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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2020

Sound Transit lands FTA Full Funding Agreement for light rail extension

The project will serve a dense suburban corridor where the existing roadway network is constrained and travel options are limited to two congested roadways.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

U.S. DOT announces intent to fund Sound Transit's light rail extension

The agency will strike a $790 million FFGA, along with a $629 million TIFIA loan to complete the Federal Way line light rail extension.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2019

Sound Transit names new chief administrative officer

Mary Cummings will work alongside Deputy CEO and Chief System Officer Kimberly Farley.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2019

Sound Transit starts construction on Redmond Link light rail extension

The segment’s opening will follow the 2023 opening of light rail between Downtown Seattle and Redmond’s Overlake area.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2019

Sound Transit breaks ground on light rail extension

The $2.9 billion project budget includes up to $1.17 billion from a Full Funding Grant Agreement executed by the FTA.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2019

Sound Transit approves $60M for Pierce Transit BRT

The new 14.4-mile BRT line will improve service on agency's highest ridership route.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

Sound Transit campaign cheekily explores future travel tech mishaps

The campaign, “The Future is Sound,” consists of three thirty-second spots that highlight the travel innovations we’ve all dreamed about.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

Sound Transit moves one step closer to LRVs crossing 'floating bridge'

The process of installing rail on the floating bridge has been underway for a year, but the planning and preparation has been several years in the making.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2019

Sound Transit's Link light rail service marks 10th anniversary

On its opening day in 2009, Link covered 14 miles of service between the Westlake and Tukwila International Boulevard Stations.

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NewsJuly 10, 2019

3 transit agencies land CIG funds for rail projects

The funding represents a significant commitment toward pending multi-year Full Funding Agreements for the projects.

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