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Commission hears update on Sound Transit LightLink routing, staff working to clarify local requirements

3318285 · May 15, 2025
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Planning staff reported Sound Transit is refining preliminary routing for the LightLink and may alter alignment to reduce impacts on low-income housing; the project will require mitigation where it crosses wetlands and other constrained areas.

Planning staff updated the commission on Sound Transit LightLink planning and said the agency has made a preliminary recommendation to its board and will present to the full board next month. Staff said Sound Transit’s preliminary route is likely to use State Route 99 and then shift to Interstate 5 before reaching Porter Way.

Manager Stalenecker said Sound Transit…

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