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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2019

Sound Transit adds double-deckers to I-405 corridor Express routes

Vehicles offer more than 40% more seating than the 60-foot articulated buses they replaced.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

Downtown Seattle tunnel moving to rail-only operations

The change, which is set to take place later this month, will impact 830 daily King County Metro trips, according to the report.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Sound Transit light, commuter rail services see boost in 2018 ridership

Overall, the agency's ridership for 2018 grew 2.9% to more than 48 million riders.

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ArticlesFebruary 20, 2019

How Alternative Delivery is Helping Build Seattle's Rail Project

The trend of embracing alternative delivery is evident in Sound Transit’s delivery of their East Link corridor.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

Sound Transit link completes install, certification of PTC

Completed implementation on all Sounder commuter rail vehicles that run between Lakewood and Everett. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2018

Sound Transit website revamped with the customer focus

New design offers improved mobile access, bolder visuals and speedy navigation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2018

Sound Transit UW Station escalator upgrade could cost $20M

The 13 escalators have been a problem since the light rail station opened in 2016.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2018

INIT delivering next-generation fare collection system for Seattle area

Will revolutionize the transit customer experience by providing real-time account-management and fare processing.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

Sound Transit board taps elevated light rail for Redmond Link extension

The action moves the Downtown Redmond Link Extension project closer to the start of construction in 2019 and service beginning in 2024.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Sound Transit lands $100M from FTA for light rail extension

Must finalize a FFGA before its can access the first $200M of the $1.17 billion grant.

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