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At-grade crossing program

Map with at-grade crossings through ST district. Highlights at-grade crossings in the Rainier Valley in Seattle, through Bellevue and Redmond, and in Tacoma.
Map with at-grade crossings through ST district. Highlights at-grade crossings in the Rainier Valley in Seattle, through Bellevue and Redmond, and in Tacoma.

The At-Grade Crossings Program includes all operating and future planned Link lines and Sound Transit-owned Sounder crossings. The program was created to enhance safety near at-grade crossings with a focus on reducing unintentional acts around these crossings. At-grade crossings are designated crossings where a road or path crosses the railway on the same level. We establish processes that follow industry standards and best practices with a goal of continuous safety improvement. 

View the latest program update

 

Project typeSafety focus areaProject nameLine
TrainPedestrianVehicle
Planning✔✔✔Crossing Evaluation and safety analysis at Bridgeport Way S, S 74th St, S 56 St
(Lakewood Subdivision)		S Line
Planning✔✔✔Crossing Evaluation and safety analysis at 16 at-grade crossings
(Lakewood Subdivision)		S Line
Planning✔✔✔Data collection, inventory, and input on new standards (T Line)T Line
Train Enhancement✔✔✔Alternating (Wig Wag) Train Headlights1 Line, 2 Line
Train Enhancement✔✔✔LRV Audible Warning Modifications Pilot1 Line, 2 Line
Signage Enhancement  ✔Additional Static Signage and Delineators1 Line
Signage Enhancement ✔ Another Train Coming Sign Enhancements1 Line
Signage Enhancement ✔ Another Train Coming Signs Between Stations1 Line
Pavement Marking ✔✔Trackway Visibility Pavement Markings Pilot1 Line, 2 Line
Technology ✔✔SMART Grant: Rainier Valley Safe Projects Pilot, Phase 11 Line
Infrastructure ✔ Royal Brougham Way & SODO Busway At-Grade Crossings upgrades1 Line
Infrastructure ✔ Holgate St & SODO Busway At-Grade Crossing Upgrades1 Line
Infrastructure ✔ Lander St & SODO Busway At-Grade Crossings Upgrades1 Line
Infrastructure ✔ Automatic Pedestrian Gate Pilot, Phase 11 Line
Infrastructure ✔ Automatic Pedestrian Gate Pilot, Phase 21 Line
Infrastructure✔✔✔SMART Grant: Rainier Valley Safe Project Pilot, Phase 21 Line
Infrastructure ✔ Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades Between Stations1 Line
Project typeSafety focus areaProject nameCompletion date
TrainPedestrianVehicle
Signage enhancements✔✔✔LED flashing no left turn signsMarch 2022
✔✔✔LED flashing another train coming signs at station intersectionsSeptember 2023
 ✔✔Other signage updatesJanuary 2024
Pavement markings ✔✔R X R pavement markings in left turn pocketsJune 2021
✔✔✔"LOOK" pavement markingsSeptember 2023
 ✔ Corridor pavement marking refreshSeptember 2023
Traffic signal enhancements ✔ Leading pedestrian intervalsAugust 2023
 ✔ Retroreflective tape added to signal headsMay 2024
 ✔ Signal reprioritizationJune 2024

 

Engage with the program

Now through April 16

SESEC Safety Poster Contest

Submit a safety poster design on the theme "Looking out for each other" for a chance to win $250 and have your poster featured on the train!

April 26

Sound Transit Safety Fair

Join us at Odessa Brown Children's Clinic for Sound Transit's inaugural safety fair celebrating community and providing resources to help keep you and your neighbors safe. 

Interested in learning more?

The at-grade crossing team can present at your organization or business and listen to your thoughts about safety near light rail.

Want to stay engaged?

Keep up with at-grade safety projects and news.

 

At-grade crossing photos

Image of At-grade safety crossing poster contest. Information can be found in above content.
At-Grade Safety K-12 Poster Contest
A passenger waits to cross the street while a 1 Line train passes in front of them.

A passenger waits to cross the street while a 1 Line train passes in front of them.

Two 1 Line trains are stopped at Othello Station to board passengers.

Two 1 Line trains are stopped at Othello Station to board passengers.

A passenger taps their ORCA card on the way to board a 1 Line train at Columbia City Station.

A passenger taps their ORCA card on the way to board a 1 Line train at Columbia City Station.

A light-up warning sign alerts passengers when a second train is coming. This "Another Train Coming" sign is a part of the safety enhancements the At-Grade Crossing Program has added near light rail.

A light-up warning sign alerts passengers when a second train is coming. This "Another Train Coming" sign is a part of the safety enhancements the At-Grade Crossing Program has added near light rail.

A passenger standing next to a look both ways sign waits for a train to pass at SODO Station.
A passenger standing next to a look both ways sign waits for a train to pass at 

A passenger standing next to a look both ways sign waits for a train to pass at SODO Station.

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Image of At-grade safety crossing poster contest. Information can be found in above content.
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A passenger waits to cross the street while a 1 Line train passes in front of them.
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Two 1 Line trains are stopped at Othello Station to board passengers.
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A passenger taps their ORCA card on the way to board a 1 Line train at Columbia City Station.
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A light-up warning sign alerts passengers when a second train is coming. This "Another Train Coming" sign is a part of the safety enhancements the At-Grade Crossing Program has added near light rail.
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A passenger standing next to a look both ways sign waits for a train to pass at SODO Station.