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Class 3 Transportation Call to Action

I plan to use public transit for some of my trips, including a trip to downtown Bellevue this weekend. I also took transit to Puyallup last week.

I read the city's proposed Transportation Benefit District tax. Overall, the proposal seems reasonable. I hope that the revenue can be used on the most value-generating infrastructure improvements, since some transit options do not get used that much.

Also, one notable transportation infrastructure gap in my neighborhood, Lakemont, is that it is practically infeasible to go anywhere else in Bellevue without driving since there are no nearby transit stops. It would be good to add some stops in our neighborhood or add on-demand shuttle service. King County Metro and the city council could implement that.

Week 1 CTAs

For my individual/family action - I enrolled our home in PSE Flex. While I was immediately excited and up for it, I had to convince my husband to shift his habits, but he supported me. For essential actions like laundry and cooking, timing them outside the event window surely helps the grid, but in addition, I also see these event windows as an invitation to also just cut down my energy use. I get off screens and read a book or do some quiet reflection or garden or even fast some evenings or really just exist in a bit of…

Class 3 Homework

Individual Action:I constantly take the Bellhop Circuit, but recently I have been using the Lime scooters. I challenge myself to walk around town, but only drive when grocery shopping. Systematic action:I convinced my neighbor to download the choose your way Bellevue app. I also introduced him to the light rail and how convenient it can be. I also convinced all my friends going to the UW football game to take the light rail with me this upcoming Saturday.