On June 22, The Sound Transit Board has authorized the award of a design-build contract for a new Auburn parking garage and other access improvements to Absher Construction of Puyallup. The garage, located at 1st Street NW and A Street NW, is expected to open in early 2027.
The project will include improvements for walking, bicycling, or taking the bus to the station. This could include curb extensions, enhanced crosswalks, accessible curb ramps, and new bus shelters.
We will hold a public open house as we get closer to construction to share final design updates with the community and preview construction activities, which will begin next year.
Sounder runs special service on select for some sporting events, conventions and celebrations.
Upcoming game trains include:
- June 24: Sounders FC vs. Orlando City SC
- July 2: Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- July 10: MLB Home Run Derby
- July 11: MLB All-Star Game
- July 16: Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers
- July 23: Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
And remember that you don’t have to go to the game to use a special event train. Take advantage of these special Sounder trips to explore Seattle or other communities on the S Line. Read more in our blog post.
With changes in travel patterns, we have the opportunity to reimagine Sounder South – should we pivot from a service that primarily serves peak commuter travel (north to Seattle weekday mornings and south weekday afternoons) to one that serves more travel needs and types of trips?
Sound Transit will update the Sounder South Strategic Plan this year to consider whether potential additional trips should be prioritized over longer trains. Longer trains would help us carry more people during the busiest times, whereas more trips could help us provide service during different times of day or week.
Any new trips require approval and negotiation with BNSF Railway, which owns most of the tracks Sounder operates on.
Sign up for updates here. (Select "Sounder South Capacity Expansion”)
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