2 Line Crosslake Connection Opening
The Sound Transit 2 Line light rail is joining the Eastside to Seattle and beyond! Join the Bellevue Downtown Association with Connect Bellevue, Sound Transit, and an array of outstanding organizations as we celebrate the grand opening of the 2-Line Crosslake Connection on March 28th from 10 am-2 pm at the Bellevue Downtown Station!
Excitement is in the air as this milestone will bring more visitors, ease travel for commuters, and make it easier for Bellevue residents to reach the big games, shops, and more. Be part of the celebration and witness the first light rail on a floating bridge in the world!
The celebration will include family-friendly activities and amazing resources!
New to Bellevue - Choose Your Way Bellevue
Have you moved or started working in Bellevue in the last year? Come join us to learn how you can explore Bellevue sustainably!
Our first meet-up will be on April 4 at Bellden Cafe, 10527 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004, at 10 a.m. We will have introductions and learn a bit about the local transportation options over coffee and snacks (for free!).
We will then walk to the Downtown 2 Line Station and travel together to the Bel-Red Arts District (fare is on us), where Sandy Vo, the executive director, will give us a tour of the artist spaces. We will get to mingle with the artists and even see some of them creating their work!
Come for the coffee and stay for the exploration and the chance to meet new people while enjoying the ride!
Bellevue Library Community Resource Center - Choose Your Way Bellevue Try Transit Tabling
Choose Your Way Bellevue wants to help you try transit.
Every third Thursday, Choose Your Way Bellevue tables at the Bellevue Library Community Resource Center to invite new transit riders to apply for a preloaded $25 ORCA card (while supplies last). Try transit for work or for play; Choose Your Way Bellevue has your first trips covered (while supplies last).
Eligibility:
A new transit user is anyone who has not used transit more than three times in the past three months.
Must live or work in Bellevue.
If you are already taking advantage of your employer's ORCA benefit, you are not eligible for this promotion.
For more details contact Choose Your Way Bellevue at info@cywb.org.
Limit one per person and one per email address.
Ride the Wave: Maximizing the 2 Line for Your Business
The opening of the 2 Line Crosslake Connection will change how customers and employees access the Eastside. For employers, this is an opportunity to plan ahead and take advantage of increased access and visibility.
Join Connect Bellevue for a free, employer-focused webinar on what the 2 Line means for businesses and how to prepare.
Take Transit to the Downtown Bellevue Ice Rink
Join Connect Bellevue and Eastside Urbanism for a fun, sustainable night out at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink! We're inviting the community to skip the traffic, hop on transit, and enjoy a festive group walk from the Bellevue Downtown 2 Line station to the rink.
Commute Solutions as a Retention Tool
Join Connect Bellevue and King County Metro for an interactive workshop designed specifically for property managers and employers. Explore how King County Metro's Vanpool program and other rideshare tools can support your sustainability goals while delivering meaningful benefits to tenants and employees. Individuals interested in joining a vanpool or learning about ridesharing resources are also encouraged to attend.
BDA Downtown Talks with Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine
Meet Sound Transit's New CEO and Hear His Vision for the Region
Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine will take the stage at the next Downtown Talks to formally introduce himself to the Downtown Bellevue stakeholder community. He will discuss how he is getting started, setting agency priorities, and outlining both short-term and long-term goals. After his remarks, Constantine will have a sit-down conversation about his leadership style and pressing topics, including the long-awaited expansion of the 2 Line’s cross-lake connection.
BDA Downtown Talks Breakfast Series
2025 BDA Bellevue Council Candidate Forum:
Voices Shaping Bellevue’s Future
You're invited to hear directly from the candidates running for the five Bellevue City Council seats on this year's November ballot. At this forum you'll gain insights from the 10 candidates into their visions, priorities, and solutions for the challenges ahead. Join fellow downtown stakeholders to explore where each candidate stands on the key issues that will influence Bellevue’s growth, economic vitality, and overall quality of life. Stay engaged by reserving your spot today.