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March preview: Spring kickoffs, big shows, and more

March brings a fresh wave of festivals, major conventions, live music, cultural celebrations, and the return of baseball. See where you can go with transit!

2018 in review: spring sun shines through cherry blossoms at the University of Washington.

Pretty in pink: Where to see cherry blossoms bloom in the Puget Sound region

Cherry blossom season is one of the most beautiful times of the year here, drawing visitors to parks, university campuses, a… Read more
A mom and her two kids hold hands and walk near the entrance to South Bellevue Station on a sunny day

April preview: Spring festivals, live shows, and can’t-miss moments across the region

April turns things all the way up with major festivals, standout performances, cultural celebrations, and nonstop events acr… Read more
The exterior of the Freighthouse Square building

Shop, eat, and explore at Freighthouse Square in Tacoma

Looking for a place where global flavors, local art, vintage treasures, and small businesses all share one roof? Head to the… Read more
An aerial photograph of the Victoria Clipper leaving a dock

Win two round-trip tickets to Victoria B.C on the Victoria Clipper

Want to take an international trip without a plane or car? We're giving away round trip travel for two between Seattle and V… Read more
A colorful plate from a Thai restaurant featuring chicken, dumplings and soup

Take the light rail to Lunar New Year: Where to eat and celebrate in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District

Lunar New Year is an international holiday celebrated by over 2 billion people each year that signifies the energy of that y… Read more
A book, an iced coffee, and an orange on a table

Your Link to self-care: Places to recharge along the 1 Line

In a world where we are more “plugged in” than ever to our phones, inboxes, and the nonstop news cycle, with the world alway… Read more

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reel icon Opening the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection was a celebration for the books 🎉 From the ribbon cutting to festivities across 11 stations, thousands of riders showed up to experience the first light rail connection across Lake Washington. You made the day truly unforgettable. 🔗 in bio for more opening day highlights. A special thank you to our partners who supported the event @microsoftwashington, @davidevansandassociates, @hatch.global, @hdr_inc, @jacobsconnects, @siemens_mobility, @wsp.usa, @alaskaair, @bellevuedowntown, @dicksdrivein, @hntbcorp, @kp_washington, @kba_construction_management, @lime, @railpros_inc, @mlcseattleorcas, @seattlesymphony, @snoislelibraries, @stvstories, @symetra, @thespringdistrict, @uwmedicine, @visitbellevue.
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reel icon HAPPY APRIL! 🌼🚊🎶☔️🌿🎬 Spring is showing off and so is the April calendar of events!🌸 From live music and film festivals to flower parades, ballet, and more, there’s something happening all across the region and plenty of it is easy to get to with our services. Link, Sounder, and ST Express have you covered! 🙂‍↕️ Hit the LifeSTyle blog at the link in our bio for the full lineup and all the details!🔗
reel icon For the first time ever, light rail is crossing a floating bridge — connecting Seattle and the Eastside and transforming how our region moves. Take a look at the Crosslake Connection's opening celebration and first rides across the lake 🎉 A special thank you to our Presenting Partner Microsoft as well as ALL of our event partners who showed up to support the opening event. #2Line #SoundTransit #CrosslakeConnection Video description: Community members ride Link light rail and celebrate the new connection. Text reads “Welcome to more ways to connect. Two lines. One system. Seattle and the Eastside. A historic connection. And endless possibilities.”
reel icon The full 2 Line is officially open for passenger service - connecting people to jobs, housing, entertainment, and more. Video description: Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine reports from Mercer Island on opening day of the Crosslake Connection.
reel icon The ribbon has been cut, which means the Crosslake Connection is officially here and trains are now in service! 🚊🎊 The party is just getting started. 🥳 Follow along in our stories as the celebration continues with fun happening system wide! 🎉 #CrosslakeConnection #2Line #SoundTransit Video description: Elected official and community members countdown and celebrate as the ribbon for the Crosslake Connection is cut and confetti flies at Judkins Park Station.
reel icon BIG celebrations for a BIG day across the system! 🚈🥳🌊🎈 Explore the expanded 2 Line on opening day and check out events at these 11 stations from 10 am to 2 pm - from live music and food trucks to games, art, and more! Lynnwood City Center hosted by @snoislelibraries Symphony hosted by @seattlesymphony International District/Chinatown Judkins Park hosted by @naamnw & ST Mercer Island hosted by @mercerislandchamber South Bellevue Bellevue Downtown hosted by @bellevuedowntown Spring District hosted by @thespringdistrict BelRed hosted by @belredarts Redmond Technology hosted by @microsoftwashington Marymoor Village hosted by @mlcseattleorcas How many stations can you hit today? 👀 Full event details at the link in our bio! 🔗
reel icon Sound Transit’s spring service change begins Saturday, March 28. Along with the opening of the 2 Line #CrosslakeConnection, we’re piloting a new Night Bus between Sea-Tac and Downtown Seattle. There are also some schedule adjustments to ST Express and Sounder service to improve reliability. Learn more at the link in our bio! #1Line #2Line #NightBus #Sounder
reel icon Welcome 2 the Eastside! From Redmond to Bellevue to Mercer Island - our Eastside mayors are showing their support for the new 2 Line extension. Here’s to better connections across the region! 🚊💙 Read more at the link in our bio! #2Line #CrosslakeConnection Video description: The mayors of Redmond, Bellevue, and Mercer Island show their excitement for the Crosslake Connection, opening March 28.
reel icon All geared up and ready to roll - see you Saturday, Seattle! Video description: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson stands next to a “1 Line/2 Line” sculpture at the International District/Chinatown Station plaza.
reel icon The Crosslake Connection opens tomorrow!! 🚊🩵 And we’re giving you a sneak peek of the new ride. Check out our stories for more! 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Content creators including @michellevillafuerte ride the 2 Line across Lake Washington.
reel icon The wait is (almost) over 🚊 When the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection opens on Saturday, it won’t just represent the beginning of a new era of transit in the Puget Sound. It will bring to life an idea more than 60 years in the making. Learn more about the long history of planning, advocacy and engineering that’s enabled us to deliver the world’s first light rail train on a floating bridge; link in bio! Historical images from University of Washington Video description: Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine explains the historical significance of rail across Lake Washington.