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We're a team from @seattletimes that digs into transportation issues, spotlights approaches to easing gridlock and helps people find better ways to get around.
Jul 19, 2019 • 11 tweets • 6 min read
Sound Transit’s Link light rail system opened 10 years ago today, carrying riders from Westlake Center to Tukwila.

Here’s a look back at @seattletimes coverage of a decade of light rail service in the Puget Sound region and a look ahead to where it’s going next.

🚈(THREAD)🚈 On July 18, 2009, the 14-mile, $2.3 billion route from Westlake Center to Tukwila opened. An estimated 45,000 riders boarded trains on its first day.

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