Ballard Link Extension
Serving regional jobs, dense neighborhoods

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The Ballard Link Extension will provide fast, reliable light rail connections to dense residential and job centers throughout the region. In addition, a new downtown Seattle light rail tunnel will provide capacity for the entire regional system to operate efficiently. Get involved and tell us what you think. 

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Draft EIS comment period is still open!

Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual and in-person Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) public meetings in March! We enjoyed sharing information with you about the project and…

Public Hearing on West Seattle Ballard Link Extensions Draft Environmental Impact Statement, West Seattle

The West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions will provide fast, reliable light rail connections to dense residential and job centers throughout the region and add a new downtown Seattle light rail…

Public Hearing on West Seattle Ballard Link Extensions Draft Environmental Impact Statement, CID/SODO

The West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions will provide fast, reliable light rail connections to dense residential and job centers throughout the region and add a new downtown Seattle light rail…