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Summer fun

July preview: Celebrate summer with these events

From iconic block parties to massive music festivals and cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone this month – and it’s all accessible by Sounder, Link and ST Express. 

A gyro with lettuce and tomato and sauce on a red tray next to fries in a paper bag

Late night bites: Where to eat after dark in Seattle

Whether you’re heading home from a show, catching up with friends, or just craving a midnight meal, Seattle has plenty of sp… Read more
The dark outline of Seattle's Great Wheel against an orange and purple sky

August preview: Catch these events before the summer ends

Summer is still going strong, and August is packed with street fairs, festivals, concerts, and can't-miss cultural events – … Read more
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Celebrate the ‘bubble tea capital of Seattle’: Take transit to Boba Fest in the U District

Seattle Boba Fest returns to the U District for its fourth year to celebrate the internationally popular treat this Saturday… Read more
A bouquet of flowers, including pink dahlias and sunflowers, with a sign for the entrance to Spring District Station in the background.

Fresh picks and summer jams: Seasonal fun sprouts at The Spring District

There’s something special sprouting in Bellevue this summer. From July 8 to Aug. 7, The Spring District is transforming… Read more
Vendors in tents at the Mount Baker Artstation event

Hop off at Mount Baker Station for art, music, and community vibes

Looking for something creative to do on a Saturday afternoon? Hop on the 1 Line and ride to Artstation Mt Baker Art Market, … Read more
A drone shot of Pier 62 with the Seattle skyline, including the Great Wheel, in the background.

An album journey: Seattle waterfront via Westlake Station and ‘Carnavas’

Looking for a fresh way to explore downtown Seattle this summer? Try pairing a transit adventure with an album that sets the… Read more

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reel icon You’re probably wondering about all of these dogs outside of Union Station… The pet policy was on the Sound Transit Board meeting agenda today — and some very good pups came to share their thoughts during public comment. 🐶🐾 🎥: @henryonboard #SoundTransit #DogsOfInstagram #Dogs #Pets Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry stands outside Union Station with members of the public and their dogs. Henry later 'interviews' some of the pups, and other interact with Sound Transit board members inside and outside the building.
reel icon Late-night bites along the 1 Line! 🌙🚆🍕 Out late and hungry? Here’s where to grab food after dark near 1 Line stations.   🚨 Link runs til 1 a.m. (Mon–Sat) & midnight (Sun/holidays)   See the link in our bio for even more late night bites! What’s your go to late night bite? Drop your favorite spots below!👇
reel icon Summer fun is sprouting in The Spring District! 🌱 The inaugural @thespringdistrict Farm Stand is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. It is sponsored by @cityofbellevuewa and @pugetsoundenergy. Ride the 2 Line and check it out! 🔗 in bio for hours and more information. #SoundTransit #Market #FarmStand #LifeSTyle Video description: A trip on Link light rail to Spring District Station to visit a new farm stand and market. Clips of an ORCA card tap, market goods like flowers and beets, and people mingling with market vendors are interspersed.
reel icon We were delighted to welcome Rep. Larsen last Friday to tour our newest light rail extension! #2Line 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Rep. Rick Larsen stands on the plaza outside Downtown Redmond Station before taking a tour of the new stations with Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine and others.
reel icon 🚅 Sometimes the best way to address graffiti is by embracing it! 🎨   Sound Transit’s STart program has turned the wall just outside the west entrance of Capitol Hill Station into a rotating showcase for local graffiti artists. 🔁🖼️   Up now: Seattle-based artist @merlotism Marry Merlot✨ With nearly 20 years of experience, she blends traditional graffiti with inspiration from her Vietnamese heritage and a clean, graphic sensibility shaped by her background in graphic design. But this wall switches up soon - a new artist is rotating in at the end of the month so don’t miss your chance to catch the piece before it’s gone!   📍 Capitol Hill Station - E Denny Way & Broadway Video description: Opens with Lucile Chich, STart Program Manager, standing in front of graffiti art installed at the west entrance of Capitol Hill Station. She speaks directly to the camera, explaining the rotating graffiti wall project and introducing the featured artist, Marry Merlot. The scene then cuts to behind-the-scenes footage of the art in being installed and. Next, Marry stands in front of the installed art, speaking about how she got into graffiti and her process. As she talks, B-roll shows her actively spray painting, layering colors and details. The video ends with a candid moment: Marry stands smiling in front of the finished piece. A passerby off-camera says “Congrats,” and Marry’s smile grows wider as she replies, “Thank you.”
reel icon There’s more than one bridge on the I-90 crossing! Learn more about the special track bridges that will guide trains between the fixed and floating bridges at 55 miles an hour. 🎥: @henryonboard #SoundTransit #Crosslake Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry reports from the I-90 floating bridge wearing a hard hat to explain how track bridges will work to take trains from the fixed to the floating sections of the bridge. Video clips of Link trains and animations of the track bridges are interspersed.
reel icon Hop off the 1 Line at Mount Baker and step into a pop-up market full of art, music, and community vibes 🎨🎶✨ Artstation Mt Baker Art Market happens from noon to 5 p.m. every third Saturday of the month from now through December — don’t miss it! Organized by residents of the adjacent Artspace Lofts and sponsored by Sound Transit, the market features vendors and artists of all kinds displaying and selling their wares. 🔗 in bio for more info! 📸: photos courtesy of Artstation Mt Baker Art Market #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle
reel icon Pair a transit adventure with an album that sets the perfect tone. Hop off the 1 Line at Westlake Station and press play 🎶 Bonus points if you’re headed to Pier 62 this weekend to catch @sspu as part of this summer’s concert series. 🔗 in bio for more to explore at Pike Place Market, the new Overlook Walk, the waterfront, and beyond. What are your favorite transit tunes? #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle #Seattle @pikeplacepublicmarket @waterfrontparkseattle @thecrocodileseattle @therealorcacard Video description: Clips of a transit trip on the 1 Line to and from Westlake Station. In between are shots of people riding the train, walking and biking in downtown Seattle, and exploring Pike Place Market, the Overlook Walk, and the Seattle waterfront. Near the end of the video are drone shots of Pier 62 and boats on the Puget Sound.
reel icon Exciting news from the System Expansion Committee! The Federal Way Link Extension is getting ready to roll - early. 🔗 in bio for all the details on this project! 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry stands outside Union Station on a sunny day. The video cuts to Claudia Balducci in the boardroom sharing the good news about the Link light rail extension to Federal Way, and closes with a shot of Henry again.
reel icon What a day! 🥳 The #2Line extension to downtown Redmond opened two months ago, and the community portraits will be up at the two new stations through August. If you haven’t had a chance yet to ride on the Eastside, now is your chance! #SoundTransit #Redmond #Photoshoot Video description: Before and after shots of community members at a Sound Transit photoshoot in Redmond with their professional portraits, which were displayed on the promotional website for the opening event as well as at 2 Line stations.
reel icon Your bike deserves a cozy place to rest while you ride.  🚲 Lock it up for just 5¢ an hour at our super-secure bike lockers near transit stations.  Convenient. Affordable. Safe.  Learn more about BikeLink at the 🔗 in our bio.
reel icon 🎆🎇 Celebrating the 4th of July? We’ve got your ride covered! 🚈🎉   ✨ Link light rail service updates: 🚊 1 Line: Running on a Sunday schedule with service until 2 a.m. 🚊 2 Line: Running until midnight 🚌 ST Express & T Line: Normal Sunday schedules 🚆 Sounder N & S Lines: No service on July 4   Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th!❤️💙   More details at the link in our bio! 🔗