On December 6, the long-awaited Federal Way Link Extension finally opened, bringing two new light rail stations in Kent and a new terminus in Federal Way online. The extension added 7.8 miles to the south end of Sound Transit’s system, and the agency celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, complete with vendors and activities at each of the three new stations. In this short video, Hanoch Yeung of Best Side Cycling shares vignettes of opening day events, some in-motion clips along the route, and elements of the station grounds.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.