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A photo illustration of a Link light rail train with colored lines like a map overlayed.

The future of transit is calling

By Sound Transit

During the last several months, Sound Transit staff and Board members have been considering how the agency should respond to… Read more
A Link train can be seen at the new Northgate Station as crews continue testing the light rail extension in preparation for opening.

It's happening: Northgate Link opens October 2

By Katie Metzger

The sun's been shining, COVID-19 vaccines are here and there's some BIG news to look forward to later this year: the op… Read more
A worker smooths concrete on the new light rail tracks leading into the International District/Chinatown Station from the Eastside.

Get ready for weekend Link closures in April

By Sound Transit

Weekend Link riders should prepare for delays during the month of April, when East Link construction will close stations bet… Read more
A Sound Transit Express bus passes in front of the Historic Chinatown Gate in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood in Seattle.

Sound Transit supports the AAPI community

By Sound Transit

Please follow these links to read this post in Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. I… Read more
A link light rail train with a mask decal on the front.

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Ride Link for free to your appointment

By Katie Metzger

With spring on its way and COVID-19 vaccinations ramping up, brighter days are ahead.  To help people - especially&n… Read more