On Saturday, the new Link 2 Line officially opened between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology Stations to much fanfare. Best Side Cycling captured the event in great detail visiting all of the stations, checking out events, and riding the rails.
Sound Transit is running two-car trains every 10 minutes from about 5:00am to 10:00pm. Several upcoming extensions will expand 2 Line service to Downtown Redmond and Lynnwood via Seattle over the next two years.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.