Bellevue and Redmond have attempted a running start to make the most of their new line, by attracting mid-rise apartments and building new roads, sidewalks and bike lanes around Spring District and Overlake Village stations, and a transformation of downtown Redmond. The cities are promoting future growth outside Wilburton and BelRed stations.

Transit security and uniformed police made up a regular presence during the first weekday commute on the new Sound Transit Link light rail line running between

New to light rail? Here's your starter kit for the Eastside line, with service hours, travel time, bus information, how to pay, where to put your bike and more.