Reader Opinion: Dave Somers wants the Sound Transit gavel back
Joe A. Kunzler, aka Mr. Go Sound Transit, has a few thoughts on Dave Somers being the current only applicant for Sound Transit Board Chair. One can watch the Sound Transit Executive Committee deliberate here – if you can call it deliberation. Kunzler says firmly, “Frankly, 2017 is calling and the Sound Transit community needs to please […]
Lynnwood Link recognized for excellence
LYNNWOOD—The Northwest Construction Consumer Council (NWCCC) has awarded Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project two awards in recognition of the project’s achievements. The awards, the Best Public Project over $10 Million and the award for Innovation & Achievement in Sustainability, exemplify excellence in project delivery in the Pacific Northwest. NWCCC’s Distinguished Project Awards program recognizes excellence in […]
Full road closure of 46th Ave W starting Nov 4
As early as Monday, November 4, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue working on finishing building the guardrail at 46th Ave W that will require the closure of 46th Ave W south of 200th St SW and the HOV ramp from the Lynnwood Transit Center. Construction is scheduled to begin 11 p.m., Monday, November 4 and […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County commences new CEO search
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has launched a search for a new chief executive officer to spearhead its mission of fostering a globally competitive economy in Snohomish County. Since 2011, EASC has been the unified voice for the county’s diverse business community, working to bolster regional business and deep community connections. EASC is the nexus […]
Sound Transit Fall 2024 Service Change under way
Changes to Sound Transit services started with the opening of the Link 1 Line extension to Lynnwood on August 30, followed by changes to ST Express service operated by Pierce Transit on September 1. Changes to ST Express routes operated by Community Transit, and the Link 2 Line will take effect on September 14, and […]
Upward, onward, forward, together, Lynnwood Link is now open
LYNNWOOD— “Don’t you just love it when a plan actually comes together,” United States Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) rhetorically stated with enthusiasm for the opening of the Lynnwood Link extension. “This has been a long time coming but it has so worth the wait!” Hundreds gathered at the Lynnwood Transit Center on Friday morning to […]
Lynnwood’s new Link light rail system, a sneak peek before Friday’s open
LYNNWOOD—In just 48 hours Sound Transit is going to make history by bringing Lynnwood Link light rail across county lines uniting both King and Snohomish counties with reliable, cost-efficient public transit. The 8.5-mile extension adds two stations in Shoreline, a station in Mountlake Terrace, and a station in the Lynnwood City Center—just a part of […]
ORCA announces limited-time promotional day pass fare
Starting August 30, 2024, ORCA cardholders can take advantage of a new promotional day pass fare, offering significant savings for the next six months. For a limited time, the Adult ORCA Day Pass will be reduced from $8.00 to $6.00, while the reduced fare day pass (Seniors, ORCA LIFT for customers with lower incomes, and […]
Get ready for new changes to transit services in Snohomish County
New transit changes coming to Sound Transit and Community Transit services this fall are big, big, big! Community Transit service, Link, Sounder, and ST Express all will experience some changes, which will go into effect on different dates at the end of August and into September. Changes in north King and Snohomish counties The biggest […]
New flat $3 fare for Link 1 and 2 Line to start August 30
Starting Friday, August 30, the regular adult fare for Link light rail will be $3. This flat fare will replace Sound Transit’s distance-based fares, which range from $2.25 to $3.50. One-way fares for the T Line in Tacoma will remain $2. Also starting August 30, the price for an Adult ORCA day pass will drop […]
