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Workers install sculptures on top of the new Hilltop District station.

Fresh pics: Installing art along the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

By Katie Metzger

A big construction project isn't the only thing getting us ready to open the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension next year.  … Read more
A Sounder commuter rail train heading into Seattle along the waterfront.

Help grade Sound Transit on how our service is doing

By Sound Transit

Over the past few years, Sound Transit has conducted an annual Passenger Experience Survey. To help keep our priorities i… Read more
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Sound Transit Board identifies preferred alternative for West Seattle Link Extension

By Sound Transit

The Sound Transit Board on Thursday identified preferred light rail route and station locations for the West Seattle Link Ex… Read more
Artist Beliz Brother supervises the installation at Mercer Island Station. She wears an orange vest and white hard hat and looks at a blue metal sculpture of a rowboat.

Fresh pics: Art connects Mercer Island Station to local history, scenery

By Katie Metzger

Mercer Island Station got a pop of color this summer, as public art pieces by local artist Beliz Brother were installed.&nbs… Read more
Tacoma Link moves through downtown, with a crane in the background.

Construction to close Tacoma Link this summer

By Katie Metzger

Heads up Tacoma Link riders - free bus shuttles will replace Tacoma Link service for a few weeks this summer while crews con… Read more