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Sound Transit to Discuss Ballard Link Light-Rail Expansion Plans

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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Sound Transit is planning the Ballard Link light-rail expansion. The transit system will hold a community forum on the plans on October 15. Attendees will include Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, and Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine to discuss the latest timeline and proposed cost reductions.

From djc.com

Why it matters

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The expansion is part of a larger light rail line extension and bridge project in the Ballard area. Discussions regarding timelines and proposed cost reductions affect the financial planning and local infrastructure investment within the Seattle metropolitan area.

Sound Transit is building a light rail line extension and bridge over sloppy soils in the Ballard area.

From djc.com

Who's involved

  • Sound TransitRegional transit system planning the Ballard Link expansion
  • SeattleCity where the transit expansion is planned
  • BallardNeighborhood where the light-rail expansion is taking place
  • Katie WilsonMayor of Seattle who will attend the planning forum

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  • King CountySpeculative

    King County might face increased infrastructure costs related to the transit expansion.

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  1. Katie Wilson and Liz Berry are pushing for the light rail extension to Market Street.1 source
  2. Sound Transit is planning the Ballard Link expansion.1 source

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