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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
The entrance to the parking garage at Marymoor Village Station

A behind-the-scenes update on Link construction

By Sound Transit

It’s been a big year for light rail lovers across the region, with three Link extensions opening within 12 months. Betw… Read more
The 1 Line to Lynnwood ribbon being cut by politicians and stakeholders

Partners offer choices for passengers at the Lynnwood Opening Event

By Sound Transit

Extending the 1 Line and introducing Link light rail to Snohomish County marks another major milestone for the region. … Read more
Photo of Overlake Village Station art "Verdant" by Leo Berk

New bike and pedestrian bridges connect Eastside neighborhoods to the 2 Line

By Katie Metzger

If you live, work or play on the Eastside, hopefully you've had a chance to check out the new 2 Line since it opened last mo… Read more
A train wrapped in a commemorative 2 Line ad at Bellevue Downtown Station

Thousands celebrate the opening of the 2 Line

By Sound Transit

What a day it was!  Drizzly April skies couldn’t dampen the excitement of the thousands of transit enthusiasts who rode… Read more