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Art in motion: New public art welcomes riders along the 1 Line extension

By Katie Metzger

When the 1 Line opens to Federal Way on Dec. 6, riders will be greeted not just by new stations — but by vibrant, community-… Read more
An aerial shot of a four-car train on the elevated tracks heading to Federal Way

Building a greener future: Sustainability at our new South King County stations

By Katie Metzger

When you ride Link light rail, you’re already making a sustainable choice. Public transit offers a cleaner way to travel whi… Read more
The blur of a train crosses the I-90 bridge in the evening

Crosslake Update: Testing advances on the floating bridge

By Sound Transit

Daylight hours are waning, the rains have begun, and there’s a collective sense of battening down for winter here in the Pac… Read more
A rendering shows a few cars parked in a multilevel garage

Construction update: New parking garages and more in Sumner, Auburn, and Kent

By Sound Transit

If you’re an S Line rider or a regular visitor to Pierce or South King County, you’ve probably noticed a lot of construction… Read more
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Construction update: Stride bus rapid transit

By Sound Transit

You know Sound Transit for our Link light rail, Sounder train, and ST Express bus service across the region, but a new high-… Read more