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From trails to trains: WTA on Sound Transit

Posted by linnealouise at Jul 31, 2026 04:00 PM |
Filed under: Transit, Urban Hikes, Photography

At WTA, we love taking transit to trails. This summer, we're bringing trails to transit with our first partnership with Sound Transit! Here's to the photographers that made it possible.

At WTA, we ♥ public transit — because access to the outdoors shouldn't depend on owning a car. We want to make sure you have the intel you need to take public transit to trailheads across the state. And, we regularly advocate for legislation like the Transit to Trails Act, which would fund more public transportation to trailheads.

This summer, we're also bringing trails ... to transit! Look around on your next Link Light Rail or Sound Transit bus ride — you might just see your favorite trail. 

Thank you to each of the photographers whose images appear as part of this campaign:

  • Leah F.
  • Hilary Gardiner
  • Erika Haugen-Goodman
  • Darby Graf
  • Mike Heminger
  • Max Honch
  • Scott Kranz
  • Ionatan Kuperwajs
  • James K Papp
  • Jennie Wike

We extend a special thank you to Scott Kranz, who has generously volunteered his time to photograph for WTA whose photos appears in our transit campaign and more. Check out more of Scott's work to protect public lands and support equitable outdoor access through photography.

Have you seen WTA on a Link Light Rail train or bus? Let us know in the comments! 

WTA advertisement on Link Light Rail. Image of a hiker in a lush forest along with text "Find your way with WTA."
Photo on placard by Mike Heminger. 
WTA advertisement on Link Light Rail. A wildflower-lined path at sunset along with text “We’re here to help you get there” with an arrow pointing to the trail.
Photo on placard by Jennie Wike.
A WTA advertisement on a Sound Transit bus reads "4000+ hikes in your pocket."
A Sound Transit bus featuring WTA in Downtown Seattle. Photos by Ionatan Kuperwajs, James K. Papp, Darby Graf and Scott Kranz. 
WTA advertisement on Link Light Rail.
Photo on placard by Scott Kranz. 
WTA advertisement on Link Light Rail.
Photo on upper placard by Ruby F. 

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