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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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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2018

Sound Transit light rail ridership up 6.2% in Q2

Overall, 23 million riders hopped aboard Sound Transit trains and buses, a 2.95 systemwide increase from second quarter of last year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2018

Sound Transit expands priority parking permit program for solo drivers

The program offers weekday commuters driving alone to selected stations the option of purchasing a permit to park in areas reserved exclusively for permit holders.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2018

3 more states attain FTA safety oversight certification

With the recent announcement of North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and Washington state, 17 states have now achieved SSO Program certification.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2018

Sound Transit breaks ground on Capitol Hill Station TOD

Construction of affordable housing, mixed-used development near popular light rail station begins.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2018

Sound Transit Link light rail extension lands $75M grant

Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2018, with revenue service targeted for 2022.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2018

Sound Transit breaks ground on new light rail ops., maintenance facility

The design-build team of Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Stantec, and partners will deliver the new $218 million OMF East.

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