Tukwila Link Light Rail Station To Open July 18th

Sound Transit announced Monday (4/20) that the opening day for the Link light rail service from Tukwila to downtown Seattle will be Saturday, July 18th. Transit Board Chair and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels... [Read more]

It’s Going To Cost $2.50 To Take Link Rail Downtown

Starting in July of this year, it’s going to cost $2.50 to take the Sound Transit Link light rail from the new Tukwila station to downtown Seattle.

On Thursday (March 26th), the Sound Transit Board adopted the fare structure for the Link light rail system that will open in July. Light rail fares will be comparable to regional buses under the distance-based system, with a $1.75 base fare plus $.05 per mile, rounded up or down to the nearest quarter.

The $2.50 fee to travel from the airport to downtown will be the same as a bus ride. Youth base fares will start at $1.25 and have a maximum fare of $2.00 and Senior/disabled fares will start at $.75 and have a maximum fare of $1.25 under the adopted structure…

PHOTOS: Burien Transit Center Set For May 30th Opening

The Burien Transit Center is taking shape, and is reportedly on target to begin operations on Saturday, May 30th. The center, located on SW 148th, across from the Safeway complex where Rooty’s Sports... [Read more]

Metro Transit Seeking Feedback On Bus Route Changes

Metro Transit, along with Sound Transit, are considering changing several area bus routes, so if you ride public transportation around here you might want to let them know your thoughts. Here are some... [Read more]

Cool 360-Degree View Inside Tukwila Sound Transit Station

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Sound Transit Offering “Ride The Lunch Bus” Light Rail Tour

Sound Transit is offering a special sneak-peek “Ride The Lunch Bus” tour of their new Link light rail system on Friday, Jan. 16th starting at 11:30am and ending at 3pm. Here are the details: WHAT:... [Read more]

Prop. #1 Public Review Set For 7pm Oct. 6th

This just in from the City of Burien: CITIZENS INVITED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST SOUND TRANSIT (A REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY) PROPOSITION #1, MASS TRANSIT EXPANSION The Burien City Council will be considering... [Read more]

Expect Traffic Delays At SeaTac Airport Wed.-Thurs.

According to the Port of Seattle website, a road construction project, needed to bring Link light rail to Sea-Tac Airport in 2009, will cause significant detours and closures beginning Wed. morning, Sept.... [Read more]

Sound Transit To Open Tukwila Station By 12/29/09

According to The Seattle Times, Sound Transit is back on schedule to open its Tukwila airport station by Dec. 29, 2009. Previously, a federal oversight report claimed that the station’s completion... [Read more]

Sound Transit Seeking Public Input

The Sound Transit Board is currently seeking public input on new options that would modify last year’s mass transit expansion plan to form a faster and lower-cost package, including expanding service... [Read more]