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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2016

$54 billion Sound Transit rail plan to appear on November ballot

If voters in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties say yes to the so-called “Sound Transit 3” plan, an average household would pay $400 per year more in property, sales and car taxes.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2016

Sound Transit taps FCV as user-centered design partner

A new engagement, this will see FCV work with Sound Transit to transform the way they serve their riders' needs online and across channels.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2016

Sound Transit's light rail expanded to U. of Wash., Capitol Hill

The University Link project is opening six months ahead of schedule and about $200 million under its $1.9 billion budget.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2016

A year in, Seattle's low income fare program a success

More than 3.7 million trips were taken with ORCA LIFT cards on Metro buses and Sound Transit Link light rail during the program's first year, with more than 25,000 residents signing up for the program.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2016

Seattle's Sound Transit sets all-time ridership mark

The ridership numbers reported to the Sound Transit Board mirror regional trends showing transit ridership has grown twice as fast as population over the past five years, according to the Puget Sound Regional Council.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2016

Sound Transit light rail extension opening in March, $150M under budget

The University Link extension is expected to add up to 12 million more annual riders on the light rail system by 2020.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2016

Seattle's rail extension to U. of Washington opening in March

Will open ahead of schedule and more than $150 million under budget. Finalizing the launch of U Link includes finishing staff training and acquiring safety certification from the FTA.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2016

New Sound Transit light rail stations close to completion

Commuters will soon be able to go from downtown Seattle to the University of Washington in about eight minutes.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2015

Sound Transit rail expansion could include underground tunnels

New connecting tunnels could be part of the Sound Transit 3 ballot measure before voters in November 2016, according to the report.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2015

Peter Rogoff to lead Seattle's Sound Transit

Current Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl, who has been on medical leave, will retire in March 2016 following the opening of the University Link light rail line. Deputy CEO Mike Harbour, who did not apply for the CEO position, will continue to serve as the agency’s acting CEO until Rogoff’s arrival.

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