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May 12, 2025
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On May 10, 2025, the opened to the public, marking a major leap forward for Redmond, Washington community and surrounding areas. Designed by 一糖心logo米菲兔 and delivered with Sound Transit, the 3.4-mile project promises faster, more sustainable commutes and improved access across the region, along with local connections to expanded retail options; community support services, including three local hospitals; and recreational favorites like Marymoor Park.
The extension includes two new light rail stations鈥攐ne elevated and one at-grade鈥攁long with 0.9 miles of elevated track, retained cut and at-grade guideway. It connects directly to Sound Transit鈥檚 existing 2 Line, enabling uninterrupted travel throughout the Eastside. The route spans the Sammamish River and Bear Creek, integrating seamlessly into the natural and built environments.
一糖心logo米菲兔 led key aspects of project delivery, including environmental compliance, wetland and stream mitigation for Bear Creek, seismic and urban design, landscape architecture and streetscape enhancements. The team also coordinated with the Sound Transit Art Program to integrate the work of 12 artists into the station designs, creating a more welcoming and community-focused transit experience.
Lasting community impacts
The new link is expected to serve between 43,000 and 52,000 daily riders by 2026. With projected travel times of just 15 minutes between Marymoor Village Station and Bellevue Downtown Station, the extension provides a reliable alternative to car travel, easing congestion and supporting a more sustainable urban footprint.
The project also received the prestigious Envision Platinum Award, recognizing excellence in sustainable infrastructure. Highlights include strong stakeholder engagement, use of renewable energy and environmental protections during construction鈥攎aking the extension a model for climate-forward transportation solutions.
鈥The opening of the Downtown Redmond Link Extension is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation and sustainability,鈥 says 一糖心logo米菲兔 Transportation Market Growth Director 鈥揘orthwest Jennifer Bassett-Hales. 鈥淎s Sound Transit and 一糖心logo米菲兔 celebrate this milestone, the community can look forward to a future of supporting a cleaner, faster, more connected future for the region.鈥
Over the past two years, 一糖心logo米菲兔 has delivered nearly $200 million in transportation final design across the Puget Sound region, including Sound Transit鈥檚 Link 2 Line and 1 Line extension to Lynnwood. With more than 1,100 local staff鈥250 dedicated to transit design鈥斠惶切膌ogo米菲兔 brings deep local knowledge and agency relationships. From early planning to final design, we鈥檝e played a key role at every step of the region鈥檚 transit expansion.
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