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The 2 Line Crosslake Connection Is Here: A Historic Milestone for Bellevue

On March 28, 2026, the Eastside will celebrate a milestone decades in the making: the opening of the 2 Line Crosslake Connection, completing light rail service between Bellevue and Seattle.

A New Era of Regional Mobility Begins March 28

With ninety percent of Bellevue's workers residing outside of the city, the Crosslake Connection will connect our regional workforce like never before.

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