The Brief
- Sound Transit has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Everett Link Extension, opening a 45-day comment period through Nov. 2, 2026.
- The proposed 16-mile extension will feature six new light rail stations and a major Operations and Maintenance Facility North (OMF North) requiring 80 to 100-plus acres.
- Targeted for opening between 2037 and 2041, the line will connect Lynnwood, unincorporated Snohomish County, and Everett, cutting transit times down to 60 minutes between Everett and downtown Seattle.
Sound Transit has officially opened a 45-day public comment window following the publication of its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Everett Link Extension.
The critical planning milestone allows Snohomish County residents, regional partners, and local stakeholders to weigh in on transit alignments, station concepts, and environmental considerations for the future light rail corridor. The comment window remains open through Nov. 2, 2026.
The Everett Link Extension will expand the regional light rail system by 16 miles, connecting Lynnwood, unincorporated Snohomish County and Everett.…