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Melvin Freeman waiting on a Link light rail train

Rider stories: Making Connections

By Bruce Gray

When we first introduced you to Seattle artist Melvin Freeman in March, he was at work on an inspirational, sprawling m… Read more
New tracks installed just south of the International District/Chinatown Station

Connect 2020 checkup: Steady progress halfway into 10 weeks of construction

By Bruce Gray

Just over four weeks into the major construction project to connect the new light rail line from the Eastside to Seattle, cr… Read more
Sound Transit customer service ambassadors have staffed every Link station the first week of Connect 2020.

Inside Sound Transit: Leading the way to rail expansions

By Bruce Gray

We here at The Platform thank all of our Link light rail riders for your patience as we close out the first month of reduced… Read more
Trains connecting at Pioneer Square.

Connect 2020 update: construction progress, Link schedule tweaks

By Bruce Gray

First of all, a huge THANK YOU to all of our Link light rail riders who have shown incredible patience and resilience this f… Read more
A bike rider using an on-demand smart bike locker.

Park and ride: New secure bike parking lockers headed to a station near you!

By Bruce Gray

Good news for people who want to combine bikes and transit but don’t want to bring their bikes on board busy trains. Sou… Read more