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Next steps on the Ballard Link Extension

On May 28, the Sound Transit Board adopted an updated ST3 System Plan to bring the agency’s long-term financial outlook into balance....
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A tournament to remember

Seattle’s first experience as a World Cup host city was, in a word, incredible....
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Kick off World Cup with ST Shop

The excitement of World Cup is coming to Seattle, and ST Shop is bringing the celebration to International District/Chinatown Station. On all six Seattle match day...
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reel icon ☀️ Lakes + light rail = a pretty great summer combo. Whether you’re swimming at Angle Lake, strolling around Green Lake, relaxing at Luther Burbank Park, or enjoying the views at Lake Ballinger, transit can help get you there. 🚈 Bonus: Lake Washington isn’t just a destination—you can enjoy the view from the 2 Line, too. Read our latest LifeSTyle blog post for even more lake adventures accessible by transit at the link in our bio. #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle Video description: Summer fun at Angle Lake, Lake Washington, Green Lake, and Lake Ballinger includes people swimming, boating, picnicking and more.
reel icon 5 things worth the money - Sound Transit edition✨:   🚉🐋 An ORCA card 🚲🔒 Bike lockers 🚗🚙 Not sitting in traffic! (Because time is money. 😉) 💧🙂‍↕️ A ST Shop reusable water bottle that you’ll actually use 🛍️☕ Supporting local businesses along the way!   What’s on your “worth the money” public transit list? 👇
reel icon Behind the design 🏗️ Deputy CEO Brooke Belman explains how teams are identifying cost-saving opportunities as we work to deliver more affordable projects. Learn more about achieving long-term affordability at the 🔗 in our bio. Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry heads into Brooke’s office to get the answer to the question “how are we bringing down costs of projects already in design?”
reel icon Taking a closer look. 🔍 Station audits help crews spot issues, track improvements, and make sure stations are functioning the way riders expect. It’s all part of the work that happens behind the scenes every day. Follow along with Deputy CEO Ed Cobean as he takes part in an audit at Capitol Hill Station. Video description: Ed Cobean shows cleaning activities taking place at the station entrances, mezzanine, and more.
reel icon WANTED: Bikezilla is still at LARGE! 🚲🦖 Bikezilla and Scooterasaurus continue migrating through the region. If you spot one, please help direct it to its natural habitat: station bike lockers. If your bike or scooter is on Sounder: • Over 70 inches long • Has tires wider than 3.25 inches • Weighs more than 70 pounds Please use a station bike locker to help keep walkways clear for everyone. Walkways are escape routes, not bike or scooter habitats.
reel icon An update on the weekend service disruption. 🎥: @henryonboard
reel icon This weekend is packed with reasons to get out and explore. 🚆 Skip the parking, avoid the traffic, and take transit to all the fun—whether you’re heading to Seafair, the Ed Sheeran concert, cheering on the Mariners, or discovering something new around the region. Where are you riding this weekend? 🚌⚓⚾🎶 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry shows different modes you can use to get to summer fun, including Link, Sounder, and buses.
reel icon What’s next for the Ballard Link Extension?   Brad Owen, acting chief capital delivery officer, outlines a path to opening light rail all the way from Chinatown-International District to Market Street by 2042. Achieving that goal will require further cost reductions, increased financial capacity, and securing remaining construction funding at key milestones in the years ahead.    Learn more about what’s funded, what’s next, and what it will take to get there on our blog - 🔗 in bio.
reel icon ✈️ See planes by trains 🚈 Heading to Seafair Weekend Festival? Take Link to Columbia City Station and catch a FREE shuttle to the event. And if you're riding across Lake Washington this weekend, keep an eye on the sky — you might just catch a Blue Angels flyby from the train. 😎🌊
reel icon We asked @henryonboard to unbox some of the newest items now available in the ST Shop! 🚊🏖️🦮 Shop all this and more at the link in our bio! 🔗🛍️
reel icon HAPPY (almost) AUGUST! ☀️🍓🎡🎶🌻🚈 Summer is in full swing, and there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of it. From festivals and farmers markets to concerts, outdoor adventures, and late-summer traditions, Link, Sounder, and ST Express can get you there. Comment any transit-accessible events we may have missed below! 👇 Check out the latest LifeSTyle blog at the link in our bio for a full roundup of August events and all the details. 🔗
reel icon Summer and frozen treats are the perfect pair! Whether you’re in the mood for ice cream, gelato, soft serve, or frozen yogurt, these local spots have you covered. 🍧🚉   Even sweeter? Each spot is within a mile walk of stations along the 1, 2, or T Lines, making it easy to grab a treat on your next trip. Tap the link in our bio for the full list on our LifeSTyle blog! 🍨    Did we miss your favorite spot? Drop it in the comments and share the love. 🥰
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