Bike Everywhere Month Kickoff Pizza Party
Join Choose Your Way Bellevue and the Bellevue Transportation Department at City Hall Plaza for a free pizza lunch (while supplies last) on Thursday, May 7 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 450 110th Ave NE
Ride your bike to the plaza, bring your own drink, and grab some pizza!
Bike Everywhere Day Celebration Station
Cascade Bicycle Club Celebration Stations are in multiple places across the Puget Sound.
Be sure to check out the Connect Bellevue Station at the I-90 Trail and the Choose Your Way Bellevue station at the SR 520 Trail from 7:00-10:00 a.m..
Cascade Bicycle Club Classes
Cascade Bicycle Club Classes-Friday, May 29, Bellevue Downtown Library, RM 1
Introduction to Commuting 11:15-12:15
This class covers the basics of biking for commuting and utility trips. This is a presentation only, with one instructor and a demonstration bike.
Topics include:
Selecting a bicycle and making basic fit adjustments
Riding safely and comfortably
Planning your bike route
Clothing, helmets, and gear
Maintenance for Every Commuter 12:30-1:30
This class is an overview of the basics of everyday bike maintenance. In this class you will learn about inspecting and repairing tires and tubes, braking and shifting systems, and how to perform routine maintenance on those systems. This is a presentation only, with one instructor and a demonstration bike.
Topics include:
Assessing the condition of your tires
Removing the tire from the rim and reinstallation
Locating and repairing the puncture
Tools to carry in your fix-kit
Inspecting and inflating your tire
Cleaning and lubing your chain
2026 Transportation Transformations - An ETC Event
This event is open to Employee Transportation Coordinators (ETCs) only. ETCs from the Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond are all welcome. This is a great opportunity to connect with peers across the region. If you're interested in registering, reach out to us at hello@connectbellevue.org.
All aboard for Transportation Transformations, Commute Seattle’s annual deep dive into the future of getting around Seattle. This year, we are celebrating the new Crosslake Connection, linking Seattle and the Eastside with light rail.
Kick things off with Sound Transit at Judkins Park Station and get the inside story on the 2 Line extension and what it means for riders. Then ride with us on a guided light rail tour led by Commute Seattle, with stops in Bellevue and Redmond.
In Bellevue, hear from Choose Your Way Bellevue and Connect Bellevue during a short tour featuring a look at a BellHop vehicle, a visit to the Bellevue Transit Center, and a 2 Line tour and talk led by Bellevue Downtown Association President and CEO, Patrick Bannon.
We will then hop on the train to Redmond and hear an overview of how light rail is transforming the city from Move Redmond.
We will wrap up at Qamaria Coffee in Redmond with networking, plus free coffee and treats.
Closing the Gap: Solving for the Last Mile with Micromobility
Transit access in the Puget Sound region is growing, but not everyone is directly served by our transit network. Supporting the first and final leg of the journey, from home or office to the station, is a key component to making transit commutes feasible for your employees.
Join Connect Bellevue and Ridepanda on Wednesday, April 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for Closing the Gap: Solving for the Last Mile with Micromobility, a free employer-focused webinar covering tools and modes that can help your employees get to and from transit hubs, and what you can do to support them.
New to Bellevue - Choose Your Way Bellevue
Have you moved or started working in Bellevue in the last year? Come join us to learn how you can explore Bellevue sustainably!
Our first meet-up will be on April 4 at Bellden Cafe, 10527 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004, at 10 a.m. We will have introductions and learn a bit about the local transportation options over coffee and snacks (for free!).
We will then walk to the Downtown 2 Line Station and travel together to the Bel-Red Arts District (fare is on us), where Sandy Vo, the executive director, will give us a tour of the artist spaces. We will get to mingle with the artists and even see some of them creating their work!
Come for the coffee and stay for the exploration and the chance to meet new people while enjoying the ride!
2 Line Crosslake Connection Opening
The Sound Transit 2 Line light rail is joining the Eastside to Seattle and beyond! Join the Bellevue Downtown Association with Connect Bellevue, Sound Transit, and an array of outstanding organizations as we celebrate the grand opening of the 2-Line Crosslake Connection on March 28th from 10 am-2 pm at the Bellevue Downtown Station!
Excitement is in the air as this milestone will bring more visitors, ease travel for commuters, and make it easier for Bellevue residents to reach the big games, shops, and more. Be part of the celebration and witness the first light rail on a floating bridge in the world!
The celebration will include family-friendly activities and amazing resources!
Bellevue Library Community Resource Center - Choose Your Way Bellevue Try Transit Tabling
Choose Your Way Bellevue wants to help you try transit.
Every third Thursday, Choose Your Way Bellevue tables at the Bellevue Library Community Resource Center to invite new transit riders to apply for a preloaded $25 ORCA card (while supplies last). Try transit for work or for play; Choose Your Way Bellevue has your first trips covered (while supplies last).
Eligibility:
A new transit user is anyone who has not used transit more than three times in the past three months.
Must live or work in Bellevue.
If you are already taking advantage of your employer's ORCA benefit, you are not eligible for this promotion.
For more details contact Choose Your Way Bellevue at info@cywb.org.
Limit one per person and one per email address.
Ride the Wave: Maximizing the 2 Line for Your Business
The opening of the 2 Line Crosslake Connection will change how customers and employees access the Eastside. For employers, this is an opportunity to plan ahead and take advantage of increased access and visibility.
Join Connect Bellevue for a free, employer-focused webinar on what the 2 Line means for businesses and how to prepare.
Take Transit to the Downtown Bellevue Ice Rink
Join Connect Bellevue and Eastside Urbanism for a fun, sustainable night out at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink! We're inviting the community to skip the traffic, hop on transit, and enjoy a festive group walk from the Bellevue Downtown 2 Line station to the rink.
Commute Solutions as a Retention Tool
Join Connect Bellevue and King County Metro for an interactive workshop designed specifically for property managers and employers. Explore how King County Metro's Vanpool program and other rideshare tools can support your sustainability goals while delivering meaningful benefits to tenants and employees. Individuals interested in joining a vanpool or learning about ridesharing resources are also encouraged to attend.
BDA Downtown Talks with Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine
Meet Sound Transit's New CEO and Hear His Vision for the Region
Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine will take the stage at the next Downtown Talks to formally introduce himself to the Downtown Bellevue stakeholder community. He will discuss how he is getting started, setting agency priorities, and outlining both short-term and long-term goals. After his remarks, Constantine will have a sit-down conversation about his leadership style and pressing topics, including the long-awaited expansion of the 2 Line’s cross-lake connection.
BDA Downtown Talks Breakfast Series
2025 BDA Bellevue Council Candidate Forum:
Voices Shaping Bellevue’s Future
You're invited to hear directly from the candidates running for the five Bellevue City Council seats on this year's November ballot. At this forum you'll gain insights from the 10 candidates into their visions, priorities, and solutions for the challenges ahead. Join fellow downtown stakeholders to explore where each candidate stands on the key issues that will influence Bellevue’s growth, economic vitality, and overall quality of life. Stay engaged by reserving your spot today.