Somers Proposal Keeps Rail to Everett and Tacoma On Track, Stops Short of Ballard

Sound Transit Board Chair Dave Somers proposed a plan to address the agency’s revenue shortfall by prioritizing light rail to Everett and Tacoma while deferring other ST3 projects. The proposal would delay the South Kirkland-Issaquah line to 2050 and stop Ballard Link at Seattle Center, though West Seattle Link would advance. The full 18-member board will vote on modifications before a May 28 deadline.