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From plans to platform: The making of Pinehurst Station

The countdown is on.When Pinehurst Station opens on Sept....
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Visions of community: From workshops to glyphs to art

When Pinehurst Station opens on Sept....
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What’s going on at the Bellevue Transit Center

The Bellevue Transit Center has been at the heart of ST Express bus service on the Eastside for several decades, with tens of thousands of riders passing through each m...
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reel icon Bringing down costs and speeding up project delivery: An update on our Request For Information and upcoming ST3 project developments 🚊 Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry gives an update on ST3 projects including the Ballard Link Extension from Seattle’s Chinatown International District neighborhood, followed by Sound Transit employee Tamar providing community engagement updates.
reel icon The countdown is on!🚉 When Pinehurst Station opens Sept. 30, it will become our first-ever infill station — and it’s opening five years ahead of schedule. But before the first riders step onto the platform, we’re taking a look back at the people, progress, and milestones that brought this new North Seattle station to life. Take a trip down memory lane and see how Pinehurst Station came together, one milestone at a time 📸 See more photos and the full story on our blog — link in bio. #SoundTransit #Pinehurst
reel icon 12s, this is your boarding call 📣 The Seahawks home opener is here, and with a Mariners game happening too, transit will be extra busy today. Commuters and fans alike should plan for larger crowds, travel early when possible, and stop by the Sound Transit 12s Rally on the way to the game 💙💚🏈 #SoundTransit #Seahawks Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry explains the game day schedule for Sept. 9.
reel icon Dreaming of victory... 💭🏆 And it’s coming back soon. Take Link light rail or ST Express to get to the first regular season Seahawks game tomorrow! 🚈🚎 Get to International District/Chinatown Station early to go to the Sound Transit 12s Rally to celebrate the start of the season and the 12s who take transit to the game! 🏈 Go to the link in our bio for more information on the best way to get to the game. 🔗🚈
reel icon 1+2=12s! 💙🚈💚 Come to our 12s Rally to celebrate the first time both our 1 Line and 2 Line can get you to a Seahawks regular season game! ⏰ Sept. 9 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. 📍International District/Chinatown Station, right in front of Union Station Get ready for fun, including: 🪎 Seahawks Nov. 8 game tickets giveaway 🛒 ST Shop giveaway 🎟️ Free Link ride home tickets given away 🏈 Temporary tattoo station 📸 Gameday photo station 🎶 DJ playing some gameday tunes Check out more event details at the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see there, 12s!! 🙌🏟️🏈
reel icon Pinehurst Station will open for service on Wednesday, September 30! The newest Seattle station will connect communities near NE 130th Street to high-capacity rail rapid transit service, with 1 and 2 Line trains arriving every 4-5 minutes. Head to our website to learn more (link in bio). #Pinehurst #SoundTransit Video description: Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine announces the opening date of Pinehurst Station from outside agency headquarters at Union Station.
🚈 Next stop: Pinehurst Station! September 30, we’re opening the doors to our newest Link station — and our very first infill station. Pinehurst will bring new connections to north Seattle, making it easier to get to the people and places that matter most. We’re celebrating with the community on opening day! 🎉 Check our website for details as we get closer (link in bio). #Pinehurst #SoundTransit
reel icon School is back across the Puget Sound region! And our 2nd annual Community Safety Fair is right around the corner!  🦺 🎉   Join us for a FREE, family-friendly afternoon with safety trivia, temporary tattoos, interactive demonstrations, prizes, local food and more! Come learn what it means to Be a LOOKer 👀 and have some fun along the way.   📅 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 📍 Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic   RSVP at the link in our bio! 🔗   And don’t forget to look both ways before you cross the street 👀 and always remember: See tracks, think train! 🚆
reel icon The future of transit on the Eastside is taking shape 🚍⚡ Bellevue Transit Center is getting ready for Stride with station upgrades, new rider information displays, and other improvements to support our future all-electric double decker buses. Construction continues through January 2027, so bus bay locations may shift. Stay up to date by signing up for rider alerts before your trip! Find more information on The Platform blog - 🔗 in bio. Video description: Sound Transit employee Paul gives an overview of the changes happening at Bellevue Transit Center on a sunny day.
reel icon A service change can mean new routines, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Our staff ambassadors are out in the field helping riders understand route changes, find connections, and get where they need to go. Check out our website to see if your route is affected (🔗 in bio). 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry walks out of Roosevelt Station before handing the mic to Pete, who wears a teal vest and helps passengers at a nearby bus stop.
reel icon HELLO, SEPTEMBER! 🍂✨🚈 Summer may be winding down, but the fun is far from over. From football and festivals to outdoor adventures and community celebrations, there’s plenty to discover around the region this month. What transit-accessible September event are you most excited about? Let us know below! 👇 Visit the latest LifeSTyle blog at the link in our bio for our roundup of can't-miss September events. 🔗
reel icon Link light rail is not only growing; it’s growing up. Today, the Sound Transit Board approved a pilot program to install and test fare gates at up to 14 stations on the Link 1 and 2 Lines, a practical move that aligns our transit system with other world-class systems across the globe. For more details, including which stations we’re targeting for fare gate installation and frequently asked questions, visit our blog or fare gates pilot program page (🔗 in bio). 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry reports from Westlake Station on the progress of the fare gate pilot program.
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