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Dow Constantine at a podium with Bruce Harrell behind

Dow Constantine Reveals Sound Transit CEO Bid

After serving as a leader on the Sound Transit Board for 15 years, Dow Constantine revealed Friday he is seeking the job as the agency's CEO. Some transit advocates remain skeptical.

Seattle Readies Land Use Code Overhaul in Preparation for Sound Transit 3

Seattle's land use code is ill-equipped to handle the scale of permits that will be required to approve the city's next light rail lines. This proposed overhaul is intended to ensure transit remains on schedule.
A train in testing arriving at Downtown Redmond, with buildings under construction behnind

Downtown Redmond Light Rail Opening Set for May 10

The 3.4-mile light rail extension will add a station at Marymoor Village, near King County's largest park, and in the heart of Downtown Redmond. The May 10 opening sets the stage for the full extension of the 2 Line across Lake Washington later this year.
Two people crossing the ramp with one car already having disregarded them. One person is in a wheelchair.

I-90 Ramps Will See Safety Upgrades Ahead of Judkins Park Station Opening

Raised crosswalks and flashing beacons are set to be installed this summer at Judkins Park's I-90 ramps, which are steps from the forthcoming light rail station.

Seattle Hiring Small Army of Planners for Sound Transit 3 Work

A quiet change to the spending categories in Seattle's dedicated transit funding measure mean that the City of Seattle will be able to hire dozens of staff to work on different aspects of Sound Transit planning.
A Link train at Pioneer Square that reads Angle Lake on its headsign

Two Months of 1 Line Maintenance Disruptions Start January 4

The first few months of the year are bringing 1 Line service disruptions that could hit unprepared riders hard. Here's everything you need to know.

Sunday Video: Can Trains Save Seattle?

City Beautiful's urbanism content creator, Dave Amos, recently visited the Seattle area to explore future transit-oriented development sites and the planning that is going...
A train pulls into Mount Baker station with the downtown Seattle skyline in the distance.

Link Light Rail Smashes Ridership Record in October

October is the first month that the Link light rail system has topped three million rides in Sound Transit history.