[Seattle Transit Blog] Build the Best Parts First

Nathan Dickey makes the argument for building Ballard Link as a stub to Westlake, West Seattle integrated into the existing tunnel on opening day, and deferring the second tunnel (both as cost savings but also because the current design is bad for riders).

If you are unfamiliar with the tunnel alternatives, see https://seattletransitblog.com/2025/12/15/no-new-tunnel-downtown-sound-transit-explores-ballard-link-alternatives/