Lynnwood expects to THRIVE into the future at State of the City address
LYNNWOOD— At her State of the City address held Wednesday, March 6, Mayor Christine Frizzell remembered 65-years of Lynnwood history then shared an uplifting message of moving forward to “THRIVE” into the future. The event was emceed by Economic Alliance Snohomish County interim CEO and President Went Poischbeg who shared some opening remarks before Doug […]
196th Street improvements paves way to Lynnwood’s ongoing renaissance
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 15, 2023—After years of planning and actual years in the making, motorists commuting through and to Lynnwood can now breathe a sigh of relief: major construction on 196th Street has finally come to a close. In addition to the nearby future Sound Transit Lynnwood Transit Center just south of 196th Street, construction […]
Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond plan approved by Community Transit board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 7, 2023—In anticipation of light rail extending to Lynnwood, the Community Transit Board of Directors yesterday approved the “Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond” plan to enhance bus service throughout the county beginning next year. The multi-year vision will increase frequency on local bus service and include connections to light rail […]
Biden’s proposed 2024 budget to accelerate Lynnwood Link funding
The Biden Administration’s proposed budget for FY 2024 would give Sound Transit’s expansion projects a major boost by accelerating funding for the Lynnwood Link extension and providing for the opportunity to secure early funding for projects that are currently in development. WHITE HOUSE FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Included in the president’s […]
CID and Westlake residents voice concerns to proposed light rail routes
SEATTLE, Wash., March 1, 2023—The Sound Transit Board of Directors heard several dozen public comments during their board meeting on February 23. Residents and businessowners voiced concerns over possible locations for stations and the overall routes of the link light rail expansion project. Sound Transit is in the process of expanding the rail system to […]
Sound Transit welcomes end to concrete strike
SEATTLE, Wash., April 10, 2022 – Sound Transit welcomed news on April 8th that the concrete delivery strike impacting projects across King and Snohomish counties will come to an end following the Teamsters Local 174’s unconditional offer to return to work while negotiations continue. “This is great news for resuming work on the largest transit […]
Biden’s proposed FY 2023 budget would accelerate $250 million in Lynnwood Link funding
Building on historic funding increases in the bipartisan infrastructure law that Congress adopted this year, the Biden Administration’s proposed budget for FY 2023 would significantly expand funding levels for transit investments across the country—including providing $516.6 million for Sound Transit earlier than expected. The accelerated funding would create more than $40 million in borrowing savings […]
Lynnwood Link extension achieves another milestone
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 24, 2021 – Two years after groundbreaking on the project, civil construction on the Lynnwood Link extension has reached the fifty percent completion mark. Construction teams continue to advance the work on the project, which is scheduled to open in 2024. “In just two years, riders will be able to avoid some […]
Sound Transit CEO on navigating light rail expansion during COVID-19
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff CEO of regional transit provider Sound Transit Peter Rogoff held a virtual coffee chat with the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County on the morning of December 8, conversing with community members about the latest light rail project updates and COVID-19 impacts. The Link light rail, a transit system […]
Construction begins on new garage at Lynnwood Transit Center
Five-story structure will add 500 parking spaces to transit center By Sound Transit | Press Release Construction began on the Lynnwood City Center Parking Garage at the Lynnwood Transit Center. The new garage will contain 1,670 parking stalls in a five-story structure. Along with adjacent surface lots containing 226 stalls, the Lynnwood City Center Station […]
