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.

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Sound Transit Board identifies preferred alternative for West Seattle Link Extension
The Sound Transit Board on Thursday identified preferred light rail route and station locations for the West Seattle Link Extension and directed staff to conduct further studies and community…
News release
Sound Transit Board identifies preferred alternative for West Seattle Link Extension, requests further study of Ballard alternatives
The Sound Transit Board today identified preferred light rail route and station locations for the West Seattle Link Extension and directed staff to conduct further studies and community engagement,…
Project update
Tune in to the Sound Transit Board meeting July 28
Last week the System Expansion Committee met and provided recommendations to the full Sound Transit Board to confirm or modify preferred light rail route and station locations for the West…
Project update
Summary of comments on the Draft EIS is available online
Thank you for getting involved in the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project and participating in the recent Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) comment period.
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West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions System Expansion Committee Workshop
The System Expansion Committee oversees projects that expand transit options in the region including scope, budget, schedule and construction activities, and strategies for project development and…
News release
Sound Transit System Expansion Committee Workshop on the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions confirmed for Friday, May 20 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
The Sound Transit System Expansion Committee will convene a special West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions Workshop on Friday, May 20 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be an opportunity to…
Project update
Listen in to a System Expansion Committee Workshop on the project
Now that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) comment period has closed, the Sound Transit Board is reviewing public, agency, and Tribal comments, as well as the results of the Draft EIS…
Project update
Thank you for commenting!
Thank you to all who reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) results and provided feedback. The formal public comment period is now closed.
Project update
There are only a few days left to comment!
The West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project is still seeking public review and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Draft EIS describes the multiple light rail…
Project update
Comment now until April 28!
We are seeking public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) until April 28! Comments may include why you’re interested or concerned with certain aspects of the project, or why…