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A hand holds up a black ORCA card, with a train in the background

New places to go in Tacoma with your ORCA card

By Katie Metzger

The opening of the T Line extension earlier this week means more ways to get to more places in Tacoma!  The seven ne… Read more
Two people cross the street over light rail tracks in the Rainier Valley, with new safety signage on the pavement reading 'Look'

Working together on safety enhancements in the Rainier Valley

By Alan Yamamoto

Whether you’re walking, rolling, biking, or driving, making sure you're safe around our light rail tracks is our number one … Read more
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Stay alert and keep safe: Look both ways around tracks and trains 

By Seth Daphne Esmeson

Sept. 18-24 is Rail Safety Week.   Operation Lifesaver’s annual weeklong event is a collaborative effort with p… Read more
A T Line train drives next to Stadium High School.

Partners come together to move Tacoma forward 

By Sound Transit

Extending the T Line by 2.4 miles and adding seven new stations to the alignment will change the way Tacoma moves! From O… Read more
A metal art piece on top of the new Hilltop station

Making connections through public art in Tacoma

By Katie Metzger

The expanded T Line is opening for service at approximately 11 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 16!  You can explore seven … Read more