Working Each Day for the Redmond Community, Observing the Presidents Day Holiday, SR 520 Bike Path Tunnel Wins Award for Engineering Excellence, and more
City of Redmond Washington sent this bulletin at 02/13/2023 09:00 AM PST
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Working Each Day for the Redmond Community
This year, Mayor Birney will introduce some of the city staff and the exciting, behind-the-scenes work happening to make Redmond a great place to live, work, and play. This month, meet Brian, who shares how his team ensures Redmond has safe roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks to travel on throughout the winter months. If you want to learn more about something we do here at the City, email communications@redmond.gov with your ideas.
City facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents Day. Fire, Police, and other critical services will remain fully operational.
SR 520 Bike Path Tunnel Wins Award for Engineering Excellence
The American Council of Engineering Companies recognized the SR 520 Bike Trail Grade Separation at NE 40th Street project at its annual Engineering Excellence Awards banquet. The project improved safety, reduced congestion, incorporated public art, and incorporated environmentally sustainable materials and methods. The project is also competing for the American Public Works Association project of the year.
Stay Informed on Sound Transit’s Arrival to Redmond
Sound Transit continues to make progress and reach construction milestones, including the completion of every platform from Downtown Seattle to Downtown Redmond. Stay up to date on details like this and learn more project updates by visiting Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE) webpage.
Did you know that you can get help with filing your taxes for free? Trained volunteers are available at the Redmond Library on Saturdays through April 15. United Way of King County also offers assistance virtually and in person at multiple sites throughout King County.
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