Later this year, with the opening of the NE 8th street overcrossing and Wilburton Station on Sound Transit’s 2-line, the Eastrail will bring trail and transit users directly into the heart of Bellevue. Whether coming from Kirkland on the Eastrail, or Seattle via the Northup Connector, users will be able to travel all the way […]

As part of our mission to make the Eastrail an exceptional trail for everyone, every day, we are tracking the following legislative priorities at the state and federal levels: State Priorities Federal Priorities Post-Session Updates, 4/12/2024 Eastrail Partners is excited to update that several of our highest priority issues at the state level were successful. […]

Despite the winter weather, the dawning of a new year (and its resolutions) often brings new and returning trail users who want to get active along the Eastrail. As we highlighted in our post about tips for exercising in the cold weather, it can be helpful to find others who will brave the cold and […]

Beginning this Friday, WSDOT will close the 520 bicycle and pedestrian trail across Lake Washington for a full two weeks. As an important segment of the regional trail system, this closure will likely impact many Eastrail users, particularly those who travel between Seattle and the Eastside. Since the opening of the Northup Connector last month, […]

Eastrail Partners unifies and catalyzes the Eastrail effort to make the 42-mile Eastrail for everyone,every day. Collectively we are making great strides in realizing the vision for a fully connected,multifaceted public space that is more than just a trail. Now is the time to build on that momentumand realize the full vision for the Eastrail. […]

From new connections opening to curating public art, Eastrail Partners is excited to look back on another busy year on the Eastrail corridor! Major Trail Connections Completed With the opening of both the Totem Lake Connector in Kirkland and the Northup Connector in Bellevue, Eastrail users can now safely navigate challenging intersections and connect to major business centers directly […]

Eastrail Partners celebrated today the opening of the Northup Connector, a private-public partnership with $2M funding from REI Co-op, Meta, and last-in funding secured by King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci. The connector ramp allows trail users in Bellevue to connect directly between the Eastrail and Northup Way, which is part of the 520 Trail that […]

Year-round Eastrail cyclists, runners, and walkers share what works best for them during the rainy season.

Over the past year, Eastrail Partners worked with Eastside For All to bring cross-cultural public art to the Eastrail using a Fund to Foster Belonging Grant. The process brought together immigrant and non-immigrant artists, cultural groups, and trail users from the Eastside for a series of collaborative conversations, culminating in a cross-cultural performance and a temporary art […]