Staff Biography

Scott Kubly

Recent Articles by this Author

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Op-Ed: How to Close Sound Transit’s 35-Billion-Dollar Gap Without Breaking the System

Sound Transit needs a systematic strategy for closing its $35 billion funding gap. Delivering the expansions promised to voters is possible, but requires political leadership and an appetite for a sea change within the agency. A former SDOT director offers a road map.

Scott Kubly

13 Jan 26

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Op-Ed: Defer Seattle’s Second Downtown Rail Tunnel to Save ST3

Tabling a second light rail tunnel through Downtown Seattle and redesigning Ballard Link to use the existing tunnel could save $4.5 billion, and Sound Transit has been too quick to dismiss the idea, Scott Kubly argues. The money saved could reduce delays and fund important transit upgrades elsewhere

Scott Kubly

18 Dec 25