Snohomish County Has Sound Transit's Regional Rail Spine Top of Mind

Sound Transit faces a $34.5 billion budget gap to complete its 116-mile light rail network promised in the 2016 ST3 ballot measure. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin rallied last week at Everett Station to prioritize the 16-mile Everett Link extension (opening targeted for 2041), which they argue is more affordable than other regional projects. Sound Transit will realign project schedules this spring, likely deferring Ballard and Interbay stations in Seattle while advancing Everett and Tacoma expansions first.