Our opening event partners

Siemens Mobility is proud to provide rolling stock, rail infrastructure, rail services, and software solutions to transit agencies across North America. For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. As a proud partner of Sound Transit for nearly a decade, their team of more than 2,500 is thrilled to celebrate the Crosslake Connection opening with the Puget Sound. This historic line extension marks continued connection across the region to keep people traveling, exploring, and on the move.

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At DEA, they are creating a different future: Engineers, surveyors, planners, hydrographers, landscape architects, and natural resources scientists working together to improve the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments. DEA has grown into one of the largest local multidisciplinary consulting companies in the Pacific Northwest and is regarded as a national leader in sustainable design and management solutions. They share Sound Transit’s commitment to connecting people and places and are proud to have been part of Sound Transit’s journey from the beginning.

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At HDR, they are driven by a commitment to do things right to make great things possible - delivering thoughtful, high-quality work that makes a lasting impact. A 100% employee-owned firm specializing in architecture, engineering, environmental services, and construction management, HDR has been a long-standing partner to Sound Transit across planning, design, construction management, right-of-way acquisition, and public outreach. For the East Link Extension I-90 Segment, HDR strengthened construction oversight, inspection support, and quality verification, coordinated with regional partners and agencies, and supported testing and permitting - helping advance project readiness and connect communities across the region.

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At Jacobs, they make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. To bring critical infrastructure programs to fruition, they partner with communities to advance return-oriented infrastructure developments that deliver sustainable outcomes. Founded in 1947, Jacobs has served the Puget Sound region for more than 70 years. Jacobs (CH2M Hill) initially led the preliminary engineering and environmental documentation for East Link and later provided construction management services for the Seattle to South Bellevue segment (E130). Jacobs is proud to support Sound Transit in the opening of the Crosslake Connection and completion of the 2 Line.

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At WSP, they focus on future-proofing cities and environments through transit and infrastructure, water, properties and buildings, and energy. Locally dedicated with international scale, WSP has supported Sound Transit since the agency’s inception and has been part of the Puget Sound community for nearly 50 years. For the Crosslake Connection, WSP served as Final Design Lead and Engineer of Record, converting the I-90 reversible HOV lanes to exclusive light rail and advancing the world’s first light rail crossing on a floating bridge. They led a large, multidisciplinary team; coordinated closely with Sound Transit, WSDOT, and the GC/CM contractor; and guided the design through construction - supporting safe, innovative delivery of the 2 Line.

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Hatch is a global professional services and engineering firm that draws on decades of business and technical expertise in the infrastructure, energy, and mining sectors. Since 1998, Hatch has partnered with Sound Transit, supporting systems engineering and vehicle procurement across the region. For the Crosslake Connection, Hatch led the final systems design, including traction power, overhead catenary, train control (signals), communications, and stray current mitigation. As part of the world’s first light rail retrofit of HOV lanes on a floating bridge, Hatch helped deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable transit infrastructure for the 2 Line. They envision a future where seamless transit options benefit everyone, reduce environmental impact, and create vibrant, thriving communities. 

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Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. They are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. They believe total health extends beyond the doctor’s office to include having a safe place to live, access to nutritious food, clean air, strong social connections, and accessible green spaces - the essentials of life. Through their resources, reach, and partnerships, Kaiser Permanente is committed to addressing these social factors that can impact our health. That’s why they're so proud to again be celebrating another expansion of the Link light rail – across Lake Washington (and beyond).   

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Dick’s Drive-In has been a Seattle tradition for more than 70 years, delivering fresh, local food and setting the standard in employee support and community values. Unlike national chains, Dick’s Drive-In chose to stay local, expanding only within the Puget Sound region and becoming a beloved community tradition. Aside from this opening making it easier than ever for commuters to get their deluxe fry and shake, partnering with Sound Transit allows Dick’s to share their fresh, local food with riders and highlights their commitment to the community.

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UW Medicine is an integrated clinical, research and learning health system with a single mission to improve the health of the public. Its faculty, staff, students and trainees are dedicated to delivering high- quality patient care and making important discoveries that lead to new approaches for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human disease. The Crosslake Connection provides new access to Harborview for the communities in Bellevue and Redmond as well as their Eastside services like Orthopedic Health, Sports Medicine and Spine care at their Eastside Specialty Clinic in Bellevue, and the Primary and Urgent Care clinics in Kirkland, Issaquah, Woodinville, and Factoria.

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KBA provides clients trusted construction management expertise and services by managing projects with passion, integrity, and professionalism that deliver quality results. KBA is respected as one of the Northwest's largest and most capable Construction Management firms. Since 1994, they have specialized in Construction Management of public and private transit, transportation, port facilities, and water/wastewater projects. KBA values People, Relationships, and Community and takes great pride in delivering meaningful projects that improve our community and make all of our lives better.

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Symetra provides annuities, life insurance and employee benefit products to people and businesses nationwide. Their vision is creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent financial professionals and insurance producers. Symetra is committed to making a difference. They celebrate the opening of Sound Transit’s Link light rail Crosslake Connection and the broad community support that makes transformative infrastructure possible, recognizing the long-term benefits for employees, businesses, the community, and the environment.

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With more than a century of service, HNTB is rethinking the future of mobility to leave a lasting impact. Focused on improving public safety, quality of life, and environmental stewardship, HNTB has helped create infrastructure that meets the unique demands of its communities for over 110 years. A proud partner to Sound Transit for 24 years, HNTB most recently supported the Crosslake Connection. As part of the construction management team, HNTB provided resident engineers, construction engineers, inspectors, and cost support under the GC/CM method, working collaboratively to help deliver Sound Transit’s vision for the 2 Line.

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STV is a leading infrastructure-focused professional services firm that advises, plans, designs, engineers, and delivers transportation and other essential infrastructure across North America. Since 1912, STV has earned a reputation for delivering complex, first-of-a-kind projects with innovation and integrity. For the Crosslake Connection, STV served as the systems testing and integration contractor, overseeing critical transit systems engineering and verification for the 2 Line. Over seven years, their team led technical reviews, quality assurance, inspection, and testing of traction power, communications, signaling, and train control systems - helping enable the safe operation of the world’s first floating-bridge light rail connection.

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Established in 2000, RailPros is a trusted provuder of engineering, field services, strategic consulting, training and media services to North America’s freight, transit and industrial railroads and railroad adjacent industries. Deeply rooted in serving their customers, RailPros’ mission is dedicated to being the premier engineering and diversified safety services company serving these industries. At RailPros, their people live and work in the communities they serve. They ride public transit, experiencing firsthand the results of great design and strong community partnerships. They believe passionately in advancing access to transportation for people across North America, and they’re excited to help Sound Transit celebrate this milestone achievement as we unlock even greater opportunities for the community.

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Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Orcas aim to spread the love of cricket throughout the United States with its inclusive values and its commitment to success. The team is built on the support of local sports fans and families, and players from around the world. They believe in building community and connections by providing pathways for youth to discover and fall in love with the sport of cricket. 

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The Spring District is committed to creating community both within their neighborhood boundaries and the greater Eastside. Their values of Integrity, Quality, and Service stem from their corporate development arm, Wright Runstad & Company. The Spring District is a vibrant asset to the city and the surrounding area. As the first TOD of its kind in BelRed, their neighborhood is home to Spring District Station. A coordinated effort between Wright Runstad & Company, the City of Bellevue, and Sound Transit made this vision come to life, proving that public-private partnerships can create transformational change.

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Alaska Airlines is more than just an airline. They're a team of people who are passionate about creating an airline people love. With more than 44+ million customers a year, their route system spans more than 120 destinations and five countries. They’re proud to be Seattle’s hometown airline, and that means strengthening and supporting the communities their employees, neighbors, and guests call home. They couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate the opening of the Crosslake Connection, bringing our region closer together and making it easier for guests from the Eastside to connect to SEA.

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Lime's mission is to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Lime is one of the world’s largest providers of shared electric vehicles. They are proud to provide a first and last mile transportation option to millions of Washingtonians every year, and many of their riders rely on Lime to connect them to mass transit options. The Crosslake opening is deeply aligned with Lime’s goal to better help people get to the moments that matter. They’re excited that the 2 Line will bring another sustainable transportation option to residents and visitors on Lake Washington’s Eastside and connect our region more than ever before.

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They’re the people behind the place, the business and civic leaders who champion a healthy Downtown community. The Bellevue Downtown Association supports its members with best-in-class advocacy, major community events, and strategic programs to help the Downtown area thrive. They created Connect Bellevue (formerly TransManage) in 1986 to confront the transportation challenges of a growing downtown, with the mission to enhance Bellevue’s quality of life and economic vitality by promoting transportation options and improving accessibility for all. Their organization believes the Crosslake Connection will help the community better understand what Downtown Bellevue has to offer and overall enhance connectivity within Bellevue and neighboring areas.

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Sno-Isle Libraries vision is that everyone in our community is connected to their library. They engage and inspire our communities through equitable access to knowledge and resources. Sno-Isle Libraries serves over 800,000 residents in Snohomish and Island counties through 23 community libraries, online services, and Library on Wheels. As community connector, they get loud for libraries in our community. They are excited to Ride the Wave and further connect our region! They want everyone to be connected to their library, which often times starts with transit.

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Under the leadership of Music Director Xian Zhang, the Seattle Symphony unleashes the power of music, brings people together and lifts the human spirit. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle from September through July, reaching over 500,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts. They are excited to welcome Eastside audiences to the Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall through the Eastlink connection to Symphony Station! They hope to show how easy and convenient it is to take Link to Symphony Station, which not only connects to Benaroya Hall, but also the larger downtown arts scene.

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