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Redmond Link Extension Promises Shorter Commutes and 52,000 Riders

5/11/2025

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Sound Transit has unveiled the Downtown Redmond Link Extension, a transformative $1.53 billion project linking Downtown Redmond and Marymoor Village to Bellevue. Residents are buzzing with excitement over shorter commute times, as this initiative aims to lessen car dependency. With the full East Link corridor set to finish later this year, an estimated 43,000 to 52,000 daily riders are anticipated by 2026.

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Sound Transit has unveiled the Downtown Redmond Link Extension, a transformative $1.53 billion project linking Downtown Redmond and Marymoor Village to Bellevue. Residents are buzzing with excitement over shorter commute times, as this initiative aims to lessen car dependency. With the full East Link corridor set to finish later this year, an estimated 43,000 to 52,000 daily riders are anticipated by 2026.