Learn About Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Commitment, Listen to Taylor Made on August 21, Take Part in Our Bike Friendly Communities Survey, and more.
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Learn About Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Commitment
With Redmond’s' ambitious Environmental Sustainability Action Plan and Council’s 2020 Climate Emergency Declaration that established Redmond’s goal of carbon neutrality for City operations by 2030, it was a natural fit for Mayor Birney to join nearly 350 U.S. mayors in a new national collaborative commitment to electrify at least 50% of municipal fleets by 2030 and increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure by 500% by 2035. As a member of Climate Mayors – the bipartisan network of Mayors from across the United States committed to climate action – it is an honor for the Mayor to represent the many years of sustainability work the Redmond community, staff, and City Council have done to deliver cleaner air and a more sustainable future.
Join us for the final Rockin’ on the River performance of the summer on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs to the free outdoor concert and enjoy Taylor Made, seven musicians performing all of James Taylor’s classic songs, including Fire and Rain, Handy Man, Carolina In My Mind, and many more.
Help us better understand how people are biking in Redmond, and what we can do to help make our city safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in the future by filling out the Bicycle Friendly Community survey. The City of Redmond applied for the Bicycle Friendly Community Program with the League of American Bicyclists and this survey helps determine our status. We will also use the results and information for our Transportation Master Plan.
The City of Redmond will begin charging a $5 per transaction convenience fee for one-time credit and debit card Utility Billing payments on Oct. 1, 2024. The cost of providing customers with the option to make payments by credit or debit card has increased significantly in recent years. The City can no longer cover the additional cost, but does not want to remove the popular payment option and will implement a fee to cover the cost for customers who would like to continue to use this payment option. Customers who wish to avoid the convenience fee may pay with an electronic check (E-check), set up direct debit autopay from a bank account, by mail, or in-person at Redmond City Hall.
Be Aware that Redmond-Woodinville Road will Close Temporarily
Redmond-Woodinville Road (SR 202) will be closed at the intersection of NE 124th Street from Aug. 25 – 30, while crews work to install a new culvert and fish passage. This Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) project will reopen 3.5 miles of stream habitat that fish are currently blocked from reaching. Work will continue into September with partial lane and shoulder closures. Always slow down and drive safely near road work zones.
What starts on our roads ends up in our streams and groundwater. Rainwater and snowmelt wash pollutants into our stormwater system which carries that runoff untreated into our local waterways. However, proper vehicle maintenance can significantly reduce common sources of pollution. Here are some tips:
Use a commercial car wash. Remember that 40% of our drinking water comes from an underground aquifer that is only a few feet below ground level in many places. Commercial car washes treat water onsite to prevent pollutants from entering our streams and groundwater.
Inflate your tires. Improperly inflated tires don’t just hurt your gas mileage, they wear down faster. When small particles of tires scrape off onto the road, they are eventually washed into streams where they have become a major health problem for salmon returning to spawn.
Check for leaks. Don’t drip and drive. When you notice a leak, fix it quick. It could save you money and it keeps harmful pollutants out of our salmon-bearing streams and groundwater aquifer.
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