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Redmond residents celebrate new light rail, say it will cut commutes and improve regional access
Summary
Speakers at a Redmond event celebrated the arrival of light rail, saying it will reshape commutes, connect neighborhoods to jobs and parks, and make travel to Bellevue easier; speakers offered personal observations and pointed riders to Go Redmond resources.
Light rail service has arrived in Redmond, and residents at a community event described it as a major change for commuting and neighborhood access.
At a city celebration, several people praised the new line’s convenience and potential benefits. "Light rail in Redmond will reshape how we commute around the region, invigorate our local economy, and enhance the neighborhoods along its path," said Resident 1, a Redmond resident. Another attendee said the line will connect people to jobs and schools: "It is an immeasurable expansion of the way tens of thousands of people in this community are able to live their lives…
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