Alternatives to Driving
Public Transit
Public transit use among Bellevue commuters remains relatively low, at 8%, even though the city is served by a wide range of local and regional transit options. Increasing transit ridership will be important for reducing traffic, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and improving air quality. With service from King County Metro and Sound Transit, Bellevue has strong public transportation connections that can help more people get around without relying on driving.
Alternatives to Driving
Active Mobility
Walking and biking make up about 7% of commute trips in Bellevue. While that is still a relatively small share, active transportation can play an important role in reducing traffic, lowering emissions, and improving public health.
Bellevue is still largely car-dependent, but some neighborhoods are already more walkable than others, including Crossroads, Northwest Bellevue, and West Bellevue.
Bellevue is also becoming more bikeable, creating more options for people to get around without driving. Biking can reduce congestion and pollution, and it can also make transit more accessible by helping people cover the first or last mile between home, work, and a bus stop or light rail station. Both Sound Transit and King County Metro support biking as part of a more connected transportation system.