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Seattle, WA 98104

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Seattle, WA 98104
http://www.soundtransit.org/
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Sound Transit plans, builds and operates express bus, light rail and commuter train services. It serve the urban areas of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

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Seating, Fabrics and Flooring

Sound Transit to begin installing vinyl seat covers on Link light-rail vehicles

March 18, 2024
The agency expects 10 cars to be fitted with the seat inserts by mid-March as part of a new three-month pilot to improve seating on Link light-rail vehicles.
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Infrastructure

Sound Transit to mitigate crowding when Lynnwood Link extension opens

March 11, 2024
Among the steps the agency is proposing are increased storage capacity for trains, which allows for more frequent service during peak hours, and alternative bus service between...
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Power Converters, Battery Chargers and Inverters

Sound Transit to utilize wireless charging along Stride BRT corridor

Feb. 22, 2024
InductEV's wireless charging technology will ensure Sound Transit is prepared for a new installment of 33 added battery-electric double-decker buses.
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Mobile Applications

New app helps riders with mobility needs navigate two Sound Transit stations 

Feb. 21, 2024
GoodMaps uses a riders’ phone camera to detect their location with an accuracy of up to two inches and allows riders to receive voice, visual or haptic signal instructions to ...
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Infrastructure

Initial segment of Sound Transit’s Link 2 Line to open April 27

Feb. 19, 2024
The 6.5-mile segment of the East Link Extension includes eight new stations in Bellevue and Redmond, Wash.
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Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

Sound Transit orders 33 electric double decker buses from Alexander Dennis

Feb. 13, 2024
The electric buses will serve the new Stride bus rapid transit and will be the introduction of Alexander Dennis’ electric bus technology to North America.
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Infrastructure

Sound Transit’s Stride BRT to be part of new regional transportation system to improve I-405 commute

Jan. 24, 2024
In partnership with WSDOT, the I-405 Stride BRT includes the S1 Line between Burien and Bellevue scheduled to open in 2028, the S2 Line between Bellevue and Lynnwood scheduled...
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Management

Sound Transit Board approves Goran Sparrman’s appointment as interim CEO

Jan. 12, 2024
Sparrman will succeed Julie Timm, who is returning to the East Coast to take care of family matters.
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Management

Sound Transit Board of Directors to consider one-year appointment of Goran Sparrman as interim CEO

Jan. 10, 2024
Sparrman is the current business development officer and vice president at HNTB Corporation and has more than 30 years of experience in the public and private sector.
Rail

Sound Transit’s Link light-rail service to be disrupted for three weeks for service improvements

Jan. 8, 2024
The work is essential to improving the state of the system, as Sound Transit prepares for growth later in 2024 and beyond.

Articles & News

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Bus

King County Executive Constantine proposes new transit services to King County Metro bus network

Feb. 9, 2024
If the proposed changes are adopted by the King County Council, initial upgrades to the King County Metro bus network will begin with the Aug. 31 service change alongside the...
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Julie Timm to leave Sound Transit Jan. 12, 2024

Dec. 13, 2023
Since joining Sound Transit in September 2022 as CEO, Timm has overseen a renewed emphasis on the rider experience.
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Members of TriMet's Community Safety Team checking a train in downtown Portland, Ore., in April 2023.
Members of TriMet's Community Safety Team checking a train in downtown Portland, Ore., in April 2023.
Members of TriMet's Community Safety Team checking a train in downtown Portland, Ore., in April 2023.
Members of TriMet's Community Safety Team checking a train in downtown Portland, Ore., in April 2023.
Members of TriMet's Community Safety Team checking a train in downtown Portland, Ore., in April 2023.
Safety & Security

UW Study Shows Riders Risk of Secondhand Drug Exposure Minimal; Additional Study is Needed to Assess Risk to Operators

Oct. 3, 2023
The five transit agencies in Washington State and Oregon that commissioned the first-of-its-kind study are putting mitigation recommendations into practice to keep riders and ...
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Safety & Security

UW study finds traces of drugs on transit buses at levels unlikely to cause risks to worker health

Sept. 8, 2023
The study found fentanyl and methamphetamine on board numerous transit vehicles, but the positive samples contained small amounts that are unlikely to cause acute medical conditions...
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Testing on the initial phase of Sound Transit's 2 Line, which is set to open for service in spring of 2024.
Testing on the initial phase of Sound Transit's 2 Line, which is set to open for service in spring of 2024.
Testing on the initial phase of Sound Transit's 2 Line, which is set to open for service in spring of 2024.
Testing on the initial phase of Sound Transit's 2 Line, which is set to open for service in spring of 2024.
Testing on the initial phase of Sound Transit's 2 Line, which is set to open for service in spring of 2024.
Infrastructure

Sound Transit to open starter 2 Line in spring 2024

Aug. 25, 2023
The first portion of the East Link light-rail project will open with eight stations between the South Bellevue and Redmond Technology stations.
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Sound Transit began simulated service testing of the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension.
Sound Transit began simulated service testing of the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension.
Sound Transit began simulated service testing of the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension.
Sound Transit began simulated service testing of the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension.
Sound Transit began simulated service testing of the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension.
Rail

Sound Transit begins simulated service testing on Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

July 14, 2023
The 2.4-mile light-rail extension includes six new stations and one relocated station that will link the Theater District up to the Stadium District and south to St. Joseph.
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A Link train pulls into Tukwila International Boulevard Station during an evening commute.
A Link train pulls into Tukwila International Boulevard Station during an evening commute.
A Link train pulls into Tukwila International Boulevard Station during an evening commute.
A Link train pulls into Tukwila International Boulevard Station during an evening commute.
A Link train pulls into Tukwila International Boulevard Station during an evening commute.
Maintenance

How Sound Transit Controls Train-Borne Noise

June 6, 2023
By diving deep into noise-measurement data and tapping industry expertise, Sound Transit has refined its wheel and rail maintenance programs to keep assets in a state of good ...
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A test train for the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension operates along the project alignment in December 2022.
A test train for the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension operates along the project alignment in December 2022.
A test train for the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension operates along the project alignment in December 2022.
A test train for the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension operates along the project alignment in December 2022.
A test train for the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension operates along the project alignment in December 2022.
Infrastructure

Sound Transit secures two TIFIA loans worth nearly $173 million

March 29, 2023
The loans will support construction of the 2.4-mile Hilltop Tacoma Link and the Lynwood Link Extension’s NE 130th Street Infill Station.
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Sound Transit's U District Station; a new rail tunnel in downtown Seattle is planned as part of the preferred alternative for the agency's Ballard Extension.
Sound Transit's U District Station; a new rail tunnel in downtown Seattle is planned as part of the preferred alternative for the agency's Ballard Extension.
Sound Transit's U District Station; a new rail tunnel in downtown Seattle is planned as part of the preferred alternative for the agency's Ballard Extension.
Sound Transit's U District Station; a new rail tunnel in downtown Seattle is planned as part of the preferred alternative for the agency's Ballard Extension.
Sound Transit's U District Station; a new rail tunnel in downtown Seattle is planned as part of the preferred alternative for the agency's Ballard Extension.
Infrastructure

Sound Transit identifies preferred alternative for Ballard Link Extension

The proposed 7.1-mile extension includes nine stations and would build a new rail tunnel that would benefit Sound Transit’s entire light-rail system.
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Aerial view of the Tacoma Link Operations and Maintenance Base from summer of 2021.
Aerial view of the Tacoma Link Operations and Maintenance Base from summer of 2021.
Aerial view of the Tacoma Link Operations and Maintenance Base from summer of 2021.
Aerial view of the Tacoma Link Operations and Maintenance Base from summer of 2021.
Aerial view of the Tacoma Link Operations and Maintenance Base from summer of 2021.
Infrastructure

Sound Transit light-rail project delays: Hilltop Tacoma extension opening pushed later in 2023, East Link starter line under consideration

Dec. 14, 2022
Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm called the construction issues the agency is facing resolvable and stressed the importance of opening quality and safe projects as the agency works...

Videos & Resources

Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016
Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016
Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016
Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016
Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016
Rail

Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016

April 9, 2016
Your weekly update features BART's Fleet of the Future, rabbittransit's driver recruitment campaign, Valley Metro Bus Rodeo, Sound Transit's Northgate Link Extension and a behind...
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Northgate Link Extension TBM Cutterhead Being Lifted Out of UW Retrieval Shaft
Northgate Link Extension TBM Cutterhead Being Lifted Out of UW Retrieval Shaft
Northgate Link Extension TBM Cutterhead Being Lifted Out of UW Retrieval Shaft
Northgate Link Extension TBM Cutterhead Being Lifted Out of UW Retrieval Shaft
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Northgate Link Extension TBM Cutterhead Being Lifted Out of UW Retrieval Shaft

April 8, 2016
The cutterhead measures 21 ½ feet in diameter. Sound Transit’s tunneling contractor JCM Northlink will spend the next few weeks removing the 600-ton, 333-foot long machine from...

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Fare Collection

Sound Transit Board of Directors approves Link light-rail flat fare

Dec. 18, 2023
The new fare structure takes effect in fall 2024 with the opening of Lynnwood Link Extension and will not affect ORCA LIFT fares or senior/disabled fares.
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Fare Collection

Sound Transit to begin issuing fare violations Nov. 15

Nov. 3, 2023
On the third and fourth interactions without proof of payment, passengers will be issued violations that can be resolved through an online class, engagement activity or fine.
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Infrastructure

Sound Transit enters pre-revenue phase on East Link light-rail extension project

Nov. 1, 2023
The phase includes training for operators and maintenance staff and continued testing to ensure stations, tracks, utilities and vehicles work together as expected in preparation...
Facilities

Sound Transit Board awards $62.5 million design-build contract to Absher Construction of Puyallup for Kent Station parking garage

Oct. 30, 2023
The new parking garage will include a new structured parking facility, additional surface parking and other associated access improvements that will serve the Sounder S Line, ...
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Infrastructure

Sound Transit celebrates opening of Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

Sept. 18, 2023
The 2.4-mile Hilltop extension doubles the length of the T Line and includes seven new stations.
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Infrastructure

Sound Transit, WSDOT break ground on Stride BRT project and NE 85th interchange in city of Kirkland

Sept. 13, 2023
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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Rail

Sound Transit’s T Line Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension to begin service Sept. 16

Aug. 23, 2023
The 2.4-mile Hilltop extension doubles the length of the T Line and includes seven new stations.
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Infrastructure

Sound Transit Link 1 Line to undergo two service disruptions between August and September

Aug. 3, 2023
During the service disruptions, crews will work on the tracks at the S. Royal Brougham Way crossing and replace the tiles and concrete substructure on the Othello and Rainier ...
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Infrastructure

Sound Transit Board adopts final budget and schedule for Stride BRT service

July 28, 2023
Sound Transit expects to begin construction of some project elements in 2023 and open the BRT for service between 2027 and 2029.