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Two people cross the street over light rail tracks in the Rainier Valley, with new safety signage on the pavement reading 'Look'

Working together on safety enhancements in the Rainier Valley

By Alan Yamamoto

Whether you’re walking, rolling, biking, or driving, making sure you're safe around our light rail tracks is our number one … Read more
Join our volunteer Community Oversight Panel

Volunteer for Sound Transit's Community Oversight Panel

By Sound Transit

If you’re passionate about transit and want to help shape the future of public transportation in the Puget Sound region, Sou… Read more
A rendering of a Stride bus at a stop.

A big Stride forward for bus rapid transit on the Eastside

By Alan Yamamoto

Big news: we're starting construction on a new bus rapid transit network! But what is bus rapid transit? (Otherwise known… Read more
A person wearing a yellow vest and holding cleaning supplies walks through the Link train yard in South Seattle.

How a UW study will help us safeguard passenger and operator health

By David Wright

David Wright is Sound Transit’s Chief Safety Officer  Since the pandemic, our transit operators and passengers alike… Read more
A fare ambassador wearing a blue vest and yellow cap talks to a passenger seated on a light rail train.

Sound Transit is hiring fare ambassadors

By Katie Metzger

Strong communities are vital because they bring social connection and a sense of belonging. Sound Transit is changing the wa… Read more