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Sound Transit Board approves Spring 2024 opening for eight 2 Line stations

Posted on August 24, 2023

From Sound Transit: New Eastside Link service will launch between Bellevue and Redmond

I-90 travelers and users of local roads can expect long-term lane reductions; includes trail detour

Posted on August 22, 2023

From WSDOT: Beginning in 2023, WSDOT will build multiple structures under I-90 and local roads near Bellevue to restore natural stream conditions in Sunset Creek.

Want to learn more about the Transportation Benefit District, ask questions and share your feedback? There are three upcoming webinars on the benefit district.

Posted on August 14, 2023

The webinars are scheduled for one hour and will take place via Zoom. All three webinars will have the same content. They will start with a presentation from staff about the benefit district, followed by a time for questions. Registration is not required.

Sound Transit seeks public feedback on 2024 Service Plan

Posted on July 11, 2023

Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about the 2024 Service Plan. The agency continues to prepare to deliver new transit service to the region in 2024, including a potential opening of 2 Line service between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology Stations, and adjusting ST Express service to provide connections to new Link stations. 

A section of the Eastrail will be closed between 120th and 108th Ave NE in Bellevue starting next Monday, from June 12-30.

Posted on June 7, 2023

A section of the Eastrail will be closed between 120th and 108th Ave NE in Bellevue starting next Monday, from June 12-30. Check out EastRailPartners blog for more info: https://eastrailpartners.org/ep-news/northup-connector-construction-begins-june-1

Celebrating AANHP Heritage Month

Posted on May 24, 2023

From King County Metro:

In celebration of American Asian Native Hawaiian Pasifika (AANHP) Heritage month, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and honor the history, culture and contributions of our AANHP community.

Recognizing heritage months provides an opportunity for us to celebrate the diverse communities that make up our region and to better understand how systemic racism has impacted these communities, both past and present, and the work we can do together to help dismantle it.

Rider alternatives available for routes suspended Sept. 2, 2023

Posted on May 17, 2023

King County Metro announced temporary service reductions that will go into effect at the Fall Service Change, on Sept. 2, 2023.  

These temporary reductions will match our schedule to what we are currently able to operate on a daily basis. This will mean a more reliable schedule for riders, instead of the daily cancellation of approximately 5% of our scheduled service.  

Metro will adjust schedules on Sept. 2 to improve trip reliability

Posted on May 15, 2023

"King County Metro will increase reliability and build resiliency with its fall update to transit schedules. The agency currently is delivering 95% of more than 11,200 daily bus trips while facing challenges with canceled trips. The changes beginning in September will ensure riders can have confidence knowing that Metro will be there no matter where they need to go."

Long-term closure of 115th Avenue Northeast in Bellevue scheduled to start May 8

Posted on May 4, 2023

The road will close between 116th Avenue Northeast near the I-405 interchange and the Cedar Terrace apartment complex off 115th Avenue Northeast. Signed detours using Northup Way, 108th Avenue Northeast and 111th Avenue Northeast will guide travelers around the work zone.