On Friday, Seattle’s Sound Transit celebrated the start of construction on the Auburn Station Parking and Access Improvements project with a groundbreaking ceremony.
The $69 million project will bring the area more than 600 parking spaces for Sounder S Line passengers, as well as users of Sound Transit Express and King County Metro services. Previously, the station had added 22 new smart bicycle lockers that were reservable by the hour. The parking complex, is expected to be complete in 2027. The station will feature integrated artwork by artist Samuel Obrovac, a member of the Muckleshoot Tribe.
Artist Samuel Obrovac, a member of the Muckleshoot Tribe, will be creating an integrated artwork for the new garage. Previously, Sound Transit added 22 new smart bicycle lockers (reservable by the hour) at Auburn Station.
“This necessary and long-anticipated project is an investment in Auburn’s future and the future of transit,” said Auburn Mayor and Sound Transit Board member Nancy Backus. “We need increased access to Sounder, and we need increased access to economic growth this train provides – this garage is a step in that direction.”
The Sounder S Line train provides area residents in South King County with service to and from Seattle. The ride between Auburn Station and Seattle’s King Street Station takes about 35 minutes, officials said. On the weekends, the train provides service for select major sporting events and concerts.
“Access to transit is access to opportunity, whether it be for jobs, education or other destinations,” said Sound Transit Deputy CEO Terri Mestas. “This project increases our capacity to get people where they want to go.”
The station is also served by Sound Transit Express buses 566 and 578, and by multiple King County Metro routes.