Summary. Right now, Sound Transit is in the planning stages for its next round of regional transportation investments for King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. There is a good possibility that there will be a regional transportation package on the Fall 2006 ballot. There are many exciting transit options in the works!

Background. In 1996, voters in the urban areas of King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties approved "Sound Move," a ballot measure to build the first phase of a regional transit system to connect regional employment and population centers in the Puget Sound area.

Sound Transit Phase 1 included Sounder commuter train service from Everett and Tacoma into Seattle and back (with limited runs), Sound Transit regional buses connecting Seattle and Bellevue with Everett, Tacoma and many other cities, Tacoma Link light rail line which began operating in 2003, and the 14-mile Link light rail initial segment, which will connect downtown Seattle to the airport that's now under construction in Seattle.
Right now Sound Transit is in the planning stages for its next round of regional transportation investments for King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. There is a good possibility that there will be a regional transportation package on the Fall 2006 ballot

Our Vision. Sound Transit 2 should promote healthy, connected urban centers and real transportation choices. That's why we're working with Sound Transit to include high capacity transit (light rail or bus rapid transit) to the Eastside, light rail to Northgate, more frequent Sounder and Regional Express bus service, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and strong transit-oriented development and commute trip reduction incentives in the next ballot measure.

We're also working to ensure that Sound Transit 2 includes innovative proposals to increase ridership and improve access to Sound Transit stations and services. Help Transportation Choices Coalition advocate for:

• Discounted bus passes for people living near stations.
• Increased development density near park-&-ride lots and transit centers. More people living and working near stations means more riders!
• More local bus service to and from Sound Transit stations, so people can get where they need to go.
• Considerable pedestrian and bike improvements to encourage active transportation choices and facilitate transit use by those who cannot drive.

Take Action. Stay Tuned! The time for action is near, but not quite here. There will be numerous chances to submit public comments and attend informational open houses around the region on Sound Transit 2.

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