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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
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
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
A view from the Operator's cab during testing in the tunnels between University of Washington Station and Northgate Station.

Fresh pics: Test trains rolling to Northgate

By Bruce Gray

It's happening.  Test trains have started rolling the length of the new Northgate Link Extension opening (on time an… Read more
On a sunny day, three construction workers in yellow vests and hard hats walk along the platform at Overlake Village Station, which is still under construction

Four-year light rail outlook: where are we now, and where are we going?

By Katie Metzger

Well, we made it. The election is (almost) over. If you don't have your ballot turned in yet, check out this story wit… Read more