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A worker in a hard hat and yellow vest rakes mulch in a wetland.

Restoring history and habitat in Shoreline

By Katie Metzger

It’s been a soggy year so far in Seattle.  We know people think it's gray here all the time, but it really has been … Read more
Map of the Lynnwood Link light rail extension and train on elevated tracks

Moving forward: Lynnwood Link moves into construction

By John Gallagher

(Editor's note: This story was originally published in January, 2019 and has been updated with new information.)

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A worker planting a new tree as part of the environmental mitigation work along the Blue Line.

Restoring and creating new wildlife habitat along East Link

By Katie Metzger

Although the Blue Line isn’t set to open until 2023, Sound Transit crews are already hard at work to… Read more

A maintenance crew member installs new LED lights on a Link light rail train

Brighter trains for a better tomorrow

By Galen Crawford

As we wrap up another celebration of Earth Month, we highlight how making seemingly small changes can… Read more

Amy Shatzkin leads Sound Transit's Sustainability programs to ensure our approach to construction and operations are done in a way that keeps our region healthy.

Inside Sound Transit: Every Day is Earth Day

By Bruce Gray

In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, we introduce you to Amy Shatzkin, one of the people… Read more