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A person stands on the shoulder of our Sound Transit 'conductor' character while being filmed by a crew.

'We’ll take the trip off your shoulders,' Sound Transit’s new ad campaign promises

By Katie Metzger

Every year, Sound Transit runs a ridership campaign encouraging residents in our region to try transit.   We’ve… Read more
A singer with a guitar on the mezzanine of Westlake Station

Buskers bring music, community to Westlake Station

By Alan Yamamoto

Ruby Tuesday Romero (@selfdoubttt) is a local singer, songwriter, and survivor who brings joy to thousands of riders who pas… Read more
The front of two Link trains on the new tracks in Bellevue

Sound Transit, Move Redmond partner to host 2 Line safety video contest

By Seth Daphne Esmeson

Sound Transit is partnering with Move Redmond to host a safety video competition for K-12 students.   The 2 Lin… Read more
A fare ambassador in a blue vest and yellow hat uses a handheld device to perform a fare check with a passenger on a Link train.

Prepare to show your fare: new compliance policy takes effect Nov. 15 

By Sound Transit

In the latest step of our new approach to fare compliance, Fare Ambassadors will soon start issuing violations and civil inf… Read more
Doug Baldwin speaks to an audience in the Sound Transit board room with two ST employees

A conversation with Doug Baldwin on equitable communities

By Alan Yamamoto

You may know Doug Baldwin as the Seahawks' legendary wide receiver and Super Bowl champ. You may also know him by his deep c… Read more