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A safer, cleaner, more welcoming ride: How Sound Transit is improving the passenger experience

Sound Transit became the busiest light rail agency in the United States this year with ridership jumping nearly 40% following the opening of the Crosslake Connection in...
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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

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reel icon Ever wonder how public art makes its way into a station? 👀🎨 We went behind the scenes with STart project manager Lucile Chich to watch artist Romson Bustillo’s work take its place at Pinehurst Station. The colorful glyphs started with ideas shared during three community workshops in North Seattle, inspired by local flora, fauna, landscapes and memories of other places. Romson, who attended school in the Pinehurst area, brought those ideas together with his own Filipino background to create the artwork riders will soon see throughout the station. 🎨 Artist: @romsonbustillo 🛠️ Fabricator: @winsorfireform See it for yourself when Pinehurst Station opens Sept. 30! ✨ Learn more about the art and the community behind it at the link in bio.
reel icon New station, new connections, new possibilities! Where will you travel first from Pinehurst?   Join us from 2–6 p.m. on Sept. 30 as we celebrate the opening of Pinehurst Station, the newest addition to the Link system.   Enjoy live music, local organizations, community sponsors, food, an interactive art activity with station artist Romson Bustillo and a visit to the ST Shop merchandise booth.   Details at the link in bio! 🔗   #Pinehurst #SoundTransit
reel icon School’s back in session! 🎒📚 Friendly reminder that youth 18 and under ride FREE on transit across the Puget Sound region. 🚌🚆✨ From school to practice and everywhere in between, your ride is covered. Learn more at the link in bio!
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.
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