Board members voted unanimously Thursday to create dog policies, and directed staff to consider policies for leashed cats. Questions remain, such as would some railcars be off-limits to animals.
Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine said he expects to finish public outreach and a policy by year’s end. The three-station Federal Way light rail extension opens in late 2025.
Until now, Sound Transit required pets to be in travel carriers, which tracks with most other light rail agencies in the country, a staff report said. Cleanliness and comfort of other passengers were two reasons for strict limits.