Sound Transit

September 2025

September 1, 2025

Sound Transit confronts $30B shortfall, signaling possible project cuts

Sound Transit is launching an agency-wide reset after revealing a $30–40 billion funding gap, forcing a reevaluation of major ST3 expansion projects—including the planned Ballard-to-SoDo light rail connection via a new downtown Seattle tunnel. At last week’s board meeting, leaders formally ...

September 1, 2025

Federal Way light rail extension to open Dec. 6. — The 1 Line extension adds three stations beyond Angle Lake and will open months ahead of schedule, Sound Transit announced this week.

July 2025

July 7, 2025

Mayor Harrell signs law to speed up light rail expansion — New permitting rules aim to cut delays in West Seattle and Ballard projects by 50%.

June 2025

June 23, 2025

2 Line light rail service disrupted after copper wire theft — Sound Transit restored service to the Bellevue-Redmond line after an hours-long shutdown on Saturday.

June 23, 2025

Sound Transit selects new preferred light rail route to Tacoma Dome — The 10-mile extension is set to open in 2035 with stops in Federal Way, Fife, and East Tacoma.

June 16, 2025

Overhead wire failure during Monday heat wave halts Redmond Link — Sound Transit restored full service by the weekend after running buses and limited train service during repairs.

April 2025

April 28, 2025

Mayor Harrell introduces legislation to reduce light rail permitting time by 50%. — The proposal would streamline oversight and appeals, and create pre-approved standards and impacts. Project completion dates for West Seattle and Ballard remain unchanged