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A graphic shows two people wearing cloth face coverings and standing 6 feet apart.

Rider safety during COVID-19

By Sound Transit

Sound Transit services are running for those who depend on transit for essential trips. You can help protect our drivers… Read more
An illustration showing the different signs that will be part of new transit maps.

New line names coming in 2021

By Eliza Shaner

Today we are announcing an overhaul of how we name and illustrate our transit lines. Whereas today we use names  f… Read more
A screenshot of the University of Washington's online cherry blossom camera tells people to stop the spread of COVID-19 by not coming to campus to see the blooms this year.

Missing travel? Try these virtual field trips

By Katie Metzger

Thanks to everyone following public health guidance and staying home, Washington appears to be on its way to flattening the … Read more
Jackie Martinez-Vasquez raises her hand while speaking at a community event.

Inside Sound Transit: Valiant leadership

By Katie Metzger

At Sound Transit, we're celebrating the women who keep us, and the region, moving forward during Women's History Month in Ma… Read more
Link light rail trains at Othello Station

Sound Transit revises fare enforcement methods to better ensure safety of all

By Sound Transit

Sound Transit has suspended fare requirements on buses and trains until further notice to help protect transit emp… Read more