ORCA announces new Regional Day Pass fare to Improve Transit Affordability
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—ORCA is making the Regional Day Pass fare permanent, creating more affordable and accessible transit for riders across the region. This price change, approved by the ORCA Joint Board, saves money and enhances convenience for customers who use multiple transit services in a single day. Effective March 1, 2025, the new ORCA Regional Day […]
Sound Transit Lynnwood Link new construction alert Feb 19, 200th St SW
As early as Wednesday, February 19, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue landscaping work on 200th St SW. Crews will close the center lane on 200th Street SW between 48th Ave W and 46th Ave W. One lane going each direction will remain open. The contractor has received a temporary noise variance to complete this work. […]
Sound Transit Lynnwood Link new construction alert Feb 15
Sound Transit will close westbound NE 175th St between 5th Ave NE and the northbound I-5 on-ramp intersection for signal work starting February 15. A second lane closure will begin on February 18 along northbound right lane at NE 185th St and NE 175th St to the northbound I-5 on-ramp for barrier work. Sound Transit […]
Waste management, transit, and Rec Center activities impacted by snowfall
LYNNWOOD—With extreme weather in Snohomish County Wednesday night, leading into Thursday, the Lynnwood Recreation Center, local garbage pickups, and transit services have been impacted by snowfall. Waste Removal In Snohomish County, residential customers of Waste Management Northwest south of Stillaguamish River and North of Snohomish River, will not have their garbage collected today. Waste Management […]
EASC meets with Sports Commission to prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) held an interactive planning session in collaboration with the Snohomish County Sports Commission on Tuesday, January 21, to discuss how to maximize economic and community benefits during the 2026 FIFA World Cup – which will take place next year from June 11 through July 19. Seattle, and its surrounding […]
Sound Transit’s link light rail extension to Lynnwood named 2025 Mega Project of the Year
The Lynnwood Times is recognizing Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link light rail extension as the Mega Project of the Year for bringing light rail across county lines for the first time in state history and paving the way toward a more robust transportation network for years to come. In addition to offering commuters a more affordable, […]
Nadia Anderson joins Sound Transit as Chief Strategy Officer
SEATTLE—Sound Transit today announced that Nadia Anderson, Ph.D., has joined the agency today as Chief Strategy Officer, a new position created to guide the agency’s approach to the technological, environmental, and economic future of the region. Anderson joins at a time of growing momentum for the agency, which is continuing to build on three recent […]
Don’t Drive Impaired, Free Transit Options Available
Riders can travel FREE without paying fares on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit, and the Seattle Streetcar as part of their New Year’s celebrations. There are NO excuses for driving impaired. Planning ahead before celebrating is essential: call a sober friend, rideshare, taxi, or use public transportation. Besides alcohol, […]
Sound Transit expands GoodMaps wayfinding tool for riders
SEATTLE—Building on a successful pilot launched earlier this year, Sound Transit is extending the use of the GoodMaps app to five additional 1 Line stations, effective December 18. The GoodMaps app, which uses light detection and ranging (LiDAR) mapping technology to create highly accurate 3D maps of large public spaces’ interiors, will be added to […]
Sound Transit approves ST Express fare change from $3.25 to $3
Sound Transit Board has approved changing the current ST Express bus fare, reducing the full adult fare from $3.25 to $3. The move aligns the ST Express bus fare with the Link flat fare. The new fare will take effect on March 1, 2025. Changing the ST Express bus fare streamlines Sound Transit fares across transportation […]
