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Looking up at a yellow sculpture that resembles the building block toys for kids.

Art brings new stations to life

By Katie Metzger

Three new light rail stations in the U District, Roosevelt and Northgate neighborhoods open in less than two months!  … Read more
Lori Frederick chats with another construction manager on site of the Northgate Link Extension.

Inside Sound Transit: Building with integrity

By Katie Metzger

As we get ready to welcome three new stations in the U District, Roosevelt and Northgate neighborhoods in two months, we wan… Read more
A drone shot of the OMF in Tacoma.

Fresh pics: Tying in Hilltop Tacoma

By Katie Metzger

Amid a historic heat wave last month, construction crews made amazing progress on the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension. They… Read more
A graphic of a hand tapping an ORCA card on a card reader, with a Link train in the background.

The next generation of ORCA is on the way

By Katie Metzger

With new light rail vehicles coming online and three new stations opening this fall, there’s a lot to be exci… Read more
Two men take a selfie on a boat. Both are wearing hats and one is wearing sunglasses.

Inside Sound Transit: Progress and Pride

By Katie Metzger

Every year, Sound Transit raises the Pride flag outside our headquarters to kick off the summer of celebrations in Seattle. … Read more