Sound Transit is helping to finance several projects around the region to improve transit mobility and service
Working with the Washington State Department of Transportation, cities, counties, and partner transit agencies, Sound Transit contributes funds to help finance projects that will improve transit mobility and service around the Puget Sound region.
First Hill Streetcar Project
The First Hill Streetcar project is 2-mile streetcar connector serving Seattle's Capitol Hill, First Hill and International District areas with connections to Link light rail and Sounder commuter rail.
Sound Transit will partner with the City of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to deliver this project. Sound Transit will provide funding for the project while SDOT manages the design and construction. Learn more about the First Hill Streetcar >>>
85th Street Corridor and Related Improvements - Kirkland
The Kirkland Transit Enhancements project includes a variety of improvements along ST Express Route 540 to increase access, reliability and operating speed. Learn more about the 85th Street Corridor improvements >>>
Newcastle Transit Improvements
This project project provides new bus shelters, traffic improvements and bicycle/pedestrian access enhancements in the area around the intersection of Newcastle Way and Coal Creek Parkway. Learn more about the Newcastle Improvements >>>
SR-522 HOV Enhancements - Bothell
The project will build high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) improvements in the City of Bothell along SR-522 near 96th Avenue (Wayne Curve) to improve bus speed and reliability. Learn more about the SR-522 HOV project >>>
On Nov. 4, 2008, Puget Sound area voters approved the Sound Transit 2 Plan, which included additional contributions and partnerships. More information about these projects will be available as plans are developed.
Transit Center and Parking Garage - Bothell
Sound Transit will contribute $5 million to help fund a transit center/park-and-ride project in the vicinity of SR527/Bothell Way NE and NE 185th Street in the downtown Bothell area. The project will improve rider access to transit service in Bothell and the SR522 corridor.
BNSF Corridor - East King County
Sound Transit will invest a maximum contribution of $50 million dollars in this project; funds may be used in connection with rail passenger development and associated work undertaken by other local governments and public agencies for future commuter rail service on an existing BNSF line.
Tacoma Link Extension Contribution
This project provides funds to support an extension of the exisitng 1.6-mile Tacoma Link light rail line in downtown Tacoma. Sound Transit, in collaboration with the City of Tacoma and Pierce Transit, will conduct a study of project alternatives to determine a preferred location, design and operation for the extension. The study will also produce a project financing plan that will identify committed and potential funding sources. It is anticipated that some project funding will come from the study partners and possibly other project stakeholders. The study will be underway in 2010.
Parking expansion - Burien Transit Center
$13.4 million has been designated to help increase capacity at the Burien Transit Center, and to promote transit oriented development in the downtown area by replacing the existing surface parking lot with a garage.
