How did Bellevue prepare to make decisions about light rail?
More than two years of research, planning and public outreach took place before the City Council reached a decision on its preferred light rail route. At the core of this effort was a unique Light Rail Best Practices project to learn about other cities’ experiences with light rail, then apply the lessons learned by developing principles and polices that reflect community values in Bellevue. In June 2008, the council-appointed Best Practices Committee produced a final report on its work and in August council adopted comprehensive plan policies based on the group’s work.
