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Freedom, resilience, and the beautiful game: Your playbook for Juneteenth

On June 19, two historic moments will happen in our region. Seattle Stadium is hosting the U.S. Men’s National Team’s match versus Australia....

Eight things to know about the updated ST3 System Plan

Yesterday, the Sound Transit Board of Directors adopted an updated ST3 System Plan to guide the agency’s next phase of voter-approved transit expansion across the regio...
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reel icon 🌆🍸 Rooftop season is here! And once again, we did your homework for you. You’re welcome. 🙂‍↕️🚈✨ Here are rooftop spots within a mile of Link light rail stations: 📍 The Mountaineering Club @themountaineeringclub 📍 Firn @firn_seattle 📍 Smith Tower Observatory Bar @thesmithtower 📍 The Nest @thenestseattle 📍 Fog Room @fogroomseattle The best move? Make it a crawl. Start in the U District, hop on Link, and make your way south through some of Seattle’s best skyline, waterfront, and sunset views. 🌅🏙️ Which stop are you hitting first? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to check the link in our bio for even more LifeSTyle inspo. 🔗
reel icon Wrong route. Right response. A car on elevated train tracks isn’t something our crews see every day. When it happened, train service was paused so teams could safely remove the vehicle, and ensure everything was ready for trains to return to service. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the specialized equipment and teamwork that helped get the job done safely. 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry shows how a team removed a car from elevated train tracks.
reel icon This Pride Month, we honor and celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community while reaffirming our commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive transit system for our employees, riders, and the communities we serve. 🏳️‍🌈 Video description: Sound Transit employees gather in front of Union Station to watch as the Pride flag is raised.
reel icon New Sounder cars are now rolling into service! Featuring: 💺 More theater-style seating 🔌 USB and power outlets at every seat 🚲 Redesigned bike racks 👀 Enhanced safety features and operator visibility The first new cars hit the S Line yesterday, with more joining the fleet in the future. Your traffic-free ride just got an upgrade! Keep an eye out for the new cars and let us know when you spot one 👋 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry gives a tour of a new Sounder car, showing the seating arrangement and restroom, among other features.
On June 19, our region will host two historic moments. While Seattle Stadium hosts the U.S. Men’s National Team as they face Australia, our agency will (for the first time ever) partner with community organizations across the region to celebrate both the beautiful game and the Black experience. ⚽️   This is a chance to come together, honor culture and community, and show the world how the Puget Sound region lives its values and supports its people.   Join us at free, family-friendly events across the region:   📍 June 7 — Can I Kick It: Black Brilliance in Motion | Seattle Hosted by @206langston & @blackarrow_fc   📍 June 19 — Lynnwood Juneteenth Freedom Festival | Lynnwood Hosted by @projectgirlmentoring 📍 June 19 — Juneteenth Festival: A Road to Economic Freedom | Tacoma Hosted by Rodney Raccoon & Way Out Kids   Take transit to connect with your neighbors as we come together to honor Juneteenth! Visit the link in our bio for event details and trip-planning information. 🔗🚆
reel icon HAPPY JUNE! ☀️⚽️🌈🥁🏆🕶️🏟️ From the summer’s big soccer tournament to Pride, the calendar is packed from start to finish. Wherever you’re headed, Link, Sounder, and ST Express can get you there. 🚈🚆🚎  Comment any transit accessible events we may have missed down below! 👇 Check the LifeSTyle blog post at the link in our bio for the full list of June events and all the details! 🔗
reel icon Eight things to know about the updated ST3 System Plan 🚆 Yesterday, the Sound Transit Board of Directors adopted an updated ST3 System Plan to guide the agency’s next phase of voter-approved transit expansion across the region. This was a critical step forward in the Enterprise Initiative, the comprehensive effort launched a year ago to address rapidly rising capital and operating costs and affordably deliver the objectives of the ST3 program. Since voters approved ST3 in 2016, unprecedented inflation and cost pressures have created significant impacts on large capital programs, contributing to an estimated $34.5 billion funding gap over the next 20 years. The updated System Plan helps set a more sustainable trajectory by incorporating cost savings across the agency, identifying new revenue sources, and establishing updated financial policies while continuing to advance voter-approved projects. Tap through the carousel for details, and for the full breakdown, visit The Platform blog (link in bio).
reel icon Meet the limited-edition SEA26 ORCA card! 🐋✨ Designed by local artist @alisonbremnerart, this pocket-sized work of art celebrates culture, community, and transit across our region. ⚽🚈 You’ll be able to pick one up at upcoming Juneteenth celebrations and other events across the region, with a limited number also available at select ticket vending machines. For a behind-the-scenes look at the design process and story behind the card, check the link in bio or visit our friends at @therealorcacard. 🔗
reel icon Weekend travel reminder 🚧 Link service will be disrupted Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31.    Shuttle buses will replace trains between Capitol Hill–Stadium and South Bellevue–International District/Chinatown.   Please allow extra travel time and plan ahead. Check the link in our bio for details! 🔗 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry reports from the International District/Chinatown Station on an upcoming 1 and 2 Line disruption.
reel icon This AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the connections that bring communities closer together. For years, the Korean community has helped shape the future of transit in South King County — including one of Sound Transit’s first transit-oriented development partnerships with the Korean Women’s Association in Federal Way. With three new Link stations now open, South King County is more connected than ever. Hear from Sound Transit employee John Kim in Korean about what this expansion means for community, family, and the future. 🚈 #AANHPIHeritageMonth #SoundTransit Video description: John Kim stands on the platform at Federal Way Downtown Station before touring nearby businesses including H Mart.
reel icon May is AANHPI Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. This year’s theme, “Power in Unity, Strengthening Communities Together,” reflects the vibrant communities that help shape Bellevue and Redmond, where many residents identify as AANHPI. With the 2 Line extension, it’s easier to explore the Eastside and support local AANHPI-owned small businesses along the way. Check out a few spots in Bellevue and Redmond! And explore more on our LifeSTyle blog with the link in our bio. Video description: Sound Transit employees Erin and Jane ride the 2 Line to different businesses, browsing selections of food, drinks, and art.
reel icon New artwork is coming to Kent/Des Moines Station! 🚉 🎨 Beginning Monday, Sound Transit’s Art Program will install “Hand Me Downs,” a suspended sculpture by Tacoma artist Christopher Paul Jordan @cpauljordan , in the KDM garage lobby. To minimize passenger impacts, installation will take place overnight May 25–29 from 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Riders may notice temporary activity in and around the garage lobby during these hours. The artist has created a sculpture inspired by Highline College students exploring cultural resilience with fabric as a metaphor. Jordan’s public artwork has been commissioned by organizations including Seattle Art Museum, the City of Tacoma and Sound Transit. We can’t wait for riders to experience this new addition to the station! More on the artist and artwork coming soon. 👀   Fabrication and installation by Practik @practik_arts Photographs © Rachel Demy 2026 @racheldemy