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A large group of elected officials and community leaders cut a blue ribbon at Judkins Park Station to mark the official opening of the 2 Line's Crosslake Connection

Discovering the Crosslake Connection with community and partners

By Katie Metzger

The opening day celebration for the Crosslake Connection on Saturday, March 28, marked a major milestone for the region — an… Read more
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
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
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