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Bellevue Gets Regional Buy-in for Grand Connection Crossing Plan

5+ hour, 5+ min ago  (505+ words) Last year, the City created a special Office of the Grand Connection to shepherd the project forward, with former Seattle permitting director Nathan Torgelson at its helm. If the full financing package can be assembled, Bellevue is hoping to fully…...

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theurbanist. org > bellevues-transportation-director-wants-to-ramp-up-spending-on-cars

Bellevue's Transportation Director Wants to Ramp Up Spending on Cars

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (496+ words) The City of Bellevue is kicking off budget season, and the head of the city's transportation department wants to ramp up spending on car infrastructure, even in the wake of Bellevue's brand new light rail connection to Seattle and the…...

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theurbanist. org > 10/03/2025 > join-us-october-11th-for-bellevue-city-council-mobility-forum

Join Us October 11th for Bellevue City Council Mobility Forum " The Urbanist

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (259+ words) Join The Urbanist and a group of co-hosts for a panel with all Bellevue City Council candidates on October 11, where we'll be focusing on the topics of transportation and equity. Recent news out of Bellevue sees both urbanist wins and…...

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theurbanist. org > 05/21/2025 > bellevue-councilmembers-in-knots-over-middle-housing-changes

Bellevue Councilmembers Twist Themselves in Knots Over Middle Housing Changes - The Urbanist

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (942+ words) Ryan Packer has been writing for The Urbanist since 2015, and currently reports full-time as Contributing Editor. Their beats are transportation, land use, public space, traffic safety, and obscure community meetings. Packer has also reported for other regional outlets including Capitol…...