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A 2 Line train runs by cherry blossom trees near the station in Bellevue.

Welcome 2 the Eastside

By Sound Transit

With the Crosslake Connection opening March 28, it'll be easier than ever to connect to the Eastside. Discover these cities … Read more
A four-car Link train travels across the I-90 floating bridge

A Long Time Coming: Light Rail Across Lake Washington

By Dow Constantine

With the opening of the Crosslake Connection just days away, I’ve been reflecting on the long history of planning, advocacy,… Read more
Two members of the Sound Transit public safety team on the platform at a station in the downtown Seattle tunnel

Our top priority: Keeping the region moving safely and securely

By Sound Transit

Sound Transit is ready for the world to join us in the Puget Sound. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming in June, our region … Read more
A Link train at-grade in Bellevue

Developing an affordable plan to deliver on ST3: An update from the spring Board Retreat

By Sound Transit

This week, the Sound Transit Board gathered in Tacoma to discuss the Enterprise Initiative: a comprehensive agencywide effor… Read more
A mom holds hands with her children while tapping her ORCA card at a Link station in Bellevue on a sunny day

How to ride the 2 Line like a pro

By Eliza Shaner

When the Crosslake Connection opens on March 28, the regional light rail system will have more than quadrupled in size from … Read more