Sound Transit can halve the cost of light rail to Ballard and West Seattle by building them as a connected automated light rail line with slimmer stations, according to two transit experts who have launched the Sound Transit Now campaign.
Sound Transit diverges from international standards by building oversized underground stations that add hundreds of millions in costs to little benefit. Overhauling the agency’s planning framework to promote more efficient designs could help keep projects on track as they face massive financial stra
Sound Transit’s governance structure and limited organizational powers cause project delay, inflated costs, and lower quality service. The Washington State Legislature should audit and reform the agency to get it back on track.