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Vision Zero progress report and action plan highlight road safety successes, areas of opportunity

The City Council received an update Tuesday on Bellevue’s Vision Zero initiative, including actions for this year as the city works toward the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious-injury…
Cyclists ride the 520 trail where it crosses Evergreen Point Road in Medina on Bike Everywhere Day 2024.

Council Roundup: Finalists selected for upcoming council vacancy

Plus, Grand Connection Crossing, minimum sentencing discussion and celebration of NowruzThe City Council met in executive session Tuesday to review the qualifications of applicants for appointment to…
Illustration of potential Grand Connection Crossing features

State and federal grants to advance Vision Zero road safety

On Tuesday, the City Council accepted three grants totaling more than $2 million that will support the Transportation Department’s Vision Zero efforts to make Bellevue streets safer for all users,…
Staff and residents consider potential street design hazards during a road safety assessment.

Bellevue remembers those impacted by traffic crashes

Community members encouraged to take action by signing new Vision Zero pledge For a second year, the Bellevue City Council proclaimed Sunday, Nov. 17 as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic…

Bomb Cyclone storm lashes Bellevue

Last updated Dec. 10A bomb cyclone lashed Bellevue Nov. 19, bringing down trees throughout the city and leaving hundreds of thousands without power across the region. Status updates regarding the…
A large tree that came down in the Bomb Cyclone storm Nov. 19 hangs over West Lake Sammamish Parkway.

Council Roundup: Grand Connection Crossing takes shape

Plus: budget talks and preparation for the 2025 state legislative session
Aerial rendering of the Grand Connection Crossing.

Design updates for Grand Connection Crossing

City nears completion of preliminary design concept for crossing over I-405
A visualization of the Grand Connection crossing shows people by a coffee cart on a bridge with downtown Bellevue in the distance.

Bellevue developing new Hazard Mitigation Plan

Online open house available nowWhat local natural hazards concern you most? How do you think the city could prepare for such hazards?As the city develops its first comprehensive Hazard Mitigation…

Bellevue affirms commitment to eliminating roadway fatalities

Joins over 180 organizations in USDOT’s Allies in Action campaign

Traffic safety tips as students return to school

Busier streets require increased awareness to keep children safeChildren in Bellevue are heading back to school, with Bellevue School District classes starting Tuesday, Sept. 3. Classes at Renton…
Photo of children crossing a street crosswalk with a school bus in the background
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