FW urges Sound Transit to pursue Tacoma light rail extension

Federal Way City Council voted April 21 to urge Sound Transit to prioritize completing the light rail extension to Tacoma, citing a $34.5 billion funding gap threatening the project. Construction costs have surged 71.5% since 2020, prompting Sound Transit to consider deferring the Tacoma extension beyond Fife. Federal Way joined Tacoma and other regional leaders in asking Sound Transit to keep the full project on track.