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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
An ST Express bus drives next to the new South Bellevue Link station

The 2 Line: How to transfer

By Katie Metzger

Get ready to ride the 6.6-mile route between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology stations!The 2 Line starts revenue servic… Read more
The exterior of the Bellevue Art Museum. Text reads 'places 2 go'

Discover the 2 Line: All the places you can go with your ORCA card

By Katie Metzger

The opening of the 2 Line on April 27 means more ways to get to more places on the Eastside! The eight new station… Read more
A side-by-side comparison of Redmond Technology Station during and after construction

From construction to (almost) operation: see the progress on the 2 Line over the years

By Katie Metzger

Who else is ready to celebrate the opening of the 2 Line on April 27? With eight stations from South Bellevue to Redmond … Read more