CAP at Edmonds College gives workers an upper hand in the job market, at no cost
EVERETT—At the Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP), Edmonds College students can undertake intensive training with hands-on experience, granting them an upper hand in the job market, at absolutely no cost to them. The CAP is an eight-week, 300-hour tuition-free intensive program held at the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) at Paine Field. CAP is intentionally designed […]
Sound Transit to hold public hearing for 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan
SEATTLE—Sound Transit will hold a public hearing on its 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan, now available online, at Union Station, 401 South Jackson Street. in Seattle, and virtually, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. The Transit Development Plan provides updated information to the Washington State Department of Transportation on various elements of public transit […]
Sound Transit to run extended Link 1 and 2 Line service for July 4
People celebrating Independence Day this year will be able to enjoy the convenience of extended hours of service on Link light rail. The Link 1 Line will run on a Sunday schedule, with service extended until 2 a.m., and the 2 Line will run until midnight. To accommodate people attending the Bellevue Family 4th at […]
Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO for the weekend of June 21-22
This weekend Sound Transit will suspend 1 Line service between Capitol Hill and SODO stations to accommodate repair of damaged rail in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. Passengers should prepare for additional travel time and expect significant delays when traveling through the construction area. On Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, buses will replace […]
Sound Transit announces sponsorship of American Heart Association “Hard Hats with Heart” program
Sound Transit has entered into an agreement with the American Heart Association to become an official sponsor of the Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart program. Hard Hats with Heart aims to reduce heart disease and stroke in the construction industry by educating craftworkers about cardiovascular disease risk and prevention. “With Sound Transit’s capital expansion […]
Line 1 service disrupted for repair work from April 14 to 23
Passengers should prepare for additional travel time as Line 1 service will experience major disruptions from April 14 to April 23 to accommodate necessary rail repair work in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. During this time, the southbound track will be closed between Westlake and Stadium stations. This disruption will allow crews to remove, replace, and […]
Construction-related entrance closures at Capitol Hill Station
SEATTLE—Sound Transit will be strategically closing entrances to Capitol Hill Station on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, for construction work. These closures will impact the north and west entrances to the station, but will not occur at the same time. The entrance on Nagle Place, closest to Cal Anderson Park, will remain open […]
Sound Transit Spring 2025 Service Changes
Sound Transit regularly adjusts bus and rail service to improve performance, respond to ridership trends, and make the most of the agency’s resources. This month, Sound Transit is introducing several service changes that will take effect in the Spring of 2025. These changes include the opening of the Link 2 Line extension to Downtown Redmond, […]
Sound Transit seeks community leaders to join Diversity Oversight Committee
Sound Transit is seeking diverse community representatives from Snohomish, King and Pierce counties to serve for its Diversity Oversight Committee (DOC). This is an opportunity for individuals passionate about economic and small business development to help ensure Sound Transit’s projects and initiatives are inclusive and equitable. The Diversity Oversight Committee guides and oversees Sound Transit’s […]
K-12 student artists are invited to enter “Look Out for Each Other” themed contest
Sound Transit and Southeast Seattle Education Coalition invite students in grades K-12 to participate in the “Looking Out for Each Other” safety poster contest. Students are asked to draw or illustrate what it means to look out for friends, family members, neighbors, and community members around tracks and trains. Winners of the poster contest, which is […]
