Skip to main content

News

Meydenbauer Bay Park Community Feedback Survey

Posted on

We are working towards design of the next phase of the expansion, growing the park east along the shoreline and up 100th Ave SE to Main St.

New Redmond Technology Station garage open for parking

Posted on

From Sound Transit: Sound Transit opened the new parking garage at the Redmond Technology Station to serve transit riders, pedestrians, and bicyclists as well as future Link light rail passengers. The new garage contains 300 parking stalls and covered facilities for 44 bicycles.

Active trains on the tracks

Posted on

From Sound Transit: Sound Transit's 2 Line is entering the next phase of testing, known as "pre-revenue service," which is scheduled to start as early as Nov. 1. During this phase, trains will be actively crossing at-grade level crossings on an ongoing basis as part of the testing process.

Sound Transit launched its Passenger Experience Survey, which seeks to evaluate how passengers view all of Sound Transit’s services

Posted on

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and will remain open through Wednesday, November 22. Participants are eligible to be entered in a raffle for one of four $250 gift cards or one of 15 gift cards valued at $100.

Portion of Lakemont Blvd. to close for 8 months

Posted on

Drivers traveling Lakemont Boulevard in south Bellevue will encounter a detour starting as early as Tuesday, Oct. 24. The street is expected to be closed for eight months between Forest Drive and 155th Avenue for emergency construction of a bridge over Coal Creek. The detour will direct drivers along Forest Drive Southeast to Coal Creek Parkway, then connect to Newcastle Golf Club Road.

Weigh in on vision statements for draft Comprehensive Plan

Posted on

After 18 months of outreach, during which more than 5,000 people who live, work and/or play in Bellevue shared their thoughts on the future of the city, planners are drafting an update of the Comprehensive Plan, known as Bellevue 2044, that will guide how the city grows over the next 20 years. 

A ‘New Energy’ arrives as Executive Constantine unveils new colors for Metro’s electric fleet

Posted on

From King County Metro: King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled one of Metro’s next-generation battery-electric buses wrapped in the new colors of the fleet today at Metro’s South Base. Called “The New Energy,” the livery design is a mix of electric yellow and seafoam blue, is a visual representation of Metro’s commitment to helping combat climate change and will be outfitted on all the new vehicles joining the fleet. 

Metro leader recognized for excellence with national ‘TDM Champion Award’

Posted on

From King County Metro: The TDM Champion Award recognizes a member who has made significant contributions to the industry and profession and has demonstrated commitment and dedication through leadership on the local and/or national level. The TDM Champion Award is selected by the ACT National Board President and approved by the ACT Executive Committee.

Sound Transit Online Open House

Posted on

From Sound Transit: Learn more about potential changes to Link light rail fares and parking in upcoming Bellevue Stations. Visit the online open house and take our survey now through Oct. 22

Council Roundup: Hearing for Transportation Benefit District

Posted on

At Monday’s City Council meeting, a public hearing was held on the city’s intended assumption of the existing Bellevue Transportation Benefit District. The council formed the district in July.