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Fare gates are coming to many Link stations

Link light rail is not only growing; it’s growing up.  On Thursday, Aug....
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24/7 Connections: Night Bus expansion coming August 29 & 30

This past March, we kicked off our pilot Night Bus route between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and downtown Seattle. Since then, we’ve welcomed hundre...
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Press Start: The Arcade Collection Pop-Up Is Coming to Westlake Station

The ST Shop Arcade Collection is making its in-person debut at Westlake Station for one day only!...
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reel icon Link light rail is not only growing; it’s growing up. Today, the Sound Transit Board approved a pilot program to install and test fare gates at up to 14 stations on the Link 1 and 2 Lines, a practical move that aligns our transit system with other world-class systems across the globe. For more details, including which stations we’re targeting for fare gate installation and frequently asked questions, visit our blog or fare gates pilot program page (🔗 in bio). 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry reports from Westlake Station on the progress of the fare gate pilot program.
reel icon SLAM DUNK! 🏀 Who wouldn’t want to win 4 tickets to see the Seattle Storm play this Sunday?! ⛈️   How to enter:  🚊 Make sure you’re following Sound Transit.  ❤️ Like this post.  ⛹️‍♀️Tag a friend you’d take to the game!    BOOM - you’re entered to win! You have 24 hours to enter before the LifeSTyle giveaway closes and a winner is selected. ⏰    One entry per person.    GO STORM! ⛈️🏀   Video description: Sound Transit employee sits in a conference room and pitches a crazy idea to promote this LifeSTyle giveaway, only to be turned down by coworkers, and throws a piece of paper into the recycling bin, with the giveaway rules appearing on screen.
reel icon School is almost back in session! 🎒📚 Did you know youth 18 and under can ride transit for FREE across the Puget Sound region? 🚆✨ And there’s more! Teachers and educators can tap into customizable lessons and resources, plus get help planning a field trip using public transit. 🚌🍎 Know a teacher who needs to hear this? Send this their way! 👀📲 Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the Youth Engagement program at Sound Transit and see where transit can take your classroom! 🔗 Video description: A playful, infomercial-style video promoting Sound Transit’s Youth Engagement program. A Sound Transit employee enthusiastically presents youth engagement resources. He rides Link light rail and uses props, including a comically large ORCA card and Sound Transit-branded foam finger. The video ends with him walking away from a Link station entrance as soundtransit.org/youth-engagement appears on screen.
reel icon Our fall service change begins Saturday, Aug. 29 🍁 🍂 🚍 Several ST Express routes will see changes, from discontinued routes and major adjustments to smaller improvements designed to make service more reliable. Check what’s changing and how it may affect your ride at the link in our bio 🔗 #SoundTransit #Fall #ServiceChange
reel icon Two new Night Bus routes are rolling out soon 🌃 Route 547 (running between downtown Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond) will start service on Aug. 29, and Route 597 (serving the same stations as pilot Route 570 and extending south to Federal Way, Tacoma, and Lakewood) starts Aug. 30. Both will run about every 30 minutes, starting shortly after the last trains. We look forward to seeing you on board, day or night. Find more info on our blog (link in bio). #SoundTransit #ServiceChange Video description: Sound Transit employee Norizumi walks from an office to a bus stop, giving details about the Fall Service Change and Night Bus expansion.
reel icon Soaking up the last of those summer vibes in the U-District before classes start back up in September with a little color hunt! 💜 Just one more month, and it’s your turn, UW! We challenge you to the color purple. Shouldn’t be too hard. 😉
reel icon The ST Shop Arcade Collection is LIVE! And just in time for PAX West! 🕹️⚡   Power up with our limited-edition collection inspired by classic gaming, the joy of the ride, and the transit fans who keep the adventure moving. 🚆   Shop the collection now via the link in bio!  🔗   And be sure to catch the next ST Shop pop-up at the Westlake Station on Sept. 4 from 10 AM–1 PM! Stop by for a chance to shop the new collection in person.  🛍️   Pro tip: arrive early! The first 30 customers will receive a FREE exclusive item. 👀
reel icon Tonight is the night! 🏈💙💚 Our World Champion Seahawks are back for their first preseason game, and we’re rolling in with a new connection. Eastsiders can now ride and rally straight to the stadium! 🏟️🥳 Visit the link in our bio for more gameday tips and trip planning! 🔗 We’ll see you onboard the 1 and 2 Lines, 12s! Go Hawks!
reel icon 🚈 West Seattle Link is moving forward. Under the updated ST3 System Plan, the project remains fully funded and continues advancing toward construction. Following a project timeline review, service is now anticipated to begin in 2035. Learn more about the updated schedule, recent project progress, and upcoming milestones in our latest Platform blog post (link in bio). #SoundTransit
reel icon Just a few things we think are kinda chic. 🚈✨ Did we miss any?
reel icon 🚈🎉 LifeSTyle is giving away a bundle of new ST Shop gear! One lucky winner will receive: 👜 A vehicle tote 💧 An icon water bottle 🏖️ A fleet beach blanket How to enter: 🚊 Make sure you’re following Sound Transit. ❤️ Like this post. 👯 Tag a friend you’d take on your next transit adventure! And that’s it — you’re entered to win! You have 24 hours to enter before the giveaway closes and a winner is selected. ⏰ One entry per person. Check out all of the new ST Shop items at the link in our bio! Video description: A parent and child wear matching ST Shop shirts and visit a Sounder train station and a beach.
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.
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