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  • Sound Transit Board Adopts Updated ST3
  • Sound Transit to engage public at summer festivals following update to ST3 system plan
  • Community Transit Express Route Ridership Data

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rtands.com /1 month ago

Sound Transit Board Adopts Updated ST3

SEATTLE - Sound Transit adopts an updated ST3 system plan. The post Sound Transit Board Adopts Updated ST3 appeared first on Railway Track and Structures.

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westsideseattle.com /3 weeks ago

Sound Transit to engage public at summer festivals following update to ST3 system plan

Sound Transit to engage public at summer festivals following update to ST3 system plan Off patr Thu, 06/18/2026 - 3:35pm

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seattletransitblog.com /3 weeks ago

Community Transit Express Route Ridership Data

Community Transit has transformed its network over the past few years. Since its founding in 1976, Community Transit (CT) has operated a mix of local routes in Snohomish County and...

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westsideseattle.com /1 month ago

Sound Transit Board approves updated ST3 plan, prioritizing West Seattle while Ballard faces funding gap

Sound Transit Board approves updated ST3 plan, prioritizing West Seattle while Ballard faces funding gap Off patr Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:10pm

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railway-news.com /1 month ago

Sound Transit Launches New Sounder Rail Cars in Seattle

Sound Transit has begun introducing a new fleet of passenger rail cars into service on its Sounder commuter rail network following a joint procurement programme with two California...

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Seattle’s daily light rail ridership jumps to No. 1 in U.S.

Sound Transit’s new light rail connection over Lake Washington has unleashed a tsunami of new passengers between Bellevue and Seattle, boosting the regional total to 155,000 daily...

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planetizen.com /4 weeks ago

Sound Transit says train to Ballard is still coming

Sound Transit says train to Ballard is still coming Diana Ionescu Tue, 06/16/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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seattletransitblog.com /1 month ago

Sound Transit Rolls Out New Sounder Trains

On Monday, the newest Sounder cars made their debut on an S Line trip from Seattle to Lakewood. These new trains, three passenger cab cars and eight coach cars, were built by Alsto...

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seattletransitblog.com /1 month ago

Link Ridership Soars 46% After Crosslake Connection Opening

Sound Transit’s Link light rail system continues to break its own ridership records. After the highly-anticipated Crosslake Connection opening at the end of March, system-wide ride...

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seattletransitblog.com /1 month ago

Strauss ST3 Amendments

Sound Transit boardmember Dan Strauss is proposing three amendments to the ST3 system plan update on Thursday. The full list of amendments is expected Tuesday, and it sounds like t...

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seattletransitblog.com /3 weeks ago

Early Look at Crosslake Connection’s Record-Breaking Ridership

Earlier this week, Sound Transit shared the per-station breakdown of Link’s record-breaking ridership in April 2026. The two new stations, Judkins Park and Mercer Island had 2,130...

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seattletransitblog.com /1 month ago

Friday Roundtable: Crosslake Connection’s Impact on ST Express Ridership

When Sound Transit opened the Crosslake Connection in March 2026, over 200,000 people went for a ride on the first day. Since then, the 2 Line has carried thousands of passengers b...

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seattletransitblog.com /3 weeks ago

Seattle Scores Record Transit Ridership

On Friday, Sound Transit and King County Metro carried over 500,000 passengers on trains, buses, and boats throughout Puget Sound. Both Link and the King County Water Taxi set a ne...

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seattletransitblog.com /2 weeks ago

Community Transit Ridership Jumped 24% After Lynnwood Link Restructure

Since the Lynnwood Link Extension opened in August 2024, Community Transit has overhauled its network. The two Link stations in Snohomish County have allowed the agency to invest m...

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railwaypro.com /3 weeks ago

Alstom double-deck railcars enter service on Seattle’s Sounder trains

Alstom and Sound Transit marked the entry into service of 11 new double-deck cars for the Sounder system, which serves [...]

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constructiondive.com /1 month ago

Seattle’s Sound Transit adopts new ST3 plan despite $34.5B funding gap

The revised plan fully funds construction of several major transit projects in Washington state, though other projects now face deferral.

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seattletransitblog.com /1 month ago

Seattle Transit Measure Renewal 2026

Last week, Mayor Wilson has unveiled her proposal for the next Seattle Transit Measure (STM) that will replace the current measure when it expires in 2027. The STM is an additional...

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seattletransitblog.com /1 week ago

Friday Roundtable: July 4 Weekend Service

Holiday service announcements: Metro holiday service with Sound Transit, streetcars, and the King County water taxis. Sound Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Everett Tran...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Seattle light rail 'shatters' national ridership records with 155,000 daily rides

Seattle light rail 'shatters' national ridership records with 155,000 daily rides Diana Ionescu Mon, 06/08/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image...

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seattletransitblog.com /5 days ago

Friday Roundtable: Sound Transit’s 2027 Service Plan Proposal

Sound Transit has unveiled their initial proposal for the 2027 service plan. These changes are relatively minor compared to the Fall 2026 service changes that will take effect in A...

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thecentersquare.com /3 weeks ago

The ‘risky business’ behind Puget Sound transportation planning

(The Center Square) - Puget Sound Regional Council's recent update to their 2050 regional transportation plan failed to account for Sound Transit's recent changes to ST3 deferring...

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seattletransitblog.com /1 month ago

The Status of Fare Evasion in Washington State

During the pandemic, fares were suspended on a number of transit agencies in Washington State including Metro and Sound Transit for public health reasons. While transit was free fo...

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thecentersquare.com /1 month ago

Ballard big loser in Sound Transit light rail reboot

(The Center Square) - The Ballard section of Seattle is the big loser in a Sound Transit light rail system reboot that has left the community without funding for its planned train...

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seattletransitblog.com /1 month ago

Community Transit ran its last bus to Seattle

On Friday afternoon, Community Transit Route 424 made its final trip from Seattle to the City of Snohomish. This marks the end of Community Transit’s Commuter bus service to Seattl...

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