Scores Turn Out To Celebrate Sound Transit's First Infill Station
Sound Transit opened its new Pinehurst infill station near I-5 and NE 130th Street. The project, which faced criticism over costs and land use, was completed ahead of its original 2031 schedule.
Throngs of transit fans packed onto the station plaza near I-5 and NE 130th Street Wednesday to check out the new station, which had initially been scheduled to open in 2031. Criticized for a high price tag and bad adjacent land use, Pinehurst is a catalyst for future improvements.
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