On Sept. 27, Sound Transit launched a survey to solicit public input on the Sounder South Strategic Plan, created in early 2020, which prioritized longer trains to provide more capacity during peak commute periods. Since then, travel patterns have changed with the increase of hybrid and remote work. With this survey, the public is being […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Texas Rangers
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, October 1 for […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers
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, Sept. 24, […]
Public feedback period open for Lakewood Station improvements
Today (Sept. 19, 2023), Sound Transit launched a public engagement period for the Lakewood Station Access Improvements project. The public is being asked to help prioritize potential improvements for people walking, biking and rolling to the station, which provides Sounder train and express bus service. The online open house will provide information on the types […]
Sound Transit kicks off Rail Safety Week
In conjunction with national Rail Safety Week, Sound Transit is kicking off a campaign this week to educate and empower the public about the importance of making safe choices around trains and tracks. This annual weeklong event, which first began in 2017, is a collaborative effort among Operation Lifesaver, Inc., state Operation Lifesaver programs and rail safety partners […]
Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension opens for passengers Sept. 16
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the community is invited to the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (TUPAC), 1105 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405, by the new Hilltop District T Line station, for a 10 a.m. celebration of the beginning of service and a ribbon cutting. There will be remarks by elected officials and community leaders and performances […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, September 17 for […]
Transit agencies continue safety and health efforts following UW study recommendations
In a first-of-its-kind study, the University of Washington today released an analysis of drug smoke and residue samples collected on transit vehicles, and health officials say the levels are “extremely low” and that riding transit remains safe. The five transit agencies that sponsored the study—Sound Transit, King County Metro, Community Transit, Everett Transit and TriMet—are continuing […]
Sounder kicks off Seahawks service for season opener vs. the Los Angeles Rams
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 Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, Sept. 10, for […]