Bellevue East Link Extension

Bellevue East Link Extension posted by Jesse Tam

Groundbreaking for the East Link Extension on April 22 in downtown Bellevue. Jesse Tam, changes with the Eastside development and growth. The light rail will cross Lake Washington from Seattle using Interstate 90 to cross Mercer Island.

The tracks will be above ground with a tunnel in downtown Bellevue and will continue near Overlake Hospital and the future Spring District.  The line will continue along Bel-Red corridor and into Redmond with 10 new stops planned along the 14 miles.

East Link light rail   http://www.soundtransit.org/eastlink

Start of service:

Targeted 2023 

Overview:

East Link will give riders a fast, frequent and reliable connection between the Eastside's biggest population and employment centers and destinations across King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. When East Link opens, passengers will be able to ride over 50 miles of light rail with other new extensions also open north to Lynnwood and south to Kent/Des Moines. 

Facts:

Length: 14 miles

Ride times:

• Mercer Island to University of Washington: 20 minutes
• South Bellevue to Sea-Tac Airport: 50 minutes
• Overlake Transit Center to Bellevue Transit Center: 10 minutes

Rider projection: About 50,000 riders will use East Link every day by 2030.

Budget: $3.7 billion

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Earth Day Worldwide

Earth Day Worldwide, Jesse Tam. In 1970, the year of our first Earth Day, the movement gave voice to an emerging consciousness, channeling human energy toward environmental issues. Events from recycling in Seattle to planting trees in Bellevue are just a few ways to make a difference. 

Forty-six years later, we continue to lead with groundbreaking ideas and by the power of our example. Earth Day is more than just a single day — April 22, 2016. It is celebrated worldwide to make an impact on our daily lives. Keep the trails clean, protect our rivers and water system, electric cars or bikes are a few ideas.

 Seattle Trails - Jesse 

Skagit Valley Mount Vernon

Enjoy the colorful tulip blooms, Mount Vernon.  The Skagit Valley festival runs from April 1 through April 30 depending on weather.  Mother Nature decides when the color begins. A great place for out of town visitor and locals suggested by Jesse Tam.  It is a destination event for the Pacific Northwest held annually. 

Every spring thousands of people tour and visit the tulip fields in bloom within a short drive from Seattle and Vancouver, BC.  The fields are scattered throughout the Skagit Valley with many local events and activities throughout the festival.  The walking or biking tours are perfect day trip or weekend with friends and families. RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town with displays in gardens for visitors to view and photograph.   https://jessewa28.wordpress.com/

The festival is now 32 years and welcomes people across the United States and from around the world.  This is truly a places to visit for all ages and families during the month of April and spending time with nature.  There will be traffic on weekends and long waits on the road, so biking is a great way to view the fields.  A link for more information to festival 
 http://www.tulipfestival.org/

These official Skagit Valley Tulip Festival events include:

• Tulip Festival Street Fair in Downtown Mount Vernon- April 15-17, 2016
• Kiwanas Club Salmon BBQ - April 2-24, 2016
• Art shows at several different venues
• Tastings at local wineries and breweries
• Anacortes Quilt Walk - throughout April
• Tulip Run - April 9, 2016
• Tulip Pedal - April 16, 2016