$650,000 is awarded to central puget sound regional transit authority for regional infrastructure accelerators program

The Department of Transportation Immediate Office of the Secretary awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $650,000 to Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority on July 27, 2026, under the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program to refresh and advance transit-oriented development design in sync with transit project design, conduct market engagement and research on key delivery issues, and prepare joint development partnering strategies across the agency's service region.

The recipient, Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (operating as Sound Transit), is a regional public transportation agency serving King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. Sound Transit delivers bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, and streetcar systems throughout its service territory.

The full $650,000 has been obligated. The period of performance runs from July 27, 2026, through July 26, 2029. Work is performed in Washington. Deliverables include a work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables, and 2 CFR 200 compliance documentation. The award benefits Washington State commuters.

Activities to be performed: refresh and advance transit-oriented development (TOD) design in sync with transit project design, conduct additional market engagement and research on key delivery issues and prepare joint development partnering strategies. Deliverables/expected outcomes: work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables and 2 CFR 200 compliance. Beneficiaries: washington state commuters.