Ballard Link Extension Community Forum

Please join Sound Transit Board members, agency leaders, and state and local officials for an informational event on the Ballard Link Extension. We'll share more about the latest timeline update, how the team is approaching cost reductions to deliver the project, and what to expect next. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts. 

Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. | National Nordic Museum – Osberg Great Hall

Speakers at the forum will include:

• Girmay Zahilay, King County Executive
• Ryan Mello, Sound Transit Board Vice Chair
• Katie Wilson, Seattle Mayor
• Dan Strauss, Seattle City Councilmember
• Dow Constantine, Sound Transit CEO
• Noel Frame, Washington State Senator
• Liz Berry, Washington State Representative
• Jorge Barón, King County Councilmember
• Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Seattle City Councilmember

Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Spanish, and ASL interpretation will be provided. We will also have refreshments and activities for children.