Jacobs Selected to Design Light Rail Extension in Seattle

Expanded transit network will provide reliable mobility and enhanced community connections

DALLAS, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected to provide design services for Sound Transit's West Seattle Link Extension. This project will expand Seattle's light rail network, enhancing connectivity for residential and economic centers, and offering faster, more reliable service.

The West Seattle Link Extension will add 4.1 miles of light rail, a new bridge, tunnel and four new stations, connecting Seattle's SODO neighborhood with West Seattle's Alaska Junction neighborhood. Jacobs will lead Phase 1 design and design validation for the extension.

"Jacobs has delivered some of Puget Sound's most critical transportation solutions for 70 years, including approximately 30 miles of light rail system expansions for Sound Transit," said Jacobs Executive Vice President Ron Williams. "Transportation infrastructure enhances mobility and provides vital economic growth and community opportunities. The West Seattle Link Extension will serve as a gateway to the community, with streetscapes and public spaces that resonate with residents, while reducing travel times and improving access to jobs, education and services in the Seattle area."

Expected to begin service in 2032, the West Seattle Link Extension will reduce travel times on key lines by up to 50 percent. It will also offer commuters an alternative to the West Seattle Bridge during periods of peak demand. The delivery of this piece of critical infrastructure will also be the catalyst for new development near stations, including retail opportunities and a focus on affordable housing.

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