Seattle Light Rail Extension Opens

[Bob]

Sound Transit light-rail stations opened Saturday morning on Capitol Hill and at the University of Washington, amid hoopla and an expected change in how thousands of people in the Seattle-area approach their commutes.

Light-rail stations opened Saturday morning on Capitol Hill and at the University of Washington, marking a new era in transit for the congested Seattle area.
There were free rides for the day anywhere on the Link system, and Sound Transit held celebrations beside both new stations as eager straphangers got their first look.

Full story and photos:

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/capitol-hill-uw-light-rail-stations-open/

 

[Bob]

King5 story and video:

SEATTLE - It's the project that no elected official is afraid to hitch their ride to.
On Saturday morning, the University Link light rail opened to the public, six months early and $200 million under budget. The 3.1 miles of track link Westlake in downtown Seattle to Capitol Hill and the University of Washington.

http://www.king5.com/story/news/tra...nths-early-200-million-under-budget/82000408/

 

[eja]

... six months early and $200 million under budget

Don't hear that very often, do you?