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Getting there under one’s own power just feels good. The fresh air, the energy! Not to mention what it avoids: traffic and parking headaches. Combine pedestrian travel with other transportation options and you can get anywhere. Bellevue has been designated a Silver Walk Friendly Community by Walk Friendly Communities.

 

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Maps and Guides

  • Downtown Pedestrian Guide – This guide ncludes pedestrian connections, transit information, bike racks, carshare locations, services and points of interest. Note that the guide is from 2019, and businesses and services represented are prior to the Covid-19 pandemic; therefore, this information may not be up to date.
  • Walkabout map of Downtown Bellevue (from the Walkabout Maps company) – This map is interactive and shows many downtown businesses. Note that this map may be out of date.
  • King County Trails Guide

Resources

Apps and Technology


Using Bing Maps’ directions function with the transit tab selected gives step-by-step route directions for taking public transit to help plan your trip. The app will tell you where to get on and where to get off the bus. Bing Maps can also help you easily measure the distance of a route (which can be helpful when planning a walking or biking route).

Desktop version also available.

Using Google Maps’ directions function with the transit tab selected gives step-by-step route directions for riding public transit. The app will tell you where to get on and off the bus, as well as time and distance for walking to and from transit stops. Google Maps can also help you easily measure the distance of a route (which can be helpful when planning a walking or biking route). Another feature is that you can program your route (via walk, bike, car or transit) through your Google account, for help monitoring your daily commute. The app will tell you when to leave the house on a given day as well as informing you of potential delays and suggesting alternate routes.

Desktop version also available.

Citymapper provides real-time transportation arrival times, trip planning, and maps to help you compare modal options for getting from A to B by transit, foot, bicycle, or ride hailing. It even includes times to get to and use the closed available dockless bike share bike. It can save trip information for quick reference and has a “meet me” feature to make sharing directions easy. The app also tracks calories burned, trees preserved, and money saved.

Desktop version also available.

Styled as a “social network for athletes,” Strava is a tool to track your bike rides and runs. The app tracks your activity and uploads it to your account, so you can see your progress and compete with others in your area. You can also search for other members’ routes in your area. Check out Cascade Bicycle Club's Strava group to test your mettle against area cyclists.

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Personalized Commute Assistance

Leave the planning to us. Use our Commute Assistance Request form to tell us your schedule and travel route, and we’ll create a customized commute plan for free — no commitment required.

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Accessibility

If you have disability or limited mobility, getting around Bellevue as a pedestrian might be easier than you think. Bellevue has an extensive network of sidewalks with curb cuts at intersections; and 78% of intersections have auditory pedestrian signals. "Street view" in Google Maps can be a great tool to verify whether there are sidewalks on your route.