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Two members of the Sound Transit public safety team on the platform at a station in the downtown Seattle tunnel

Our top priority: Keeping the region moving safely and securely

By Sound Transit

Sound Transit is ready for the world to join us in the Puget Sound. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming in June, our region … Read more
A mom holds hands with her children while tapping her ORCA card at a Link station in Bellevue on a sunny day

How to ride the 2 Line like a pro

By Eliza Shaner

When the Crosslake Connection opens on March 28, the regional light rail system will have more than quadrupled in size from … Read more
Seahawks fans board the train at Northgate Station.

Take transit to the game!

By Katie Metzger

Want a safe, reliable way to move around the region? Try taking transit - and it doesn't just have to be for your commute.If… Read more
A passenger waits for a Link train to pass before crossing. A yellow sign to his left reads 'look both ways.'

'Look out for each other': Safety poster competition with Southeast Seattle Education Coalition kicks off

By Seth Daphne Esmeson

A safe community is a strong community, and street crossing safety is a key focus of Sound Transit’s At-Grade Crossing Progr… Read more
Phone screen showing Sound Transit station in GoodMaps

Good news for riders: GoodMaps wayfinding tool at five more stations

By Sound Transit

On Dec. 18, we extended the use of the GoodMaps app to five new stations: Northgate, University of Washington, Capitol Hill,… Read more