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System Expansion

A woman walks on a sidewalk by the Tukwila Sounder Station.

Making it easier to get to the station on foot or by bike

By Katie Metzger

When using transit is safe, comfortable and easy, more people will see it as an alternative to driving. But before they c… Read more
Riders board a Link light rail train at University Street Station in downtown Seattle.

Help pick a new name for University Street Station

By Josh Feit

Sound Transit wants your help choosing a new name for University Street Station.  The Link light rail station locate… Read more
A sculpture called “Building Blocks” is installed at Roosevelt Station.

Art that reflects and creates community

By Katie Metzger

Sound Transit is just two years away from opening three new stations in the U District, at Roosevelt and at Northgate. The n… Read more
The System Access Fund will be used for projects such as safe sidewalks, protected bike lanes, shared-use paths, bus transfer facilities, and new pickup and drop-off areas.

Provide your input on funding for projects to get to transit more easily

By John Gallagher

To improve connections to transit, the 2016 voter-approved Sound Transit 3 System Plan included a System Access Fund for pro… Read more
Northgate Station under construction looking south from the future light rail tracks that will stretch all the way to Lynnwood.

Building quality transit takes quality time

By Josh Feit

The Seattle Times recently published an article titled “Could Sound Transit build light rail faster? It wouldn’t be easy.”&n… Read more