Building Community & Partnerships
Built on a historic railroad line, Eastrail runs 42 miles on the east side of Lake Washington, from Renton to Snohomish County, creating unique opportunities for the diverse communities and businesses of the Eastside. Currently under development with several sections open, Eastrail will provide non-motorized access to transit options and to greenspace, decreasing carbon emissions; produce positive health outcomes for all populations; boost economic growth, including fiber optic connectivity; and improve equity through access.
It is more than a trail – it is a place to foster community and sustainability for our region.
Making the Eastrail a world-class trail requires exceptional community, governmental, and private sector support. Eastrail Partners brings these stakeholders together to build Eastrail community and partnerships.
Collaboration
The Eastrail Regional Advisory Council (RAC) is made up of leaders from the government entities involved in the corridor:
City of Bellevue, City of Kirkland, City of Redmond, City of Renton, City of Woodinville, King County, Puget Sound Energy, Snohomish County, and Sound Transit.
Eastrail Partners works directly with councilmembers and staff to advance the shared vision for Eastrail.
Learn more about the RAC and read meeting minutes.
Nonprofit partners include members of the Eastside Greenway Alliance - a coalition of nonprofit organizations partnering to advocate for the Eastrail to become an end-to-end multi-use trail and linear park. Alliance members include: Cascade Bicycle Club, Forterra, Future Wise, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Move Redmond, Transportation Choices, the Trust for Public Land, and Washington Trails Association.
