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Crosslake Connection completes 2 Line, uniting Eastside and Seattle by rail
transportation1 month 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
transportation1 month 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
transportation1 month ago

Floating Bridge Light Rail Opens East Link’s Crosslake Connection on March 28

Sound Transit says the Crosslake Connection, completing the East Link 2 Line, will open for passenger service March 28, linking the Lynnwood–Redmond corridor with the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown via new Mercer Island and Judkins Park stations on a floating bridge over Lake Washington, with service roughly 5 a.m.–1 a.m. weekdays and Saturdays, 6 a.m.–midnight Sundays, and high-frequency core headways.

via Sound Transit|
#2-line#crosslake-connection#east-link
Redmond Light Rail Delayed by Heat and Wire Issues
transportation8 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 Rejects New SLU Light Rail Proposals
local-news1 year ago

Sound Transit Rejects New SLU Light Rail Proposals

The Sound Transit Board of Directors rejected a proposal from Amazon and Vulcan Real Estate to shift the future South Lake Union station, citing increased costs and delays. Despite concerns that Mayor Bruce Harrell might side with Amazon, he ultimately supported the staff's recommendation to maintain the current plan, prioritizing transit riders and cost efficiency. Transit advocates continue to push for better-connected stations, particularly in the Chinatown-International District.

via The Stranger|
#amazon#local-news#public-transportation
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
transportation1 year 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
"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
transportation2 years ago

"Eastside Link: Bellevue-Redmond Light Rail Service Launches in April"

Sound Transit announced the opening of the initial segment of the Link 2 Line, a 6.5-mile extension with eight new stations in Bellevue and Redmond, on April 27. The two-car trains will run every 10 minutes, 16 hours a day, connecting major employers, neighborhoods, and destinations. The full 2 Line is expected to open in 2025, with the I-90 segment delayed due to quality issues. Opening day celebrations will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and various activities at all eight stations.

via soundtransit.org|
#east-link-extension#link-2-line#public-transportation
"Pro-Palestine Protest Prompts Closure of Seattle's U-District Link Light Rail Station"
protest-disruption2 years ago

"Pro-Palestine Protest Prompts Closure of Seattle's U-District Link Light Rail Station"

Seattle's U-District Link light rail station was closed due to a planned pro-Palestine protest targeting a transportation disruption, with protestors denouncing the links between Sound Transit and multinational conglomerate Siemens for their involvement in Israeli occupation. Sound Transit established a bus bridge between Roosevelt and UW stations, and the protest comes after a previous disruption on Interstate 5. Washington State Patrol is still investigating the previous protest, and critics argue that the organizers had no right to trap innocent drivers.

via KOMO News|
#pro-palestine#protest#protest-disruption
"Seattle's Sound Transit Light Rail Woes: Repairs Cause Crowds and Delays"
transportation-weather-international-politics-human-interest2 years ago

"Seattle's Sound Transit Light Rail Woes: Repairs Cause Crowds and Delays"

Sound Transit's light rail service in Seattle faces extended delays due to repair work, extreme cold claims five lives, King County Library System ranks third in digital checkouts, Japan aims to land on the moon, Trump files a brief with the Supreme Court to be on the ballot, a Boeing cargo plane makes an emergency landing after spewing flames mid-flight, and Pope Francis acknowledges sexual pleasure as a gift from God but emphasizes the need for discipline.

via The Stranger|
#boeing#japan#seattle
Sound Transit Implements $3 Flat Fare System for Light Rail Rides
transportation2 years ago

Sound Transit Implements $3 Flat Fare System for Light Rail Rides

Sound Transit's Link light rail will implement a new flat fare structure of $3.00 per trip for adults starting in fall 2024, coinciding with the opening of the Lynnwood Link Extension. The new fare will not affect low-income adult or senior/disabled fares. The change aims to simplify pricing, potentially introduce fare capping in the future, and address equity concerns. With the flat fare, passengers will no longer need to tap off at the end of their trip.

via KOMO News|
#fare-structure#link-light-rail#public-transportation
transportation2 years ago

Tacoma's Link Light Rail Extension Restores Normal Service, Boosting Development

Sound Transit will resume normal service on its Link light rail system on Saturday, following the completion of maintenance work at the Othello and Rainier Beach station platforms. Frequencies will nearly double, with trains running every 10 minutes during midday and weekends. The reduced schedule, in place since August 12, caused frustrations for passengers due to long waits and lack of real-time arrival information. Sound Transit's launch of a real-time arrival system has been delayed until next month. The tile work was necessary for passenger safety, as the existing tiles were cracked or broken. Sound Transit plans to improve its operations for future service disruptions.

via The Urbanist|
#link-light-rail#maintenance-work#platform-repairs