Latest updates
Welcome, neighbor
If you live within the Sound Transit district, you’ve been making a big investment in tomorrow. Your tax dollars are helping build the 252-mile regional network that will connect communities across three counties—plus creating more affordable housing and ensuring a greener and more equitable future for generations to come.
That’s important work, and we want to show you how it’s going. Explore our Fall/Winter Progress Report below for the latest info on the nation’s largest transit expansion program.
Federal Way Link extension
More Link service opens Dec. 6!
With three new stations at Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown, the 1 Line will soon connect communities all the way from Lynnwood to Federal Way. Join us on opening day to celebrate new connections in South King County.
World-first engineering
How’d they do that?
Sound Transit's award-winning design for adding light rail to a floating bridge is the first of its kind in the world. Go behind the scenes with design and construction experts to see how it was done.
The Crosslake Connection
Coming next: 2 Line service across Lake Washington
Check out the latest edition of “Crosslake Update,” our new series of blogs, videos, photo tours, and more, all designed to keep you up to speed on light rail service between Seattle and the Eastside coming in early 2026.
Sound Transit’s first-ever holiday collection drops Nov. 10, and it’s packed with festive fun. Shop the Holiday Collection
From mode-icon snowflake wrapping paper to an iconic holiday sweater, you’ll find something for everyone on your gift list. Shop the Holiday Collection
Celebrate the Federal Way Link Extension with a limited-edition drop of tees, hoodies, 1 Line beanies, buttons, patches, and more. Get yours in time for the opening on Dec. 6! Shop the Federal Way Link Opening Collection
This September marked 25 years of Sounder rail service! Be sure to snag a commemorative crewneck, cap, sticker, or poster from this capsule collection before the train leaves the station on Dec. 12. Shop the Sounder 25th Anniversary Collection
Proudly sport the nation’s most beautiful transit expansion map on your hoodie, tee, or water bottle. Shop the Map Collection
Sound Transit swag
New collections in the ST Shop
Don't miss limited-edition apparel, accessories, and gifts commemorating Sounder’s 25th anniversary and our latest Link extension opening, the 1 Line to Federal Way. Plus, Sound Transit’s inaugural holiday collection drops Nov. 10!
Expanding service
Regional and neighborhood connections
Use the interactive future system map below to take a deeper dive into Sound Transit projects across the region.
Tap the pulsing dots for more information about each project, and follow the link for more details to sign up for project updates and get involved.
A list of Sound Transit system expansion projects
Construction update
A stress-free ride on I-405
Learn the latest on work to build 48 miles of new Stride bus rapid transit, creating easy new Eastside connections from Lynnwood and Shoreline to Bellevue, Renton, and Burien, opening in 2028 and 2029.
Construction update
Making it easier to take Sounder
See how work is progressing on three new parking garages and other access improvements at Sounder train stations in Sumner, Kent, and Auburn, opening in 2026 and 2027.
Ride now
How to plan, pay, and ride with us
We’ve made it easy to find everything you need to ride Sound Transit’s Link light rail, Sounder trains, and ST Express buses. Plan your trip, learn how to pay your fare, and hop on board today!
Passenger experience
Before and after: See our station lighting upgrades
Check out recent upgrades at three of our busiest light rail stations and learn about more improvements in the works ahead of peak summer travel season and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Share your feedback
Our survey opens Nov. 6
Already a Sound Transit rider? We want to hear from you in our annual Passenger Experience Survey! Your feedback helps us identify areas where we can improve our services. As a thank you, all survey respondents will be entered into a drawing to win one of several $100-$250 gift cards.
Transit is for everyone
Youth ride free
Transit across our region is fare-free for people age 18 and under thanks to Move Ahead Washington, a statewide transportation funding package. When you get and use a free Youth ORCA Card with every ride, it helps transit agencies better understand how young people are using current service and make future improvements with passengers like you in mind.
See something, say something
Behind the scenes at the SOC
Did you know you can text Sound Transit Security to report anything amiss during your ride or at your station? Take a peek inside the Security Operations Center to see how staff respond in real time when you call or text 206-398-5268.
Beyond transit
How we do business: Delivering voter-approved plans
Learn more about Sound Transit’s governance, funding sources, and how you can join us in transforming the Central Puget Sound region and connecting more people to opportunity.
Talent pipeline
Investing in tomorrow’s workforce
This fall we hosted nearly 100 youth and young adult leaders from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond to build connections and career pathways in transit planning, construction trades, and other critical jobs to help keep our region moving.
Leadership
CEO Dow Constantine leads Sound Transit's staff, and a Board of Directors governs the agency. It's made up of local elected officials from across our transit district, apportioned by population, plus the state Secretary of Transportation.
Meet the CEO
Financial information
Sound Transit's construction and operations funding comes from a combination of local taxes, federal grants and loans, borrowing through the issuance of bonds, interest earnings, fare income, and other miscellaneous revenues.
Work with us
Jobs at Sound Transit aren't just about rails and roads – we need your help to protect and sustain our environment, create more affordable housing across the region, advance our commitments to equity and anti-racism, and so much more.
