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A black dog sits under a Link seat

Hound Transit: Guide dogs in training take a Link ride

By Katie Metzger

Recently, puppy raisers for Guide Dogs for the Blind - Snohomish took a paws-itively adorable ride on Link as part of a trai… Read more
A group of buskers play at Capitol Hill Station

Sounds of the Sound: Welcoming new locations for buskers!

By Alan Yamamoto

Wondering what the star decals on the Link light rail system are about? They mark our new busking locations! Stars have b… Read more
The exterior of Roosevelt Station with a person walking by on the sidewalk.

Tips for a busy summer around the Sound

By Sound Transit

It’s going to be a fun summer in Seattle and through the entire Sound. We have the All-Star Game, Taylor Swift concerts, Sea… Read more
A box with text 'Knaq' is next to an elevator control unit. It is a piece of equipment that monitors and collects data on the elevator performance

New technology revolutionizes elevator and escalator maintenance

By Katie Metzger

Transit stations are bustling hubs of activity, with thousands of passengers relying on elevators and escalators for efficie… Read more
People wait on the platform at IDS as a Link train pulls in

More ways to get Sound Transit rider alerts

By Corrie Adams

Sound Transit is making exciting strides by tapping into technology to enhance the passenger experience. A recent big imp… Read more