KPLU's Coverage of Link Light Rail

Riders Cheer First Light Rail Commute

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:55:02 +0000

Riders Cheer First Link Commute Day

To Start, a Few Glitches

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:48:26 +0000

For many, the money went in, but no ticket came out.

Additional Interviews and Videos of Light Rail

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:57:39 +0000

Paula talks with a Sound Transit Official about the new Orca Card system:

Link pulls away from the Tukwila Station:

Additional videos:
Link Pulling out of Tukwila
Traffic on I-5
Interview with a cyclist on Beacon Hill
Getting Help in Beacon Hill Tunnel

Interview with Link Commuter

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:08:34 +0000

KPLU’s Paula Wissel interviewed a first day rider on Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail:

Photos of the Artwork in the Light Rail Stations

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:08:09 +0000

Update from Paula Wissel: Riders Speak Up About Link

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:32:01 +0000

After a rush of weekend riders checked out Seattle’s Link light rail, numbers were way down for the first regular morning commute. KPLU’s live coverage has drawn feedback from those who’ve already taken a ride, and those taking a first look. KPLU’s Paula Wissel spoke with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick from the Westlake station.

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KPLU's Paula Wissel covering first regular commute day for Link light rail service in Seattle.

Update from Paula Wissel: Some Glitches, Great Views

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:31:19 +0000

Link light rail’s first workday commute shows a few kinks in the new system, including some frustration with the ticket machines. As KPLU’s Paula Wissel tells Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick, the day’s had its ups and downs

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Monday morning saw troubles with Link's new ticket vending machines.

Workday Commute Begins For Light Rail

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:40:29 +0000

It’s the first workday commute for Seattle’s new Link light rail line. KPLU’s Paula Wissel spoke with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick from the Tukwila station at 6 am with an update on who’s riding.

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Photo Slideshow of the Commute

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:33:56 +0000

Follow this link to view a photo slideshow from the opening hours of the Monday morning commute of the Link.

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Quick Update on Board Link

KPLU — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:32:40 +0000

More media, transit staff and security than riders this morning boarding from Tukwila station. – Paula Wissel