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Seahawks fans score with Crosslake Connection

Sound Transit continues to change the way people live, work and play throughout the Puget Sound region....
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What to watch for next at Pinehurst

Pinehurst Station opened last month on Sept....
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All engines go on the West Seattle Link Extension project!

The West Seattle Link Extension team is building momentum with a flyover virtual tour of the future 3 Line, starting from a new, reconstructed station at SODO, and then...
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reel icon 🏈 Seahawks gameday = ride day! 💚💙   With the Crosslake Connection, it’s easier than ever for 1 and now 2 Line fans to ride together with their fellow 12s to the stadium. 🙌   Skip the traffic and take Link light rail or ST Express to cheer on the Seahawks as they take on Kansas City this Sunday night!   🚆 Want to see more on gameday ridership stats? Check out the link in our bio for all the details! Video description: A fast-paced collage of photos featuring Seattle Seahawks fans, known as the 12s, celebrating the start of football season at the 12s Rally. Fans dressed in blue and green pose in front of Sound Transit’s 1 and 2 Line display, surrounded by Seahawks-themed decorations and balloons. The video opens with the text “12s who take transit >>>” and includes close-ups of fans, rally displays, and a sign reading “Go Hawks, Go Link!”
reel icon There's something about the sound of a pressure washer at work. 🔊 Take a peek (and listen) to one of the many tasks happening behind the scenes at Sound Transit. #BehindYourRide Video description: Two workers use a pressure washer to clean the plaza outside Beacon Hill Station. Text on screen reads "the cleaning behind your ride."
reel icon Looking for a new way to get moving? 🧗‍♂️ Whether you’re a first-time climber or a seasoned pro, the Puget Sound has plenty of places to reach new heights. Grab your gear, hop on Sound Transit and get ready to climb! Visit the LifeStyle blog for more information (🔗 in bio). #SoundTransit #LifeSTyle #Climbing Video description: Three Sound Transit employees take Link light rail to indoor bouldering gyms and an outdoor climbing wall, all near Link stations in the Seattle area.
reel icon Into transit and want to yap about trains, buses, AND your future career? 👀🚎   Pull up to our Youth Transit Conference to meet the people behind Sound Transit, get the inside scoop on transit careers, and connect with fellow transit nerds (said with love 💅). Saturday, October 24 | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm   ✨ 3 breakout sessions 🎤 A keynote speaker 🤝 2 HOURS of networking 🍕 Free lunch + exclusive swag   Ages 15–22. Come for the transit, leave with connections (and free stuff)!    It’s giving career development. 💼🚌 🤌 It’s got to be lit, chat. 🔥🗣️ No cap. Register now at the link in our bio! 🔥🔗 Video description: Two Sound Transit employees stand outside Union Station in Seattle, speaking to the camera. A colorful “TransitCon 2026” graphic appears above them throughout the video. The two gesture and interact as they share details about Sound Transit’s upcoming Youth Conference.
reel icon It’s been a year of firsts at Sound Transit - but that’s not all! 🚊🥳 Check out our Fall/Winter Progress Report for all our facts and figures from a record breaking year plus updates on future extensions and current construction all available at the link in our bio! 🔗
reel icon The sounds of a fresh start. 🫧 While the region sleeps, crews are hard at work cleaning Link trains and getting them ready for another day of service. Take a closer look (and listen) to the work that goes into your everyday ride. #BehindYourRide Video description: Nighttime crews use mops and a very large vacuum to clean Link light rail vehicles. Text on screen at the beginning of the video reads "The cleaning behind your ride."
reel icon Join us Monday for a Ballard Link Extension Community Forum! Get the latest on the project timeline, cost reduction efforts and next steps — and bring your questions and feedback. Details are available at the link in our bio 🔗 Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry gives the details on an upcoming community forum. Clips of light rail and previous meetings are interspersed, as well as web screenshots with event details and the Ballard Link Extension project timeline.
reel icon An update from Deputy CEO Ed Cobean on this weekend’s planned work along the Crosslake section of the 2 Line. 🚍 Buses will replace trains all day Saturday Oct. 17 and Sunday Oct. 18 while crews complete this necessary maintenance.
reel icon Good food, local gems, and a community with stories to share. Join us in exploring Filipinotown in Seattle’s International District this Filipino American History Month! Make a day of it - hop on the 1 or 2 Line to International District/Chinatown Station and discover what makes this neighborhood special. Get the full itinerary at the link in our bio 🔗 @hoodfamousbakeshop @shopsairen @titabunco @tabletopvillagellc @kiligseattle @cidseattle @filipinotown.seattle
reel icon There’s a new way to walk, bike and roll in Kirkland! This shared use path, which opened today, is also a connection to the future Stride station at Kirkland/NE 85th. Learn more about Stride bus rapid transit at the link in our bio 🔗 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry attends an opening event for a new shared use path. Renderings of a Stride station and bus are interspersed.
reel icon Meet Bobby, one of Sound Transit’s fare ambassadors! Every day on the system brings new faces and interactions, and Bobby is part of the team that connects with and helps riders throughout their journeys. Get to know Bobby and take a closer look at the people behind your ride. And check out the extended version of this video at the link in our bio 🔗 #BehindYourRide Video description: Fare Ambassador Bobby wears a blue jacket and yellow hat and assists passengers riding Link light rail.
reel icon Loved last year’s Youth Conference? Or wish you could’ve been there? 👀 Now’s your chance to join the fun! 🎉 TransitCon 2026: Sound Transit Youth Conference is back on October 24 for a day of learning, connecting, and exploring all things transit! 🚊 Whether you’re a casual transit enthusiast or dreaming of a career in transportation, there’s something for you! Connect with fellow transit fans, hear from Sound Transit professionals, and get an inside look at the people and projects moving our region forward. 🚊 Here’s what’s in store: 🗣️ Engaging breakout sessions 🤝 Networking with transportation professionals 🍕 Free lunch 🎁 Exclusive swag! 📅 October 24, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍 Joni Earl Great Hall at Union Station 🙌 Open to youth ages 15–22 Swipe through for a look back at last year’s event, then head to the link in our bio to register and be part of TransitCon 2026! 🔗
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