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Crosstown Traffic (It's So Hard To Get Through To You), 2022 Hank Willis Thomas Hank Willis Thomas’ murals at each station entrance celebrate Seattle native Jimi Hendrix, capturing both the hope of youth and the fleeting nature of success. At the west station entrance, the 50-foot-tall mural is based on a snapshot taken soon after Hendrix’s first teenage gig. At the east station entrance, Thomas’ mural is a collage of portraits taken at the peak of Hendrix’s fame, rendered in gold-toned metal. Each artwork

A crossing of culture and creativity: Art arrives with the 2 Line Crosslake Connection

By Sarah Minier

When the 2 Line Crosslake Connection opens on March 28, riders will not only experience a more connected region. Public art … Read more
An entrance to Judkins Park Station features art of Jimi Hendrix. I-90 is in the immediate background, with the downtown Seattle skyline further back.

Linking Seattle and the Eastside with sustainability in mind

By Katie Metzger

When the Crosslake Connection opens on March 28, the 2 Line will link the Eastside and Seattle, creating a faster, more reli… Read more
A Link light rail train travels across the I-90 Bridge.

Then and now: The Crosslake Connection journey in photos

By Katie Metzger

Before trains crossed the lake, there were years of planning meetings, early morning site visits, hard hats, spreadsheets, s… Read more
A graphic of two cartoon Link trains, a 1 Line and a 2 Line, hugging. The background is pink and contains a mountain and the Space Needle.

Crosslake Update: Welcome aboard Link test trains starting Feb. 14 

By Sound Transit

This Valentine’s Day, Sound Transit will channel its primary love language (acts of service, of course) to celebrate the imp… Read more
A Link light rail train travels across the I-90 Bridge.

Crosslake Update: Mark your calendar for opening day!

By Sound Transit

The 2 Line’s highly anticipated Crosslake Connection between Seattle and the Eastside will transform how we travel around th… Read more