Sound Transit lays out plan to close $34.5B funding gap, reshaping ST3 rail expansion
TL;DR
Sound Transit unveiled a plan to close a $34.5 billion funding shortfall over the next two decades by categorizing ST3 rail projects into fully funded, partially funded, and deferred groups, delaying ambitious extensions like Ballard and West Seattle while preserving some lines and funding for design work; a May 28 board vote will determine which elements proceed, with lawmakers weighing new financing tools to bridge the gap.
Topics:nationtransportation#ballard-link#funding-shortfall#light-rail#sound-transit#st3#transportation
- Sound Transit plans to close $34.5B shortfall over 2 decades, reshaping light rail future KOMO
- Sound Transit Updates ST3 Plan Amid Financial Constraints Seattle Transit Blog
- Don’t ax future light rail stations, residents tell money-strapped Sound Transit The Seattle Times
- Somers Proposal Keeps Rail to Everett and Tacoma On Track, Stops Short of Ballard The Urbanist
- Sound Transit board members renew commitment to light rail expansion, despite budget shortfall KING5.com
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