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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 27, 2023

Sound Transit Board Awards Design-Build Contract for Kent Station Garage

The project will provide more than 400 new parking spaces at the station as well as pedestrian, bicycle, and wayfinding upgrades. 

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 21, 2023

Agencies Take Initiative During Rail Safety Week

Transit agencies across the U.S. are launching initiatives during Rail Safety Week to ensure passengers feel secure in their travels.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 18, 2023

Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension Now Open for Passengers

The 2.4-mile Hilltop extension more than doubles the length of the T Line and includes seven new stations.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 13, 2023

Sound Transit, WSDOT Break Ground on Stride BRT Project

The I-405 Stride BRT project includes the S1 Line between Burien and Bellevue scheduled to open in 2028 and the S2 Line between Bellevue and Lynnwood scheduled to open in 2029.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 25, 2023

Sound Transit Board Approves Opening for 8 Stations

The Sound Transit Board approved opening the eight-station segment for service prior to completion of the full East Link Extension.  

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 28, 2023

Sound Transit Sets Schedule for Stride BRT

Sound Transit expects to begin construction of some project elements this year and to open for service between 2027 and 2029. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2023

Simulated Service to Begin on Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

Running the simulated service on this altered schedule over the next several days allows for the stress testing of operations in anticipation of opening late this summer.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 8, 2023

USDOT to Help Improve Sound Transit System

Sound Transit estimates the loans will save $245 million through 2046.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 29, 2023

Sound Transit Receives Loan for Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

The loans will save taxpayers at least $26 million over the next two decades. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2023

Sound Transit Names Preferred Alternative for Rail Extension

The board weighed community priorities, regional needs and input from agencies and the City of Seattle, analysis of alternatives included in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and results of further studies and engagement directed by the board in July 2022.

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