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Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Celebrate the 2 Line Opening

Light rail service on the Eastside will start on Saturday, April 27, when Sound Transit’s 2 Line will open from the South Bellevue Station to the Redmond Technology Station. A ribbon cutting at the Bellevue Downtown Station will kick off the celebration, followed by family-fun activities at each of the eight stations, including the Overlake Village and Redmond Technology stations.

Learn more about the activities

Learn About Redmond’s Newest Supportive Housing Project

Last week, City Council approved the transfer of publicly owned property to Plymouth Housing to develop a 100-unit Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) housing project in Downtown. This is in alignment with Redmond’s Housing Action Plan and the City’s commitment to increasing the overall supply, variety, and affordability of housing to achieve desired livability and equity outcomes in Redmond. 

Learn more about the project

Take a Ride in a Community Van

Are you in need of different transit options for rides within two hours of Redmond? Thanks to a partnership with King County Metro and Hopelink, the City of Redmond is helping provide a customized transportation option for community members who aren’t currently served by transit. Community Van is a reservation-based rideshare service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and driven by trained volunteers.

Learn more and schedule a trip

Review the Stormwater Management Plan

You can provide input on the City’s draft 2024 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) plan. The SWMP plan includes the City’s stormwater management activities and priorities to meet Clean Water Act permit obligations. Share your thoughts on this vital piece of the City’s environmental sustainability vision.

Review the plan and share feedback

Find Every Recycling Answer You Need

Ever wonder how to properly recycle or dispose of items like Styrofoam, shredded paper, aluminum foil, batteries, electronics, or medicines? Find the answers by visiting Redmond’s Recycling Video Library.

Visit the Recycling Video Library 

Mentor Redmond Students

Do you have one hour a week you can share with a child? Become a LINKS Lunch Buddy mentor with the Lake Washington School District. Mentors visit during school hours once a week and spend the lunch hour in a preassigned area to eat, play games, make crafts, talk, go to recess, and other activities. Help provide social-emotional support to elementary students who need a little extra one-on-one attention. 

Learn more about the program

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