 The Draft EIS comment period is now open and we want to hear your thoughts.
The West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project is now seeking public review and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Draft EIS describes the multiple light rail routes and station locations (called alternatives) being considered and how each alternative might affect the natural and built environment and transportation systems. We want your feedback on the possible project impacts, benefits and potential mitigation the analysis has identified.
Explore the online open house to learn more about the project, read the Draft EIS document and take a tour of potential station alternatives across the entire project corridor, for both the West Seattle and the Ballard Link Extensions.
This is an especially important time to get involved and we want to hear from you! Here's how to comment and tips for writing a helpful comment:
- Online: https://wsblink.participate.online/
- Email: WSBLEDEIScomments@soundtransit.org
- At a public meeting: details below
- Voicemail: (800)-471-0879
- By mail:
WSBLE Draft Environmental Impact Statement Comments
c/o Lauren Swift
401 S. Jackson St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Comments must be received by April 28. Your feedback will be shared with the Sound Transit Board of Directors before they confirm or modify the preferred alternative. The Board will select the project to be built after the Final EIS is published, which is expected in 2023.
Learn more about the project in your neighborhood of interest at an upcoming online meeting. You will have the opportunity to learn about the project, get questions answered, and provide a verbal comment on the Draft EIS. Each online meeting will include a brief presentation, Q&A session, and oral testimony captured by a court reporter.
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Interbay/Ballard: March 15, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
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Downtown: March 22, 2022 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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CID/SODO: March 24, 2022 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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West Seattle/Delridge: March 30, 2022 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Corridor-wide: In-person drop-in event* at Union Station: March 17, 2022 | 12-7 p.m.
Registration in advance is not required. We plan to have live closed captioning at each meeting and simultaneous interpretation at the CID/SODO and West Seattle/Delridge meetings. You can also contact us at wsblink@soundtransit.org or 206-903-7229 to let us know about your accessibility needs in advance.
*In-person event may transition to virtual, in accordance with public health recommendations. Find more details here.
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