Seattle's Big Transit Project Locks in Challenge Deadlines
Published Date: 5/30/2025
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Summary
The Federal Transit Administration has made final environmental decisions for the West Seattle Link Extension Project in Seattle. This means anyone wanting to challenge these decisions has a limited time to do so. If you live in or near King County, this affects you and helps keep the project moving on schedule and budget.
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Limits on Lawsuits for West Seattle Link
The Federal Transit Administration issued final environmental decisions for the West Seattle Link Extension Project in Seattle, King County, Washington, and activated a legal limitation on claims that challenge those decisions. If you live in or near King County, you now have only a limited time to file a challenge, and this action is intended to help keep the project moving on schedule and on budget.
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