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A railroad crossing sign.

2 Line transit safety video contest: the results are in!

By Seth Daphne Esmeson

Ahead of our 2 Line opening on April 27, Sound Transit partnered with Move Redmond to host a safety video contest for K-12 s… Read more
Two trains at South Bellevue Station on a sunny day, with downtown Bellevue in the background. Text reads 'plan 2 ride'

Get ready for traffic-free trips on the Eastside

By Katie Metzger

Get ready to ride: the 2 Line opens in less than two weeks!With eight stations from South Bellevue to Redmond Technology, 2 … Read more
The platforms and tracks at the Spring District light rail station, with black painted aluminum artwork on the walls

The art of our stations: Swirling dragon and phoenix greet new 2 Line riders

By Ian Forrest

No matter what direction you’re heading on the 2 Line this spring, when you step off the train at Spring District Station, y… Read more
Trains in the yard of the Operations and Maintenance Facility in Bellevue. Text reads '2 Line maintenance'

Sustainability a core feature of Eastside light rail base

By Katie Metzger

With all of the environmentally friendly features of the 2 Line, it seems only fitting that the new transit service will ope… Read more
A construction worker in an orange jacket and white hard hat works with rebar

Spring construction check-in: Link and Stride projects

By Sound Transit

No matter where you live in the region, you’ve probably noticed our construction projects – and many of these build sites ar… Read more