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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Incredible: Sound Transit's monthly system expansion status report (out today) now states that the Ballard Link DEIS is not expected until *QUARTER FOUR* of this year. There was a time not that long ago when Sound Transit had hoped to get a record of decision by that time.

Cost: The new target publication date for the
Draft EIS is Q4 2026 (previously Q2 2026).
Based on cost trends, comparative cost
estimates are expected to exceed the financial
plan value. The project team is applying cost
savings opportunities identified through the Cost
Opportunity Workplan and continuing to identify
additional opportunities. Current estimates are
reflected in the Enterprise Initiative scenarios that
the Board is considering.
Schedule: Project is advancing design and
preparing to publish a Draft EIS pending final
FTA guidance regarding executive orders and
legal review. Board action to confirm/modify
Preferred Alternative will follow Draft EIS
publication. Overall project schedule is under
review. A Board update is planned following
publication of the Draft EIS.

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Weird Socks @intellectualmerc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Is that because of something at Sound Transit or Maga federal intransigence?

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