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An orange graphic reads "Masks are required by federal law, at all times, onboard and at all stops/stations.

Sound Transit works toward 100 percent mask compliance

By John Gallagher

Safety is a core value at Sound Transit. Since the start of the pandemic, we have been working hard to keep our passeng… Read more
New columns to support light rail tracks to Federal Way rise in SeaTac.

Fresh pics: Light rail rising in South King County

By Sound Transit

Link light rail construction south from the SeaTac to Federal Way has passed the 25 percent mark as the new line rises from … Read more
Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks takes her seat at the front of the bus.

Honoring the legacy of Rosa Parks on her birthday and Transit Equity Day

By Katie Metzger

Civil rights icon Rosa Parks was born on Feb. 4, 1913. Today, we celebrate Transit Equity Day – a national day of action … Read more
A Link train travels along an elevated track in the Mt. Baker neighborhood, with a colorful mural of flowers visible on the side of a building in the background.

Realignment will simultaneously pursue expanded funding while focusing on challenges and opportunities to reduce costs

By Peter Rogoff

Completing critical transit investments that regional voters approved in 2016 will not only enhance our mobility, but increa… Read more
Photo of University District Station platform

Fresh pics: Take a 360 photo tour of new Northgate Link light rail stations

By Bruce Gray

We're in the home stretch on the Northgate Link Extension!  Today we announced that the new stations in the Northgat… Read more