The Brief
- Sound Transit is launching the “Crosslake Connection” this Saturday, extending 2 Line light rail service over Lake Washington to connect Seattle and the Eastside for the first time.
- The Bellevue Police Department’s dedicated BLU Unit will provide security across eight stations and six miles of track, utilizing a “Prevention, Intervention, and Enforcement” strategy to ensure rider safety.
- Officers will be highly visible on trains, platforms, and in parking garages during peak commute hours and major upcoming events, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Sound Transit’s new Crosslake Connection will officially launch on Saturday, connecting Seattle to the Eastside. The 2 Line will open link light rail service over Lake Washington for the first time in our region’s history.
“It’s a good change. It’s been well needed,” said a 2 Line passenger waiting for a train at the Downtown Bellevue station. “Gas prices are going up. So, this for sure is going to be awesome.”
As passengers hop off and on through the city of Bellevue, they will likely spot officers with Bellevue Police Department’s BLU Unit.…