Sound Transit 2
Sound Transit 2

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are some of the environmental issues considered in shaping the plan?

Answers

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are some of the environmental issues considered in shaping the plan?

    • The plan will reduce the amount of projected annual CO2 emissions by nearly 100,000 tons each year. That savings is equivalent to the amount produced from burning 323,000 barrels of oil a year; 1,900 gasoline-filled tanker trucks; 12,300 single-family homes and 1,000 acres of preserved forest land.
    • Extending the regional light rail line to 55 miles will give more people more alternatives to driving alone.
    • Greater system access including bike and pedestrian improvements, connecting bus feeder service and more parking will make it easier to access transit.
    • Greater transit use and particularly electric light rail trains translate to reduced reliance on fossil fuel and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Reduced use of cars also translates into better air and water quality.
      • Light rail stations have been proven to foster development of more livable and walkable urban communities along light rail lines and help regions manage growth. With another million people expected in the Central Puget Sound region by 2030, that was a major consideration in shaping the package.