Bellevue's City Council has provided updates on several city initiatives related to transportation, sustainability, and tourism. Plans for the Grand Connection program are moving forward to improve pedestrian access downtown. The city is working on code amendments to allow the use of e-scooters. The Sustainable Bellevue Plan continues to address environmental goals, and the budget for the Bellevue-Redmond tourism area is being prepared for future promotional efforts, according to the City of Bellevue.
The City of Bellevue has created the Office of the Grand Connection to manage pedestrian-related projects, including the planned Grand Connection Crossing over Interstate 405. The city plans to use a general contractor/construction management model for the project, pending state approval. The finance team has also prepared funding options for the project, which will be included in a state application next month. Bellevue is also updating its code to allow e-scooters, with the Transportation Department and Transportation Commission working on a code amendment. “The proposed revisions would bring Bellevue’s code into alignment with state law,” covering speed limits and minimum rider age as part of a shared micromobility program planned for 2026, as reported by the City of Bellevue.
Bellevue’s city council received an update showing a 54% reduction in municipal emissions since 2011, exceeding the city’s goal. Staff are finalizing the 2026–2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan, with public comments scheduled for August and final adoption expected in November. The council also approved the 2026 Bellevue-Redmond Tourism Promotional Area Annual Budget. "This is the third budget and work plan prepared and recommended by the Tourism Promotional Area Advisory Board," as stated by the City of Bellevue.
