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A light rail train runs on an elevated guideway next to an apartment building.

Amazon provides $100 million to build affordable housing near Sound Transit light rail stations

By Katie Metzger

Amazon and Sound Transit today announced a partnership to speed the creation of up to 1,200 new affordable apartments n… Read more
Marlon Herrera smiles at the camera while wearing a blue beanie, teal vest and blue face mask.

Inside Sound Transit: Lifelong transit rider and community builder

By Katie Metzger

May is AAPI Heritage Month, when we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. This year, we're also re… Read more
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