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Lower speed limits coming to four Bellevue streets

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To improve safety for all users – including people walking and biking – Bellevue’s Transportation Department will lower speed limits on four Bellevue streets later this month.  

Staying Cool and Safe on Metro During the Heat

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Puget Sound summers can see temperatures soar into the 90s (and beyond) and stay for several days. When the heat arrives, King County Metro can help connect you to community cooling centers, and Public Health – Seattle & King County has tips for protecting yourself as you travel.

King County Metro Eastside Service Changes Starting June 21

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Service rolls out Saturday, June 21, Sunday, June 22, and Monday, June 23, and updated timetables will be posted online.

  • Route 204 (Mercer Island): Metro will launch all-new Sunday service, providing 10 round trips and matching the number of trips provided on Saturdays. Riders can request off-route trips in the DART service areas northeast of I-90 and on the south end of the island.
  • Route 930 (Kirkland, Redmond): we’re adding evening trips to create steady hourly service from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Riders can request off-route trips in the Route 930 DART service areas along Willows Road.
  • New Route 931 (Bothell, Woodinville, Cottage Lake, Duvall): A reinstated and revised weekday peak-only DART route will run every 30 minutes from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This route builds on past transit connections between UW Bothell, downtown Woodinville and Cottage Lake, with a new extension to Duvall. Riders can request off-route trips in the Route 931 DART service areas in Bothell and Duvall. Reservations can be made via phone (1-866-261-3278), TTY (1-800-246-1646) or online form.

2 Line light rail connects Downtown Redmond to South Bellevue

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2 Line Redmond Extension opened May 10!

More information can be found: Hello, Redmond | Sound Transit

 

 

2 Line between Bellevue and Redmond is HERE!

The 2 Line Starter Line between South Bellevue to Redmond Technology Station opened on April 27, 2024!

 Read more on the Sound Transit website.

The entire East Link Extension will include ten stations from Seattle's International District to Judkins Park, across I-90 to Mercer Island and to the Bellevue/Redmond portion of the line from South Bellevue, and through downtown Bellevue and the Bel-Red area to Redmond Technology Station and Downtown Redmond.

The remainder of the 2 Line connecting the Eastside to the 1 Line in Seattle is scheduled to open in late 2025.

Facts

  • Open:​​​​​
    • South Bellevue Station to Redmond Technology Center: 2024
    • South Bellevue Station to International District/Chinatown Station: Scheduled to open in late 2025
  • Service: Every 8 minutes in peak hours when the 2 Line connects to Seattle.
  • Travel times: Redmond Technology to Bellevue Downtown: 10 minutes

In August 2023, the Sound Transit Board voted for a phased approach to opening the East Link Extension, beginning with now-open 2 Line service between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology stations.

The remainder of East Link, that crosses I-90 and includes Judkins Park and Mercer Island Stations is expected to open in 2025.

 

Timelines and Milestones

    2008 Voter Approved

    2006-2011 Planning

    2011-2017 Designing

    2015-2024/2025 Construction

    2024-2025 Start of Service

 

Project Map

Watch the 2 Line!

 

Sound Transit' latest detailed update on light rail openings

Check out this edition of Sound Transit's "The Platform" newsletter from December 2024: A winter update on Link projects under construction | Sound Transit. Learn the latest on light rail openings, including 2 Line and places you'll be able to go when the 2 Line is connected to the larger light rail system!

Line 2 arrives on Lake to Lake

The latest Lake to Lake episode captures the excitement of light rail opening in Bellevue, with testimonials from delighted residents. Also on the show, a visit with the permit center, tips on preparedness from the Office of Emergency Management and a look at the new Safe Parking program. Learn more and watch the video here.

FIFA Men's Club World Cup Transportation

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Coming to Lumen Field! Don’t get caught offside, map out your route

King County Metro’s one-stop shop has everything you need to take transit to the match.


 

King County Metro fully resumes fare enforcement May 31

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Starting Saturday, May 31, King County Metro Fare Enforcement Officers will begin issuing printed warnings and citations to riders who cannot provide proof of fare payment on buses and streetcars.

For the past two months, Metro has focused on education and reminders of the requirement to pay proper fare.

The initial results are promising. During the fare education phase in April and May, 76% of riders contacted had proof of payment. Fare Enforcement Officers provided information to the remaining riders on the expectation to pay the fare, reduced fare programs and the ways proof of payment can be shown.