Eastside residents and workers have a brand new option getting around, because Light Rail has finally arrived.

Sound Transit’s 2-Line opened on Saturday – which connects Bellevue and Redmond.

Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindblom tells us about the impact for Eastside commuters – and what lies ahead for Sound Transit.

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