Multiple options to access Lynnwood Link

LYNNWOOD — The story of the Lynnwood Link is as much about the changes surrounding the new service as it is about the 8.5 mile extension of the line.

Transit agencies in the Puget Sound region, including Sound Transit and Community Transit have spent years gaming out one extremely important factor — how to get people to rail. For many light rail transit riders, it will likely be a car trip.

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The Lynnwood City Transit Center garage has 1,670 parking spaces available inside and 226 surface spaces outside. Community Transit’s parking garage in Mountlake Terrace holds 668 cars and each of the two new Shoreline stations has 500 parking spots.

In total, that’s a touch over 3,500 spots to park. Sound Transit expects up to 55,000 daily riders on the line by 2026. At that point, both Link lines should be connected, which likely will surge ridership.

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That’s where the larger public transit comes in. For example, once large-scale Community Transit service changes begin Sept. 14, about half of all the agency’s service will touch Lynnwood City Transit Center. It’s more than a calculated move, it’s the strategy.

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