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Map of the Lynnwood Link light rail extension and train on elevated tracks

Moving forward: Lynnwood Link moves into construction

By John Gallagher

(Editor's note: This story was originally published in January, 2019 and has been updated with new information.)

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A science experiment about electromagnets and light rail fascinates local students.

It's not magic: Federal Way third graders learn how Link light rail works

By Katie Metzger

Sound Transit staff joined about 88 third graders recently at Nautilus K-8 School… Read more

A worker planting a new tree as part of the environmental mitigation work along the Blue Line.

Restoring and creating new wildlife habitat along East Link

By Katie Metzger

The 2 Line is getting closer to opening, but Sound Transit crews have been hard at work for years to… Read more

A maintenance crew member installs new LED lights on a Link light rail train

Brighter trains for a better tomorrow

By Galen Crawford

As we wrap up another celebration of Earth Month, we highlight how making seemingly small changes can… Read more

Amy Shatzkin leads Sound Transit's Sustainability programs to ensure our approach to construction and operations are done in a way that keeps our region healthy.

Inside Sound Transit: Every Day is Earth Day

By Bruce Gray

In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, we introduce you to Amy Shatzkin, one of the people… Read more