - The Urbanist

Sound Transit Light Rail Extensions

Alternatives Explored for West Seattle and Ballard Light Rail Extensions

Plans to extend the Sound Transit light rail system are moving forward. Elected officials have a big choice to make that will determine the cost and scope of the projects.

February 10, 2019 - The Urbanist

Transit Planning

Light Rail Extensions in the Works in Seattle

Seattle transit planners are working on a light rail extensions to West Seattle and Ballard, and trying to figure out which development alternatives are worth the cost.

September 8, 2018 - KUOW

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