Link light rail

An elevated light rail line over a city street with midrise buildings on the sides.

Direct I-5 and SR 99 Alternatives Reemerge for Everett Link Light Rail

Sound Transit is rethinking its costly crook to Paine Field. Sound Transit revealed new alternatives for Everett Link light rail this week that could take...

Here’s What Sound Transit’s Incoming CEO Must Accomplish

An open letter to Julie Timm Hello and welcome Julie Timm, soon-to-be Sound Transit CEO: As you prepare to step into your new role as CEO...

Sound Transit Lessens Pain For Initial ‘Future Ready’ Maintenance Projects

On Tuesday, Sound Transit announced it would be maintaining 10-minute light rail frequencies north of Stadium Station during its upcoming "Future Ready" maintenance projects....

Transpo Notes: Leaky U District Station Ceiling Fix, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Proposed Toll Reductions

This week's Transpo Notes roundup touches on a mix of bus, train, ferry, and driving stories, including: A long-awaited University District bus stop opening;...
Two Link trains at Columbia City Station in the February snow.

Sound Transit Decrees ‘Tile-mageddon’ Service Disruptions Due to Maintenance Work

On Tuesday, Sound Transit made a surprise announcement that the agency would be embarking on months of maintenance work on the Link 1 Line...

Can Sound Transit Salvage Excellent Seattle Light Rail from Messy Early Plans?

Stakeholders are demanding more information from Sound Transit, as is the Harrell Administration, as it unveils its alignment preferences. Sound Transit is planning Seattle's light...

Sound Transit Must Fix Its Broken Escalators and Elevators Mess

Sound Transit’s elevators and escalators have become a bit of a punchline and are routinely out of service, as The Urbanist reported in November....
The rider pictured is a middle-aged Black woman.

Sound Transit Board Passes Fare Reform Easing Nonpayment Penalties

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell voted against taking fare violations out of the court system, blocking that amendment, and against taking fines out of collections,...