All Entries in the "Transportation" Category
520 Tolling Starts December 29
Drivers in Bellevue brace for a new hurdle: SR 520 bridge tolling. You’ve probably been hoping that tolling might somehow go away. But alas, on December 29th, Eastside drivers will find themselves making a mandatory contribution towards the new SR 520 bridge.
The Washington State Department of Transportation has some information regarding the ‘Top Five Things [...]
City of Bellevue Expands Electric Car Charging Stations
In a recent announcement this month the City of Bellevue released that they have added several electric car-charging stations throughout Bellevue. 2 of those locations are in Downtown Bellevue.
City Hall
4 total charging stations have been added to Bellevue City Hall, 2 in the visitor and 2 in the employee lots.
Bellevue Downtown Park
2 charging stations have [...]
Join City Planners for Walking Tour on Thursday & Saturday
On Thursday, December 1st and Saturday, December 3rd, the public is invited to join the City of Bellevue planners for a walking tour in Downtown Bellevue, in hopes that the public can help identify ways to improve the pedestrian experience. As more residents and workers come to Downtown Bellevue, this topic becomes increasingly important.
Input from [...]
Bellevue Square Tesla Motors Store Now Open
It must be closing in on Christmas because several stores have been opening in Bellevue Square as of late. Saturday was no different, as Tesla Motors opened their Bellevue Square store. Now, in addition to shopping, dining, and entertainment, you can purchase electric cars at the Bellevue Collection.
The Tesla store is very different from [...]
Getting to Husky Stadium from Downtown Bellevue
It’s college football season, and the University of Washington season kicks off on Saturday (9/3).
Driving to games can always be challenging, time consuming, and expensive. We suggest, for the most hassle-free experience from Downtown Bellevue, that you take the bus.
The Metro Bus 271 comes every 30 minutes (during most hours of the day) and [...]
East Link Light Rail Makes Progress: Sound Transit Chooses Tunnel
The City of Bellevue and Sound Transit are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, as the Sound Transit Board of Directors made the decision yesterday in favor of a tunnel for light rail in Downtown Bellevue. The City of Bellevue Council-members have long supported the tunnel option because it minimizes street congestion and [...]
Bellevue Police Department Deploys Green Vehicle
The Bellevue Police Department recently purchased a new, green vehicle to help patrol downtown Bellevue.
In fact, you may have seen it. The vehicle has already logged more than 100 miles.
The T3 Motion Law Enforcement vehicle is a no emissions, 100 percent electric vehicle that specializes in community policing and urban enforcement, according to a press [...]
The Bellevue Collection Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Bellevue’s taking the lead in the push towards making its city more ecologically conscious. The Bellevue Collection is the first major retail center in the area to install ChargePoint electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in fifteen locations throughout Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square and Bellevue Place.
It’s a concerted effort to “go green,” with The Bellevue Collection [...]
City To Hold Open House to Discuss Light Rail Route
If you’ve been confused by all of the updates with regard to light rail recently, this is the event for you. Local residents are invited to learn more about Bellevue’s proposed light rail route at an open house next week.
The City of Bellevue will host a discussion about its proposed alternative route for Sound Transit’s [...]
Electric Car Charging Stations Come to Bellevue City Hall
A ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate the installation of Bellevue’s first public electric vehicle charging stations, ChargePoint America.
The event, which included speakers at Bellevue’s City Hall parking lot. During the celebration, a Toytota Prius was be used to show how the charging stations work.
Speakers included Bellevue Mayor Don Davidson, ChargePoint America Director Michael Jones, Puget [...]
