Ballard Link Extension
Serving regional jobs, dense neighborhoods

News and updates

The Ballard Link Extension will provide fast, reliable light rail connections to dense residential and job centers throughout the region. A new downtown Seattle light rail tunnel will also provide capacity for the entire regional system to operate efficiently. Stay engaged and let us know what you think.

Recap: Ballard Link Extension scoping comment period

Late last year, we concluded the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping comment period for the Ballard Link Extension (BLE). The 45-day scoping comment period occurred from Oct. 24 to Dec.…

A look back at Ballard Link’s 2024

Thank you to everyone who engaged with us in 2024. It was a busy year as we advanced the Ballard Link Extension (BLE) project through the planning process. Our efforts included hosting info sessions…

Reminder: BLE scoping comment period ends Dec. 9

Thank you to those who have participated in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping comment period for the Ballard Link Extension. Materials from our in-person scoping meetings can be…

Learn more about CID additional studies

In March 2023, the Sound Transit Board (Board) adopted motion M2023-18 which identified a preferred alternative for the Ballard Link Extension project. As part of this motion, the…

Ballard Link Extension scoping meeting

Short presentation at 5:30 p.m. ASL interpretation will be provided.Refreshments and activities for children will be provided.

Coming soon: Chinatown-International District (CID) Additional Study Results

In March 2023, the Sound Transit Board (Board) adopted motion M2023-18 which identified a preferred alternative for the Ballard Link Extension project. As part of this motion, the Board also directed…

Ballard Link Extension scoping meeting

Short presentation at 5:30 p.m. Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese interpretation and translated materials will be available. ASL interpretation will be provided.Refreshments and activities for…

Reminder: scoping meetings on Nov. 7 and 13

We are hosting two in-person scoping meetings in November for the Ballard Link Extension (BLE). These open house events will cover information about the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process,…

Public comment period begins on Ballard Link Extension

Sound Transit has started the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping process for the Ballard Link Extension. The extension will add 7.7 miles of light rail service with nine new stations…

BLE scoping begins today!

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping comment period for the Ballard Link Extension (BLE) begins today! This extended comment period will last 45 days, ending on Dec. 9. We are…