The City of Bellevue is partnering with King County Parks and Sound Transit to develop a plan for the portion of the Eastrail trail that runs from Southeast 5th Street to Northeast 12th Street in Wilburton. It will eventually connect Eastside cities from Renton all the way to Woodinville and […]
Transportation
Amazon Employees in Bellevue Offered Bike-to-Work Benefits
According to a press release from Amazon, as their teams get ready to gradually return to the office, they are launching a new commuter benefit for their corporate employees in the United States to encourage green mobility. Amazon will pay for their bike costs. “We are looking forward to welcoming […]
Sound Transit Light Rail Facility Now Open for Vehicle Maintenance and Storage in Bellevue
The new light rail base is now open in Bellevue. The Link Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF East) will maintain and store light rail vehicles for regional expansions. According to Sound Transit, the Operations and Maintenance Facility, which opened in mid-May, is a key component of the upcoming Link extensions […]
Grand Connection Planning Advances in Bellevue for Phase One of Project
The Bellevue City Council was recently presented with Planning Commission recommendations for Land Use Code Amendments regarding the Grand Connection project. The proposal reflects the Grand Connection vision and supports continued planning for implementation of Phase one of the project. It also clarifies city regulations. The Grand Connection will create […]
Sound Transit Looks to Community Feedback as COVID-19 Delays Future Projects
The COVID-19 recession, along with rising real estate and construction costs, have created challenges for completing future voter-approved transit projects on their original schedules. Light rail projects that are currently under construction remain on track. The Sound Transit Board will be creating a plan this summer to respond to the […]
South Bellevue Park-and-Ride to Open in Fall 2021
The Park-and-Ride garage at South Bellevue is planned to open in the Fall of 2021 (in September), according to Sound Transit. In Partnership with the City of Bellevue, the on-time construction has led to the opening of the garage nearly two years prior to East Link for light rail begins […]
New Street Opens, NE Spring Blvd, Allowing Simpler Access from Downtown Bellevue to The Spring District
Northeast Spring Boulevard, a brand new street in BelRed, is now open. This street serves as a solid connection to Downtown Bellevue, as well as creating a transit-oriented development. The new roadway took four years of construction before being ready, making The Spring District easily accessible. It stretches from east […]
Construction Continues on through COVID-19 in Downtown Bellevue
Construction of major private developments and the public transportation projects are currently in full effect. The construction sector in Bellevue has continued growing, even while the economy has been hit hard but the pandemic. According to the City of Bellevue, the progress also has its challenges. These include; closed streets […]
Construction for Downtown Bellevue Light Rail Tunnel has Reached Completion
Construction has reached completion on the Downtown Bellevue tunnel. The tunnel is a part of the East Link light rail extension planned to open in 2023. According to Sound Transit, the new lines includes 10 stations connecting Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue, and the Overlake area near the Microsoft campus. The […]
Bellevue Bike Map Updated for 2020
Bike month, which normally takes place in May, was rescheduled to June this year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Despite the fact that Bike Everywhere month will involve less events and in-person bike stations, there will still be incentives and activities to participate in. Bikers can earn rewards by posting […]