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Try the new Sound RideGuide trip planner – now in beta!

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Planning your next trip just got smarter. We’re excited to launch the next phase of Sound RideGuide beta testing, the web-app is now available to all visitors on soundtransit.org. 

This new trip planning tool is designed to make regional travel easier, more personalized, and more accessible — no matter which agency operates the service. 

A hand holds a phone showing the new Sound RideGuide trip planner

What makes Sound RideGuide different? 

Multimodal travel options 

Plan your journey using a mix of: 

  • Transit 

  • Biking 

  • Micromobility (bike and scooter share) 

  • Drive to transit (Park & Ride) 

You can mix and match modes to find the most convenient route for your needs. 

Personalized alerts 

  • Create an account to save your favorite trips.  

  • Get real-time alerts about delays or cancellations. 

  • Choose how you receive alerts: Email, SMS, or Push Notifications (via the mobile app) 

Integrated fare information 

See your total fare upfront: 

  • Includes cash, ORCA, and reduced fare options 

  • Calculates transfers for multi-leg trips 

Multilingual support 

Sound RideGuide is available in eight languages: 

  • English 

  • Spanish 

  • Korean 

  • Vietnamese 

  • Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) 

  • Russian 

  • Tagalog 

Note: These translations are built into the tool and not dependent on browser translation widgets. 

Accessibility features 

Turn on Accessible Routing to get: 

  • Routes optimized for those who use mobility devices 

  • Accessibility info for sidewalks, stops, and vehicles 

  • Color-coded results: 

  • 🟢 Wheelchair accessible (Green) 

  • 🔵 Accessibility unknown (Blue)  

  • 🔴 Not wheelchair accessible (Red)  

Smarter trip comparisons 

Quickly compare trip options with filters for: 

  • Duration 

  • Arrival/departure time 

  • Walk time 

  • Cost 

Choose the trip that works best for your schedule and preferences.

Up-to-date trip information  

  • View current schedules for all transit routes across the region 

  • Get real-time trip results based on the latest real-time data 

Shared stop integration 

Transit stops used by multiple agencies are now easier to understand: 

  • Combined stop locations on the map 

  • Agency logos shown for each stop 

  • Reduces confusion from duplicate or mismatched stop names 

We want your feedback! 

Your input helps us improve Sound RideGuide.

Share your thoughts or report issues by: 

  • Clicking the Feedback link in the web app header 

Ready to explore? Visit www.soundrideguide.com.

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