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Scores Turn Out To Celebrate Sound Transit's First Infill Station
The Urbanist • • business
Key Points:
- Hundreds of transit enthusiasts gathered at Sound Transit's Pinehurst Station grand opening in North Seattle, turning what was planned as a small community event into a major celebration.
- Pinehurst Station is Sound Transit's first infill station, originally scheduled to open in 2031 but accelerated to 2026 to coincide with concurrent construction on the Lynnwood Link extension.
- Despite a modest setup with limited food options and merchandise, attendees enjoyed live music, art activities, and the chance to explore the new station and surrounding neighborhood.
- The $240 million station, while costly and criticized by some, is considered a valuable transit hub providing improved bus connections and enhanced bike infrastructure along NE 130th Street.
- Local advocates continue to push for increased residential density around Pinehurst, viewing the station as a catalyst for future neighborhood growth and improved transit accessibility.
