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The sky takes on a pink and purple glow behind the elevated Lynnwood City Center Station

Connecting to the 1 Line in Snohomish County

By David Jackson

Lately, patrons of the Lynnwood City Center and Mountlake Terrace stations on the 1 Line have been feeling a parking pinch, … Read more
Speakers and other VIPs break ground at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Spring District Station transit-oriented development (TOD), hosted by BRIDGE Housing on February 27, 2025.

Celebrating the groundbreaking of a new transit-oriented development project that will bring affordable housing to Bellevue

By Harrison Price

Sound Transit does more than deliver transit. Our transit-oriented development (TOD) program supports vibrant, livable commu… Read more
A one-car Link train on the elevated alignment for Link light rail in Federal Way.

Train testing and a new bus loop — what’s happening on the Federal Way Link Extension

By David Jackson

Eagle-eyed observers in Downtown Federal Way may have recently noticed a light rail vehicle on the elevated guideway south o… Read more
Houe of Matthew CEO Jeannette Twitty and twelve Homeward Bound students from the winter 2025 class

Sound Transit Hosts Career Pathways Tour for Tacoma’s House of Matthew

By Arthur Bachus

Sound Transit is proud to help transform lives through new career opportunities. Recently, our System Engagement and Talent … 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