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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 19 MIN

Sound Transit needs federal dollars to expand. That might be a problem

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Sound Transit has big plans for the next several decades. But big plans have big price tags that the agency hopes to split with the federal government. The problem is, the federal government has stopped approving Capital Investment Grants since Trump took office. We’ll get into what that means with former Sound Transit CEO and former Federal Transit Administration administrator Peter Rogoff. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sound Transit has big plans for the next several decades. But big plans have big price tags that the agency hopes to split with the federal government. The problem is, the federal government has stopped approving Capital Investment Grants since Trump took office. We’ll get into what that means with former Sound Transit CEO and former Federal Transit Administration administrator Peter Rogoff.

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