Sound Transit plans on replacing elevators and escalators at downtown Seattle light rail stations

SEATTLE — Sound Transit is planning massive upgrades for the four downtown Seattle light rail stations. Aging elevators and escalators are set to be replaced after years of issues and headaches for riders.

Elevators and escalators in the downtown Seattle light rail stations have had a lot of ups and downs operating properly over the years. 

“Not a month goes by where I don’t see the escalators partially shut down,” said Bethany Carter, who rides through the downtown Seattle light rail stations for work every week. “The elevators break down a lot, almost something I constantly hear before the trains arrive.”

Sound Transit officials said improvements are on the way.

“We’re taking out

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