Sound Transit's Ballard Light Rail: Budget Crunch, Options, and Promises
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Sound Transit grapples with a colossal budget crisis, threatening the light rail extension to Ballard. The agency warns of potential cost-induced stops short of the neighborhood, with options ranging from Seattle Center to Smith Cove. A long-term funding gap of $34.5 billion looms, as voter-approved plans hang in the balance due to escalating construction costs. Ballard residents express frustration, urging Sound Transit to deliver on promises amidst rapid area growth. The board will deliberate on these options, striving to maintain progress on affordable transit projects.
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