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Submissions requested for community safety poster contest

Sound Transit and Arts Corps invite artists in grades K-12 to participate in the “Safety is a team effort – LOOK out for each other!” safety poster contest. Students are asked to draw or illustrate what it means to look out for friends, family members, neighbors, and…

Reminder: Tap to Pay Starts Today

ORCA and Sound Transit issued this news release jointly.FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – Tap to Pay has officially launched for transit agencies across the Puget Sound region. This new feature allows riders to simply tap their contactless Visa, Mastercard, Discover® Network, or American…

Tap to Pay: Puget Sound Region Transit Systems to Accept Credit and Debit Cards, Digital Wallets as Fare Payment 

ORCA and Sound Transit issued this news release jointly.FEBRUARY 19, 2026 — On February 23, ORCA is launching a new Tap to Pay feature allowing riders to use credit and debit cards, and digital wallets, to pay for transit across the Puget…

Reminder: Sound Transit to begin Simulated Service on Saturday, Feb. 14

Sound Transit will begin Simulated Service for the Crosslake Connection on Saturday, Feb. 14, bringing 2 Line trains across Lake Washington and delivering trains every 4-5 minutes between the International District/Chinatown and Lynnwood City Center.Simulated Service is the…

Crosslake Connection simulated service begins Feb. 14

Starting Saturday, Feb. 14, Link 2 Line test trains will begin running simulated service, the final phase of testing before the opening of the Crosslake Connection. During this time, passengers will be able to ride test trains between International District/Chinatown and Lynnwood City Center…

Sound Transit Advances Organizational Strength with Key Staffing Updates

Today, Sound Transit is announcing a series of hiring updates that strengthen the agency’s executive team at an important moment in its history. These experienced leaders will help Sound Transit advance capital projects as quickly as possible,…

Sound Transit monthly maintenance program in effect Feb. 10 and Feb. 12

Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Mount Baker and Tukwila International Boulevard stations during late night hours on Feb. 10 and 12 to accommodate planned monthly maintenance work. Passengers should plan ahead and expect increased travel time. During the work, 1 Line trains will…

Sound Transit breaks ground on Renton Transit Center

Today, Sound Transit and project partners celebrated the groundbreaking of Sound Transit’s Renton Transit Center. The project will relocate and rebuild the Renton Transit Center to better serve the regional Stride S1 line, local King County Metro services, and the future RapidRide I Line…

1 Line service suspended between Federal Way and Angle Lake on Feb. 7

1 Line service will be suspended between Federal Way and Angle Lake on Saturday, Feb. 7 to accommodate essential system maintenance along the Federal Way Link Extension. During the closure, crews will conduct inspections and make adjustments to the traction power system to improve system…

Sound Transit launches final phase of public engagement for 2026 Service Plan

Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about proposed changes to future ST Express bus service as part of the 2026 Service Plan through two upcoming virtual information sessions and website.Information Sessions:January 30 from 12 to 1 p.m. February 3 from 6 to 7 p.m.  The…

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