How we got here
How did we reach Stride’s final design?
Sound Transit has come a long way since the planning phase started in 2018. You may have seen project updates at various milestones during the design phase—10%, 30%, 60%, and now 100% design—that are associated with a general level of design “completeness.” We worked with the public to collect feedback and address concerns at the project milestones.
Partnering with WSDOT
Sound Transit has partnered with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on Stride to add infrastructure to improve the commute along I-405. Sound Transit is distributing funds to WSDOT to build portions of the Stride system in conjunction with their own I-405 improvement projects. In this partnership, WSDOT brings expertise in roadway design and construction management in the complex freeway environment and Sound Transit understands transit and how people use it. Learn more about the Sound Transit-WSDOT partnership.
Engagement by the numbers
Between July 2017 and December 2024, we’ve engaged the community by:
- Hosting 43 open houses/public meetings.
- Publishing 10 online open houses.
- Presenting at or participating in 196 community briefings and meetings.
- Sending out 65 email updates and 37 mailings.
- Staffing 44 fairs, festivals, and tabling events.
- Coordinating regularly with project partners via three stakeholder groups: 10 with elected leaders, 54 with interagency staff, and 42 with city managers.
- Holding 141 meetings with property owners.
- Receiving 4,500+ comments and questions from members of the public, including 1,970+ emails, 2,443 postcards, 130+ phone calls, and 40 letters.
2023 survey summary
During our last online open house in February 2023 and drop-in sessions in March 2023, we heard concerns from the community about pedestrian safety, access to neighborhoods and businesses during construction, and environmental effects. To learn more about what people in each city had to say, you can explore the engagement summary.
Stride through your city
We’ve completed the final design for Stride. You can now explore the designs and upcoming construction in your area.
Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility design
The Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility in the Canyon Park area of Bothell will support the operations of the Stride system and provide a location to store, clean, maintain, and repair buses.
S1 Line design
The Stride S1 Line will connect communities along I-405 and SR 518 from Bellevue to Burien. Design updates include Bellevue, Renton, Tukwila, and Burien.
S2 Line design
The Stride S2 Line will connect communities along I-405 and I-5 from Bellevue to Lynnwood. Design updates include Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell, and Lynnwood.
S3 Line design
The Stride S3 Line will serve growing north Lake Washington communities from Shoreline and Seattle to Bothell. Design updates include Shoreline and Seattle, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Bothell.
