Pinehurst Station Opens September 30

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  Pinehurst Station will open for service on September 30“Sound Transit announced today that Pinehurst Station will open for service on Wednesday, September 30.”
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  Pinehurst Station will open for service five years earlier than originally planned“These decisions ultimately resulted in early construction beginning before the opening of Lynnwood Link, allowing for a faster and less disruptive construction process, and for the station to open five years before originally planned.”
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  The station, approved in the 2016 ST3 ballot measure“Pinehurst Station was approved in the 2016 ST3 ballot measure and is the first infill station in agency history.”
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  The station is the first infill station added to an existing light rail line“Pinehurst Station was approved in the 2016 ST3 ballot measure and is the first infill station in agency history.”
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  It will connect communities near NE 130th Street to 1 and 2 Line trains“Pinehurst Station will connect communities near NE 130th Street to high-capacity rail rapid transit service, with 1 and 2 Line trains arriving every 4-5 minutes.”
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  1 and 2 Line trains arriving every 4-5 minutes“1 and 2 Line trains arriving every 4-5 minutes.”
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  It will have an expected 3,400 ridership“Over time, the station is expected to serve around 3,400 riders with connections to community resources, local residents, and King County Metro bus service.”
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  The station was accelerated through board decisions in 2020“Originally projected to open in 2031, the Sound Transit Board advanced this station into final design in February 2020 and approved additional budget and contract changes for the accelerated delivery in 2022.”
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  The station was accelerated through board decisions in 2022“These decisions ultimately resulted in early construction beginning before the opening of Lynnwood Link, allowing for a faster and less disruptive construction process, and for the station to open five years before originally planned.”
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  The station allowed for earlier construction“These decisions ultimately resulted in early construction beginning before the opening of Lynnwood Link, allowing for a faster and less disruptive construction process, and for the station to open five years before originally planned.”
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  The station allowed for reduced disruptionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine called it a 'landmark moment'“"Opening Pinehurst is another landmark moment in a year of firsts," said Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine.”
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  Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine called it a 'first infill station in agency history'“"Opening Pinehurst is another landmark moment in a year of firsts," said Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine. "This is the first infill station in agency history, and the lessons we learned delivering it will guide us as we build out Sound Transit 3 and carry an ever-greater number of riders in the years ahead."”
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  Lessons learned will guide future projects like Graham Street and Boeing Access Road stations“"The opening of Pinehurst Station is a significant milestone as the first infill station added to an existing light rail line. It’s another step forward in delivering the light rail investments communities across King County have been counting on," said King County Executive and Sound Transit Board member Girmay Zahilay. "I look forward to continued progress on the remaining infill stations, including Graham Street Station and Boeing Access Road Station."”