The light rail expansion offers more options for commuting to Seattle.
Since 2016, the closest light rail station to UW Tacoma has been the Angle Lake station. The station is 19 miles away from campus and a 20-25 minute drive away. This changed on Dec. 6 with the opening of the Federal Way light rail station.
The transit hub has existed for decades with bus services, featuring a parking garage with 1,500 parking spots and access to multiple bus lines, including the 594 bus which runs from Lakewood to Seattle…