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Train tracks are installed on the floating bridge between Seattle and the Eastside on a sunny day.

East Link: You asked, we answer

By Charlie Hockett

Thank you to the more than 3,500 of you who have visited the East Link Virtual Engagement Booth since we launched it in Nove… Read more
On a sunny day, three construction workers in yellow vests and hard hats walk along the platform at Overlake Village Station, which is still under construction

Four-year light rail outlook: where are we now, and where are we going?

By Katie Metzger

Well, we made it. The election is (almost) over. If you don't have your ballot turned in yet, check out this story wit… Read more
A light rail guideway can be seen with orange and red paneling underneath by South Bellevue Station.

Fresh pics: a tour of East Link

By Katie Metzger

Almost a year ago exactly, we took Platform readers on a photo field trip along the East Link extension&… Read more
The tunnel portal south of downtown Bellevue near 110th Avenue Northeast and Main Street.

Fresh pics: Construction complete on downtown Bellevue tunnel

By Bruce Gray

Sound Transit today gave local media a tour of the recently-completed light rail tunnel under downtown Bellevue.  Ri… Read more
A 500-foot bridge spans 520 in Redmond, connecting to the under-construction Overlake Village Station.

Fresh pics: Making car-free connections in Redmond

By Katie Metzger

New bridges for pedestrians and cyclists are rising over Redmond as part of the East Link Extension.  Crossing … Read more