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Marlon Herrera smiles at the camera while wearing a blue beanie, teal vest and blue face mask.

Inside Sound Transit: Lifelong transit rider and community builder

By Katie Metzger

May is AAPI Heritage Month, when we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. This year, we're also re… Read more
Jennifer Lemus and her husband Rudy smile for a photo, with green trees in the background.

Inside Sound Transit: People, planet and prosperity

By Katie Metzger

Every day is Earth Day here at Sound Transit. We live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and transit helps keep i… Read more
Signs on the wall of Westlake Station include a map, directory and lettered exits (A for 5th Avenue and Pine, and B/C for 3rd Avenue and Pine).

Changes coming to downtown tunnel exits

By Katie Metzger

In November 2019, Platform readers got a sneak peek of updated exit signs, maps and directories at four Link stations in dow… Read more
Jimi Hendrix's face is seen on a mural with a bright blue sky behind it.

Fresh pics: Honoring Jimi Hendrix at Judkins Park Station

By Katie Metzger

I hear my train a comin’ – because East Link opens in two years!  All 10 stations along the 14-mile extension are re… Read more
A Link train can be seen at the new Northgate Station as crews continue testing the light rail extension in preparation for opening.

It's happening: Northgate Link opens October 2

By Katie Metzger

The sun's been shining, COVID-19 vaccines are here and there's some BIG news to look forward to later this year: the op… Read more