Ballard Link Extension
Serving regional jobs, dense neighborhoods

News and updates

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.

Draft EIS public meetings start next week!

Today is the day to help shape the future of light rail in your neighborhood. Please join us at an upcoming virtual public meeting or in-person open house to learn more about the West Seattle and…

Sound Transit hosts public meetings on West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions Draft EIS

Members of the public are invited to attend an upcoming public meeting to learn more about the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions Project, Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and the…

Join us at a Draft EIS public meeting!

We hope you will join us at an upcoming public meeting to learn more about the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) public comment period.…

Draft EIS comment period begins today! Review and share your comments now

The West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project is now seeking public review and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Draft EIS describes the multiple light rail routes…

Comment period begins on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for extending light rail to West Seattle and Ballard

Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration have published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project, kicking off a 90-day…

Prepare to comment on the Draft EIS later this month

Beginning Friday, Jan. 28, you will have an opportunity to review and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project. This document…

Draft EIS comment period begins Jan. 28

We are excited to announce the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project will be available for a 90-day public review and comment…

Draft EIS comment period begins Jan. 28

We are excited to announce the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project will be available for a 90-day public review and comment period…

Community Advisory Group meetings kick off next week

The first Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project will be held virtually on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 5 - 7 p.m. This first meeting is an…

Community Advisory Groups interest form deadline extended to Nov. 1!

Great news! We’re extending the application period for the Community Advisory Groups to Monday, November 1. If you, or someone you know who is interested in participating in this process, it’s not…