Link light rail is now trending to open for service on Mercer Island and begin zooming across the Interstate 90 floating bridge to Seattle in early 2026, according to Sound Transit.

Sound Transit began light rail testing on the I-90 floating bridge in Seattle Wednesday. The unpowered car was pulled from the Mercer Island station to the Judkins Park station.

The testing phase involves running the 142-foot light rail vehicles on the tracks to evaluate mechanical systems under real-world conditions. This includes assessing braking, propulsion ...

The Tribute in Light, an annual art installation in remembrance of the September 11 attacks, was tested on September 5, 2024, ahead of its 23rd anniversary. It consists of 88 vertical searchlights ...