News & Updates

The VanPool Chronicals: Metro VanPool 101

Monday, March 1, 2010 — How to get started? How do you pay? Who drives the van? Get the answers to these questions and more straight from our VanPool expert!

Is Bellevue pedestrian friendly?

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 — What do you think about Bellevue’s environment for pedestrians, specifically in downtown? Is it meeting the needs of the 45,000 workers and 6,500 residents currently circulating in the downtown core on a day-to-day basis?

The Challenge Commute

Thursday, February 4, 2010 — Do you undertake a “challenge commute”? Let us know your thoughts on the CYWB blog!

What would you do with an extra two weeks off per year?

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 — The best solution to saving money and time each day might be to give up the commute all together and live near work.

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers

Monday, January 25, 2010 — Some FAQs about privacy and the new ORCA card.

Coming soon ― the rollout of a new RideshareOnline.com

RideshareOnline.com

Monday, January 25, 2010 — The new site should be up and running soon! RideshareOnline.com will no longer be just a ridematching tool; it will be a comprehensive commute management tool kit that will make smart commuting easier than ever.

The VanPool Chronicles

Friday, January 15, 2010 — You’ve probably seen Metro Vanpools in your town or in Bellevue, but do you know what they are?

ORCA transit-card renewal for elderly, disabled not so simple

The Seattle Times

Friday, January 15, 2010 — Since December, thousands of disabled and elderly people have had to find their way to a King County Metro customer-service counter downtown and wait in long lines to obtain discounted versions of the new ORCA farecard.

The million dollar question: “How do I get an ORCA card?”

Friday, January 8, 2010 — You may have heard that on January 1 standard transit passes made the shift to ORCA, but did YOU make the switch?

Commuter Connection Newsletter―Winter Issue Now Available!

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 — Read the latest about Bellevue commuting and travel options.

Got ORCA? New transit pass takes over Jan. 1

The Seattle Times

Monday, January 4, 2010 — It's an ORCA New Year for transit riders, who are being urged to get the blue fare cards before other ways to pay turn obsolete.

Taking a headcount: cycling and walking in Bellevue

The Seattle Times Bellevue Blog

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 — Spotting cyclists on the road in Bellevue is still more a surprising sight than the norm.

New professional bicycle repair services offered at Commuter Connection

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 — Professional bicycle mechanic will be onsite Tuesdays.

What you should know to get around in the snow

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 — King County Metro's guide for bus commuters on how plan ahead for snow season and what to expect during a storm.

ORCA cards now available in Bellevue!

Friday, November 13, 2009 — Get your free ORCA card ($5 value) before February 26!

Employer Case Studies: New feature on Choose Your Way Bellevue

Friday, October 16, 2009 — Bellevue employers of all sizes, industries and locations see great business benefits from their commute programs. Visit the Commuting Programs page under Employers to learn more.