‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Dispatch #5 We may not have a light rail system in Bellevue yet, but we do have one of the best bus transportation systems in the country. One of the largest funnels of transportation through this region, for Metro and Sound Transit buses, is about […]
Transportation
‘Leave Your Car at Home’ – Saving Money
‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Dispatch #4 Probably the biggest benefit to not owning a car has been the savings I’ve incurred over time and if you wanted to release even more disposable income you could consider taking part in some home equity release. My friend told me they got […]
‘Leave Your Car at Home’ – Venturing out to Seattle
‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Dispatch #3 I’m now into the 3rd of my 5-week campaign not having a car. I made my first trek into Downtown Seattle on my own this week. This was one of those spontaneous trips where you really wish you owned a car, so it really […]
‘Leave Your Car at Home’ – Zipping Around Town
‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Dispatch #2 So it has been over a week now, and I’m getting pretty good at this no car thing! Although, I would be lying if I said that I don’t miss having complete and utter freedom that owing a car gives me. Having said that, […]
‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Day 1
‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Dispatch #1 From the time I turned 16, I’ve always had my own car. It’s represented freedom to me. I decided to challenge myself to go without my car for one month. Why you ask? To go green? To save money? Well, yes, all of […]
‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Campaign Begins Thursday
Thursday, May 14th, Michael of the Downtown Bellevue Network will ditch his car for 1 month in a quest to see how easy it is to get around in Downtown Bellevue. The campaign is entitled “Leave Your Car at Home.” He’ll be providing weekly dispatches to document his experience. Tune […]
Bellevue City Council Announces Preferred Light Rail Route
As anticipated, the Bellevue City Council selected a preferred light rail route, which would largely affect the future of transportation in the downtown core of Bellevue. The council’s priorities, according to their release, were based on the following: Building a regional transit system that connects the area’s 3 largest employment […]
Reminder: Light Rail Public Hearings This Week
This week and next, there will be 3 opportunities to give feedback to the Bellevue City Council and Sound Transit regarding light rail in Downtown Bellevue. Beginning today, Wednesday, this will be the most influential opportunity for the public to give their input into the Sound Transit project. Although being […]
Give Input Into Light Rail Project
On Jan 28th, 29th, and Feb 2nd, members of the community will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on Sound Transit’s Light Rail, which will run through Downtown Bellevue and other areas of the Eastside. Sound Transit is holding a 75-day comment period on the detailed study of the […]
Downtown Bellevue Circulator Bus Confirmed for 2010
Bellevue City Council signed off on an agreement with King County Metro for a free Downtown Bellevue circulator bus in 2010. The buses, which will run every 10 minutes, will be “Bellevue-branded.” Other details as to what types of buses will be used and the exact routes traveled, will be […]
