Roundtable: ST3

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What is the business impact from Sound Transit Proposition 1 on the November 8 ballot?

The Business Roundtable with Sound Transit welcomes Chelsea Levy speaking on the economic benefits of ST3 and Cathal Ridge addressing the Federal Way link Extension.

The Sound Transit 3 Plan adds 62 new miles of light rail with stations serving 37 additional areas for a regional system reaching 116 miles. The plan also establishes BRT on I-405/SR 518 and SR 522/NE 145th; expands capacity and service of the Sounder south rail line; includes ST Express bus service;  improves access to stations for bicyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and pick-up and drop-off services, and expands parking at stations.

ST3 is projected to create more than 78,000 direct jobs and more than 144,000 indirect jobs over the 25-year period of construction, for a total of over 223,000 jobs. A job is defined as full-time employment of one person for one year. (Sound Transit 3 Plan, Appendix C)