King County Parks recently broke ground on a new trail bridge. It will connect Eastrail to Sound Transit’s Wilburton Station in Bellevue. According to King County, the 500-foot-long trail bridge will provide a safe critical crossing over one of the busiest streets on the Eastside. The Bellevue Japanese American Legacy […]
Transportation
Completion Date for Sound Transit’s East Link Light Rail Delayed
According to Sound Transit, the East Link light rail project has been delayed. It was originally slated to reach completion in summer 2023. East Link will include 10 stations connecting Seattle to the Eastside. In total, it spans fourteen miles long from Seattle’s International District to Judkins park, across I-90 […]
Bellevue Adds Traffic Safety Tools to Reduce Traffic Deaths and Injuries
Since the beginning of April, the City of Bellevue has implemented two new technology tools designed to make streets safer and more efficient at downtown intersections. This is intended to reduce deadly traffic accidents. The projects are a part of the city’s Vision Zero effort to eliminate traffic deaths and […]
Bellevue Downtown Light Rail Station to Add Live Entertainment Upon Opening With Resident DJ and Fire Breathers
Bellevue has been preparing for the East Link light rail for several years. Commuters from all over are anticipating the completion of the East Link light rail in 2023. In order to make the experience more enjoyable and to attract more riders, the AFD Sound Transit committee has decided to […]
Main Street and I-405 Closure to Happen in Late March, April for Bridge Replacement
Main Street bridge replacement work has been postponed by WSDOT. The project requires the closure of Main Street, and a weekend closure of I-405. The state Department of Transportation has rescheduled the closure of Main Street between 112th and 116th, in preparation for replacing the Main Street Bridge over I-405. […]
Light Rail Vehicle Testing on East Link Happening Now through Sunday, Feb 6
Now through Sunday, February 6th, live wire light rail vehicle testing will be occurring on the East Link light rail tracks. It will allow crews to ensure that the new line will be ready for riders. According to Sound Transit, trains will be moving up to 35mph on the tracks […]
Bus Routes Now Serving South Bellevue Park and Ride
Sound Transit Express routes 550 and 556, as well as King County Metro routes 241 and 249 are now serving the bus loop at the South Bellevue Station Garage. Route 550 and 556 will no longer serve Bellevue Way Southeast/112th Avenue Southeast in the westbound direction. The Park-and-Ride garage at […]
Sound Transit Begins Evaluating Trains on Light Rail Tracks in Bellevue
According to Sound Transit, trains recently began showing up on the light rail tracks this month. The trains, although not used for passengers, will be there for crews to start evaluating controls, safety and signal systems, and communications. Crews will be conducting this work at night between the hours of […]
Bellevue Ranks 4th for Best U.S. Cities to be Early Adopters of Electric Trucks
According to a recent study done on the 25 best U.S. cities for electric trucks, Bellevue ranked as the number four top contender. Trucks were chosen as the focal point, as they are ranked four out of the top ten best-selling cars in the U.S. As explained by Joe Robinson, […]
City of Bellevue Looks for Feedback on Greenway to Create Safer Corridor for Walkers, Bikers
The City of Bellevue is looking for feedback from the community after the first neighborhood greenway has opened. It is located on 165th and 166th avenues in East Bellevue. The City wants to know thoughts on the project, aiming to create a safer, more comfortable corridor for people to walk […]