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Crosslake Connection Opens as 2 Line Links Seattle and Eastside Across Lake Washington
transportation14 days ago

Crosslake Connection Opens as 2 Line Links Seattle and Eastside Across Lake Washington

Sound Transit opens the Crosslake Connection, extending the 2 Line across Lake Washington to Lynnwood and adding Mercer Island and Judkins Park stations. The project, which connects with the 1 Line at Chinatown-International District, brings roughly 10-minute service along a new floating-bridge route and is hailed as a decades-long milestone that significantly improves Eastside access to downtown Seattle and major destinations, with accompanying celebrations and public events.

via The Urbanist|
#crosslake-connection#light-rail#mercer-island
Sound Transit weighs scaled-back ST3 to close funding gap
transportation20 days ago

Sound Transit weighs scaled-back ST3 to close funding gap

Sound Transit is weighing three illustrative options to shorten, phase, or delay ST3 light-rail expansions to West Seattle and Ballard to close a $34.5 billion funding gap. The plans would cap certain segments (West Seattle to Alaska Junction with Avalon removed; Ballard to Seattle Center) or delay both and phase other projects, with blends likely. Cost estimates could drop by about $2.1-$2.6B to roughly $4.9-$5.3B (2025 dollars), but long-term affordability remains a challenge into the 2030s. Local leaders push to keep West Seattle shovel-ready and pursue Ballard and the regional spine, while Ballard's EIS remains on track for 2026. The neighboring ST2 project’s I-90 link is opening next week, six years behind schedule.

via KOMO|
#funding#light-rail#seattle
Crosslake Connection completes 2 Line, uniting Eastside and Seattle by rail
transportation2 months ago

Crosslake Connection completes 2 Line, uniting Eastside and Seattle by rail

Sound Transit will open the Crosslake Connection on March 28, completing the 2 Line and linking Redmond to Lynnwood with new Mercer Island and Judkins Park stations, using the floating I-90 bridge to connect the Eastside and Seattle and integrating with the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown. The expanded system will reach 63 miles of light rail, with frequent peak service and closely spaced headways on the busiest stretch, after years of delays and budget overruns; additional opening details will be announced as the date approaches.

via komonews.com|
#crosslake-connection#east-link#lake-washington
Crosslake Rail Opening March 28 Completes Seattle–Bellevue Link
transportation2 months ago

Crosslake Rail Opening March 28 Completes Seattle–Bellevue Link

Sound Transit says the Crosslake Connection of the 2 Line will open March 28, linking South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown across Lake Washington and expanding Seattle–Bellevue light-rail coverage to 63 miles with 50 stations; after years of delays due to I-90 floating-bridge plinth issues and a partial starter line that opened in 2024, officials still aim to beat a May 31 target and support World Cup travel in mid-2026.

via king5.com|
#bellevue#crosslake-connection#light-rail
Charlotte and U.S. Train Stabbings Highlight Safety Concerns
local-news7 months ago

Charlotte and U.S. Train Stabbings Highlight Safety Concerns

CATS released surveillance footage of a fatal stabbing on Charlotte's light rail, where 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was killed by Decarlos Brown, who has a history of criminal activity. The incident has raised concerns about transit safety and mental health issues, prompting increased security measures and safety protocol reviews. Brown, charged with murder, was arrested at the scene, and the community mourns Zarutska's tragic death.

via WRAL.com|
#charlotte#light-rail#local-news
Redmond Light Rail Delayed by Heat and Wire Issues
transportation10 months ago

Redmond Light Rail Delayed by Heat and Wire Issues

The newly opened Redmond Link light rail segment experienced temporary closures due to heat-related issues with overhead wires, causing service disruptions and a bus bridge replacement. Repairs are underway, with expectations of partial reopening soon, as the agency investigates the heat's impact on the infrastructure and prepares for future hot weather conditions.

via The Urbanist|
#heat-wave#light-rail#overhead-wire-repair
Sound Transit Board Finalizes South Lake Union Light Rail Station Plan
local-news1 year ago

Sound Transit Board Finalizes South Lake Union Light Rail Station Plan

The Sound Transit Board rejected alternative station proposals for the Ballard Link light rail line in South Lake Union, despite lobbying from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and major stakeholders like Amazon. The board cited significant delays and additional costs as reasons for sticking with the existing plan, which aims to minimize construction impacts on Westlake Avenue. The project, part of the 2016 Sound Transit 3 vote, is already four years behind schedule with a revised opening date of 2039.

via The Urbanist|
#amazon#light-rail#local-news
transportation2 years ago

"Lynnwood Link Light Rail Service Launches August 30"

Sound Transit announced that the Link 1 Line will extend to Lynnwood on August 30, adding four new stations and increasing train frequency during peak hours. Bus service upgrades originally planned for August 31 will now take place on September 14 to ensure a smooth transition. The extension is seen as a major milestone in the growth of light rail, connecting two counties and providing increased transit options for riders. The project budget includes federal funding and a low-interest loan, and the extension will serve stations with multiple transit connections.

via soundtransit.org|
#light-rail#link-1-line#lynnwood
"Maryland Secures $213M Federal Grant for Baltimore Light Rail Replacement"
transportation2 years ago

"Maryland Secures $213M Federal Grant for Baltimore Light Rail Replacement"

Maryland will receive over $213 million in federal funding to replace its aging fleet of light rail vehicles, with the state matching the funds with $90 million of its own. The project aims to replace the 95-foot rail cars dating back to 1992 with modern, low-floor vehicles for easier boarding. The funding comes from a new rail upkeep program established by President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure law, and the state's all-Democratic delegation played a key role in passing the legislation. The overhaul of the fleet is deemed "long overdue" by officials, following frequent service disruptions and a recent shutdown for inspections and repairs.

via Baltimore Sun|
#baltimore#federal-funding#infrastructure
"Eastside Link Light Rail: Opening in April"
transportation2 years ago

"Eastside Link Light Rail: Opening in April"

The new 2 Line Eastside Link light rail is set to open on April 27, connecting east King County to Seattle with eight stops between South Bellevue and Redmond. Sound Transit aims to improve mobility and access for residents, with trains running every 10 minutes during operating hours. The project, costing approximately $3.7 billion, will eventually expand to include stations at Judkins Park and Mercer Island in 2025. Security measures are in place, and parking will be available at select stations.

via KOMO News|
#bellevue#eastside-link#light-rail