Federal Way Link Extension
Federal Way Link Extension is a planned Link Light Rail extension that will travel south from Sea-Tac Airport to Federal Way, elevated along the west side of Interstate 5. It is expected to begin construction in 2019 and open in stages, beginning with Kent/Des Moines in 2023.
History
In November 2008, voters approved funding for the segment between Sea-Tac Airport and Redondo/Star Lake at 272nd St. However, reduced tax revenue as a result of the economic recession led Sound Transit to suspend all work south of Angle Lake Station (S 200th St) in 2010.[1] Construction on the South 200th Link Extension to Angle Lake began in May 2013, with this segment opening for service in late 2016.[2]
On July 23, 2015, the Sound Transit Board selected their preferred alternative for the Federal Way Link Extension, routed along the west side of Interstate 5 with three stations serving Highline College, the Star Lake park and ride and Federal Way Transit Center. Sound Transit expects to begin construction in 2019, with service to Kent/Des Moines by 2023 and an extension to Federal Way completed in a later phase.[3]
Route
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From Angle Lake Station, the terminus of the South 200th Link Extension, the line will travel southeast along the planned State Route 509 freeway extension to Interstate 5. From there, trains will run on the west side of I-5, serving Highline College at Kent/Des Moines Station and Star Lake, before ending at the Federal Way Transit Center.[3]
Stations
| Name | City/Neighborhood | Location | Planned Year | ||
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| Angle Lake | Seatac | International Blvd and S 200th St | 2016[2] | ||
| End of South 200th Link Extension | |||||
| Kent/Des Moines | Kent, Des Moines | Pacific Highway S and Kent-Des Moines Rd | 2023 | ||
| End of funded extension | |||||
| South 272nd Street | Federal Way | Pacific Highway S and S 272nd St | |||
| Federal Way Transit Center | Federal Way | 23rd Ave S and S 317th St | |||
References
- ↑ "Federal Way Transit Extension Project". Sound Transit. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
- 1 2 "Sea-Tac Airport to South 200th". Sound Transit. Retrieved 2015-01-20.
- 1 2 "Sound Transit Board identifies preferred alternative for light rail extension to Kent/Des Moines, Federal Way" (Press release). Sound Transit. July 23, 2015. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
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