Sound Transit will resume public Board and Committee meetings in June

SEATTLE, Wash., May 27, 2022 – Sound Transit will open the Ruth Fisher Boardroom starting June 1, 2022, for the public to attend public Board and Committee meetings. The State of Washington rescinded the executive order requiring virtual meetings effective June 1, 2022. Meetings will be held at Union Station, 401 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, […]

Upcoming overnight closures of I-5 NB lanes at Mountlake Terrace

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash, May 19, 2022 – Crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be closing the northbound lanes of I-5 between State Route 104 and 220th Avenue SW in Mountlake Terrace (MLT) overnight starting on Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22. Starting as early as 11 p.m. on Friday, the northbound lanes […]

Upcoming overnight closures of I-5 SB and ramps at Mountlake Terrace

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash, May 12, 2022 – Crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be closing the southbound lanes of I-5 South from 220th Street SW to SR 104 in Mountlake Terrace (MLT) overnight starting on Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15. Starting as early as 11 p.m. on Friday, the southbound lanes […]

Sound Transit earns Climate Challenge award from FTA

SEATTLE, Wash., April 22, 2022 – Sound Transit celebrated Earth Day by earning a Climate Challenge award from the Federal Transit Administration for its sustainability efforts, as well as a call-out by President Biden during his visit to Seattle today. The FTA Climate Challenge Award called out Sound Transit’s sustainability work under the category of […]

Sound Transit seeks volunteers to serve on Community Oversight Panel

Sound Transit is seeking volunteers from the Pierce County, Snohomish County, North King County, East King County, and South King County Subareas to help the agency succeed in meeting its commitments to the public. The Community Oversight Panel (COP) currently has eight openings on the COP: one for the Pierce County Subarea, two for the […]

Sound Transit secures $15.9 million in new federal funding

SEATTLE, Wash., March 19, 2022 – Sound Transit will receive $15.9 million in new federal funding for Stride bus rapid transit investments on south I-405 that will dramatically improve bus service for the region’s residents. The funding includes: A $12.9 million competitive Federal Transit Administration grant secured with support from Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria […]

Public feedback period begins on Everett Link Extension

Today, Sound Transit launched a public engagement period for the Everett Link Extension project. The public can weigh in on the initial results from technical analysis on the potential stations, route and Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) North locations. Community members can learn more and provide feedback through April 3 at everettlink.participate.online. The online open […]

Sound Transit Board names Brooke Belman as Acting CEO following Peter Rogoff’s May 31 departure

While the Sound Transit Board continues its national search for the agency’s next CEO, it voted unanimously to appoint longtime agency leader Brooke Belman to the role of Acting CEO upon CEO Peter Rogoff’s departure on May 31.  “Sound Transit will not miss a beat as Brooke steps forward to lead during the final phase […]

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin appointed to Sound Transit Board

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 23, 2021 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and the Snohomish County Council have appointed Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin to the Sound Transit Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022. Mayor Franklin will fill the seat of outgoing Everett City Councilmember Paul Roberts, a longtime member of the Board and advocate […]

Major public transit offering FREE New Year’s Eve rides

Riders can travel without paying fare on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit and Seattle Streetcar as part of their New Year’s Eve celebrations. “Whether you’re ringing in the New Year from home with friends and family, or planning a night on the town, we are teaming up across the region to […]