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March 01, 2021 People News: Sound Transit, Quandel, Railroad Consultants Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor Seattle’s Sound Transit appointed a Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer; Chicago rail and transit firm Quandel Consultants elevated three employees to Senior Director roles; and Railroad Consultants, PLLC hired a Chief Operating Officer, based at its Murfreesboro, Tenn., headquarters. Jonté Robinson, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Sound Transit Jonté Robinson has been promoted to Chief Diversity, E...

MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: February 25, 2021 Work on the Mountlake Terrace Station. (Photos courtesy Sound Transit) Civil construction is now underway on all of the parking and station structures on the Lynnwood Link extension, as the project continues to progress steadily toward a 2024 opening. Overall, civil construction on the extension is now about one-third complete. “The start of work on the stations and garages for the Lynnwood Link extension underscores how rapidly the project is moving along,” said Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff. “With each passing day, the extension comes clo...

Sound Transit to provide land for affordable housing in Seattle's Rainier Valley KOMO News Staff © Provided by KOMO-TV Seattle SEATTLE - Sound Transit announced Friday it will transfer 10 parcels of property it owns in the Rainier Valley to the city of Seattle at no cost for the development of affordable housing. The deal is part of a partnership that includes a $10 million commitment from the city of Seattle to create affordable homeownership opportunities. Under the terms of the agreement, approved by the Sound Transit board, at least 100 to 150 homes will be created acros...

Sound Transit Requests State Aid for $11.5B Funding Gap Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor Projects already in construction, such as the Federal Way Link Extension (Kent/Des Moines Station pictured), are not affected by funding shortfalls. But projects in earlier phases of development could be delayed, or potentially eliminated, according to Sound Transit. The Sound Transit Board of Directors has sent a letter to the state of Washington’s House and Senate transportation committees outlining the funding shortfall the agency faces d...

Sound Transit faces $11.5B shortfall By Associated Press Share: SEATTLE — Washington’s Sound Transit system faces an $11.5 billion budget shortfall caused by factors including soaring land costs, community requests for route add-ons and the economic impact of the coronavirus, officials said. The regional transportation system in Pierce, King and Snohomish counties must contend with a projected $6 billion reduction in tax revenue because of the pandemic, The Seattle Times reported Sunday. The shortage was revealed last month in the midst of environmental studies of voter-app...