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A woman rides a Lime Bike with a King County Metro bus going the opposite direction in the background.

Last mile ‘Links’: How micro-mobility helps connect Redmond to business and nature

By Henry Burgess-Marshall

Being the bike capital of the Pacific Northwest, Redmond is no stranger to bike culture. But did you know that the city’s co… Read more
ORCA card next to a ticket reading machine

How to ride and transfer: 2 Line extension to Downtown Redmond Edition

By Ahnna McCoy

The wait for the light rail to Downtown Redmond is almost over!Starting around noon on May 10, the 2 Line will have two new … Read more
Deputy Executive Project Director Eza Agoes wears a white hard hat and yellow vest while on a construction site.

Downtown Redmond Link Extension: Meet the people behind the project

By Katie Metzger

Bringing new transit options to life takes a team of dedicated experts! Get an inside look at the professionals who made the… Read more
Four workers stand on the bridge, with their backs to the camera.

From construction to completion: See the progress at Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond

By Sound Transit

What started as a vision is now a reality! The two newest stations on the 2 Line open on May 10. Check out our previous… Read more
An aerial shot of the I-90 East Channel Bridge between Mercer Island and Bellevue. Cars and a Link light rail train cross the bridge on a sunny day.

Fresh pics: Milestones reached on Eastside light rail projects

By Katie Metzger

Crews have been hard at work on the Link light rail extensions that will further connect the Eastside with the rest of the r… Read more