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.
Event
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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Scoping starts Oct. 24!
Thank you for your patience as we coordinated with our partners at the Federal Transit Administration to initiate the Ballard Link Extension scoping process. Scoping is set to begin on Thursday, Oct.…
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Update: Scoping timeline
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work with our partners at the Federal Transit Administration to revise our scoping timeline. Currently, we do not have an updated scoping start date.…
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Update: Scoping timeline
The National Environmental Policy Act scoping comment period for the Ballard Link Extension (BLE) will not start on Oct. 7, as previously planned. We are working with our partners at the Federal…
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What's next for BLE?
Since 2017, Sound Transit has been studying potential route and station alignments for the Ballard Link Extension (BLE), and throughout this process we have engaged with community members. Fast…
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Reminder! South Downtown Hub Survey
Take our survey by Aug. 31 to give your thoughts on the ongoing South Downtown Hub (SDH) planning process. You can help prioritize potential improvement projects and public transit connections in the…
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Recap: South Downtown Hub Workshop #2
Thank you to everyone who attended the July 17 South Downtown Hub Workshop #2! We loved learningabout what is important to the community as we advance the South Downtown Hub (SDH)…