A train wrapped in a commemorative 2 Line ad at Bellevue Downtown Station

Thousands celebrate the opening of the 2 Line

What a day it was!  Drizzly April skies couldn’t dampen the excitement of the thousands of transit enthusiasts who rode the Link 2 Line for the first time on Saturday, April 27.

Photo of Overlake Village Station art "Verdant" by Leo Berk

New bike and pedestrian bridges connect Eastside

May is Bike Month, so cycle, walk, or roll over to the 2 Line via new connections.

Getting ready for a stretch of necessary work on Link

As we get ready for the opening of the Lynnwood extension on August 30, we have some work to do....

Fresh pics: Sustainability in action at Laurelwood Park

Earth Month may be over, but Sound Transit’s commitment to people, planet and prosperity is year-round. As part of our celebration of sustainability, Sound Transit...

Eastside partners come together for historic 2 Line opening

Introducing Link light rail to the Eastside community with our largest opening since 2009 was no easy feat, but with the help of our partners – we made April 27 a histo...
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Whether you’re looking some spicy bulgogi or curry cubes to make your famous crockpot Japanese Chicken Curry, we have some great Asian food marts on the 1 Line that will satisfy your hunger for whatever you’re craving.     Read the latest on LifeSTyle! 🔗 in bio. #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle
Want to be a part of Stride bus rapid transit’s future? Help us select station names that are intuitive, geographically helpful and memorable. Take the survey by May 31. 🔗 in bio.
Capathia Jenkins brings her powerhouse voice and stunning presence to her new show, She’s Got Soul. With music by Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Adele, and many others, don’t miss this opportunity to see Capathia Jenkins joined by a trio of professional backup singers as they perform these classic hits with your @seattlesymphony. LifeSTyle is giving away tickets for opening night of this show on May 31st at 7:30 p.m. Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony performs at Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle and is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle #Symphony
Another sustainability milestone in the books 👏 The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) has awarded the Federal Way Link Extension an Envision Platinum Award for sustainable infrastructure. It's the second Sound Transit project (following the Downtown Redmond Link Extension) and the second transit project in the Pacific Northwest to receive verification by ISI, and only the seventh Envision Platinum-rated transit project in the nation. Learn more at the link in our bio! #SoundTransit #Sustainability #PoweringProgress
reel icon 🚲 + 🚆 = ❤️ Whether you're an urban explorer, a nature enthusiast, or an adrenaline seeker, biking on the Eastside of Seattle caters to a wide range of preferences and skill levels. May is Bike Month, so grab your @therealorcacard, helmet and some bike buddies and see the region in a new way. And as of the #2Line opening last month - there are some great new ways to connect to transit. Click the link in our bio for your guide to cycling on the Eastside! #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle #SeaBikes #BikeMonth @eastrailpartners @kingcountyparks
reel icon #EarthMonth 2024 may be over, but Sound Transit’s commitment to people, planet and prosperity is year-round. As part of our celebration of sustainability, Sound Transit staff visited Laurelwood Park last month to talk to residents about the environmental work happening with the Federal Way Link Extension. This includes: 🌿 Planting more than 2,400 trees and shrubs 🌿 Adding 420 cubic yards of mulch to improve the soil 🌿 Installing nine habitat structures And more; click the link in our bio for all of the details! #SoundTransit #Sustainability #PoweringProgress
*slams laptop shut until Monday* But after the weekend, check out these great spaces for remote work along the 1 Line: @elliottbaybookco @seattlepubliclibrary @hhcoworks @theriveterco @adason15th @cloudroomseattle @krakeniceplex Click the link in our bio to learn more! #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle #RemoteWork
Sign up for LifeSTyle emails for a chance to win tickets to this NatGeo Special at the Symphony on May 14! National Geographic Explorer Dr. Jess Cramp will take audiences on a journey through to discover the work of pioneering women in shark science and storytelling before she dives into her work on the frontier of shark research and conservation. Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the @seattlesymphony performs at Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle and is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. Click the link in our bio for more info. #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle
reel icon May is #BikeMonth! How do you combine bikes + transit? 🚲 Click the link in our bio to learn about bike storage options, safety tips and more! #SoundTransit #SeaBikes
reel icon Saturday marked the start of service on the new #2Line! 🚆 It was a great day celebrating community, sustainability and progress on the transit system expansion projects that will connect more people to more places in our region. Thanks to everyone who came out to ride (filling trains to standing room only for most of the day!) and to explore the booths, pop-ups and local businesses near the eight new stations. And a special thanks to our headlining sponsors: @amazon @microsoft @hdr_inc @hoffmancorp #SoundTransit #Bellevue #Redmond
reel icon Keeping the celebrations of community and connections going: 'tis (almost) the season for farmers markets! Some markets are opening this week/month 💐 And many are accessible via public transit! Head to the link in our bio for the list and plan a trip to explore the market in your neighborhood, or discover something new! @seattlefarmersmkts @tacomafarmersmarket @everettfarmersmkt @bellevuefarmersmrkt #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle #FarmersMarket
reel icon The #2Line is officially up and running! Check out our stories for more on the opening day festivities 🎉