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Sound Transit adopts ST3 plan, $35 B gap, delays.

5/9/2026

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Story summary

The U.S. Sound Transit board will adopt an updated ST3 plan with a $35 billion funding gap.
West Seattle service is moved to a 2032 opening, Avalon Station is dropped, and Issaquah's line is pushed to 2050.
Seattle Center-to-Ballard service is postponed indefinitely, with the Sodo-to-Ballard line ending at Seattle Center.
A 2028 ballot could raise debt capacity from 1.5% to 3.5% or 5% without a tax hike.

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Story summary

The U.S. Sound Transit board will adopt an updated ST3 plan with a $35 billion funding gap.
West Seattle service is moved to a 2032 opening, Avalon Station is dropped, and Issaquah's line is pushed to 2050.
Seattle Center-to-Ballard service is postponed indefinitely, with the Sodo-to-Ballard line ending at Seattle Center.
A 2028 ballot could raise debt capacity from 1.5% to 3.5% or 5% without a tax hike.