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Branches of a tree are reflected in the windows of a Link light rail vehicle

Transit is sustainable: Hop on board this Earth Month!

By Hannah Cottle

Sometimes, the benefits of public transportation on our environment are spelled out in front of us: reducing dependency on c… Read more
A group of workers in the downtown Seattle transit tunnel

Fresh pics: 1 Line maintenance project makes progress

By John Gallagher

We know the past couple of weeks haven’t been easy for our Link riders with our planned service disruption. Yesterday mornin… Read more
People sit around a conference table using their smartphones.

New accessibility app enhances wayfinding for passengers with vision disabilities

By Arthur Bachus

Sound Transit is committed to exploring innovative technology to help promote accessibility and inclusion in public transit… Read more
A person stands on the shoulder of our Sound Transit 'conductor' character while being filmed by a crew.

'We’ll take the trip off your shoulders,' Sound Transit’s new ad campaign promises

By Katie Metzger

Every year, Sound Transit runs a ridership campaign encouraging residents in our region to try transit.   We’ve… Read more
A singer with a guitar on the mezzanine of Westlake Station

Buskers bring music, community to Westlake Station

By Alan Yamamoto

Ruby Tuesday Romero (@selfdoubttt) is a local singer, songwriter, and survivor who brings joy to thousands of riders who pas… Read more