Request for records

The information you need is all right here.

Sound Transit posts a wealth of information online, including board documents, system and service planning, financial documents, ridership reports, meeting materials and other project-related information and records.

Still not finding what you want? Sound Transit is committed to making public records available for inspection and copying and we will help you find what you need.

How to make a request

You may request copies of Sound Transit records in these ways:

How long will it take?

It will depend on the nature of the requested material and the extent of the request. Expect a minimum of five business days for simple document requests. We will let you know if we need clarification or more time.

How much will it cost?

Paper copies 15 cents per page
Scanned paper documents 10 cents per page
Records uploaded to email, cloud-based storage, CD/DVD, or flash drive 5 cents per every four electronic files
Transmission of electronic files 10 cents per gigabyte
Digital storage media device (CD/DVD, flash drive) Actual cost
Other electronic storage media Actual cost
Postage and packaging Actual cost
Customized service charge Per vendor fee schedule

Additional information about the fees charged can be found in the public records request fee schedule.

Accepted methods of payment are check, cash or money order only. Prepayment is required. (Sound Transit waives fees for production of records if production totals less than $1.00). 

You may also make arrangements to come to Sound Transit's offices to inspect public records between normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you have questions about obtaining public records or the process, please contact Public Records Officer Q'Deene Nagasawa at 206-689-4924 or email PDTeam@soundtransit.org.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you submit your request electronically and DO NOT receive an email within five minutes confirming receipt, it most likely did not go through. Please try again or send by fax instead.

View the Sound Transit Public Records Disclosure Policy.