The East Link light rail project has been delayed for the third time. After investigating long-standing concerns with construction quality and durability with raised concrete structures supporting the tracks in key sections of the alignment, a necessary path has been determined. After attempting to repair the issues with the concrete […]
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City of Bellevue to Buy First Electric Fire Engine
Bellevue City Council met at the end of February and authorized the Fire Department to use a state Department of Ecology grant to purchase Bellevue’s first electric fire engine. It will be used at Fire Station 1, at 766 Bellevue Way SE. The fire engine is a Pierce Volterra, one […]
City of Bellevue Prepares for Automated Vehicles
The Bellevue City Council recently reviewed the Transportation Department’s new Automated Vehicle Strategic Vision. Bellevue and Seattle are working together to build a framework that applies a unified approach to prepare for the arrival of automated vehicles throughout the region. The document that was reviewed discusses a shared future vision […]
Polestar Open at Bellevue Square, Offers Test Drives & Customization
Located on the first level of Bellevue Square, Polestar, the electric car company, opened at the end of 2022. The electric vehicle showroom is located outside of Nordstrom, and near T-Mobile. This is the second showroom to open in Washington, with Tukwila being the other location. Polestar has opened 15 […]
East Link Light Rail Vehicle Testing Continues in Bellevue
The East Link light rail extension has been experiencing new activity as of lately. Trains are being tested on the light rail tracks. They travel in Bellevue at nighttime. According to Sound Transit, crews continue to conduct tests along the extension in Bellevue and Redmond to ensure the new line […]
Bellevue Park’s Northeast Gateway Closed as Permanent Artwork Takes Shape
According to signage at Bellevue Downtown Park, for the next six to eight weeks, permanent public artwork is being built for the community to enjoy. The artist, Marc Fornes, who founded Brooklyn-based architecture and art studio, THEVERYMANY, has created the artwork that will be on display. It is located at […]
East Link Light Rail Completion Date Delayed Further
Sound Transit announced that the East Link opening timeframe has been delayed once again. New opening dates for the extensions to the Eastside, Lynwood, and Federal Way will be set in the coming months. According to Sound Transit, after undertaking a thorough risk analysis, two possible scenarios have been outlined […]
Electric Vehicle Subscription Service, Autonomy, Expands Footprint to Bellevue
Autonomy, the electric vehicle subscription company, recently expanded its geographic footprint to Washington, including Bellevue. Partnering with AutoNation, they are newly located out of BMW in Bellevue. The company strives to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles. With Washingtonians being early adopters of electric vehicles, Autonomy is expanding its […]
I-405 Main Street Overpass to Partially Reopen in Bellevue on Nov. 20
The Main Street overpass across I-405 in Downton Bellevue will partially reopen to one lane of traffic in each direction on Sunday, November 20th. The overpass has been closed for five months. Construction began in mid-June with over 100 crew members working to complete the demolition of the 260-foot long […]
Bellevue Bus Routes Affected by September Service Change
Beginning this past weekend, King County Metro has new schedules. The adjusted schedules are intended to improve reliability while prioritizing service where demand is greatest. In total, Metro operates more than 11,000 daily trips across King County. With the September Service Change, see below how bus routes running in Bellevue […]