The Sound Transit Board of Directors’ Executive Committee will convene a special meeting on Tuesday, March 11 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The committee will take public comment then will hold an executive session to discuss the qualifications of CEO applicants, as authorized under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g). The committee may also take action to […]
Sounder trains available for Sounders FC vs. Los Angeles FC
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Sounders game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Saturday, March 8, for […]
ORCA Announces Updated Regional Day Pass Fare to Improve Transit Affordability
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 – ORCA is making the Regional Day Pass fare permanent, creating more affordable and accessible transit for riders across the region. This price change, approved by the ORCA Joint Board, saves money and enhances convenience for customers who use multiple transit services in a single day. Effective March 1, 2025, the new […]
Sound Transit welcomes new leaders of Finance and Business Administration
Sound Transit today (Feb. 18, 2025) announced that Victoria Baecher Wassmer and Hughey Newsome have joined the agency to lead the Finance & Business Administration (FBA) Department. Wassmer assumes the role of Deputy CEO – Finance & Business Administration, and Newsome takes on the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), reporting to Wassmer. The two […]
Public hearings on tap for Tacoma Dome Link Extension Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Last month, Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration launched a 60-day public comment period for a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension project. The comment deadline is Feb. 10, 2025. The Draft EIS evaluates the alternatives for the location of the […]
Input sought on ORCA day pass price reduction
The ORCA agencies are proposing a permanent price reduction of the adult ORCA regional day pass from $8 to $6 after running a six-month promotion that began last August. This pass will be valid for fares up to $3, aligning with the fare on Link light rail and ST Express bus services. If approved by the ORCA […]
Nadia Anderson joins Sound Transit as Chief Strategy Officer
Sound Transit today (Jan. 13, 2025) announced that Nadia Anderson, Ph.D., has joined the agency today as Chief Strategy Officer, a new position created to guide the agency’s approach to the technological, environmental, and economic future of the region. Anderson joins at a time of growing momentum for the agency, which is continuing to build […]
Sound Transit approves ST Express fare change`
Sound Transit Board has approved changing the current ST Express bus fare, reducing the full adult fare from $3.25 to $3. The move aligns the ST Express bus fare with the Link flat fare. The new fare will take effect on March 1, 2025. Changing the ST Express bus fare streamlines Sound Transit fares across transportation […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. the Minnesota Vikings
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, Dec. 22, for […]