Project update: Sumner Station Parking and Access Improvements

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Project update

Passengers at Sumner Station

Passengers at Sumner Station.

Visit us at City of Sumner’s Open House on Tuesday, 10/25

Curious what's happening with the new garage, Sounder service, or other Sound Transit news? Come get the latest update from Sound Transit staff at our table at the City of Sumner’s open house on Tuesday, October 25, 5:00-7:00pm, City Hall, 1104 Maple Street.

Can't make it but have questions? Contact Melanie Mayock, Community Outreach Specialist: (206) 689-4877, Melanie.Mayock@soundtransit.org.


Update on hiring of team to build garage

In July, Sound Transit released a Request for Proposals to hire a design-build contractor to design and construct the Sumner Station garage. We received proposals in September, which we are reviewing now, and expect to have the contractor on board in early 2023.
We expect to hold a public open house next year to share final designs with the community and preview construction activities, which will begin later in the year. The garage is expected to open in late 2025.

Learn more about the garage


Sounder trips restored: try the train later in the morning

On September 19th, Sound Transit restored two S Line (Sounder South) weekday trips:

  • Southbound: 8:32am departure from Sumner - reaches Tacoma at 8:52am.
  • Northbound: 10:38am departure from Sumner - reaches Seattle at 11:22am.

Whether you are traveling for work, appointments or fun, Sounder provides a great alternative to sitting in traffic.

Concerned about finding a parking space at Sumner Station? While the lot has been filling early mid-week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays), it often does not fill on Mondays or Fridays.

Sounder not running when you need to head to Seattle? Try ST Express 578 – catch it at Sumner Station and arrive in downtown Seattle in about 70 minutes.

View the S Line schedule


Seahawks fans at King Street Station

Game train passengers arriving at King Street Station.

Upcoming Sounder game trains

Want to take Sounder to cheer on the Seahawks this fall? Here are the upcoming game trains:

  • October 30: Seahawks vs New York Giants
  • November 27: Seahawks vs Las Vegas Raiders
  • December 11: Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers
  • January 1: Seahawks vs New York Jets

See the full schedule of special event trains


More project info: soundtransit.org/sumner-station-access
Get in touch: melanie.mayock@soundtransit.org or 206-689-4877