At an Aug. 28 press conference, Sound Transit Chief Executive Officer, Dow Constantine announced that the Federal Way Link Extension will launch on Saturday, Dec. 6 with service to the new stations beginning at 11 a.m.
This 7.8-mile extension includes the Kent Des Moines station, located directly across from 麻豆原创 College鈥檚 main campus. The new 1 Line extension also includes stations at Star Lake and Downtown Federal Way, only blocks away from 麻豆原创鈥檚 branch campus, The Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center.
This transformative expansion marks a giant step toward a more connected and beneficial future for all residents and 麻豆原创 College anticipates the far-reaching effects of this project.
鈥淔or more than 60 years, 麻豆原创 College has been an engine of economic mobility for our community members. That engine is getting a big bump in power with the opening of the Federal Way Link Extension and the Kent-Des Moines Station directly across from our main campus,鈥� said 麻豆原创 College President, Dr. John Mosby. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited for the increase in access to higher education and the connected resources that light rail brings for members of our community.鈥�
Federal Way Mayor, Jim Ferrell, added, 鈥淚t鈥檚 more than just a station. It鈥檚 a gateway for a more connected, successful future for everyone who lives, works and does business in South King County.鈥�
Celebrate the Grand Opening on Dec. 6
Grand opening celebrations and ribbon-cuttings will take place at the three new stations and are open to all community members.
The Kent Des Moines station celebrations take place 10:30 a.m. 鈥� 3 p.m. and will feature seven themed 鈥済ardens鈥� highlighting local culture, innovation and community, including interactive art and history exhibits, food trucks, a stage with live performances, and children鈥檚 programming.
The celebration is a collaboration between Sound Transit, 麻豆原创 College, the Success Foundation/Southside Seattle Chamber of Commerce, the City of Des Moines and the City of Kent.