'We're Not Going to Stop': Sound Transit Assuages Concerns About Reaching Ballard

Sound Transit reaffirmed its commitment to extending light rail to Ballard, with $300 million still available for design work toward the full line to 15th Avenue NW and NW Market Street. The agency says construction could begin by early 2032 on downtown segments, with Ballard work starting in late 2033 or early 2034, potentially opening the full line by 2042 if $8–10 billion in additional funding is secured. Sound Transit is seeking cost savings through design refinements and exploring 75-year bonds via state legislation.