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Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine recently contributed a piece to @usa.streetsblog.org on the technical marvel that is the 2 Line connection over Lake Washington. Since opening the connection and hosting the World Cup, it has been one record-breaking day after another. https://bit.ly/4aZpQyy

Doing Big Things: How Seattle Put Light Rail On A Floating Bridge  — Streetsblog USA

An innovative project and a three-pronged approach got this job done.

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Not to sound like a broken record, but we broke our own record... again! 🚊 Numbers show Link welcomed ~280K riders on Friday for Team USA vs. Australia, smashing our previous ridership record. Here's the wild part: Thursday's 236K riders had already broken the record. World Cup energy is real! ⚽️🙌

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Preferred stations: Avoid lines going to and from the stadiums. Toward Lynnwood City Center (1 and 2 Line): Go to Pioneer Square Station. Toward Federal Way (1 Line): Go to Stadium Station. Toward Downtown Redmond (2 Line): Go to International District/Chinatown Station.

⚽ The first World Cup match in Seattle brought ~210K boardings on Link—the third busiest day in system history. We ran 46 trains (174 railcars), plus record staffing to keep people moving. Big thanks to everyone who rode Sounder, ST Express, T Line + Link. 💙

A crowded subway platform with many people wearing soccer jerseys, including a visible "USA" jersey. A train is on the right, and overhead lighting shows a curved ceiling. The text reads: "World Cup transit turnout. One match into the tournament (and with Team USA on the way), we’re seeing some record-breaking numbers.Image showing a busy street scene with a diverse crowd celebrating. Many people are holding flags, with one prominently displaying Egypt's flag. The text highlights that there were 210,000 boardings on the first Seattle Stadium match day, marking it as the third busiest day. People are engaging in lively celebrations, suggesting excitement surrounding a World Cup event.The image shows several people standing near a Sound Transit sign, possibly at a transit station. Text on the image reads: "174 railcars in service (the most ever deployed at one time). We gleaned valuable insights from the first match day, one of the busiest days in our history. To keep riders moving safely and efficiently, we deployed new crowd management systems and a record number of light rail vehicles, including all three-car trains on the 2 Line, to maximize capacity across the system."A SoundTransit train is at a station, where several people stand on the platform. The text above discusses the World Cup welcome team managing operations at Seattle Stadium.

The World Cup is finally here! Save these match times and plan ahead for busier-than-usual transit service: 📅 June 15 | 12 p.m. 📅 June 19 | 12 p.m. 📅 June 24 | 12 p.m. 📅 June 26 | 8 p.m. 📅 July 1 | 1 p.m. 📅 July 6 | 5 p.m. Who's ready for a summer of soccer? ⚽️🌎

Digital display showing a schedule of football matches for a tournament, including flags for Belgium vs. Egypt, USA vs. Australia, England vs. Iran, and Egypt vs. Iran. Dates are listed as June 15, 19, 24, and 26. Two matches are TBD on July 1 and 6.