Project map and summary

Project map for Everett Link Extension
Project map for Everett Link Extension

Project updates

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) comment period is open now through Nov. 2. We want to hear from you!

To review the Draft EIS, learn about public meetings, submit your comments, and read about project details, visit our engagement website.

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Overview

The Everett Link Extension will add 16 miles of light rail and six new stations connecting Snohomish County residents to the regional light rail network. This project will also include Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) North, a facility to support Link light rail operations. Everett Link will connect the communities of Lynnwood, unincorporated Snohomish County, and Everett.

In the environmental review process, we are studying a provisional station at SR 99/Airport Road station through the planning process, but this station is not funded for final design and construction. We are also studying parking facilities at Mariner and Everett Station, but final design and construction of parking is deferred. 
 

Everett Link Extension features

  • Opening: 2037 - 2041 Learn more
  • Length: 16 miles.
    • Stations: West Alderwood, Ash Way, Mariner, SW Everett Industrial Center, SR 526/Evergreen, Everett Station, and one provisional (unfunded) station at SR 99/Airport Road.
  • Service: Every 4-6 minutes during peak commuting hours, 10-15 minutes midday, weekends, and evenings.
  • Estimated travel times:
    • Everett to Lynnwood City Center in 33 minutes.
    • Everett to downtown Seattle in 60 minutes.

Operations and Maintenance Facility North features

The project includes the essential OMF North, which would support overall system operation and have the capacity to receive, store, and service a larger train fleet to support Link extensions. To build this new facility, we need 80-100+ acres of property near the light rail line. 

Current project status

The Everett Link Extension project is currently in the environmental review phase of planning. As part of this phase, we are developing conceptual design and preparing an EIS that evaluates the potential effects of the project.

Sound Transit published the Draft EIS on Sept. 18, 2026, and opened a 45-day public comment period. After the public comment period closes, the Sound Transit Board will review public comments to help select or modify the preferred alternatives. Sound Transit will respond to substantive comments and feedback in the Final EIS, expected in late 2027 or early 2028. During the public comment period and creation of the Final EIS, the project design and technical analysis will continue to advance.  

We will continue to engage with the public, Tribes, and agencies and commit to conducting equitable community engagement throughout the project. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to request a project briefing.