West Seattle Link Extension Project

SODO Station

Background

In July 2022, the Sound Transit Board identified the At-grade Alternative Staggered Station Configuration incorporating refinement that enhances access from the platform to South Lander Street as the preferred alternative in the SODO segment. The preferred alternative for the SODO station is an at-grade station located on the west side of the existing SODO station just north of South Lander Street. This page provides more detail about the preferred alternative station. We will continue to study all the station locations analyzed in the Draft EIS as part of the Final EIS, anticipated to be published in mid-2024. The Sound Transit Board will determine the final project to be built after the Final EIS is published.

Map of SODO station area showing preferred alternative route with an at-grade station in the SODO busway north of South Lander Street to the west of the existing SODO station. There are several other at-grade alternatives with station locations near the preferred alternative location.

Previous community feedback and priorities for the SODO Station area

Support from businesses and business organizations to have SODO Station closer to South Lander Street.
Seamless transfers between the 1 Line and 3 Line platforms is important.
Station should contribute to increased vibrancy, development, and safety of the area.
Walking routes to the station should be improved, especially between the station and large employment centers.
Preserve freight mobility and minimize conflicts with other modes.
Station could best serve members of local communities by integrating with Metro bus service and improving transit mobility in the area.
Use art, landscaping, and architecture to create spaces for people, while embracing the area’s industrial character.
Provide an open and well-lit station to increase safety and visibility.
Provide safe pedestrian and bike crossings at South Lander Street and the SODO Busway.

Station pages

Choose a station to view more maps and information or learn more about station planning.

SODO Station preferred alternative

Text BoxA map of the potential project area for the SODO Junction Station preferred alternative. The map includes current and proposed pedestrian connections and features, bike facilities, and bus routes and features. Light rail station entrances are marked with two pink triangles. two potential transit-oriented development areas are marked with grey and white diagonal lines.

The image depicts the plan for the station environment. The at-grade station is located on the west side of the existing SODO station just north of South Lander Street. Bus stops are adjacent to the station on 5th Place South. Pickup and drop-off spots are located north of the transit loop.

A 3-D rendering of the potential project area for SODO Station preferred alternative Station on 5th Ave S, north of S Lander St, where a station entrance is located. Two potential future transit-oriented development areas are shown off of 6th Ave S.

The image depicts the station environment in an oblique view to the southwest. Station entrances, shown in pink, are located at two levels – from the Lander overpass to the upper mezzanine level and at-grade on the east side from 5th Place South. Long-term bike storage, in green, is located at grade adjacent to the bike path and station entry plaza. Red dotted lines indicate potential transit-oriented development opportunities near the station on land acquired to build and operate the project.

Text BoxA 3-D rendering of the potential project area for SODO Station on 5th Ave S, north of S Lander St, where a station entrance is located. Pink lines and arrows represent pedestrian connections to the platform level where passengers can catch the train.

The image depicts how passengers access the at-grade train platforms located just north of South Lander Street. The pink lines depict pathways to the platforms from the station entrance, as well as internal transfer pathways between the 1 Line (Ballard/Tacoma) and 3 Line (Everett/West Seattle).

Diagrams show approximate representation of project location, design elements, and access concepts and are for illustrative purposes only. Additional information about project benefits and impacts will be available in the Final Environmental Impact Statement, anticipated to be published in mid-2024. If you have questions about potentially affected properties, please contact the project team.