What's Happening Now
Pinehurst Station opens September 30
Seattle's newest light rail station opens on Wednesday, September 30! Pinehurst Station is located at NE 130th St, between the existing Northgate and Shoreline South/148th stations. The station will provide a new way for community members to access fast, frequent, and convienent transit on the 1 and 2 Lines. Read more >
"Traveling around our city and region should be easy and affordable," said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. "Every new light rail station gets us further toward that goal. Pinehurst Station will create more and better options for people in North Seattle to get to the important places in their lives."
SDOT made improvements to create a safer, more accessible environment for people walking, biking, rolling, and taking the bus to get to the future light rail station. Read more >
Light Rail Projects
About the Expansion
In the coming years, Sound Transit will build new light rail lines from the Chinatown/International District to Ballard and from SODO to West Seattle. This expansion will include a new transit tunnel under Downtown and two water crossings. It is the largest transit investment in our city’s history.
In addition to the new lines, Sound Transit will also build three new stations along existing routes. These include:
• Pinehurst Station
• Graham Street Station
• Boeing Access Road Station
Why Light Rail?
Benefits of expanding light rail
- reduces traffic congestion
- improves air quality, environmental sustainability
- attracts new businesses and residents
- revitalizes neighborhoods
- adds rapid, reliable and efficient high-capacity service
- enhances mobility, especially for those who depend on transit
How light rail differs from bus transit
- greater capacity
- improved reliability with dedicated travel space
- economic development potential
Please refer to Sound Transit's website for details on project delivery dates.
Map graphic: Sound Transit
How the City and Sound Transit Work Together
City of Seattle |
Sound Transit |
| Leads the design and construction of street improvements to make it safer to travel to and from the light rail stations in Seattle | Leads the design and construction of the West Seattle Light Rail Extension and Ballard Light Rail Extension, known as Sound Transit 3 (ST3) |
| Manages arterial and residential street use and maintenance in the City of Seattle | Operates the light rail system in Seattle and throughout the region |
| Updates city codes to align permit requirements with city environmental goals | Manages the siting for light rail stations and track alignments |
| Ensures compliance with city codes and permit requirements | Discusses mitigation efforts with property and business owners |
| Develops transit-oriented design around the station | Develops transit-oriented design at the station |
| Engages stakeholders and the public about its areas of responsibility | Engages stakeholders and the public about its areas of responsibility |
| Overseen by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), the Mayor, and City Council | Overseen by the CEO and Board of Sound Transit |