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Soccer fans cross a street on their way to the stadium in downtown Seattle

Sound Transit is preparing for the world

By Sound Transit

The world is coming to the Puget Sound, and we are ready to meet the moment. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming in June,… Read more
A Link light rail train travels across the I-90 Bridge.

Then and now: The Crosslake Connection journey in photos

By Katie Metzger

Before trains crossed the lake, there were years of planning meetings, early morning site visits, hard hats, spreadsheets, s… Read more
A graphic of two cartoon Link trains, a 1 Line and a 2 Line, hugging. The background is pink and contains a mountain and the Space Needle.

Crosslake Update: Welcome aboard Link test trains starting Feb. 14 

By Sound Transit

This Valentine’s Day, Sound Transit will channel its primary love language (acts of service, of course) to celebrate the imp… Read more
A large crowd of Seahawks fans on the Sounder platform

Celebrate the Seahawks’ big win: How to ride transit to the victory parade

By Katie Metzger

Seattle is getting ready to celebrate in a big way.Tens of thousands of fans are expected to head downtown for the Seahawks … Read more
A Link light rail train travels across the I-90 Bridge.

Crosslake Update: Mark your calendar for opening day!

By Sound Transit

The 2 Line’s highly anticipated Crosslake Connection between Seattle and the Eastside will transform how we travel around th… Read more