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An aerial view of the new light rail base on the Eastside, with downtown Bellevue visible in the distance.

Fresh pics: New light rail base opens in Bellevue

By Rachelle Cunningham

Today marks the opening of the new Operations and Maintenance Facility: East (OMF East), a key component of upcoming Link ex… Read more
A view from under two elevated guideways at South Bellevue Station.

Building bridges to connect light rail to the Eastside

By Rachelle Cunningham

It’s been a busy year for East Link construction, which recently passed the two-thirds completion milestone. Anyone who b… Read more
A map shows the Overlake Transit Center (between SR 520, NE 40th St and 156th Ave NE).

Overlake Transit Center bus stops are moving

By Rachelle Cunningham

People who catch an ST Express, King County Metro bus, Microsoft Connector or Microsoft Shuttle at the Overlake Transit… Read more
A construction worker carries lumber across the future platform at the future South Bellevue Station site.

East Link light rail construction passes the halfway mark

By Rachelle Cunningham

In just a few short years, construction of the East Link light rail extension has transformed the Eastside skyline and… Read more

SIP changes

Sound Transit bus changes for 2019 respond to construction closures and congestion

By Rachelle Cunningham

When traffic slows down, either because of congestion or construction, buses can’t make as many trips in the same amount… Read more