Because our neighborhood is in close proximity to downtown Bellevue, we have been invited to participate in the downtown transportation plan update process. This looks like a great opportunity for residents of Vuecrest to find out more about upcoming transportation changes and potentially impact their implementation. Downtown Transportation Plan Update: Open House and Scoping Meeting Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bellevue City Hall - Council Chambers and Concourse 450 - 110th Avenue NE Agenda: 4:30 - View displays of transportation modes 5:00 - Presentation on the purpose and scope of the Downtown Transportation Plan Update 5:30 - Discussions about different transportation modes Summary The Downtown Bellevue Transportation Plan Update is a focused, 18-month planning effort just getting underway. The intended outcome is an updated list of transportation plans and projects that will accommodate the growth that is expected between now and 2030. Several modes of transport, all integrated and supportive, will be needed to sustain Downtown as the economic engine for the city, an emerging residential neighborhood, and a regional urban center. On Tuesday, November 1 the City of Bellevue will host an open house and scoping meeting on the Downtown Transportation Plan Update. There are two main objectives for this meeting: to provide information to a broad section of the community about the purpose of updating the Downtown Transportation Plan at this time; and to receive comments and suggestions regarding specific transportation issues that affect Downtown mobility and livability. Following an overview presentation in the Council Chambers, those in attendance will be invited to the Concourse to join in small group conversations with City staff focused on specific mobility modes such as pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and roadways. In this format, the City hopes to hear from the community about the transportation system issues that concern them and their ideas for improvements. People are encouraged to visit more than one of the mobility display tables to help in the challenging task of planning for a multimodal transportation system in a complex and dense urban environment. For further information: Consult the web site: http://www.bellevuewa.gov/downtown-transportation-plan-update.htm Contact the project manager: Kevin McDonald, 425-452-4558, kmcdonald@bellevuewa.gov http://navigatekingcounty.com/files/2009/09/Trans_Bus_Bellevue.jpghttp://far m3.static.flickr.com/2647/5740532496_454fb5701b.jpghttp://smartgrowthusa.fil es.wordpress.com/2011/04/bellevuecollectionskybridge425.jpg