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A man wearing a mask and conductor hat stands next to a Sounder train.

Thanking essential workers on Transit Driver Appreciation Day

By Katie Metzger

Today is Transit Driver Appreciation Day, and we're taking a moment to recognize the people who have kept our… Read more
Workers dwarfed by the elevated tracks heading into Mountlake Terrace Station.

Volunteer your time to help oversee Sound Transit

By Katie Metzger

Have time for two meetings a month to help oversee the agency’s work to operate, plan and construct the biggest transit expa… Read more
Christopher Adams smiles at the camera, wearing a button-down shirt and glasses.

Inside Sound Transit: Celebrating Black history and success

By Katie Metzger

February is Black History Month Black - an important time that promotes, honors and seeks to educate others on the… Read more
A Link train travels along elevated tracks to the left of a large brick building.

New affordable housing coming next door to Mount Baker Station

By Melanie Mayock

Sound Transit is working with the City of Seattle to develop land adjacent to Mount Baker Station for ne… Read more
Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks takes her seat at the front of the bus.

Honoring the legacy of Rosa Parks on her birthday and Transit Equity Day

By Katie Metzger

Civil rights icon Rosa Parks was born on Feb. 4, 1913. Today, we celebrate Transit Equity Day – a national day of action … Read more