Now arriving at The Platform: Progress to the east, north and an update on the south

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Anyone else feel like February went by faster than usual? We had a lot to celebrate, from Black History Month to light rail construction progress all around the region. Read on for the latest news and stay tuned for even more milestones in March! 

BDS testing

East Link testing moves into live wire stages

Construction is winding down along the 14-mile East Link alignment, and systems testing is in full swing. For several nights in February, light rail vehicles traveled at operating speeds to ensure the new line will be ready for passengers when it opens next year.

Testing continues


MLT bridge

Fresh pics: Light rail crossing I-5

Check out our latest “Fresh pics” blog post to learn more about the light rail bridge that crosses I-5 as part of the Lynnwood Link extension into Snohomish County that will help thousands of riders fly past freeway traffic.

See more photos


Light rail progress

Coming soon: 25 new Link stations by 2024!

Our annual Progress Report goes to every household in the Sound Transit district and started arriving in mailboxes in February. Check it out to see the progress we made in 2021 and explore the new opportunities transit will connect you to in the years ahead.

Making connections


Galen

Inside Sound Transit: Celebrating and sharing Black history

"The more we learn about the past, the greater our responsibility to honor, remember and work for equality." Learn more about how Sound Transit and our employees commemorated Black History Month.

Meet Galen


New ORCA

Testing of new ORCA ticket vending machines begins in March

Starting this month, Sound Transit staff will be installing new ORCA ticket vending machines (TVMs) at SeaTac, Capitol Hill, University District, Roosevelt and Northgate stations. Learn more about the project and how you can let us know what you think.

Read more


Sounders Fans

Take transit to the game!

Hopefully the Mariners return in March, but we’re already excited about the Sounders and more teams getting underway. Check out our tips for taking transit on game day!

Travel tips


Tacoma Link

Hilltop Tacoma Link opening update

In February we learned a little more about the planned opening date for the Hilltop Tacoma Link light rail extension in Tacoma – now planned for Q1 of 2023.

Learn more


Sunshine on Link

Follow us on Instagram!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram for more great pictures from all the Sound Transit places you love. We're @SoundTransit and hope to see you there! 

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Have a story idea or burning question about your daily commute, what's in the works to build out the system or what it takes to keep our trains and buses rolling? Contact us at theplatform@soundtransit.org.