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Deputy Executive Project Director Eza Agoes wears a white hard hat and yellow vest while on a construction site.

Downtown Redmond Link Extension: Meet the people behind the project

By Katie Metzger

Bringing new transit options to life takes a team of dedicated experts! Get an inside look at the professionals who made the… Read more
A 2 Line train runs by cherry blossom trees near the station in Bellevue.

Go green: Ride transit this Earth Month!

By Katie Metzger

Every time you step onto a bus or a train, you’re making a green choice.  Public transportation is one of the most effe… Read more
Temporary art is seen on the walls of a Link station under construction

Building connections: The story behind Sound Transit’s new infill station

By Katie Metzger

In the heart of North Seattle, a new transit project is taking shape. Pinehurst Station (recently renamed from NE 130th… Read more
An aerial shot of the I-90 East Channel Bridge between Mercer Island and Bellevue. Cars and a Link light rail train cross the bridge on a sunny day.

Fresh pics: Milestones reached on Eastside light rail projects

By Katie Metzger

Crews have been hard at work on the Link light rail extensions that will further connect the Eastside with the rest of the r… Read more
Danny Melbihess wears a black T-shirt and hat and smiles with a piece of colorful graffiti-style art in the background

Writing on the wall: Capitol Hill Station welcomes a new style of art

By Katie Metzger

Sometimes the only way to mitigate graffiti is to embrace it.  At least, that’s the idea behind a new art installation … Read more