A Photo Tour of Link Construction

Recently STB writer Bruce Nourish and I had an opportunity to check out the new Link extensions from the air. Enjoy the photos!

Northgate Link Extension

We begin at Northgate Station; these photos were shot just prior to the opening of the extension:

Northgate Station & Northgate Mall
Looking north at Northgate Station. Northgate Mall is the large cluster of properties in the center of the photo. On the far left, the alignment under construction can be seen running along the northbound lanes of I-5

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2015 No Pants Light Rail Ride Photos

2015 No Pants Light Rail Ride

Seattle’s sixth annual “No Pants Light Rail Ride” took place today, bewildering airport travelers and locals alike. The event, organized by New York’s Improv Everywhere, began in 2002 with just seven participants. Seattle joined 59 other cities across the globe to participate in this annual winter prank.

If you’re surfing from work, remember that if you hit the break you’ll see a collection of pantsless riders aboard Link.

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