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Three people sit and chat with each other while on board a Link light rail vehicle

A more clean and comfortable ride: Why Link is moving to vinyl seats

By Katie Metzger

When passengers talk about what matters most onboard Link light rail, one theme consistently rises to the top: clean, comfor… Read more
An ST Express bus pulls into the station area at Federal Way Downtown.

Introducing our new series: The Download

By Dow Constantine

The Download, Volume 1 – Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead2025 was a big year for Sound Transit and for advancing the agency… Read more
A Link train runs on the I-90 bridge in the morning rain

Crosslake Update: Work on the 2 Line connection enters a new phase

By Sound Transit

The holiday season is in full swing, and how better to celebrate than with a regional transit milestone?Look no further than… Read more
Four Sound Transit employees review a document at a light rail station

Transit-oriented development moves forward at new South King County Link stations

By Sound Transit

When the 1 Line extension opened to Federal Way on Dec. 6, it did more than bring reliable, traffic-free connections to Sout… Read more
The ribbon is cut and confetti falls at the Federal Way opening

Discovering the South King Link with community and partners

By Henry Marshall

The opening day celebration for the 1 Line extension to Federal Way on Saturday, Dec. 6, was a full-day event!It kicked off … Read more