https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sound-transit-approves-fare-gate-pilot-at-up-to-14-link-stationsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sound-transit-approves-fare-gate-pilot-at-up-to-14-link-stationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sound-transit-approves-fare-gate-pilot-at-up-to-14-link-stations#u56169Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:06:17 +0000The Sound Transit Board approved $6 million to design fare gate retrofits at up to 14 light rail stations, including Lynnwood City Center. The agency expects the gates to go online in 2029 or 2030, though this timeline depends on future construction funding. Early estimates suggest the investment could pay for itself within two to three years. This pilot represents a move toward physical fare enforcement to increase revenue on the Link light rail system.Why it mattersSound Transit previously operated without physical barriers to entry. The agency now projects that these gates could generate ne https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sound-transit-approves-fare-gate-pilot-at-up-to-14-link-stationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sound-transit-approves-fare-gate-pilot-at-up-to-14-link-stations#u51161Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:51:03 +0000The Sound Transit board voted to implement a fare gate pilot program at up to 14 Link light rail stations. The agency targets installation for 2029-2030. This move aims to increase revenue, with projections suggesting the gates could generate nearly $83 million in annual net revenue. The pilot marks a shift toward physical fare enforcement for the Seattle area light rail system.Why it mattersSound Transit has previously operated without physical barriers at station entrances. Implementing gates changes how passengers access the system and how the agency collects fares.What is confirmedSound Tr