Bellevue Family 4th

Downtown Bellevue is back in action to welcome you and your family to the Bellevue Family 4th event! Getting around may be a challenge. Below are some tips and tricks for beating the crowds and making your travel easier and more sustainable!  

Read on about directions and parking for the Family 4th. 

Bus 

• Take the bus to the Bellevue Transit Center, walk directly west on the pedestrian corridor (Northeast Sixth Street) to Bellevue Way, and walk two blocks south to get to the Downtown Park.  

• Bus use is free for ages 18 and under. 

• Make sure to have your ORCA card loaded with either a pass or e-purse. Bus drivers do not have change so make sure to have exact change. For more fare information along your route and desired travel time follow this link. 

• Plan your return trip: Plan ahead by locating the bay where you will wait to catch a bus back home or to the park and ride, as well as determining when the last bus leaves to get you there. Schedules will be posted at each bay to assist you. 

Cycling  

• Utilize the high-comfort bike lanes southbound on 108th Avenue and westbound on Main Street to get to Bellevue Downtown Park. Use the Bellevue Bike map at www.ChooseYourWayBellevue.org/bike  or the bike icon on Google Maps) to help plan your bike trip. 

Carpool 

• Make the most of the open seats in your car, by grabbing some friends and heading to the free parking that is available after 5 p.m. at The Bellevue Collection properties (Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square North, Lincoln Square South and Bellevue Place) 

• Stay up to date on traffic and closures on the City of Bellevue’s website. 

Read here for more information from the City of Bellevue about getting to and from the festivities. 

We’ll see you there! If you take a non-drive-alone option don't forget to log your trips to earn sweet rewards!  

-Choose Your Way Bellevue staffer Jake