Crosslake Light Rail Pushes Sound Transit to Most-Used Light Rail System in US

Sound Transit’s light rail system has become the nation’s most-used after the 2 Line’s Lake Washington crossing opened March 28, connecting Seattle and Bellevue. April ridership hit 4.8 million—a 44% jump from March—surpassing Los Angeles, Boston, and San Diego. The system now ranks eighth nationally in rail ridership overall, impressive for a metro area with the 15th largest U.S. population. Future expansions under ST3 aim to reach 600,000 daily riders by the 2040s.