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A Link passenger walks along a train at the Mount Baker Station platform. He is wearing a black backpack and walking away from the camera.

Get ready for more Link service (and don't forget your mask)

By Katie Metzger

Good news, Link riders: light rail frequency will increase starting June 12.  Link will run every eight minutes duri… Read more
People ride an escalator at University of Washington Station.

Innovating a better passenger experience

By Kennedy Dresh

Did you know that Sound Transit has an innovation program?  Its goal is to "research, analyze and implement innovati… Read more
Signs on the wall of Westlake Station include a map, directory and lettered exits (A for 5th Avenue and Pine, and B/C for 3rd Avenue and Pine).

Changes coming to downtown tunnel exits

By Katie Metzger

In November 2019, Platform readers got a sneak peek of updated exit signs, maps and directories at four Link stations in dow… Read more
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