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Heads up: Light rail enters new testing phase in Bellevue
Trains running more frequently in advance of starter line opening
The next phase of light rail testing, with operators but no passengers, started Wednesday as Sound Transit prepares its Eastside “…
Sound Transit exercise in Bellevue Oct. 28
Drill is part of preparations for light rail opening
In preparation for the anticipated opening of the Link 2 light rail “starter line” next spring, Sound Transit, in coordination with Bellevue’s…
Bellevue advances wireless service connectivity downtown
The City of Bellevue reached an important milestone Tuesday as it marked the expansion of wireless connectivity in Bellevue with a ribbon-cutting attended by members of the City Council and community…
Sound Transit testing East Link ventilation Aug. 29
On Tuesday, Aug. 29, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sound Transit will test the emergency ventilation system in the downtown light rail tunnel in Bellevue. The 30-minute demonstration involves stationing a light…
Traffic safety tips as students return to school
It’s back to school time in Bellevue, with students returning to classrooms this week and next. Classes at Bellevue School District start Tuesday, Sept. 5; Issaquah schools start Tuesday, Aug. 29;…
Fireworks and festivities to celebrate nation’s birthday at Downtown Park
The Bellevue Family 4th, the Eastside’s largest celebration of our nation’s birthday, is back at Downtown Park. This year’s edition of the annual event, presented by the Bellevue Collection, will be…
‘All in for Autism’ 5k and 10k on April 30
Bellevue’s “All in for Autism” 10K and 5K runs return to downtown the morning of Sunday, April 30, starting at 8 a.m., with proceeds going to Bellevue’s Kindering Center, Washington Autism Alliance…
Pavement preservation kicks off this month
The city’s annual repaving program officially kicks off this month with projects throughout the city. To get a head start on the paving season, crews began some work in March.
Bellevue’s Curb Management Plan available for public review
Bellevue released a draft of its first Curb Management Plan, which establishes a long-term framework to guide the development, operation and maintenance of curbside areas in the city’s densest…
Council Roundup: Update on light rail and regional transit
Plus, briefing on crisis response team implementation
On Monday, the City Council welcomed Julie Timm, Sound Transit’s new chief executive officer, who provided an update on East Link, the East Link…