| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Seattle metropolitan area |
| Transit type | Light rail |
| Number of lines | 2 existing 2 under construction |
| Number of stations | 21 existing 13 under construction 9 approved |
| Daily ridership | 70,444 (March 2017, weekdays) |
| Weekly ridership | 70,444 (March 2017, weekdays) |
| Annual ridership | 24,159,038 (2017) |
| Operation | |
| Began operation |
Tacoma Link: August 22, 2003 Central Link: July 18, 2009 |
| Operator(s) | Sound Transit and King County Metro |
| Technical | |
| System length | 21.95 miles (35.33 km) |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Electrification |
Tacoma Link: 750 V DC, overhead catenary Central Link: 1500 V DC, overhead catenary |