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U Link Project

Extending light rail to the University District

University Link is a 3.15 mile light rail extension that will run in twin-bored tunnels from Downtown Seattle north to the University of Washington, with stations at Capitol Hill and on the University of Washington campus near Husky Stadium.

U-Link project information >>>

East Link project

Light rail to Mercer Island, Bellevue and Overlake

The East Link project expands light rail from Downtown Seattle to Mercer Island, downtown Bellevue, and the Overlake Transit Center with stations serving Mercer Island, South Bellevue, downtown Bellevue, Bel-Red and Overlake areas.

East Link project information >>>

North Link

Extending light rail from the U-District to Northgate

The North Link project will extend the light rail line north from Husky Stadium to Brooklyn Station, Roosevelt Station and Northgate Station.

North Link project information >>>

airport extension

Extending light rail to S. 200th Street

This project will extend Central Link light rail 1.6 miles south from the SeaTac/Airport Station to S. 200th Street in the City of SeaTac.

Airport Link Extension project information>>>

South Link

Building high capacity transit south to Redondo/Star Lake

The South Corridor HCT project will extend Central Link light rail approximately 4.8 miles south from South 200th St. Station to Redondo/Star Lake with stations near Highline Community College and Redondo/Star Lake.

South Corridor HCT project information >>>

contributions

Extending transit from Northgate to Lynnwood

The North Corridor Transit Project will connect to and build on the Link light rail line which currently runs between downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport. Central Link is being extended to Northgate via the University District.

North Corridor Transit Project information >>>

ST Express improvements

Improving the ST Express bus system

Sound Transit is making it easier to ride ST Express buses by building park-and-ride lots, transit centers and high occupancy vehicle (HOV) access ramps. To support increasing service levels, the agency also will build new maintenance and operations facilities.

ST Express bus system improvements >>>

Sounder station

Sounder commuter rail station and service improvements

Sound Transit is building permanent Sounder commuter rail stations along the Everett-Lakewood corridor. To support increasing Sounder service levels, the agency will build a commuter rail yard and shop facility. Other improvements will include additional parking at many Sounder stations.

Sounder station and service improvements >>>

Sounder signal work

Improving rail tracks and signals

To allow for increased Sounder commuter rail service, Sound Transit is working on improvements to several sections of the rail line between Everett and Lakewood. The work includes new track and signal systems and street crossing improvements to bring tracks up to passenger rail safety standards.

Sounder track and signal projects >>>

art

STart public art program

Sound Transit dedicates a portion of project construction costs to art. Art within the regional transit system includes free-standing art, functional art and temporary art. STart works with local communities, design professionals and transit partners to select artists and artworks appropriate for each project.

STart public art program information >>>

partnerships

Contributions and partnerships

Working with the Washington State Department of Transportation, cities, counties, and partner transit agencies, Sound Transit contributes funds to help finance projects that will improve transit mobility and service around the Puget Sound region.

Sound Transit contributions and partnership projects >>>