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How to ride and transfer: 2 Line extension to Downtown

The wait for the light rail to Downtown Redmond is almost over!

A 2 Line train at Wilburton Station, with trees and mountains in the background and the nearby pedestrian bridge in the front

Ride to nature: Explore the outdoors with public transit

This Earth Month, we’re celebrating how transit connects us not only to our communities, but also to the natural spaces that make our region special.

Last mile ‘Links’: How micro-mobility helps connect Redmond to business and nature

Being the bike capital of the Pacific Northwest, Redmond is no stranger to bike culture....

Back on track: Extended shutdown allowed crews to replace 600 feet of worn-out rail

1 Line trains are back on track, and back at full speed, after the successful replacement of worn-out rails between Pioneer Square and Chinatown/International District ...

Sound Transit’s new disruption service plan will maximize train capacity while crews perform cracked rail repairs

From April 14 to April 23, 1 Line service will experience a major disruption between Westlake and Stadium stations to accommodate critical infrastructure repairs in the...
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reel icon We are giving away two tickets to a spectacular @seattlesymphony program conducted by world-renowned composer Tan Dun at Benaroya Hall on May 15. 🎼  Tan Dun returns to Seattle to conduct his beautiful and thoughtful work, Nu Shu: The Secret Songs of Women, with the Seattle Symphony. This multimedia symphony is inspired by a closely guarded language passed down from mother to daughter among the ethnic Yao women of China. ❤️  To enter this giveaway, subscribe to the LifeSTyle e-newsletter using the link in our bio! 🎉 Hurry — entries close Thursday, May 1 at 11:59 p.m. ⏳ Winners will be notified by email and have 48 hours to claim their prize, so keep an eye on your inbox! 📬 Already subscribed to LifeSTyle? You’re good to go — no need to sign up again. 🙌   Take the 1 Line to Symphony Station and enjoy the show! ✨  Video description: Tapping an ORCA card to get on the light rail vehicle to Symphony Station. The outside and inside of Benaroya Hall, and a photo of the conductor, Tan Dun. Clips of the stage when the theatre is empty and when it’s full of audience members.
🚲💚 Getting around Redmond just got easier — and greener! Lime scooters and bikes are available to help you connect from the new 2 Line stations to shops, restaurants, parks, and trails. Look for designated parking spots at both stations. Thanks to our partners at @lime for supporting the Downtown Redmond Link Extension Opening Event on May 10! Learn more at the link in our bio. #HelloRedmond #2Line #SoundTransit
🎉 We're just two weeks away from the 2 Line opening to Downtown Redmond on May 10! Get ready to ride — sign up for rider alerts and get real-time updates straight to you via text or email. 👉 Tap the link in bio to subscribe. #SoundTransit #2Line #HelloRedmond
reel icon A moment for the accessories… 🧢🚈🎧From hats to hydration to headphone flair and more — ST Shop is stocked with all the fun extras. (Link in our bio to shop!)  Video description: All of the ST Shop accessories move across the screen.
reel icon Redmond, it’s almost time! 🚨  The 2 Line Extension to Downtown Redmond opens at about noon on May 10, and we just completed the operational trials with 150+ staff acting as riders 💥  We ran escalators, crossed tracks in concert-style crowds, and did full station “scavenger hunts” to make sure every detail works.  It’s not just a test — it’s how we make your ride day-one ready.  Catch you on the 2 Line in Redmond soon! 🚆💨  #HelloRedmond #2Line  Video description: Sound Transit employee shows her point of view navigating the operational trials. Staff get on and off the light rail vehicle, cross the train tracks, ride the escalators over and over, and walk around the new stations looking for specific features to note and give feedback on.
reel icon Marymoor Park is more than just a park - it’s 640 acres of adventure, activity, and natural beauty in the heart of Redmond. Starting May 10, getting to the park will be easier than ever with the opening of Marymoor Village Station on the 2 Line. What do you love to do in the park? Looking for more to explore? Head to the link in our bio! #SoundTransit #2Line #HelloRedmond Video description: A listicle of can’t-miss experiences in Marymoor Park, including the off-leash dog park referred to as “doggy Disneyland,” radio-controlled model aircraft flying, birdwatching, rock climbing, catching a concert/movie/show, exploring trails/athletic fields/playgrounds, learning about Redmond history at Clise Mansion, taking in the natural beauty of park features like Lake Sammamish, bike racing at the state’s only velodrome, and, of course, trainspotting and watching Link light rail vehicles zip by.
reel icon 1 Line trains are back on track, and back at full speed, after the successful replacement of worn-out rails between Pioneer Square and Chinatown/International District stations. We appreciate your patience as we perform necessary maintenance and prepare for light rail system expansion! Click the 🔗 in our bio for more details. 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry walks through International District/Chinatown Station, taps his ORCA card and rides a Link train.
reel icon 2 Line hats are flying off the shelves! 🧢🛒 Go to ST Shop at the link in our bio to get yours in time for the opening day of the Downtown Redmond Link Extension on May 10! ✨ #HelloRedmond #2Line Video description: A Sound Transit employee wears a 2 Line hat on his head and holds two 2 Line hats while lip syncing the audio.
reel icon Join us this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic for our Safety Fair! Learn more and RSVP at the link in bio. #LOOKOutForEachOther #SoundTransitSafetyFair Video description: Sound Transit employee Seth Daphne rides the 1 Line to Othello Station and walks to Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic. They wear a green Seattle Storm T-shirt throughout the video, and a gray “Look Out for Each Other” beanie at the end.
reel icon Short-term service reduction = long-term smoother rides. From April 14-23, crews are replacing cracked rail south of International District/Chinatown Station. You don’t normally get to see this part of the 1 Line - but this critical fix will lift the 10 mph slow order and get trains moving faster again. Check the link in our bio for more! 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Michael Larson wears protective gear and gives a tour of the rail repair work happening in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel.
reel icon Choosing transit is a simple way to make a big impact. Happy #EarthDay and thanks for riding! 🌎💚 🎥: @henryonboard   Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry takes a tour of the region, standing near trees and with water in the background, then boarding a bus, then posing near the water taxi and fast ferry dock. Clips of Link trains, passengers, and Sound Transit headquarters at Union Station are interspersed.
reel icon Take us to Downtown Redmond Link Extension opening day! May 10 can’t come soon enough. 🚉 Don’t forget to order your limited-edition Downtown Redmond Collection gear on ST Shop to show up in style on opening day. 🥳 Link in bio to purchase! 🔗🛍️ #HelloRedmond #2Line    Video description: Two people test the wind and magically transport to a light rail station in their Sound Transit Shop gear.