Event
Federal Way Link Extension Open House
News release
Sound Transit to host public meetings about design and construction of Federal Way Link light rail extension
Sound Transit will hold two open houses this month on upcoming construction of the extension of regional light rail from Angle Lake to the Federal Way Transit Center that will open in 2024. The 7.8-…
Project update
Help us name new stations
This fall we are hosting in-person and online open houses to provide details about what to expect during construction and to give community members an opportunity to weigh in on station names. We…
Project update
Connecting with the community
Sound Transit engaged more than 1,000 community members this summer sharing project information and answering questions at events in Federal Way, Des Moines, Kent and SeaTac. Visitors to our booths…
The Platform
Building quality transit takes quality time
The Seattle Times recently published an article titled “Could Sound Transit build light rail faster? It wouldn’t be easy.” It’s a question the public asked three years ago when Sound Transit…
News release
Federal Way light rail extension receives $100 million federal allocation
Sound Transit today welcomed the Federal Transit Administration’s allocation of $100 million in grant funding for extending Link light rail to Federal Way. The planned 2019 funding represents a…
Project update
Design-Build contract awarded
On May 23, the Sound Transit Board of Directors authorized award of a contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Company to design and build the Federal Way Link Extension. Kiewit is a northwest leader…
News release
Sound Transit selects Kiewit Infrastructure West to build Federal Way Link Extension
The Sound Transit Board of Directors today selected Kiewit Infrastructure West Company to design and build the Federal Way Link Extension. The project will extend regional light rail 7.8 miles from…
The Platform
It's not magic: Federal Way third graders learn how Link light rail works
Sound Transit staff joined about 88 third graders recently at Nautilus K-8 School in Federal Way to explain how electromagnets power the Link light rail system headed their way. Richard Nguyen…
Project update
Scoping period ends May 1 – don't forget to comment!
Thanks to everyone who attended our open houses for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension (TDLE) on April 16, 17, and 23. If you haven't provided your feedback on the latest routes and stations, you can…