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System Expansion

A Link train travels along an elevated track in the Mt. Baker neighborhood, with a colorful mural of flowers visible on the side of a building in the background.

Realignment will simultaneously pursue expanded funding while focusing on challenges and opportunities to reduce costs

By Peter Rogoff

Completing critical transit investments that regional voters approved in 2016 will not only enhance our mobility, but increa… Read more
Train tracks are installed on the floating bridge between Seattle and the Eastside on a sunny day.

East Link: You asked, we answer

By Charlie Hockett

Thank you to the more than 3,500 of you who have visited the East Link Virtual Engagement Booth since we launched it in Nove… Read more
Two construction workers in yellow vests place a sticker that says "We got you covered" on the front of a Link train. The sticker is shaped like a face mask.

2020: The year in photos and videos

By Katie Metzger

2020... It's been a year. What can we say, except that we've never been more ready for the next one! Take a look back at … Read more
Three construction workers in lifts shine lights on the underside of a large concrete girder. Photo was taken at night.

Lynnwood Link reaches another milestone

By Katie Metzger

Civil construction on the Lynnwood Link extension is now 25 percent complete, marking a major milestone. It's hard to bel… Read more
On a sunny day, three construction workers in yellow vests and hard hats walk along the platform at Overlake Village Station, which is still under construction

Four-year light rail outlook: where are we now, and where are we going?

By Katie Metzger

Well, we made it. The election is (almost) over. If you don't have your ballot turned in yet, check out this story wit… Read more